Q+A: Flag hopping lets Russia’s shadow fleet slip sanctions
03 Sep Foreign & Security Policy

Q+A: Flag hopping lets Russia’s shadow fleet slip sanctions

An old maritime trick known as flag hopping is letting Russia’s “shadow fleet” duck EU sanctions. By switching identity, sanctioned ships can evade enforcement and keep oil money flowing to the Kremlin.
by Eloise Hardy
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FIFA slips through Europe’s fingers as it cosies up to new teammates
01 Sep EU Institutions
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27 Sep 18
Is EU aid contributing to gender equality?
As most of Afghanistan continues to be controlled by terror groups, the Commission must provide a gendered analysis of how EU foreign aid is being spent, says Barbara Matera.
27 Sep 18
Holistic healthcare: More not less
A truly holistic approach to healthcare demands prioritising, not marginalising, future investment in health, writes Kateřina Konečná.
26 Sep 18
Corporate influence poses 'serious threat' to public interest, says new report
Alleged excessive corporate influence over policymaking remains a “serious threat” to the public interest warns a new report by ALTER-EU.
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26 Sep 18
Cancer is the leading cause of work-related deaths in the EU
Cancer is the leading cause of work-related deaths in the EU, explains Christa Sedlatschek.
26 Sep 18
Languages help bridge the cultural gap
There should be a European solution for ensuring schools recognise and protect all of the EU’s official languages, says Svetoslav Hristov Malinov.
26 Sep 18
Languages are the core of our cultural heritage
Failing to preserve multilingualism goes against the values on which the EU was founded, says Henri Malosse.
26 Sep 18
Europe must protect its rich tapestry of languages
The digital age presents serious problems for Europe’s languages, writes Jill Evans.
26 Sep 18
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25 Sep 18
Clean vehicles directive: Race against time
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24 Sep 18
Group again asks for clarity on citizens' rights
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24 Sep 18
Brain disorders could quickly turn into a ticking time bomb
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24 Sep 18
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24 Sep 18
European week of sport: EU Commission doubling up on its commitment to sport
Sport is not the answer to all of society’s problems, but it can make an important contribution to addressing them, writes Tibor Navracsics.
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Encouraging Europeans to practice a regular physical activity would greatly improve their health and wellbeing, writes Marc Tarabella.
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Issue 481 | 24 September 2018
Karin Kadenbach interview, European Health Forum Gastein Preview, Brain Health, Carcinogens & Work Related Cancer, Fundamental Rights, Bio-based Industries, Engineers Europe Advisory Group, Clean Vehicles, European Day of Languages, 5 Questions with the Parliament Magazine's very own Julie Levy-Abegnoli and more...
20 Sep 18
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