Chancellor Angela Merkel revealed Germany’s position on Syria crisis, explaining that Germany stood ready to assist its allies, but militarily. Chancellor Angela Merkel's rejection of a Syrian deployment is the latest instance of Berlin's reluctance to get involved in foreign military missions, a tradition rooted in history https://t.co/YSiAJ97iz2 pic.twitter.com/PB2fzxA8EE — DW News (@dwnews) April 12,…
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EU countries to react on Skirpals case on national level
During the EU Summit in Brussels a number of European governments decided to support the decision of the UK to expel Russian diplomats over #Skripals case. Baltic states, Poland and Denmark are prepared to follow the UK stance on Russia. At the Summit, the European leaders agreed to “recall for consultations” the EU Ambassador from Moscow – a tradition diplomatic measure of demonstrating…
Macron-Merkel demand Putin to open humanitarian access to Ghouta
Damascus’ hospital (pictured) came under a rocket attack carried out by militants from Eastern Ghouta (Damascus’ suburb) on Friday, Syrian SANA news agency reports. Militants fired a rocket at the hospital in Baghdad Street from Eastern Ghouta seriously damaging the intensive care unit. There were no immediate reports about casualties. On Friday morning (23/02/2018), one…
Celebration of Elysee Treaty
Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron released a video celebrating the 55th anniversary of Elysee Treaty, confirming their intention to deepen Franco-German cooperation and give the European Union a fresh start towards closer integration. The two leaders of France and Germany issued a joint statement on social networks on 21 January to mark the…
In Christmas wishes EU imposes migrants on believers
In unison with the latest developments in Vatican, the President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani avoided an ostentatious image of Christian symbols in his well wishing to Europeans. The image in his tweet is depicting a floral ornament with three cartoon figures in the centre, presumably of Jesus, Maria and Josef – the Holy…
Immigration policy will shape elections in Hungary
Hungarian voters will decide in next year’s elections whether they will remain a “free nation” protecting their cultural heritage or join those who are eroding Europe’s traditional values by supporting immigration and integration, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said. #Hungary fights back! Viktor #Orbán toont de weg… #Verzet pic.twitter.com/06OzRpM4X5 — Filip Dewinter (@FDW_VB) November 9, 2017…
Merkel insists on cuts of funds to Turkey
At EU Summit meeting European leaders agreed to explore cuts in pre-accession funds to Turkey (4,5 billion euro) related to Ankara’s stalled bid to join the bloc after German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for action in response to what she described as “unacceptable” Turkish practices in violation of human rights. #EUCO happening now press conference…
Refugee expert as foreign policy adviser to Merkel
Chancellor Angela Merkel appointed Jan Hecker, her refugee policy coordinator, as her new foreign policy adviser, as she braced for tricky talks on a new coalition government next week, where immigration is likely to be a key issue, a government spokeswoman said. #Refugee expert to become foreign policy adviser of #Merkel : #JanHecker – not…
Merkel welcomes Macron vision of Europe
German Chancellor Angela Merkel welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron’s speech on EU reform, her spokesman said, without giving details on how she would go about improving the way the European Union is run. Macron offered a sweeping vision for Europe’s future in a speech in Sorbonne University in Paris, calling for the EU to cooperate…
Europe reacts upon German elections results
The EU politicians react upon the results of German elections. Leader of the ALDE group Guy Verhofstadt congratulated the FDP after their strong results in the German elections. “Tonight, the German Liberals celebrate a major comeback. After years in the wilderness, the FDP is now back. A positive trend started over a year ago, as a…
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