Following the invitation by the Lebanese authorities, the European Union is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Lebanon to observe the Parliamentary elections, due to take place on 6 May 2018. The European Union has a long-term commitment to supporting credible, transparent and inclusive elections in the country. The EU has already observed elections…
Tag: Federica Mogherini
EEAS senior appointments of diplomats
Federica Mogherini, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy announced senior appointments in the European External Action Service (EEAS): .@FedericaMog announces senior appointments in the EEAS https://t.co/9IUw1z7yV5 — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) March 28, 2018 Ms Patricia LLOMBART CUSSAC as the Head of EU Delegation to Colombia. Until taking over…
EU Military Mobility Plan
As part of a major drive to consolidate and reinforce EU security and defence, Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and EU High Representative Federica Mogherini presented an Action Plan on Military Mobility. The @EU_Commission has presented an Action Plan on Military Mobility. The goal is to ensure road and rail networks are suitable for military transport,…
EU Ambassador to Moscow “recalled for consultations”
The European Council has requested High Representative Federica Mogherini to recall the Head of the EU Delegation in the Russian Federation Amb.Marcus Erler for consultations in Brussels. The Head of Delegation has been instructed accordingly by the High Representative and is expected to arrive in Brussels this weekend for consultations with her. Head of EU…
EU: no additional sanctions against Iran
“No, there is no proposal of additional sanctions against Iran.The focus today will be on continuing the full implementation of the nuclear deal. All three, but also Russia, China, the United States and Iran, just assessed on Friday that the deal is being implemented and that we all stay committed to its full implementation. The…
Mogherini convinced in “benefits” of migration
“…I regret that one of our Member States has recently presented a position that is not in line with the position of the 27 other Member States” – EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini said during her presentation of Global Compact for Refugees to MEPs. “Here our common work, and your contribution as Parliament will be essential:…
#PESCO: first defence projects adopted
On 6 March 2018, the Council adopted a roadmap for the implementation of the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO). This roadmap provides strategic direction and guidance on how to structure further work on both processes and governance, including for projects and in relation to the sequencing of the fulfilment of commitments. #EUDefence historic day: Defence Ministers adopt list of…
EU celebrates 70th anniversary of Human Rights
In a year Europe honors the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the EU reaffirms its strong support for the work of the UN human rights system. The European Union will never leave human rights defenders and civil society organisations alone: it’s the most invaluable partnership we can rely on to…
Tunisia on EU 'high-risk' list fuels illegal migration
At the European Parliament plenary in Strasbourg David COBURN MEP, UKIP criticises the EU proposal to put Tunisia on ‘high-risk” third countries, claiming it will fuel additional mass migration from Maghreb to Europe. Mr.COBURN also assesses it as unjust move towards Tunisians, who struggled to normalise the situation in their country.
Enlargement towards Western Balkans on EU cards
The Commission adopted today a strategy for ‘A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU enlargement with the Western Balkans”, as President Jean-Claude Juncker announced in his 2017 State of the Union address confirming the European future of the region as a geostrategic investment in a stable, strong and united Europe based on common values. We unveil our…
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