EUROPE DIPLOMATIC

MEPs approve expropriation of Russian assets windfall profits

Strasbourg 22.10.2024 Today MEPs gave their green light to an extraordinary loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine, to be repaid with future revenues from frozen Russian assets. With 518 votes in favour, 56 against and 61 abstentions, Parliament endorsed the new macro-financial assistance (MFA) to help Ukraine against Russia’s brutal war of aggression….

Middle East: EU demands respect of UN resolutions

Brussels 18.10.2024 In his remarks the EU Council president Charles Michel at the press conference following the European Council meeting of 17 October 2024 addressed the conflict in the Middle East: “…The second topic I would like to mention is the Middle East. Once again, I want to repeat that we condemn these atrocious attacks…

Metsola: peace for Ukraine not capitulation

17.10.2024 Speaking to leaders at the EU Summit, the European Parliament president Metsola reiterated Parliament’s unwavering support for Ukraine. She called for a coordinated European approach to ensure the integrity of Schengen. On Ukraine “It has been almost 1,000 days of aggression in Ukraine. We will, and we must, keep standing with Ukraine – and…

President Michel invites for EU Summit

Brussels 17.10.2024 The EU Council president Charles Michel traditionally invites the EU leaders for the Summit – October 17-18 – by an open letter: “I would like to invite you to the upcoming European Council meeting, which will take place in Brussels on 17 October 2024. “Ukraine will be central to our discussions. We will…

EU-Gulf Cooperation Summit

Brussels 17.10.2024 The first summit between the leaders of EU and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries took place in Brussels on 16 October, under the theme “Strategic partnership for peace and prosperity”. “We share a common goal – to promote growth and to generate more prosperity for our citizens” said the European Council President Charles…

EU leaders to convene in Brussels

Brussels 16.10.2024 The EU leaders are meeting in Brussels on 17-18 October to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness, migration and foreign affairs. (Image above: illustration) The heads of states, and government will discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in all its dimensions, including developments on the frontline, and continued comprehensive support for Ukraine…

EU combats antisemitism

Brussels 16.10.2024 The EU Council approved a declaration on fostering Jewish life and combating antisemitism on October 15. The declaration highlights alarmingly high levels of antisemitism across the EU and emphasises that the EU stands unequivocally against all forms of antisemitism, racism, hatred, and discrimination. The Council calls in the strongest possible terms for further…

Borrell: advancement of Ukraine Peace Formula

Luxembourg 14.10.2024 “We started our Foreign Affairs Council with the Ukranians Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, who debriefed us on the situation in the battlefield. The Minister commented some elements of the Victory Plan that President Zelensky will present to the next European Council. We discussed and commented on how to advance the Peace Formula” said…

EU supports Ukraine veterans

Luxembourg 14.10.2024 Veterans, their family members, families of the fallen and communities across Ukraine will benefit from a new EU-funded project, implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry for Veterans’ Affairs. The project, with a total funding of EUR 6 million, will run until February 2026 and cover Chernihiv,…

EU trade with Colombia, Peru, Ecuador

Luxembourg 14.10.2024 The EU Council has today adopted a decision to conclude the trade agreement between the European Union and its member states, on one hand, and Colombia and Peru, on the other, as well as a decision to conclude the protocol concerning Ecuador’s accession to this agreement. (Image above: Ecuador) This is the final…