EU-UK: ready for “all outcomes”

Brussels 15.10.2020 The EU leaders agreed to continue the “difficult” talks with the UK, shaping new trade agreement with the former member of the bloc, however they also have underlined that it is necessary to be ready to “all outcomes”, including no-deal scenario. Image above (archive). At #EUCO conclusions on EU-UK relations have been adopted…

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Strasbourg #EPlenary to be held remotely

Brussels 15.10.2020 “I regret to announce that next week’s plenary will not take place in Strasbourg, but will be held remotely” David Sassoli announced on his Twitter micro blog. I regret to announce that next week's plenary will not take place in Strasbourg, but will be held remotely. The situation in France and Belgium is…

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#EUCO: EU-UK future relations at stake

Brussels 13.10.2020 Today the EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier has informed the EU Ministers on the state of play of talks between the block and the UK, and the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement. He also confirmed the “strong EU unity” ahead of European Council on October 15-16. Barnier added that the EU will continue…

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#EUCO: Mid-October Council agenda

EU leaders will meet in Brussels on 15-16 October to discuss the whole range of issues, including the epidemiological situation, relations with the United Kingdom, as well as climate change and relations with Africa, namely the post-Cotonou agreement. COVID-19 The European Council will look at the current epidemiological situation. Leaders will also discuss overall coordination…

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EP: Sakharov Prize shortlist

The democratic opposition in Belarus, Guapinol activists and Berta Cáceres, and the archbishop of Mosul were shortlisted for the 2020 Sakharov Prize on October 12. ❗️🇪🇺#SakharovPrize 2020 finalists: 📌The democratic opposition in Belarus, represented by the Coordination Council📌Guapinol activists & Berta Cáceres in Honduras📌Mgr Najeeb Moussa Michaeel, archbishop of Mosul, Iraq.https://t.co/12Z1Cx5r6r pic.twitter.com/27lhhKJfiH — Europarl UK…

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Mairead McGuinness new EU finance Commissioner

Brussels 12.10.2020 The EU Council today appointed, by common accord with the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, Mairead McGuinness as new member of the European Commission. Today @EUCouncil appointed, by common accord with @EU_Commission president @vonderleyen, @McGuinnessEU as new member of the European Commission. Read the press release 👉https://t.co/duOUc4B6PO pic.twitter.com/8R5vARhhMb — EU…

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EU top diplomats meet in Luxembourg

Luxembourg 12.10.2020 The meeting of Foreign ministers, chaired by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell, will review recent developments and debate issues related to the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue, Russia, and Latin America and the Caribbean. 📌 Today #FAC | 🇪🇺 Foreign affairs ministers are discussing #Belarus, #Russia, #BelgradePristina Dialogue, #LatinAmerica and more. 📋 Click here for…

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Tajikistan: Rahmon declared 90% winner

Presidential elections in Tajikistan as expected endorsed the incumbent Emomali Rahmon mandate for seven years more, crowning him as the longest-serving ruler among leaders of the former Soviet Republics. Emomali Rahmon, the longest-serving leader in the former Soviet Union, is heading for another seven years in power https://t.co/OuRtHUyiB1 — The Economist (@TheEconomist) October 11, 2020…

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COVID19: Commission opts for U.S.Remdesivir

The Commission has signed a joint procurement framework contract with the pharmaceutical company Gilead for the supply of up to 500,000 treatment courses of Veklury, the brand name for Remdesivir, and the opportunity to increase supply beyond the 500,000 treatment courses. There are 36 signatories of the Joint Procurement Agreement participating in this joint procurement,…

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Cyprus: Famagusta in MEPs focus

Brussels 07.10.2020 “…I share the concerns of the Honorable Member who took the floor a moment ago. For sure this issue of Famagusta was taken into consideration at the European Council as well” – Josep Borrell, the head of the EU diplomacy said, while addressing the Members of the European Parliament. ” The opening of…

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