EUROPE DIPLOMATIC

Kerch railway bridge causes EU criticism

“The Russian Federation has finalised the construction of the railway section of the Kerch Bridge and is opening railway traffic to the Crimean Peninsula without Ukraine’s consent. This constitutes another violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity by Russia” European External Action Service spokesperson statement reads. #Railway connection via Kerch bridge another violation of Ukraine's…

Europe biodiversity threatened

“In its conclusions , the Council reaffirms that the EU and its member states will lead and step up efforts to halt biodiversity loss and restore ecosystems. The conclusions provide political guidance for the work towards a post-2020 global biodiversity framework. The Council also calls upon the Commission to develop without delay an ambitious, realistic…

Catalan MEPs join Europarl

“Catalan independence leaders Carles Puigdemont and Antoni Comin received temporary accreditation budges or Members of the European Parliament on December 20, a day after the European Union’s high court issued a ruling in their favour. Députés européens ! @KRLS @TONICOMIN pic.twitter.com/kdgq8lJtDJ — Jean Quatremer (@quatremer) December 20, 2019 Till present they were unable to collect…

EP President calls for Catalan MEP release

Catalan independence leader Oriol Junqueras(pictured)has been protected by the immunity as an Member of the European Parliament when he was jailed by the Spanish Supreme Court , and according the EU Court ruling should be fully restored in his rights, and subsequently given an opportunity to exercice his function. “I call upon the competent Spanish…

Mavrides denounces Turkey-GNA deal

Anna van Densky Strasbourg Planned joint conference “Turkey-Tripoli GNA Memorandum as threat to EU security” of the Chair of the Delegation on the Mediterranean Kostas MAVRIDES MEP (S&D, CY), and the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of the Interim government of Libya Abdulhadi LAHWEEJ could not proceed as planned because of the degradation of…

Brexit happens in weeks

Prime Minister Boris Johnson won the decisive election victory that will end three years of political paralysis and take Britain out of the European Union within weeks. The Article 50 procedure represents a substantial political and economic challenge for the United Kingdom after half a century of integration into the bloc (1973). UK PM Boris…

EU extends Russian sanctions

European Union leaders intend to extend sanctions against Russia over Crimea and Moscow’s involvement in the conflict in eastern Ukraine, the European diplomats say. (Image above: Crimea bridge at night) As a strong supporter of 🇺🇦 sovereignty and territorial integrity, 🇦🇺 co-sponsored & voted ✅ on 🇺🇦 resolution on the problem of militarisation of #Crimea…

#EUCO: Charles Michel chairs EU Summit

“I look forward to welcoming you to the December European Council – my first European Council meeting as President” reads the invitation letter of the EU Council President Charles Michel.(Image above: archive). Préparation avant le sommet européen, climat et dynamisme de l'Europe au menu #EUCO pic.twitter.com/gmoAzmQwwa — Charles Michel (@eucopresident) December 12, 2019 “My intention…

EU prepares Magnitsky Law

The human rights were high on the agenda of the EU foreign ministers gathering in Brussels for December Council. The first Foreign Affairs Council #FAC @EUCouncil of @JosepBorrellF has started.Current affairs include #Bolivia, #Libya, #Iran and #EUArctic ➡ Check the publications: https://t.co/K6njmR4s2h https://t.co/sM5WYJq8aG — EU Council Press (@EUCouncilPress) December 9, 2019 The EU top diplomat…

EU updates Arctic policy

“While recognising the primary responsibility of the Arctic states for the development of the region, the Council notes that many of the issues affecting the region are of a global nature and are more effectively addressed through regional or multilateral cooperation. It notes that the EU should continue to make a significant contribution in both…