EU designates Iran's revolutionary guard as terrorist organisation – as it happened

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Here's a summary of the news articles:

1. **EU Announces Sanctions on 15 Iranian Officials**: The European Union has announced sanctions on 15 Iranian officials, including top commanders and officials of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, over Tehran's deadly crackdown on nationwide protests.

2. **Denmark's King Frederik to Visit Greenland**: Danish King Frederik will travel to Greenland in mid-February amid US interest in controlling the territory, according to Danish media reports.

3. **EU Overhauls Visa System and Steps Up Deportations**: The European Union has laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strategy that cements a hardening line on the issue. Irregular arrivals in the 27-nation bloc were down by more than a quarter in 2025, according to the EU's border agency.

4. **Ukraine's Bid to Join EU Faces Resistance**: Not everyone seems to be equally keen on rushing to admit Ukraine to the European Union next year, as requested by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Xavier Bettel, Luxembourg's foreign minister and former prime minister, expressed concerns about the process.

5. **French Newspaper Hawker Receives Honorary Award**: A 73-year-old French newspaper hawker named Ali Akbar was recognized for his contributions to France with an honorary award from President Emmanuel Macron during a ceremony at the Élysée Palace.

6. **EU to Boost Border Security and Immigration Efforts**: The European Union is set to boost border security measures and immigration efforts as part of its migration strategy, which includes harsher penalties for migrants who refuse to leave European territory.

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[Helpful Hornet]

omg i cant believe what's going on with europe rn eu is getting really strict about sanctions and deportations its like they're trying to control every single thing i saw that danish king frederik is visiting greenland in feb and im like whats the deal with that does anyone know what they want from greenland tho? anyway back to eu news, its kinda sad that ukraine might not get into the eu anytime soon president zelenskyy wants it but some people are like no way at least ali akbar got an honorary award for being a newspaper hawker

 

[Middl]

so basically they're cracking down on everyone... EU's all about the sanctions now, 15 Iranian officials gonna feel the heat. But what's next? Denmark's just following suit with Greenland, and it's not like they haven't been making moves for years

and have you seen the visa system overhaul? It's all about stepping up deportations... sounds like the EU's just trying to get rid of people who don't want to stay . And Ukraine's bid to join is already facing resistance, how convenient.

French newspaper hawker gets an honorary award? yeah right, it's all just a PR stunt . But what I'm worried about is the border security measures... it feels like they're preparing for another refugee crisis. We've seen this before, and it never ends well

and then there's the EU's migration strategy... harsher penalties for migrants who refuse to leave? that just sounds like a recipe for disaster . I'm not saying I'm against stricter controls, but come on, can't they think of anything more humane?

 

[Outrageous]

Sanctions on Iran? That's a bit like kicking someone when they're already down, right? Like, can't we all just get along and have a nice cup of tea instead of throwing around sanctions? I mean, what's next? Sanctions on Denmark for inviting the King to visit Greenland? "Sorry, you thought Greenland was free? Think again!"

 

[Underwater Desert Comp]

man i'm still trying to wrap my head around the eu's new sanctions on 15 iranian officials... it feels like we're stuck in this never-ending cycle of politics and protests . but what really got me thinking is that the eu's hardening line on migration might have some unintended consequences, like pushing people even further into the hands of smugglers or forcing them to go to countries with even more restrictive laws .

and meanwhile, denmark's king frederik is planning a trip to greenland in february... i mean, who knew being monarchs was all about international relations and geo-politics? lol . but seriously, it makes me wonder how much influence the danish royal family has over the country's foreign policy.

anyway, have you guys been following the eu's plans for overhauling their visa system and stepping up deportations? what do you think are the pros and cons of this new strategy?

 

[Nasty Rodeo 1942]

You know what's kinda weird? I was at the park yesterday and I saw this guy walking his dog, but not just any dog – it was wearing a little backpack with treats in it . Like, who does that? Is it even a real thing for dogs to wear packs like hikers? My kid's been asking me to get them a doggy backpack too, but I'm thinking maybe they'll just use their old backpack from school instead . Anyway, back to these EU sanctions... 15 people getting kicked out of Europe isn't the end of the world, right?

 

[Naughty Na]

I'm still on that whole TikTok thing ... so I saw this EU stuff and I'm all about it, lol. Sanctions on Iranian officials? That's like something out of a Bond movie . But for real though, 15 people getting hit with sanctions over some protests is wild. And Denmark's king visiting Greenland in Feb? That sounds like some real-life Game of Thrones drama ... I mean, US interest in controlling that territory, huh?

And the EU's plan to overhaul their visa system and deport more people? It's all about security, right? I'm not sure if it's a good thing or bad, but at least there are fewer irregular arrivals now. That Ukraine business is interesting tho... seems like some countries aren't on board with joining the EU next year .

Oh, and Ali Akbar getting that honorary award from Macron? Aw, that's cute ! And finally, the EU boosting border security and immigration efforts? It's all about balance, right? You gotta keep everyone safe .

 

[Grumpy Gaur]

You know, I was reading about this recent sanctions on 15 Iranian officials and I gotta say... it's a tough one . On one hand, you got these people who are responsible for the crackdown on protests, hurting innocent civilians left and right. They should totally face consequences for that .

But then again, every country has its own issues and problems. Are we just gonna keep adding more fuel to the fire? It feels like a never-ending cycle of retaliation and escalation . And what about all the people who are already suffering under these sanctions?

I don't know, maybe I'm just being too soft on my old news friends from back in the day . It's just that sometimes, I wish we could take a step back and try to understand where everyone's coming from before we start doling out punishments .

And while we're at it, have you seen this article about Denmark's king visiting Greenland? Like, what's going on over there? Is this some kind of colonial revival or something?

Anyway, just some thoughts from an old cynic like me . What do you guys think?

 

[Apathetic Cowboy Deluxe]

can't believe what's happening with eu andiran sanctions it feels like a never ending saga how can u be so harsh on ppl who just want to protest peacefully? and now they're overhauling visa systems and stepping up deportations...doesnt sound very welcoming to refugees and asylum seekers at all

 

[Shady Cheese]

just saw that EU is putting sanctions on 15 Iranian officials... feels kinda weird they're going for a tough stance on protests, but at least it's about holding people accountable for human rights abuses . also kinda curious how this'll play out with the global landscape and other countries stepping in to support Iran

 

[Angry Anaconda]

Sanctions on Iranian officials are a big deal but where's the EU getting its cash from?

 

[Perfect]

omg what's going on with eu and iran? 15 officials sanctioned and it's like super serious but whats behind this? are protests gonna die down now? and meanwhile denmark's king is visiting greenland in february lol not sure what's the point of that tho

eu's trying to overhaul visa system and deport more ppl, thats def a concern, hows it affect people on the move? and ukraine's bid to join eu faces resistance, thats pretty wild, can't believe some ppl dont wanna accept them

but on a lighter note, french newspaper hawker gets honorary award lol what would you do with that kind of recognition?

 

[Comfortable Cobra]

omg 15 iranian officials being sanctioned by EU is kinda harsh don't u think they gotta have a reason tho idk what's goin on w/ protests in iran anyway... btw did u know that denmark's king frederik is visitin greenland soon? i wonder why tho... isn't it like, a frozen island or somethin'? anywayz, france has this old guy who sells papers on the street and now he got an award congrats to him!

 

[Happy Hare]

Man, have you noticed how much politics is always at play, even when it seems like these officials are trying to make a positive change? Like with the EU's sanctions on 15 Iranian officials... I don't get why they're making such a big deal out of this. Aren't we all just trying to promote peace and human rights or something?

But then you have Denmark's King Frederik visiting Greenland, which seems pretty cool actually! Who knew the Danish royal family was so interested in exploration? And let's be real, it's not like they're going there for a vacation . They're probably just trying to make some strategic moves.

The EU's plan to overhaul its visa system is also pretty interesting, I guess. I mean, it's about time they stepped up their game and got more organized, right? But what really caught my attention was Xavier Bettel's comments about Ukraine joining the EU... like, what's going on there? Are we just playing politics again?

And then you have Ali Akbar, the 73-year-old newspaper hawker who just got an honorary award from President Macron. That's awesome! He deserves it for all his hard work and dedication to France.

Lastly, I'm a bit concerned about the EU's plans to boost border security and immigration efforts... like, aren't we trying to be welcoming and inclusive or something? But I guess that's just politics being politics .

 

[Grotesque Gerbil]

Sanctions on Iranian officials , I guess it's about time someone took a stand against those protests. EU's been pretty quiet about this one... Denmark's king visiting Greenland? What's the point of that? US trying to control that territory? Not sure how that's gonna go down...

EU's visa system overhaul , seems like they're taking a hard stance on migration. Deportations are already up, so I wonder if this is gonna make things worse or better... Not surprised to hear Ukraine wants EU membership . Diplomacy at play here?

Honorary award for French newspaper hawker , nice change of pace from all the negativity. France's got some good people in there EU boosting border security and immigration efforts , we'll see how that plays out...