Eurozone finance ministers on Monday (19/02/2017) have endorsed Spanish Economy Minister Luis de Guindos to succeed European Central Bank (ECB) vice president Vitor Constancio in May, the choice will enlarge the chances of a German becoming head of the ECB next year. #Eurogroup gives its support to the candidacy of @LdeGuindos for the position of #ECB…
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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.
Fleckenstein: EU Western Balkans new strategy will deliver
German MEP Knut Fleckenstein firmly believes the EU new strategy towards the Western Balkans will work and deliver for both the EU27 bloc and the countries of the region, without compromising criteria, but completing the reform package with a faisible pace. Although admitting the existing problems with the rule of law and fundamental rights, corruption…
Fajon: Western Balkans are Europe
Tanja FAJON MEP, the vice-chair of Socialists and Democrats group of the European Parliament, reflects upon future of Western Balkans and the EU new strategy towards the region, pointing out the necessity to keep a right balance between enhancing reform without losing a perspective of membership in view or compromising criteria. A credible enlargement perspective…
De Graaff on elections 2019 Spitzenkandidaten
Marcel De Graaff, MEP, ENF group Dutch co-president comments on the 2019 upcoming European election procedures and traditions. The elections of the EU leading candidates for the institutions president’ posts will develop merely in accordance with existing traditions of the bloc, mostly behind closed doors in deals between leading European political forces. After Brexit the…
Rudd aims at Brexit “bespoke agreement”
“We want to have a bespoke agreement. Now we’re not going to surrender before we have that battle,” Home secretary Amber Rudd said to the BBC when asked whether ministers were pursuing what the EU has already ruled out as “having its cake and eating it” – demanding tariff-free access to the EU’s market…
MEPs demand to halt Turkish offensive in Afrin
Members of European Parliament requested an immediate international diplomatic action to stop Turkish offensive in Afrin, they have addressed their pledge to the European diplomacy and NATO. MEPs reminded Turkish government about its obligations in the frame of international law, and pointed that Ankara not only abuses human rights at home, but now launched a…
Celebration of Elysee Treaty
Chancellor Angela Merkel and President Emmanuel Macron released a video celebrating the 55th anniversary of Elysee Treaty, confirming their intention to deepen Franco-German cooperation and give the European Union a fresh start towards closer integration. The two leaders of France and Germany issued a joint statement on social networks on 21 January to mark the…
Keller insists on dialog between Madrid and Barcelona
Ska KELLER co-president of Greens EFA group of the European Parliament shares her vision on political crisis resolution between Madrid and Barcelona, and her opinion on problems with respect of fundamental rights by Spain, namely exile of Carles Puigdemont in Belgium, and jailing of Oriol Junqueras.
Johnson fears UK falls under EU control
The UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson said he is worried that Britain will accept a Brexit deal that leaves it subordinate to Brussels, making the 2016 EU referendum a “total waste of time”, according to Sun newspaper. 4️⃣ Boris Johnson reportedly said he would 'rather stay in' the EU than accept a soft Brexithttps://t.co/Jd6XXhALkk —…
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