Approaching the International Women Day 2018, the EU assesses the work to be done to achieve gender equality. In 2016, the unadjusted gender pay gap stood at just over 16% in the European Union. In other words, women earned on average 84 cents for every euro a man makes per hour. Across Member States, the gender…
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#PESCO: first defence projects adopted
On 6 March 2018, the Council adopted a roadmap for the implementation of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). This roadmap provides strategic direction and guidance on how to structure further work on both processes and governance, including for projects and in relation to the sequencing of the fulfilment of commitments. #EUDefence historic day: Defence Ministers adopt list of…
EU reacts upon Ukrainian state funds “misappropriation”
The Council extended until 6 March 2019 the asset freezes against 13 persons identified as responsible for the misappropriation of Ukrainian state funds or for the abuse of office causing a loss to Ukrainian public funds. The restrictive measures against two persons were not extended. This decision was based on the annual review of the…
Tajani promotes EU tourism with UN
The President of the European Parliament Antonio Tajani signed a memorandum of understanding with the Secretary-General of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, Zurab Pololikashvili. The aim of the MoU is to enhance cooperation and synergies between the two institutions in the promotion of tourism. https://twitter.com/EP_President/status/968886165481848832 ‘Over the next 10 years, tourism can create more…
ALDE for new start with Russia
The European Parliament ALDE group, led by Guy Verhofstadt, hosted an annual conference on future of the EU-Russia relations #EURussia, the event is organised the third time on the day of the Kremlin opposition politician Boris Nemtsov assassination. In spite of the symbolism, the tone of the debate was definitely constructive, aimed at normalisation of…
Hilde Vautmans: EU needs new strategy towards Russia
The participant of the ALDE conference on EU-Russia relations – MEPs, members of civil society, and academia put forward new four step policy towards Russia: visa liberalisation to enhance people to people contacts, “mutually convenient” economic co-operation and free-trade areas from Lisbon to Vladivostok; reconfirm the commitment to OSCE principles; engage in political dialogue in…
U.S. concerned about possible loss of EU arms market
The U.S government has told EU states that it and other non-EU NATO allies should play a key role in a European defense pact. U.S. seeks "robust involvement" in EU defence pact – sources https://t.co/vHZ7VR8OAG pic.twitter.com/ykNy4rS7cp — Reuters UK (@ReutersUK) February 27, 2018 The message, sent to defense and foreign ministries, is meant to underline…
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…
EU extends measures against Syria’s officials
On 26 February 2018, the Council added the Minister of Industry and the Minister of Information of the government of Syria to the list of those targeted by EU restrictive measures against the Syrian regime in view of the gravity of the situation in the country. These additions were made to take into account recent…
EU leaders informal meeting
EU leaders meet informally in Brussels to discuss institutional issues, including: the European Parliament’s composition after the 2019 elections and possible transnational lists how the EU appoints top positions, including the so called ‘Spitzenkandidaten’ The heads of state or government will also debate on the political priorities of the multiannual financial framework (MFF) after 2020, i.e. the EU’s long…
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