Brussels 23.03.2023 The European Council held an exchange of views with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the ongoing war in Ukraine. The EU leaders issued the conclusion of their discussion, confirming their unequivocal support to Ukraine. Conclusions on #Ukraine adopted at #EUCO pic.twitter.com/kbO0xsXYWs — Barend Leyts (@BarendLeyts) March 23, 2023 “The European Council reiterates…
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#EUCO: EU committed to UN multilateralism
Brussels 23.03.2023 “Today, the European Council was joined by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations. The European Council and the Secretary-General stressed the importance of EU-UN cooperation to tackle the pressing global challenges of our time. They underlined their shared commitment to multilateralism with the United Nations at its core and explored possibilities for…
#EUCO: Michel welcomes Guterres
Brussels 23.03.2023 “It’s a great pleasure to welcome António Guterres to this meeting of the European Council. I would like to say that the UN and the EU share a lot. We have a lot in common. We believe in the multilateral approach. We believe in the spirit of cooperation. We believe in the UN…
EUCO: Borrell defends Ukraine at Summit
Brussels 23.03.2023 Today the EU leaders intend to discuss the situation in Ukraine, the European top diplomat Josep Borrell said, while entering the red carpet in Europa building, where the Summit of the EU leaders takes place on March 23-24 (follow on Twitter hashtag #EUCO). #Borrell doorstep at #EUCO March 23 Brussels https://t.co/Z4ESs7LL6J via @EC_AVService…
Borrell on Putin’s ICC arrest warrant
Brussels 19.03.2023 “The European Union has taken note of the decision of the International Criminal Court’s Pre-Trial Chamber II to issue arrest warrants against the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, and Commissioner for Children’s Rights in the Office of the President Maria Lvova-Belova, in connection with alleged crimes of unlawful deportation and unlawful…
MEPs condemn Lukashena regime
Strasbourg 15.03.2023 MEPs are alarmed about the ongoing crackdown in Belarus, including the jailing of Nobel laureates and journalists, and call for further sanctions against the country. (Photo: illustration, European Parliament). MEPs have just voted to condemn the ongoing repressions against the people of #Belarus. You can’t negotiate with #Lukashenka. He serves the interest of…
Climate: MEPs vote 40% emissions reduction
Strasbourg 15.03.2023 Climate change: Parliament votes to reduce member states’ emissions by 40%. Parliament adopts new carbon sinks goal that increases the EU's 2030 climate ambition. Press release: https://t.co/oOqbjm9KYa pic.twitter.com/EvGJ5qIStJ — European Parliament (@Europarl_EN) March 14, 2023 All EU countries must reduce emissions by 2030 compared to 2005 Reduction targets for each member state based…
Borrell on Russia human rights violations
Brussels 11.03.2023 “Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine is accompanied by ever increasing oppression at home. The expansion of oppressive legislation, the absence of the rule of law, political misuse of judiciary, state-sponsored wartime propaganda and disproportionate use of force by Russian authorities against any sign of opposing views leave no space for pluralistic…
Borrell: Ukraine reconstruction starts
Brussels 09.03.2023 “Today, we are going to discuss how we can support the reconstruction of Ukraine. Well, reconstruction has already started. We support a lot of the civilians, we try to rebuild the electricity [network]” said the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell upon his arrival to the Informal Foreign Affairs Council – Development. “Today, the…
Georgia: removal of foreign agent law
Brussels 09.03.2023 , Georgia (AP) — Georgia’s ruling party it is withdrawing a draft law from the Parliament criticised as potentially hindering media freedom and civil society, after several days of massive protests against it in the capital. The Foreign Agent law for a charity or a media company which is financed by foreign actors…
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