sanctions

Ecofin decides sanctions against Portugal and Spain

12/07/2016 ENstaff deficit, ECOFIN, economy, EU, Portugal, sanctions, Spain

Ecofin found that Portugal and Spain had not taken effective action in response to its recommendations on measures to correct their excessive deficits.

european union

Iran: European Council lifts all nuclear-related economic and financial EU sanctions

17/01/2016 ENstaff EU, EU Council, European Union, IAEA, Iran, JCPOA, Mogherini, nuclear, sanctions, Zarif

European Council lifted all nuclear-related economic and financial EU sanctions against Iran. This follows verification by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on 16 January 2016 that Iran has implemented the agreed nuclear-related measures as set out in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

interviews people

Ambassador of Norway:”The challenge for the Greek economy is its competitive edge and its business climate” [interview]

07/06/2016 ENstaff

The Ambassador of Norway in Athens, His Excellency Jørn Eugene Gjelstad, spoke to EmbassyNews.net and commented on the current developments in Greek and European politics, the economy and the refugee crisis.