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Midday press briefing from 28/07/2026

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Midday press briefing from 28/07/2026

WAR IN UKRAINE / INTERNAL MARKET - 21st package of sanctions against Russia / Export of Irish alumina to Russia: Q&A

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS - 21st package of sanctions against Russia: Q&A

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS - Russian drones over Latvia and Romania: Q&A

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS - Ukraine / Russia / Iran: Q&A

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS - EU Special Representatives: Q&A

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FOREIGN AFFAIRS - ICC EU airspaces restrictions: Q&A

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SAFE - Italy / Ukraine: Q&A

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DIGITAL SERVICE ACT - Media Social law in Austria: Q&A

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AI ACT - Agenda: Q&A

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SOCIAL MEDIA BAN- UK/US: Q&A

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CRISIS RESPONSE - Wildfires in Europe / Civil Protection Mechanism: Q&A

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UKRAINE FACILITY PLAN - Q&A

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Show transcript

Entirely sure Mose, over to you.

Yes, it could be related also to trade, at least it's related to the 21st sanction package against Russia which was adopted last week because I just noticed that, it seems the Commission has made a,

let's say, exception for the import of, furs,

sable furs from Russia or at the request of the two member states that might come as a surprise,

considering that is, as you know.

Let's say European citizenship on totally banning import of the,

of first, I mean.

So, do you have any comment on that, because, yeah. It is surprising, I think.

Mose, I think this is actually a question for Siobhan.

Let's see if she has a reply already for you.

I didn't see other hands raised for Olof, so I think we can go over to Siobhan,

and this allows me to say that it's Siobhan's birthday actually, so it's very nice she's on the podium here with us. So I could say this. Well, thank you, Arianna.

Thank you all for the applause.

It's, it's very nice to be celebrated on your birthday. Maybe you'll go easy on me today.

No, Mose, just on your question about the LNG measure that we have included in, the 21st package of.

Sanctions which as you know, we adopted just at the end of last week.

I'd like to just take the opportunity to reiterate what Paula and I both said on Friday.

It's a very ambitious package with a number of strong measures on energy, financial services, and trade.

So I do, of course, want to reiterate that we want to focus on what's in the package and what's not in the package.

And just to be clear on what this LNG measure includes.

So, it's a temporary exemption of one year, first of all.

On LNG transfer and purchases, and it's strictly limited to the transfer of Russian LNG to third countries.

So again, very much in line with our objectives.

And there are two very important safeguards contained in that exemption.

One is that EU operators can only handle Russian LNG under contracts concluded before the start of the war.

And second, that those volumes must not exceed the volumes transported in 2025.

And as I said, it's only valid for one year, subject to renewal with constant review.

Stringent monitoring and reporting requirements on those cargoes, routes,

and prices which will allow the Commission to carry out an assessment at the time of the review in a year's time on whether the exemption is necessary and should be continued.

So again, it should be very much seen in light of what it is, which is a temporary exemption. Thanks Siobhan.

Great that you reminded us of our position on LNG.

If I didn't misunderstand Mose, I think he was asking about fur,

but I am not entirely sure we have an answer on fur specifically, otherwise we will revert later. Mosse, you want the floor again?

If you can't provide an answer now we will revert.

No, OK, I understand that the focus of what's in in the package and not without outside, but I think it must be possible to ask us that question, especially if I understand that the import of cable first from Russia was included before, and I admit that it seemed to be a very small turnover,

so maybe it doesn't have any big economic, let's say, importance for Russia, but still it's a bit symbolic, so, and, now it's,

it's been exempted despite the US's overall policy on the production or import of the Or farmed or of first from farmed animals. Thank you.

Well, Jose, I think we will need to revert on that one specifically.

Siobhan will check in detail and, get back to you as I have Siobhan here with me.

Other questions on the files she covers. Valentina from remote, is it for Siobhan ?

Media information
ID I-293257
Date 28/07/2026
Duration 04:08
Personalities Siobhan McGarry
Institution European Commission
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