Borrell: push Zelensky peace plan in UNGA

Toledo, Spain  31.08.2023  EU foreign affairs ministers meet at the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich format) in Toledo in Spain on 30–31 August. The Spanish top diplomat Albares Bueno, and the High Representative of the EU, Josep Borrell, will be hosting the informal assembly. đź”´LIVE NOW: HR/VP @JosepBorrellF remarks upon arrival at the…

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EU Defense ministers convene in Toledo

Toledo, Spain 30.08.2023 The city of Toledo hosts the informal ministerial meeting on defence, which takes place at the city’s Fábrica de Armas historic settings. The acting Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, hosts the meeting, which chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. With EU Defence ministers, we…

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Ecuador: EU condemns Villavicencio assassination

Brussels 10.08.2023 “The European Union condemns in the strongest terms the assassination of the presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. This tragic act of violence is also an attack against the institutions and democracy in Ecuador” reads the statement by EU High Representative Josep Borrell on the assassination of the Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio. The assassination…

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Cats: International Day Celebration!

Brussels 08.08.2023 Did you know that over 25% of homes have a pet cat? While some cats can be aloof, furry felines make for wonderful and affectionate pets. Cats are low-maintenance creatures that can bring their owners years of love and comfort. The animals are being transported and sold at live markets for their leather…

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Kuwait: EU regrets executions of five prisoners

Brussels 28.07.2023 “The European Union regrets the execution of five individuals in Kuwait today, including one person on drug-related offences, and notes with concern the increasing use of capital punishment in the country, following the executions of last November” the European External Action Service spokesperson statement reads. #Kuwait: The European Union regrets the execution of…

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EU supports independent Russian media

Brussels 21.07.2023 “The systematic crackdown against the civil society in Russia continues. State Duma has recently adopted draft law introducing criminal liability for citizens’ participation in activities of any foreign or international non-governmental organisation not registered by the Ministry of Justice. It also further restricts interaction with the so-called “foreign agents”” read the statement by…

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EU: new measures against Iran

Brussels 20.07.2023 The Council today established a new framework for restrictive measures in view of Iran’s military support of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. #Iran 🇮🇷 #drones:@EUCouncil lists 6 people and creates a new sanctions regime to allow the EU to list Iranian people & entities providing military support to Russia’s war of aggression…

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EU: vice-president Timmermans resigns

Brussels 20.07.2023 The Vice President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans expressed his interest to become a leader of PvdA/GL in the November 2023 early elections. He has already notified Ursula von der Leyen about his decision to resign. Timmermans is candidate to lead Dutch Labour/Green party ticket in election https://t.co/sOZfE4QJji pic.twitter.com/vy9GpbDCLu — Reuters (@Reuters)…

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Borrell reflects upon Odessa strikes

Brussels 20.07.2023 “Today we are going to discuss – as always – about [Russia’s aggression] against Ukraine. We will have Minister [for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro] Kuleba” said the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell at doorstep of the Foreign Affairs Council. EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs meet on 20 July 2023 in Brussels. The…

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EU-Ukraine: search for grain alternative route

Brussels 19.07.2023 The West will focus at search for an alternative to the now-defunct Black Sea grain deal at a meeting of European Union foreign ministers on July 20, an EU official said. Kiev is also looking for ways to export grain after the Black Sea Grain Initiative came to a halt upon Russia’s withdrawal….

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