Tag: aluminium
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Maltese Labour MEPs vote against call to ban alumina exports to Russia
The European Parliament has backed a non-binding call for a full ban on alumina exports to Russia, increasing pressure on the European Commission to close one of the remaining gaps in the EU’s sanctions regime against Moscow. The amendment was added to the European Parliament’s report on the 2025 Commission report on Ukraine, drafted by…
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Ireland moves from denial to demanding EU funds to end alumina exports to Russia
The Irish government is no longer denying that the Aughinish Alumina plant in County Limerick, Europe’s largest alumina refinery, is still exporting alumina to Russia, after an extensive investigation showed that the material enters the supply chain of the Russian defence industry. The Aughinish plant, located on the Shannon Estuary near Askeaton and Foynes, is…
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European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warns of incoming trade war
European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has signaled of a looming trade wart between Europe and the United states as tariffs from the US against Europe build-up. 25% tariffs have been so far imposed on European cars, aluminum and steel. Further tariffs by the US are expected to be announced on European semiconductors,…
