EUROPE DIPLOMATIC

EU: diplomatic appointments

Brussels 17.09.2022 High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell announced today the following appointments for senior positions in the European External Action Service (EEAS): EEAS: High Representative @JosepBorrellF announces senior nominationshttps://t.co/rBCHwDmhjE — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) September 16, 2022 Hélène LE GAL as Managing…

Baku-Yerevan: EU welcomes ceasefire

Brussels 15.09.2022 The EU welcomes the agreement on a ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which entered in force yesterday at 20:00. We are encouraged by local reports stating that the ceasefire is being respected so far. Armenia/Azerbaijan: 🇪🇺 welcomes the agreement on a ceasefire, is encouraged by reports that it is being respected so far…

EU: State of Union

Strasbourg 14.09.2022 In the annual State of the European Union debate, MEPs quizzed President von der Leyen on the Commission’s work in the past year and its upcoming plans. We have brought Europe’s inner strength back to the surface.With unity, solidarity and determination. My address #SOTEU ↓ https://t.co/P2TQ6IpudK — Ursula von der Leyen (@vonderleyen) September…

MEPs debate energy price

Strasbourg 14.09.2022 Measures against the dramatic rise in energy prices were up for a debate with the Czech Council Presidency and the Commission on Tuesday, September 13. (Image above: illustration). Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is set to present emergency proposals on energy during her State of the European Union speech in plenary September…

EU: Sanna Marin Europe debate

Strasbourg 13.09.2022 Following the “This is Europe” debate with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin, EP President Metsola and PM Marin will hold a joint press conference today at 12.00. Le discours et débat « C'est L'Europe » avec la Première ministre finlandaise, Sanna Marin, commencent à 10h30. Une conférence de presse conjointe avec la Présidente Metsola aura…

EP: Chiocchetti appointed Secretary General

Strasbourg 13.09.2022 Today the Bureau of the European Parliament appointed Mr Alessandro Chiocchetti as the institution’s new Secretary General. Parliament appoints a new Secretary General Today the Bureau of the European Parliament appointed Mr Alessandro Chiocchetti as the institution’s new Secretary General. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/Uy2bYalks6 — EP PressService (@EuroParlPress) September 12, 2022 The newly…

EU suspends Russia visa facilitation

Brussels 09.09.2022 The European Union countries have decided to fully suspend the visa facilitation agreement with Russia, the Council informed in a press release published on Friday, September 9. “Today the Council adopted a decision that fully suspends the visa facilitation agreement between the EU and Russia. Consequently, the general rules of the visa code…

Michel on Queen Elizabeth II legacy

Brussels 09.09.2022 “We remember a remarkable woman today. A remarkable human being. Who shouldered an immense responsibility over the past 70 years. Her inspiration has spanned generations. And touched the lives of so many” writes the president of the European Council Charles Michel. We will do our part to carry on her legacy. Her special legacy…

Borrell: Queen Elizabeth Il remarkable reign

Brussels 09.09.2022 “Queen Elizabeth Il’s remarkable reign oversaw key events of the 20th & 21st century. The EU pays tribute to her unique contribution to building peace & reconciliation” the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell writes. “While her loss will be felt around the world, our immediate thoughts are with her family & the people…

Russia: Kuril travel regime ends

Brussels 05.09.2022 Russia terminated the agreement with Japan on facilitated visits to the islands of Kunashir, Iturup and the Lesser Kuril ridge by Japanese citizens – former residents of these islands. The corresponding order of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin is published on the official portal of legal information. “In accordance with Article 37 of the…