Wildlife trafficking is not a new phenomenon, but its scale, nature and impacts have changed considerably in recent years. Poaching has reached unprecedented levels for some species, and the world is currently facing a dramatic surge in wildlife trafficking. This year we celebrate #BigCats on #WorldWildlifeDay.We have taken action and joined up efforts with @CITES to fight trafficking…
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Jim Carver: better off without a Brexit deal
Jim CARVER MEP, UK, UKIP shares his views on first stage of Brexit talks, transition period, and future of the UK-EU27 relations. Ahead of 14-15 December EU Summit concluding first stage of negotiations Article 50. Is exit without a deal possible? Would WTO rules be sufficient for successful economy?..
#Catalonia: Juncker washes his hands
No word condemning violence of riot police in #Catalonia came from #EU leaders. European Commission press-service issued a statement, referring to its previous position, indicating it is ‘illegal’ format under the Constitution of Spain: “Under the Spanish Constitution, yesterday’s vote in Catalonia was not legal” Declaración sobre los acontecimientos en Cataluña https://t.co/ax5bsJz8Fj pic.twitter.com/Uswj6YDKOl — European…
‘Reasoned Opinion’ to Poland
The European Commission decided to send a Reasoned Opinion to Poland regarding the Polish law on the Ordinary Courts Organisation. The Commission has carried out a thorough analysis of the response of the Polish authorities to the Letter of Formal Notice sent in July 2017 concerning the Law on the Ordinary Courts Organisation. The European Commission maintains…
EU actions to prevent terrorism
The European Commission is today reporting on actions taken since President Juncker’s 2016 State of the Union address to enhance security at the EU external border, improve information exchange between Member States, close down the space in which terrorists operate and prevent radicalisation. A year later, the Commission has delivered on all security related priorities…
Juncker: State of Union address
On Wednesday 13 September 2017, the President of the European Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, will deliver his State of the Union address at the European Parliament Hemicycle. After a broad debate across our continent on the #FutureofEurope, including the European Parliament, national Parliaments, local and regional authorities, and civil society at large, the President will take these…
Juncker condemns attacks in Turku
“It is with great concern that I have learnt of the violent attacks in Turku, Finland. While details are still emerging, we strongly condemn this unprovoked attack which comes only 24 hours after the horror that unfolded in Spain,” – says the statement of the European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker. My thoughts are with the…
Juncker: deepest condolences to Barcelona
It is with profound sorrow and anguish that I have learnt of the terrorist attack that has struck at the heart of Barcelona this afternoon. My thoughts are with the people of #Barcelona. We will never be cowed by such barbarism. https://t.co/NQEjjuyoev — Jean-Claude Juncker (@JunckerEU) August 17, 2017 I send my deepest condolences to…
Commission starts procedure against Poland
The European Commission launched an infringement procedure against Poland by sending a Letter of Formal Notice, following the publication in the Polish Official Journal of the Law on the Ordinary Courts Organisation on Friday 28 July. The Polish authorities have one month to reply to the Letter of Formal Notice. The Commission's hand is still extended to…
EU Commission laudits for migrant relocations
The European Commission has adopted its 14th progress report on relocation of asylum seekers within the EU and resettlement of refugees from outside the EU. The considers that that there is ‘good progress’ in the resolution of the situation. “With relocations reaching record levels in June (with over 2,000 relocated from Greece and almost 1,000…
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