French senators urged the government to ease EU sanctions against Russia, in a non-binding resolution on Wednesday. They said by 302 votes to 16 that the measures, which provoked Russian counter-sanctions that have hurt French farmers, should be “gradually and partially” lifted. Pro-Russia deputies pushed a similar non-binding resolution through the lower house in April. However, at a recent G7 summit France committed to extending them for another six months. …read more
Source: EUobserver
