Prospects for a new treaty formalising ties between Switzerland and the European Union, its biggest trading partner, appeared bleak after four years of negotiations failed to produce a effect by the EU mid-October deadline. Switzerland and the EU fail to make headway in negotiations whose success is key to ensuring the smooth functioning of Zurich’s…
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EU arranges financial transactions with Iran
“EU Member States will set up a legal entity to facilitate legitimate financial transactions with Iran and this will allow European companies to continue trade with Iran, in accordance with European Union law, and could be opened to other partners in the world” – EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini said, promising to deliver “more technical…
EU strengthens cooperation with United Nations
In a joint statement the European Union and United Nations have expressed their determination to further strengthen their cooperation. TODAY: Nelson Mandela Peace Summit- Speech by Jean-Claude JUNCKER, President of the EC at +/- 18.45 CET. Follow on EbS —> https://t.co/zv3fir5ICy Stay tuned! #Peace #EU #UN #EUintheworld #UNGA pic.twitter.com/Kbpsi7IQXb — EcoDev EU 🇷🇸🇪🇺 (@EcoDev5) September…
EU “unacceptable” Irish border demands
British prime minister Theresa May warns the EU to avoid the “unacceptable” demands in negotiations over Northern Ireland’s borders. The prime minister will set out her case to other European leaders at a informal summit in Salzburg this week, hosted by Ausrtian Presidency of the EU. Good to catch up today with @simoncoveney ahead of…
May warns critics about ‘no deal’ exit
British Prime Minister Theresa May has warned opponents in her party that unless they support her potential Brexit deal with the EU the country will face a no deal scenario. The United Kingdom is due to leave the EU on March 29, but the negotiations are in stalemate: There is, so far, no full exit…
EU expresses solidarity to Afghans after bomb attack
Two journalists were among 20 people killed in Kabul in twin bomb attacks on a wrestling club on September 5, with the second blast targeting media and emergency services at the scene of the initial explosion. The first attack took place around 6 p.m. local time when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive vest in…
EU vows to support Iraqi “new” government
The European Union calls on the Iraqi security forces to show maximum restraint and for protesters to keep protests peaceful. “The European Union will remain a strong partner and supporter of Iraq, including through its €400 million pledge at the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq in February and its EU Assistance Mission…
Russia appalled by EU “selective memory”
Russian Representation to the EU reacted upon the declaration of the European External Action Service on the 10th anniversary of the “conflict between Russia and Georgia“. “…Above-mentioned EU Declaration leaves a strange impression – as if very recent history has been universally forgotten, providing a blank space to write it anew. Starting with its title,…
Intense illegal migrants flows to Spain
Almost 400 migrants have been rescued in the Mediterranean this weekend as they attempted to make the crossing from Morocco to Spain, Spanish rescue services confirmed. Spain faces a steady increase in sea arrivals which surged in recent months, especially after Italy started to close its ports for illegals. EU Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has…
Juncker’ goodwill visit to Washington
European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker will not arrive in the United States for talks with President Donald Trump with a specific trade offer, the Commission spokesperson said. President @JunckerEU set to meet President @realDonaldTrump on July 25. Purpose of the visit is to focus on improving transatlantic trade and forging a stronger economic 🇪🇺-🇺🇸partnership. More…
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