#EUCO European Council welcomes the significant progress made by Member States in preparing a Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) notification with a common list of commitments. It encourage those Member States in a position to do so to swiftly notify the Council and the High Representative Federica Mogherini of their intentions to participate in PESCO. This…
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#EUCO for "pragmatic" migration strategy
EU leaders agreed that their “comprehensive, pragmatic and resolute” migration strategy, which aims to restore control of external borders and to reduce arrivals and the number of deaths at sea, was bringing results and should be consolidated. At the same time they highlighted the need for vigilance on all migration routes and readiness to react to any…
Rajoy vows to “restore law” in Catalonia
Anna van Densky, European Council, Brussels #EUCO Concluding the EU two days October Summit in Brussels Prime minister of Spain Mariano Rajoy declined any definite answers about the Catalan crisis, referring to upcoming governmental meeting on Saturday, which will decide upon action plan to ‘normalise’ situation in the region, and return life into ‘legal’ framework….
EU27 anticipating trade trade talks with UK
At Summit in Brussels the EU leaders have agreed on anticipation for trade negotiations with the UK, however Theresa May admits there is “some way to go” in negotiations. Theresa May is giving a statement on Brexit at the EU summit – watch live https://t.co/P8j6LT8d0B pic.twitter.com/ghAQL9dEnU — Bloomberg (@business) October 20, 2017 EU27 consider that…
May gives reassurances to EU legal migrants
OPEN LETTER of Theresa May ahead of the EU Summit As I travel to Brussels today, I know that many people will be looking to us – the leaders of the 28 nations in the European Union – to demonstrate we are putting people first. “Co-operation will be at the heart of the future partnership…
October European Council on Brexit
“After our traditional exchange of views with European Parliament President Tajani at 15.00, Prime Minister Ratas will update us on where we stand in terms of implementing our previous conclusions” – says the letter of president Donald Tusk ahead of the Council meeting. “We will then have a political discussion on the external aspects of…
Macron aims to EU27 fast reforms
French President Emmanuel Macron said the European Union leaders agreed during a Summit dinner they should move forward reforms of the EU27 faster. Discussion avec Angela Merkel pour faire avancer l’Europe avant le #TallinnDigitalSummit. pic.twitter.com/qBtrW3u0BU — Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) September 28, 2017 Macron used the dinner in Tallinn to project a vision more dynamic, and…
EU27 contest for two agencies to be moved from UK
Brussels. 22.06.2017. The European leaders are deciding upon he future of EU agencies located in London in the wake of the post Brexit referendum changes. At a summit in Brussels the EU27 leaders without Theresa May are expected to take the next crucial step in moving two EU agencies out of the British capital. Belgium's…
EU Council: Brexit and migrant challenges ahead
Brussels. 22.06.2017. Today the EU leaders exchange on a range of the most pressing issues, including security and defence, economy, and migration. The heads of state or government will discuss counter-terrorism and approach to eradication on online recruiting, and radicalization. Leaders will also review progress in the strengthening of EU co-operation on external affairs on security…
Hollande: ‘Ode to Europe’
The incumbent President of France Francois Hollande took an opportunity to call the votes to give their ballots to the centrist Emmanuel Macron, the former Finance minister of his government. Hollande ensured international press in the European engagement of Macron, and warned against abstention, which can serve to advantage to his contestant Marine Le Pen….
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