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…
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#EUCO: president Donald Tusk invitation
“At the upcoming spring European Council we will focus on trade and the planned US tariffs, the economic situation in the EU, digital taxation as well as Turkey and Russia. Additionally, we will discuss Brexit at 27 and the euro area reforms in the Euro Summit formation of 19 Leaders” – says the text of…
Tusk prepares EU response to Skripals poisoning
European Council president Donald Tusk said he had a telephone conversation with British Prime Minister Theresa May in order to prepare at EU Summit next week a clear joint message over the poisoning of a former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal in Salisbury. Phone call with PM @theresa_may to prepare clear message of the EU…
Tusk: Brexit means “drifting apart”
Commenting of the future of the economic relations with the UK, the president of the European Council Donald Tusk said: “During my talks in London last Thursday, and in her speech last Friday, Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed that the UK will leave the Single Market, leave the customs union and leave the jurisdiction of…
EU Draft Withdrawal Agreement harder than expected
The European Commission published the draft Withdrawal Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom. Tusk: I’m sure that all essential elements of draft #Brexit Withdrawal Agreement will be accepted by all. Barnier has full support of both EU institutions and EU27. — Preben Aamann (@PrebenEUspox) March 1, 2018 The draft Withdrawal Agreement translates into legal…
Tusk defines UK position as “illusion”
In his remarks following the Informal meeting of the European leaders the president of the EU Council criticised the position of the UK government in Brexit talks, calling it an “illusion”. #BREAKING Britain's position on Brexit 'based on pure illusion', says EU's Donald Tusk — AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 23, 2018 The criticism came…
Tusk and Warsaw trading barbs over #Polexit
President of EU Council Donald Tusk’s comments on possible #Polexit were a clear sign of “ill will and false care” towards Poland’s Government. Secretary of State for European Affairs Konrad Szymański, said, blaming Brussels apparatchik on throwing fuel to the fire. “This is an absurd thesis. It looks as if he is praying for this to…
EU calls for active participation in PESCO
The European Council (#EUCO) reviewed progress achieved in the field of security and defence, and welcomed the “ambitious and inclusive” permanent structured co-operation (PESCO) and stresses the significance of rapid implementation of the first projects. Subsequently #EUCO calls member-states for active participation and swift delivery of national implementation plans. PESCO should be footed by European Defence…
EU prolonged sanctions against Russia
According to information president of the European Council Donald Tusk published in his twitter microblog, the sanctions against Russia were prolonged in unanimity for next six month. EU united on roll-over of economic sanctions on Russia. — Charles Michel (@eucopresident) December 14, 2017 Since March 2014, the EU has progressively imposed restrictive measures against Russia….
EU Summit assesses defence and migration
At December 14-15 Summit the EU leaders will assess a number of the most pressing issues, including defence, migration, foreign affairs, social issues, education and culture. “Our unity in recent months has been outstanding, and I would like to thank every one of you for this. We have demonstrated that we stand firmly together, supporting…
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