President Donald Trump and his administration are “disappointed” in the European Union for not doing more to support Iran anti-government protests, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said. Trump administration condemns EU over its stance on Iran protests https://t.co/R4FTH31PJZ — The Independent (@Independent) January 7, 2018 “We’re disappointed that the European Union has not taken a more definitive…
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Mogherini: EU-Cuba “closer than ever”
European Union head of External Action Service (EEAS), or de facto minister of Foreign Affairs of the EU, an Italian Socialist Federica Mogherini, visited Cuba, led by Communists. "I know very well that right now some are trying to isolate Cuba. We Europeans, want to show, on the contrary, that we are closer to you than ever"…
EU expects Iran “refrains from violence”
“The European Union is closely following the ongoing demonstrations in Iran, the increase of violence and the unacceptable loss of human lives,” – says the European Action Service (EEAS) declaration. #Iran: Declaration by @FedericaMog on behalf of the European Union #EU: "Peaceful demonstration and freedom of expression are fundamental rights that apply to every country,…
200 Catalan Mayors demand EU to act
Catalonia’s Mayors came to Brussels to express their protest and demand the EU to act in defence of democracy and human rights, liberating political prisoners in first place, and restoring the function of democratic institutions. Mayors say they are the only power left in place after Madrid launched an offensive, misusing laws, namely article 155…
Merkel insists on cuts of funds to Turkey
At EU Summit meeting European leaders agreed to explore cuts in pre-accession funds to Turkey (4,5 billion euro) related to Ankara’s stalled bid to join the bloc after German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for action in response to what she described as “unacceptable” Turkish practices in violation of human rights. #EUCO happening now press conference…
Foreign ministers Council to discuss broad agenda
Today in Luxembourg the Foreign Affairs Council will discuss the following international issues: 📺@FedericaMog spoke with press on today's agenda at Foreign affairs Council: #IranDeal #DPRK #Turkey. Watch here ▶️ https://t.co/Q6ERJxmb5N pic.twitter.com/1RXcXYmZx5 — European External Action Service – EEAS 🇪🇺 (@eu_eeas) October 16, 2017 Iran The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran. North Korea Ministers will…
Aliyev cancelled visit to Europarliament
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev has canceled a meeting with the European Parliament president in Brussels, where he held talks with EU officials on issues including a new partnership agreement between Baku and the European Union. My remarks to the press after meeting President Aliyev of Azerbaijan in Brussels today: https://t.co/0ABjP87AFU pic.twitter.com/CG3IGc25Ez — Charles Michel…
EU-Azerbaijan meeting overshadowed by Human Rights issues
Europen Union officials should press President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan to free unjustly imprisoned political activists, journalists, and other government critics, Human Rights Watch said today. EU officials should also urge Aliyev to end the crackdown on independent groups and allow them to operate without undue government interference. President Aliyev will be in Brussels on…
Louvre attacked amid Malta Summit
The attack in Louvre Museum in Paris happened amid a human rights debate on migration from Libyan coasts. Human rights concerns have looming large at proposed EU plan to block migrants in Libya. (Photo: from Malta Informal Summit) .@JunckerEU @eucopresident & #EU28 leaders at the #MaltaSummit "We are family." #EuropeUnited pic.twitter.com/b1ua7L0ecw — Mina Andreeva (@Mina_Andreeva)…
Mogherini: "Islam belongs in Europe"
The European Union disagrees with the travel restrictions introduced last week by the U.S. President’s Executive Order and will remain open to all those with the right to international protection, EU top diplomat Federica Mogherini told the European Parliament at plenary session in Brussels 1/02/2017. “As a good friend of the United States, I believe…
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