The EU must act decisively to define and defend its interests in the world, the MEPs conclude after a comprehensive debate. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has sparked a chain of shocks in the global economy and added pressure on countries in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership, the European Parliament warns…
Tag: China
MEPs demand release of Falun Gong followers
Strasbourg 18.01.2024 The European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in China, Sudan and Tajikistan. The ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in China, notably the case of Mr Ding Yuande: MEPs demand the immediate and unconditional release of Mr Ding Yuande and all Falun Gong practitioners imprisoned. They strongly condemn the persecution of…
EUROPARL: BRICS at rising
Brussels 07.12.2023 Anna van Densky “The Rising Power of BRICS: Implications for the European Union” conference tооk place at the European Parliament, with the participation of seven MEPs, prominent diplomats, and experts. The Vocal Europe Team with the support of the European People’s Party (EPP) group conducted a policy debate discussing the issue of absence…
EU top diplomat receives Chinese Envoy
Brussels 25.05.2023 Today, Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Political Director of the European External Action Service, Enrique Mora, received the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui, in Brussels. EEAS Deputy Secretary-General @enriquemora_ meets Special Envoy of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs Li Hui. The two sides discussed Russia’s…
China: H.E.Lu Shaye on ex-Soviet Republics status
Brussels 23.04.2023 In an interview Chinese ambassador to France Lu Shaye said that former Soviet countries “have no effective status in international law”. L'ambassadeur de Chine en France Lu Shaye, a estimé que les pays de l’ex-URSS n’ont pas de souveraineté dans le droit international Le ministère français des Affaires étrangères a indiqué avoir «pris…
MEPs call for coherent China foreign policy
Strasbourg 18.04.2023 Against the backdrop of China’s continued rise as a political and economic powerhouse on the world stage, MEPs discussed the need for a coherent strategy on the superpower. China wants to become the new global superpower, & it will do so at our expense. Dealing with China is the central geopolitical question of…
Borrell cancels visit to China
Brussels 13.04.2023 The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said that he had to postpone his visit to Beijing, explaining his decision by the positive COVID-19 test. (Image above: illustration) I have tested positive for covid-19 and therefore unfortunately will need to postpone my visit to China. I am feeling well and have no symptoms. —…
Borrell travels to China
Brussels 11.04.2023 European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell will visit China this week, continuing a chain of trips to Beijing by senior European officials. Borrell will visit China from April 13 to 15, EU foreign affairs spokesperson said. French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited China, urging Beijing…
Ursula von der Leyen: ahead of China visit
Brussels 02.04.2023 “…Defining a European strategy towards China – defining what success looks like – must start with a sober assessment of our current relations and of China’s strategic intentions” said president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen on EU-China relations to the Mercator Institute for China Studies and the European Policy Centre…
EU top diplomats convene in Brussels
Brussels 20.02.2023 Today the Foreign Affairs Council, chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, takes place in Brussels. Today’s #FAC is starting in few minutes ⌛️.On ministers agenda:🌍Russian aggression against #Ukraine 🇺🇦🌏Afghanistan 🇦🇫🌎climate & energy diplomacy ➕an informal lunch with @nicupopescu on #Moldova 🇲🇩More info https://t.co/zxPNTUj45wBackground note https://t.co/MrOHDrgJlh…
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