The leader of Dutch anti-Islam Freedom Party (PvV) Geert Wilders (pictured) confronted Prime Minister Mark Rutte with a request to explain how a Turkish man who is suspected in involvement in terrorism in Chechnya, and with Islamic State (ISIS),was released from prison, and could freely perambulate in Utrecht streets. “…How can anyone with a criminal record full of atrocities…
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EU expects Turkey juridical reform
“The EU reaffirmed the importance of the relations between the EU and Turkey, a candidate country and a key partner and stressed the importance of open and frank dialogue, within the established framework, in order to address common challenges in areas of joint interest such as migration, counter-terrorism, energy, transport, the economy and trade. 🇪🇺🇹🇷Press…
MEP: Catalan trials reminiscent of comrade Stalin ‘justice’
“The Calalan trials in Madrid are reminiscent of ‘Vishinky justice’ of comrade Stalin style dealing with his political opponents“, said Indrek Tarand, Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Estonia, while commenting on the accusations of the Catalan politicians. MEP is definite about the status of all the Catalans accused at High Court in Madrid as ‘prisoners…
Russia presumes US intervention in Venezuela
Moscow presumes Washington is preparing a military intervention in Venezuela, Nikolai Patrushev (pictured) the secretary of Russia’s Security Council said, quoted by Russian news agencies. Патрушев уверен, что США готовят военное вторжение в Венесуэлу:https://t.co/SUy9ZAPhPl pic.twitter.com/jZHdFutySO — ТАСС (@tass_agency) February 26, 2019 Russia had agreed to a proposal from Washington to hold consultations on Venezuela crisis, but the…
Tajani bans Catalan event in Europarliament
The European Parliament President Antonio Tajani has canceled a conference (18.02.2019) with participation of the Catalan president, Quim Torra, and his predecessor Carles Puigdemont, citing “security threats.” The conference was due to take place in in Brussels on February 18, but the parliament decided to cancel it saying there was a “high risk” that the event…
EPP Weber aims for EU agenda of change
Manfred Weber (Germany, EPP) backed by 79% of his party members, launches his campaign across the continent for a position of the president of the European Commission, the powerful executive branch of the European Union, the guardian of the treaties, also possessing powers to propose laws and policies on its own initiative. Although there is no election for this particular position,…
Kadyrov doesn’t seek reelection
The leader of Chechen Republic (Russia) Ramzan Kadyrov is willing to end his term as the governor without renewal, he said on the Moscow 24 TV channel. Kadyrov told that he does not see himself in another high-ranking federal position “I am not a man of this level,” he added. Kadyrov, 42, has ruled the Russian North…
EU sanction policy against Russia continues
At European Union Summit in Brussels the leaders unanimously endorsed the prolongation of the economic sanctions against Russia for its actions against Ukraine for another six months with the official rollover expected next week. EU leaders at #EUCO agreed to extend economic #sanctions against #Russia for 6 months.Watch on why the EU sanctions on Russia…
Salvini assesses EU too weak to attack Italy over budget
The European Union has too many problems to sanction Italy for its 2019 budget, Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini said. “I don’t think the EU is enjoying a state of health such as to allow it to question and sanction Europe’s second industrial power,” he said. Salvini added he was confident that a budget deal would…
EU-Swiss relations vector unchanged
The European Commission favorably received the results of the Swiss referendum on auto determination, the spokesperson said. He underlined that the vote brought clarity and indicated that Swiss will remain “reliable partner” in international relations, and those with the EU. (Image: climbing in Swiss Alps). #EU–#Swiss relations #Berlaymont comment https://t.co/nYoIsLPnAO via @EC_AVService — Anna van…
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