During second October Plenary in Strasbourg following the debate with the EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini a group of MEPs proposed a Motion for the European parliament resolution against militarisation of the Azov sea. The document “condemns the Russian Federation for violating Ukraine’s sovereignty by means of the illegal construction of the Kerch bridge, the increased militarisation…
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EU demands credible investigation of Khashoggi death
“After almost three weeks, facts are finally emerging, confirming that Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in the premises of the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Istanbul on 2 October 2018″ – says the Declaration by the High Representative Federica Mogherini on behalf of the European Union on the recent developments on…
EU arranges financial transactions with Iran
“EU Member States will set up a legal entity to facilitate legitimate financial transactions with Iran and this will allow European companies to continue trade with Iran, in accordance with European Union law, and could be opened to other partners in the world” – EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini said, promising to deliver “more technical…
EU Ambassadors conference in Brussels
The annual EU Ambassadors conference will take place in Brussels from 3-7 September. The conference brings together the heads of all EU Delegations around the world as well as heads of the EU Missions, EU Special Representatives and EU Special Envoys. The annual EU Ambassadors conference will take place in Brussels from 3-7 September. The conference…
Mogherini announces diplomatic nominations
High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini announced the nomination of 24 new Heads of EU Delegations: .@FedericaMog announces the nomination of 24 new Heads of EU Delegations 🇪🇺 https://t.co/gl6i0rsIGD — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) July 19, 2018 Luigi SORECA…
Norway joins EU measures against Russia over Crimea
In a declaration by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol, Federica Mogherini welcomed the decision of Montenegro, Albania, Norway, Ukraine and Georgia. The Council extends the existing restrictive measures until 23 June 2019. The Candidate…
EU foreign ministers to discuss broad agenda
The Foreign Affairs Council on July 16 will start with a discussion on current affairs, allowing ministers to review pressing issues on the international agenda. This will include the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) following the JCPOA Joint Commission meeting on 6 July. "The participants in the #JCPOA reconfirmed their commitment to the full and effective implementation of…
Health of Iranian human rights defender deteriorates
The renowned human rights advocate Narges Mohammadi was transferred from a prison to a hospital due to health problems end June, according to the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI). Following the hospitalization, her lawyer Mohammad Behzadi-Rad expressed hope that she would not be taken back to the cell. Arrested in May 2016, Mohammadi (46)…
No military solution to Yemen conflict
On 25 June 2018 in Luxembourg EU foreign ministers discussed the latest developments in Yemen together with UN Special Envoy (UNSE) Martin Griffiths, who briefed them on his peace plan. Ministers exchanged views on ongoing EU efforts, including political outreach, and in particular the regional dialogue with Iran on Yemen, as well as humanitarian and development…
PESCO projects in military mobility
Luxembourg. Foreign affairs and defence ministers discussed security and defence cooperation in the EU. Namely the permanent structured cooperation (PESCO); the military mobility; the initiatives proposed in the framework of the future multiannual financial framework, in view of the European Defence Fund and the European peace facility; the fight against hybrid threats in light of the joint communication of 13 June. The EU…
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