Strasbourg 14.09.2022 Measures against the dramatic rise in energy prices were up for a debate with the Czech Council Presidency and the Commission on Tuesday, September 13. (Image above: illustration). Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to present emergency proposals on energy during her State of the European Union speech in plenary September…
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EU: Sanna Marin Europe debate
Strasbourg 13.09.2022 Following the “This is Europe” debate with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, EP President Metsola and PM Marin will hold a joint press conference today at 12.00. Le discours et débat « C'est L'Europe » avec la Première ministre finlandaise, Sanna Marin, commencent à 10h30. Une conférence de presse conjointe avec la Présidente Metsola aura…
EP: Chiocchetti appointed Secretary General
Strasbourg 13.09.2022 Today the Bureau of the European Parliament appointed Mr Alessandro Chiocchetti as the institution’s new Secretary General. Parliament appoints a new Secretary General Today the Bureau of the European Parliament appointed Mr Alessandro Chiocchetti as the institution’s new Secretary General. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/Uy2bYalks6 — EP PressService (@EuroParlPress) September 12, 2022 The newly…
EU-Russia: suspension of visa facilitation
Brussels 31.08.2022 “We have seen a substantial increase of border crossings from Russia into neighbouring states. This is becoming a security risk” the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said, concluding the Informal meeting of the EU Foreign ministers in Prague. “We therefore agree today with EU Foreign Ministers on Full Suspension of the EU-Russia visa…
Borrell attends Salzburg Festival
Brussels 27.08.2022 The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell is travelling to Austria from 27 to 29 August. 🇦🇹Austria: High Representative/Vice-President @JosepBorrellF attends Salzburg Festival and participates at the European Forum Alpbachhttps://t.co/WBtSGqA0Ai — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) August 27, 2022 Upon invitation of Austrian Foreign Minister Schallenberg, the High Representative will attend…
Estonian PM against Russian tourists
Brussels 24.08.2022 Estonia joined calls of Finland and Latvia to the EU to close its borders to Russian tourists, echoing a warning from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Explained to @BILD why it should be unacceptable for us in Europe that Russian citizens are able to travel in the EU on tourist trips, as at the…
EU renews Russia sanctions
Brussels 27.07.2022 EU renews economic sanctions over Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine for further six months. On July 26 the Council today decided to prolong by six months, until 31 January 2023, the restrictive measures targeting specific sectors of the economy of the Russian Federation. The 🇪🇺 @EUCouncil extends, for one year until 31 July…
Borrell on Russia grain exports agreement
Brussels 22.07.2022 The European Union welcomes the agreements signed today in Istanbul by Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United Nations to unblock the Black Sea for Ukrainian exports of grains. The agreements signed by Ukraine, Russia, Turkey & @UN are a critical step in overcoming the global food insecurity caused by Russia‘s aggression against Ukraine….
EU top diplomats convene in Brussels
Brussels 17.07.2022 The Foreign Affairs Council will exchange views on the Russian aggression against Ukraine, with the participation via video teleconference of Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dmytro Kuleba. The Council will also hold a discussion on relations between the EU and Latin America and the Caribbean, and digital diplomacy. ❗ 18 July – Foreign…
Borrell: sanctions require “strategic patience”
Brussels 17.07.2022 “Since Russia brutally invaded Ukraine, the EU has adopted six packages of sanctions against Moscow – and we are about to finalise a “maintenance and alignment” package to clarify a number of provisions to strengthen legal certainty for operators and align the EU’s sanctions with those of our allies and partners of the…
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