Brussels 03.09.2021 Press statement by High Representative Josep Borrell at the informal meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) on Afghanistan: “As I said at the beginning, the discussion today was going to be focused on Afghanistan. It is the most urgent priority. This is a polyhedric (many-sided, multifaceted) issue, we have to look at the…
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EU: 60% vaccinated adults
Brussels 02.07.2021 Today,the European Commission president announced that 60% of all adults in the EU are now fully vaccinated. “Full vaccination protects us from #COVID19 and its variants” the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen wrote on her Twitter micro blog. “Let’s stay vigilant. Let’s get vaccinated! For our own health – and to protect…
EU Commission issues Rule of Law report
Brussels 20.07.2021 Today Commissioner Didier Reynders sent a letter to Poland, asking the government to explain how it applies the interim measures and recent ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union to safeguard judicial independence. “We will not hesitate to make use of our powers under the Treaties” the Commissioner said during…
New heads of EU representations
Brussels 20.07.2021 Today, the Commission has appointed two new Heads of Representation in Paris and Luxembourg. Ms Valérie Drezet-Humez will start in her new function in Paris on 01 September 2021. Ms Anne Calteux will take up her duties as Head of Representation in Luxembourg, at a date still to be decided. They will act…
Borrell concludes EU DIPLOMATS Council
Brussels 12.07.2021 “We started today’s Foreign Affairs Council with a discussion on the external and geopolitical impact of the new digital technologies. These technologies are crucial for our societies and economies. They are becoming an object and a driver of geopolitical competition and global influence. Certainly, global actors are using these new technologies to manipulate…
MEPs debate Hungary EU budget restrictions
Strasbourg 06.07.2021 The budget conditionality regulation does not require any additional clarification to be applied and rule of law breaches must be addressed without delay, say the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). Dutch criticism of Hungary over LGBT rights reeks of 'colonial' past – Orban #holland #hungary #netherlands #holland #hungary #lgbt #netherlands #eureporter https://t.co/RSgfEIlJlG…
EU: Slovenia Presidency
Brussels 03.07.2017 Slovenia’s presidency of the Council of the EU: 1 July – 31 December 2021 The priorities of Slovenia’s presidency are driven by its motto: ‘Together. Resilient. Europe.’ The presidency’s programme focuses on four main areas: In line with the tradition of presiding countries, 🇸🇮 hosted correspondents from Brussels. Their journey through Slovenia &…
EEAS diplomatic appointments
Brussels 02.07.2021 High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, announced the following appointments for senior positions in the European External Action Service (EEAS) today: The HR/VP @JosepBorrellFannounced today appointments for senior positions in the EEAS and welcomed the three new EU Special Representatives, recently appointed by the Council:…
EU leaders address migration
Brussels 25.06.2021 The European Council (pictured) discussed the migration situation on the various routes. While the measures taken by the EU and Member States have brought down the overall irregular flows in recent years, developments on some routes give rise to serious concern and require continued vigilance and urgent action. 🔴 LIVE NOW: follow the…
EU diplomats focus on Belarus
Brussels 21.06.2021 “Today, at this meeting in Luxembourg, the first thing is to talk about Belarus. We are first going to have a meeting with the Belarus opposition leader, Ms [Sviatlana] Tsikhanouskaya. She will explain the situation in the country; there will be a debate; and then we will approve the package of new sanctions,…
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