How the EU's maritime services ban ended in limbo
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How the EU's maritime services ban ended in limbo
Earlier this year, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed a full ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers. But an extraordinary combination of factors has plunged the sanction into political limbo. Here's how the plan went awry.
The European Union will not be able to impose a ban on maritime transport of Russian oil due to lack of support
IN 30 SECONDS What happened? The European Commission proposed in February to ban Russian oil tankers from shipping services, but the measure remains blocked by the Greek and Malta veto and the lack of support from the G7. It was adopted in principle in April, but its activation was suspended. Who is behind it? Greece and Malta, with tacit support from Cyprus, fear losing their shipping business. The United States, with Trump’s return, does not s…
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