We in Europe will also pay for some of the sanctions against Russia through higher fuel costs and fertilisers etc. So how should the EU ensure that the damage is minimised?
To discuss further Joe was joined on the show by Irene Tinagli MEP and Chair of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee of the European Parliament Irene Tinagli.
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