“The speech Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas delivered on 30 April contained unacceptable remarks concerning the origins of the Holocaust and Israel’s legitimacy. Such rhetoric will only play into the hands of those who do not want a two-state solution, which President Abbas has repeatedly advocated”- says the text of the European Action Service Statement. The speech Palestinian…
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Tarand: EU sanctions against Russia bring results
Indrek TARAND MEP (Estonia) shares his views on the EU-Russia relations in the context of relevant debate, taking place during April Plenary session of the European Parliament. MEPs debated with the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini the framework of relations with Russia, responding to new challenges. At present the EU has a policy of a…
EEAS senior appointments of diplomats
Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy announced senior appointments in the European External Action Service (EEAS): .@FedericaMog announces senior appointments in the EEAS https://t.co/9IUw1z7yV5 — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) March 28, 2018 Ms Patricia LLOMBART CUSSAC as the Head of EU Delegation to Colombia. Until taking over…
EU Ambassador to Moscow “recalled for consultations”
The European Council has requested High Representative Federica Mogherini to recall the Head of the EU Delegation in the Russian Federation Amb.Marcus Erler for consultations in Brussels. The Head of Delegation has been instructed accordingly by the High Representative and is expected to arrive in Brussels this weekend for consultations with her. Head of EU…
Nowruz attack in Kabul
‘Today is the first day of the Nowruz celebrations – New Year in Afghanistan and elsewhere. It should be a day of joy, celebrating with friends and family the arrival of spring. A terrorist attack in Kabul this morning has shattered this moment of celebration for many, claiming the lives of at least 29 people and leaving…
EU does not recognise elections in Crimea
“The European Union does not recognise the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation and therefore does not recognise the holding of elections in the Crimean peninsula. The OSCE/ODIHR observers did not conduct any activities in these illegally-annexed territories, participation of EU Member States’ diplomats in observation activities within the framework of…
EU: no additional sanctions against Iran
“No, there is no proposal of additional sanctions against Iran.The focus today will be on continuing the full implementation of the nuclear deal. All three, but also Russia, China, the United States and Iran, just assessed on Friday that the deal is being implemented and that we all stay committed to its full implementation. The…
EU celebrates 70th anniversary of Human Rights
In a year Europe honors the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the EU reaffirms its strong support for the work of the UN human rights system. The European Union will never leave human rights defenders and civil society organisations alone: it’s the most invaluable partnership we can rely on to…
Tunisia on EU 'high-risk' list fuels illegal migration
At the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg David COBURN MEP, UKIP criticises the EU proposal to put Tunisia on ‘high-risk” third countries, claiming it will fuel additional mass migration from Maghreb to Europe. Mr.COBURN also assesses it as unjust move towards Tunisians, who struggled to normalise the situation in their country.
EU urges Baku to respect freedom of speech
“The six-year sentence handed down to Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli in Azerbaijan by a court in Balakan on 12 January poses serious questions as regards the exercise of fundamental rights including the freedom of expression and media and due process of law in Azerbaijan, ” – says the statement by the spokesperson of the European External…
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