Brussels 03.02.2025 At the informal European Council meeting on defence, the European Parliament President Metsola outlined her vision on how Europe can and must strengthen its own security and defence. “More action, more financing and more cooperation”, must be the EU’s goals, she argued. “First, we need to do more to protect Europe.” “Russia can…
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EU-US relations vector
Brussels 29.01.2025 The Secretary Rubio’s Call with European Union High Representative and Vice President Kallas:The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce:“Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke today with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas. Secretary Rubio underscored the need to strengthen transatlantic…
Charlemagne Prize awarded to Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels 16.01.2025 International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen 2025 is awarded to Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission. Citation by the Board of Directors of the Society for the Conferring of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen to the President of the European Commission Dr. Ursula von der Leyen: “Europe will…
EU €148M package to Ukraine
Brussels 13.01.2025 As Russia’s war of aggression continues to devastate Ukraine, today the Commission announces €148 million in new humanitarian aid to support those affected by the war. With an estimated 12.7 million people in need of urgent assistance, this new funding is vital in providing life-saving support to those affected, ensuring that essential aid…
Xmas: “May weapons be silenced”
Brussels 25.12.2024 “This year, uncertainties reigned over the world. Europe’s unity was put to the test, once again. Once again, we stood together. On Christmas Day, we can celebrate the strength of our Union.We will tackle the big tasks lying ahead with hope and confidence. Merry Christmas” wrote the European Commission president Ursula von der…
EU Election Observation Mission to Ecuador
Brussels 18.12.2024 In response to an invitation by the National Electoral Commission, the High Representative / Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas has decided to deploy an EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the general elections in Ecuador on 9 February 2025. The High Representative has appointed Gabriel Mato, Member of the…
EU officials visit Riyadh
Brussels 28.11.2024 Members of the EU’s Political and Security Committee (PSC), including the PSC Chair, Ambassador Delphine Pronk, as well as Ambassadors of EU Member States, paid the first-ever official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 24 – 26 November 2024. The delegation was accompanied by the EEAS Managing Director for MENA, Ms…
Borrell calls for “power response” to Putin
18.11.2024 The EU Foreign Affairs Council has started today in Brussels, chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. At doorstep of the meeting Borrell answered a few questions of the journalist. There is a broad agenda for discussion for the EU top diplomats: Russian aggression against Ukraine EU…
EU committed to aid to Haiti
Brussels 14.11.2024 The European Union takes note of the appointment of Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as Prime Minister of Haiti. “The European Union calls on the Transitional Presidential Council, the new government, and all political forces to work with urgency and determination to restore security, prioritise governance and accountability, and work towards the organization of free…
EU: Kaja Kallas – heiress to Borrell
Brussels 12.11.2024 The Foreign Affairs Committee questioned Kaja Kallas, Estonian candidate for High Representative/Vice-President for foreign affairs and security policy. https://multimedia.europarl.europa.eu/en/video/confirmation-hearing-of-kaja-kallas-high-representative-of-the-union-for-foreign-affairs-and-security-policy-and-vice-president-of-the-european-commission-opening-statement-by-the-high-representative_I262960 In her introductory statement, Ms Kallas pledged to work on strengthening the EU’s position in the world and safeguarding its geopolitical and economic security. She also called for more investment in defence and stressed…
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