‘Following a presentation by the President of the Republic of Cyprus on the negotiations on a Cyprus settlement, the European Council reiterated its support to the ongoing process for the reunification of Cyprus. The EU, taking into account that Cyprus is and will remain a member of our Union after the Settlement, stands ready to…
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Migrant crisis: no consensus on asylum policy
The EU is looking forward to Malta presidency for finding consensus on common European asylum policy. Today’s Summit reconfirmed its committment to EU-Turkey agreement on migration, and pledged to continue supporting countries along Western Balkans migration route. The enhancement of EUNAVFOR operation Sophia in Mediterranean next to Libyan coast to block the business of smugglers…
Foreign ministers focus on Latin America and Africa
Arrival and doorstep (in English) by Federica MOGHERINI, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the EC Today the EU foreign ministers gather at the Council in Brussels to discuss relations with Latin America and African countries, namely with Cuba, and Colombia, the situation in Democratic Republic of Congo, and…
Atalanta: 'Somalia' extended
On 25 November 2016, the Council extended the mandate of the operation EUNAVFOR Somalia Operation Atalanta until 31 December 2018. The Council also allocated to the operation a budget of EUR 11.064 million from the so-called common costs. The European Union Naval Force Somalia Operation Atalanta was launched in December 2008 to contribute to the…
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