Strasbourg 06.07.2022 137 NGOs around the world call for a ban on hunting trophy imports BRUSSELS (July 6, 2022)—In a joint position paper, 137 conservation and animal protection organizations from all around the world, including 45 NGOs from African countries, speak out against trophy hunting and urge policymakers to ban imports. #EndangeredSpeciesDay🐘🦁🐻❄️- time to put…
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EU Wider Europe platform
Brussels 24.06.2022 During the EU Summit in Brussels the leaders had a first and constructive discussion on an emerging European Political Community. According to the unnamed EU official he goal would be to foster political dialogue and cooperation between European countries, so as to strengthen security, stability and prosperity on the European continent. Conclusions on…
Ukraine and Moldova EU candidates
Brussels 23.06.2022 Ukraine and Moldova have both been granted the EU candidate status, President of the European Council Charles Michel has announced at the press-conference, following the Summit. “Today marks a crucial step on your path towards the EU,” Mr Michel said, describing the European Council’s decision as a “historic moment”. Agreement. #EUCO has just…
Crimea: EU renews sanctions
Brussels 20.06.2021 The Council has today decided to renew the sanctions introduced by the EU in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by the Russian Federation, until 23 June 2023. #Ukraine 🇺🇦: 🇪🇺 @EUCouncil decided to renew the sanctions introduced in response to the illegal annexation of #Crimea &…
Ursula von der Leyen visits Israel
Brussels 14.06.2022 The European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen visited Israel on her Middle East trip including Palestine, Joradan and Egypt. I came to Israel to make our unique partnership even stronger, by deepening our bilateral cooperation on many topics, from energy to health and innovation. Let’s work together to address the challenges that…
MEPs support EU Treaty modification
Strasbourg 09.06.2022 On Thursday, Parliament adopted a resolution calling on the European Council to agree to start the process to revise the EU Treaties. (Image: illustration) Today, European Parliament launched treaty change. A united Parliament wants to end national vetoes. Vetoes are the EU design flaw allowing 1 government to hold back the whole EU….
Borrell: new diplomatic appointments
Brussels 08.06.2022 Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced the nomination of 31 Heads of Delegations of the European Union. HR/VP @JosepBorrellF announces senior appointments: 31 new EU Heads of Delegations and 4 Deputy Heads of Delegations https://t.co/Qj4b4hgQoX — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) June…
EU-Russia: more individual sanctions
Brussels 03.06.2021 Russia’s aggression against Ukraine: the EU targets additional 65 individuals and 18 entities (Image: illustration) The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on an additional 65 individuals and 18 entities in response to Russia’s ongoing unjustified and unprovoked military aggression against Ukraine and other actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty…
Borrell welcomes Denmark EU defence prospect
Brussels 01.06.2022 “I welcome the outcome of the referendum held in Denmark yesterday. The Danish people have spoken. They have decided to abolish the 30-year-old opt-out clause related to EU defence. This is a historic decision that will allow Denmark to participate fully in the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP)” reads the Statement…
EU-Russia: six package of sanctions
Brussels 31.05.2021 “The European Council is committed to intensify pressure on Russia and Belarus to thwart Russia’s war against Ukraine. The European Council calls on all countries to align with EU sanctions. Any attempts to circumvent sanctions or to aid Russia by other means must be stopped. Remarks by @eucopresident @CharlesMichel after the first day…
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