Poland named a center-right MEP as its candidate for European Council President on after it said it would refuse the re-appointment of former Prime Minister Donald Tusk as the chairman of EU Council. “I have just submitted Jacek Saryusz-Wolski’s candidature for the post by means of a diplomatic note,”- said Foreign Minister Witold Waszczykowski, according…
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Mogherini promisses better life to Serbians in EU
“I believe I have an important message to bring to the Serbian people and to the region in these difficult times. As you said, Aleksandar (Vučić), we are living in times of uncertainty and potential tensions that could destabilise the region, beyond the region, and put at risk the achievements that we managed to build…
Juncker works at post-Brexit era concept
European Union chief executive – the European commission president Jean-Claude Juncker will propose to national leaders next month a number of options for reestablishing unity after the moment of the UK triggering the Artile 50 so initiate Brexit procedure, leaving the EU. Juncker hopes the EU27 members will be able to deepen cooperation further and faster…
Kyrgyzstan opposition leader faces corruption charges
Kyrgyzstan’s state security service said it detained opposition politician Omurbek Tekebayev on Sunday on charges of corruption and fraud, a move that may eliminate him as a contender for presidency in the upcoming election. Tekebayev, 58, leads the Ata Meken (Fatherland) party’s parliamentary faction and is one of the most outspoken critics of President Almazbek…
Iran respects nuclear deal
The latest report on the deal’s implementation produced by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and obtained by Reuters and AFP on Friday confirms that the Islamic Republic is far from exceeding the limit for the amount of the low-enriched uranium it is allowed to keep. The report, citing data as of February 18, puts…
Pence welcome in Brussels
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