Tag: EU

Afghanistan is EU long-term commitment

Once again, Afghanistan was hit by terror: attacks on a police training centre in the eastern Afghan city of Gardez and a district centre in neighbouring Ghazni province left dozens dead, including many civilians, and around two hundreds injured. Our thoughts are with those killed and injured in the attacks as well as with the…

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Mogherini defends Iran nuclear deal

“More than 2 years ago, in July 2015, the international community welcomed the result of 12 years of intense negotiations on the Iranian nuclear programme: 104 pages, full of technical details, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the JCPOA” – says the statement by EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini on the latest developments regarding the implementation…

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Catalan Declaration of Independence challenges Madrid

Catalan President Carles Puigdemont together with the regional leaders have signed a declaration of independence from Spain, following the disputed referendum. The ceremony took place in Catalan parliament, after the debate of the results of the referendum. 🎥 10-Oct-17 TV News Special Edition: 'Declaration of independence put on hold' – Check out today's show! ➡️…

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France will not recognise Catalan independence

In case Catalonia declares independence “unilaterally,” France will not “recognise” it, said the minister of European Affairs, Nathalie Loiseau. Nathalie Loiseau, Ministra encargada Asuntos Europeos: "Francia no reconocerá DeclaraciĂłn Independencia Cataluña" https://t.co/P9peNuLp9e — España en Francia (@EmbEspFrancia) October 9, 2017 The president of the breakaway region,  Carles Puigdemont, is expected to announce the independence of…

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More exotic animals in need of rescue

European Parliament, Strasbourg Representatives of the European Alliance for Rescue Centres and Sanctuaries (EARS) and of AAP Animal Advocacy and Protection presented the views of CITES – accredited rescue centres, key players in struggle against  wildlife trafficking. The MEPs of the Intergroup for the Welfare and Conservation of Animals discussed the conditions of confiscated animals and…

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EU to reintroduce long-term border controls

European Commission confirmed EU border controls could be extended in crisis, giving it more leeway to stem migration. We must preserve and strengthen #Schengen. Free movement and security = two sides of same coin. What do we propose? →https://t.co/Y8Hr3j4oSB pic.twitter.com/RSgELrSSTk — European Commission (@EU_Commission) September 27, 2017 The proposal by the EU executive comes as border…

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EU "regrets" Kurdish referendum in Iraq

On Monday 25 September, the Kurdistan Regional Government held a “referendum on independence”. Statement on the referendum held by the Kurdistan Regional Government in #Iraqhttps://t.co/UpuY8ELSll — Catherine Ray (@_CatherineRay) September 26, 2017 “The EU has consistently confirmed its full support for the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iraq.  It therefore appealed for the referendum…

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Barnier waits for commitment from May’s in Florence

British Prime Minister Theresa May should make the EU firm offers by next week to break deadlock in Brexit talks if she intends for an orderly withdrawal and transition to a new relationship, the bloc’s top negotiator. Speaking to the Italian parliament on the eve of a speech that May will deliver in Florence, Michel…

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EU prolongs anti-Russian measures

On 14 September 2017, the Council prolonged the restrictive measures over actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for a further six months, until 15 March 2018. The measures consist of asset freezes and travel bans. (Image: Crimea, demonstration in support of referendum). EU prolongs #sanctions over actions against #Ukraine's territorial integrity until…

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