Brussels, 18 July (LaPresse) – According to sources in Brussels, a meeting of Coreper, the committee of EU permanent representatives, has been convened for 8 a.m. this morning to unblock the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. Last night, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico announced that he would lift his veto, despite not being satisfied with the guarantees provided by the European Commission on stopping Russian gas imports. It now appears that all Member States are able to support the sanctions package, which includes a new revised model that will cap the price of Russian crude oil at 15% below the market price. This dynamic model will significantly reduce the price compared to the current cap. The new measures are expected to be adopted as a non-discussion item at today's General Affairs Council.
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