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Montenegro and Moldova have been praised by members of the European Parliament for the progress made on their EU membership efforts. They commended Moldova for advancing with reforms despite external challenges but urged Montenegro to continue to fight foreign interference.
Council and Parliament have agreed to ensure greater accountability in the rules governing EU political parties and foundations. The provisional new rules will improve parties’ transparency, funding, and compliance with EU values.
To end the EU's dependency on Russian fossil fuels, the Commission has today provided a concrete timeline for phasing out corresponding gas and oil imports into the EU by end of 2027. The import ban will be gradually implemented to avoid adverse economic impacts or risks to security of supply.
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