Budapest 07.11.2024 “The European Union rejects the repeated attempts by the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) to legitimise the Turkish Cypriot secessionist entity, the so-called, internationally not recognised, “Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus” (“TRNC”), through granting OTS observer status, including at its summit taking place yesterday in Bishkek (Kyrgyz Republic)” reads the statement by the…
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Charles Michel welcomes European Political Community Summit
Budapest 07.11.2024 The fifth meeting of the European Political Community will take place on Thursday 7 November at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. The event will be hosted by the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, and will bring together leaders from across Europe. The EU will be represented by the President of the…
EU-Japan first Strategic Dialogue event
Brussels 01.11.2024 Today the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union of the European Commission Josep Borrell and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Takeshi Iwaya held the first EU-Japan Strategic Dialogue in Tokyo. During the Dialogue, High Representative Borrell and Foreign Minister Iwaya announced the EU-Japan Security and…
Uzbekistan: EU takes note of elections assessment
Brussels 28.10.2024 “The European Union takes note of the preliminary assessment of the OSCE Election Observation Mission following the parliamentary elections in Uzbekistan on 27 October” the statement by the spokesperson of the EU External Action Service reads. “Their assessment concludes that while the electoral framework has gradually evolved, and elections were technically well-prepared, the…
Georgia: EU awaiting elections clarifications
Brussels 28.10.2024 The EU looks forward to the final OSCE/ODIHR report and recommendations, which should be implemented as soon as possible, the EU diplomacy spokesperson said, while commenting on the results of elections in Georgia, Caucasus. The EU top diplomat Josep Borrell issued a statement after the results were announced: “The EU has been following…
MEPs approve expropriation of Russian assets windfall profits
Strasbourg 22.10.2024 Today MEPs gave their green light to an extraordinary loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine, to be repaid with future revenues from frozen Russian assets. With 518 votes in favour, 56 against and 61 abstentions, Parliament endorsed the new macro-financial assistance (MFA) to help Ukraine against Russia’s brutal war of aggression….
President Michel invites for EU Summit
Brussels 17.10.2024 The EU Council president Charles Michel traditionally invites the EU leaders for the Summit – October 17-18 – by an open letter: “I would like to invite you to the upcoming European Council meeting, which will take place in Brussels on 17 October 2024. “Ukraine will be central to our discussions. We will…
EU leaders to convene in Brussels
Brussels 16.10.2024 The EU leaders are meeting in Brussels on 17-18 October to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness, migration and foreign affairs. (Image above: illustration) The heads of states, and government will discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in all its dimensions, including developments on the frontline, and continued comprehensive support for Ukraine…
EU supports Ukraine veterans
Luxembourg 14.10.2024 Veterans, their family members, families of the fallen and communities across Ukraine will benefit from a new EU-funded project, implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in partnership with Ukraine’s Ministry for Veterans’ Affairs. The project, with a total funding of EUR 6 million, will run until February 2026 and cover Chernihiv,…
EU trade with Colombia, Peru, Ecuador
Luxembourg 14.10.2024 The EU Council has today adopted a decision to conclude the trade agreement between the European Union and its member states, on one hand, and Colombia and Peru, on the other, as well as a decision to conclude the protocol concerning Ecuador’s accession to this agreement. (Image above: Ecuador) This is the final…
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