The president of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani expressed his grief, and his support to France in dramatic moments of aftermath of fire, consuming greatest Paris monument. He called Notre-Dame “first Cathedral” of his life, and added that his heart is broken. The emotional address of the president came during the morning Plenary session in…
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EU Brexit half-a-year extension
European Union leaders agreed to offer the UK six more months to leave the bloc, more than Prime Minister Theresa May said she requested. The Brussels Summit concluded in the early hours on April 11 that the second extension is granted, which signifies Britain will not exit on April 12, as the suggested the first extension, shifting…
EU “believes” in partnership with China
EU-China Summit took place the 21st time on 9 April in Brussels, providing a forum for engagement at the highest level and for advancing the relationship as regards the bilateral and multilateral agendas. The EU aims for a more balanced relationship with #China at today's #EUChina summit. 👀Watch how the EU wants to strengthen its…
EU announces extraordinary Apirl Brexit Summit
Reflecting upon the third Westminster negative vote on the endorsed by the EU Article 50 Agreement, president of the European Council Donald Tusk calls for a Summit of the heads of states and governments in Brussels on April 10. In view of the rejection of the Withdrawal Agreement by the House of Commons, I have…
EU Summit Brexit deadline dilemma
“The European Council will start on Thursday (21.03.2019) afternoon with our usual exchange with President Tajani. We will then turn to Prime Minister May who will share her assessment of the latest developments regarding Brexit. After this, we will discuss the next steps concerning Brexit at 27″ Donald Tusk, the president of the European Council…
May expected to request Brexit delay
British Prime Minister Theresa May will request a “short delay” for departure of the UK from the EU in a letter to the European Council on March 20, Sky News cited an s senior government source. The move is feared by the Leavers to become a first step in a sequence of events leading to de…
Tusk supports long-term Brexit extension
The president of the European Council Donald Tusk made an appeal for long term extension of Article 50 “if necessary to rethink its Brexit strategy and build consensus around it”. During my consultations ahead of #EUCO, I will appeal to the EU27 to be open to a long extension if the UK finds it necessary…
May attempts to save Brexit deal
The European Union promised to cooperate with the British Prime minister Theresa May on “whether a way through can be found” to avoid the disruption of a no-deal Brexit after her visit to Brussels on Feburary, 7. However the EU Council president Donald Tusk admitted that there is “no break-through in sight“. The note about…
EU refuses to reopen Brexit deal
Following the demands of the British lawmakers Prime Minister Theresa May is attempting to renegotiate an Article 50 deal with the European Union, however Brussels is firm in its refusal of introduction of any change. The Irish border ‘backstop’ remains the apple of discord. (Image: illustration). Phone call this evening between Tusk and PM @theresa_may. #brexit…
EU-Japan ‘strategic partners’ era
From December 2018 to February 2019 EU-Japan relations are set to receive a major lift with the signing of a new trade agreement and a strategic partnership. 親愛なる日本と欧州の友人の皆さん：今までで最大の貿易協定が実現します！我々の関係はこれまでにないほど強固なものになります。この方向に向かって進みましょう。欧州議会におけるＥＵ日本ＥＰＡ及びＳＰＡの投票結果を歓迎します。#EUJapanEPA 🇪🇺🇯🇵 with @AbeShinzo https://t.co/Dqop0rVVOC — Charles Michel (@eucopresident) December 12, 2018 Although EU and Japan already enjoy good relations, they have agreed to upgrade their partnership against…
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