This week the European Union will release a first tranche of the EU macro financial assistance to Ukraine, European Commission Vice-President for Euro Valdis Dombrovskis wrote in his Twitter micro blog. “Today the EU disburses EUR 500 million of macro-financial assistance to Ukraine. The EU continues its strong engagement in Ukraine, and support for its people,”…
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EU-Swiss relations vector unchanged
The European Commission favorably received the results of the Swiss referendum on auto determination, the spokesperson said. He underlined that the vote brought clarity and indicated that Swiss will remain “reliable partner” in international relations, and those with the EU. (Image: climbing in Swiss Alps). #EU–#Swiss relations #Berlaymont comment https://t.co/nYoIsLPnAO via @EC_AVService — Anna van…
Berlaymont-Rome budget crisis deepens
Deputy Premier Matteo Salvini responded to the European Commission’s decision to reject Italy‘s budget draft and request a new package within three weeks, assessing it as an “attack” on the Italian economy. Salvini says Italy won't change budget, 'Italians come first' https://t.co/xu15vs6l5T pic.twitter.com/DeMhqqmYMb — Reuters UK (@ReutersUK) October 24, 2018 The Commission regards the proposal,…
Tajani calls Commission to avoid offensive language
There are no “dictators” in Italy, European Parliament President Antonio Tajani pointed out, reacting upon European Economic Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici offensive comments, naming politicians in Italian government “little Mussolinis“. No dictators in Italy says Tajani. EC shdn't use offensive language towards member States https://t.co/sGJ7nSiQMG — Ansa English News (@ansa_english) September 14, 2018 “I don’t…
EU-Italy relations on the rocks over illegal migrants flows
The European Commission has not responded to Italy’s threat to withhold funding to the bloc next year unless other member states accept migrants currently held on a ship moored in Sicily. Italy's Di Maio vows 'hard line' with European Commission over migrants on ship https://t.co/8MVXRck83N pic.twitter.com/1nLu8uSjCa — Reuters (@Reuters) August 24, 2018 Alexander Winterstein, a…
EU aims at free trade with Australia and New Zealand
The Council authorised the Commission to open trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand and adopted negotiating directives for each of the negotiations. .@EUCouncil gives go-ahead to #trade negotiations with Australia & New Zealand to deepen existing cooperation and further reduce barriers to trade. A strong signal of EU's commitment to openness, free trade and global…
Majority of Europeans ‘comfortable’ with immigrants
Migration is a reality in today’s European Union (EU). Approximately 20 million non-EU nationals reside in the EU, making up 4% of its total population, and further flows of migration will be a feature of the 21st century. It is therefore imperative that effective policies for the integration of third-country nationals are developed in the…
Münster: Juncker expressed condolences to Germany
“We’re mourning. My thoughts are with the victims and their families. My big thanks goes to all those who helped you in these difficult moments”, Jean-Claude Juncker, the president of the European Commission wrote in his Twitter microblog. He wished to injured strength and recovery. Wir trauern mit #Muenster. Meine Gedanken sind bei den Opfern…
Schengen: France extends border control
France will extend border control within Schengen area until the end of October caused by the terrorist threat, the EU Commission confirmed. “We received notification from France this week,” a spokesperson said at briefing in the European Commission when asked if France indicated an extension of controls for six months beyond the current expiry date…
EC: Italian economy at risk
The Italian economy is one of the most at risk in the European Union because of its considerable debt and fragile banking sector, the European Commission said in a recurrent warning that may resonate strongly after Italy’s inconclusive elections. #ANSA | Italy growth far below EU average (4) – 'Strengthened but productivity, banks still issues' https://t.co/waLtLocWgJ…
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