Brussels 19.05.2024 The European Union has responded to the request of the government of Iran, and started to search for the missing helicopter with President Ebrahim Raisi on board. “Upon Iranian request for assistance we are activating the EU’s Copernicus EMS /Copernicus Emergency Management Service/ rapid response for mapping service in view of to the…
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EU condemns arson attacks on UNRWA
Brussels 10.05.2024 The EU condemns the two arson attacks on the UNRWA compound in occupied East Jerusalem on 9 May, which happened at a time of increasing escalation and a growing campaign against the agency and the UN system at large, reads the European External Action Service press statement. “We call on the Israeli authorities…
EU: Michel appoints new chief diplomatic advisor
Brussels 01.05.2024 Magdalena Grono, Senior Foreign Policy Adviser to President Michel (pictured) will take up the role and duties as Chief Diplomatic Advisor from July 1. European Council President Charles Michel’s (pictured) Chief Diplomatic Adviser, Simon Mordue has been selected as Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) and will take up…
MEPs condemn Iran drone attack on Israel
Strasbourg 25.04.2024 MEPs strongly condemn the recent Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel and call for further sanctions against Iran, voting for a resolution on April 25. Condemning the Iranian strikes on April 13 and 14, MEPs voice serious concern over the escalation and threat to regional security. MEPs reiterate their full support for…
MEPs combat domestic violence
Strasbourg 25.04.2024 The new rules aim to prevent gender-based violence and protect its victims, especially women and victims of domestic violence. (Image above: illustration) Parliament adopted on Wednesday, with 522 in favour, 27 against, and 72 abstentions, the first ever EU rules on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The directive calls for stronger…
EU-Japan strategic partnership
Brussels 22.04.2024 Today the Council adopted a decision on the conclusion of the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the European Union and Japan. Today’s decision clears the path, on the EU side, for the entry into force of the agreement as soon as the parties would complete their internal procedure and notified their counterparts. This…
Brussels: NATO – 75 years anniversary
Brussels 04.04.2024 Today Foreign Ministers gathered at NATO Headquarters to mark 75 years since the signing of the Alliance’s founding document – the North Atlantic Treaty. Since 1949 the Alliance has enlarged now counting 32 Allies and one billion people on both sides of the Atlantic. This year’s NATO Day comes just weeks after Sweden…
EU appalled by World Central Kitchen incident
Brussels 03.04.2024 “The killing by the Israeli Defence Forces of seven members of a humanitarian team of World Central Kitchen, while they were travelling to deliver food to the most vulnerable in Gaza, is appalling” reads the Joint Statement by the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell and Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenarčič. (Photo above:…
EPP: Weber denounces Russia “fake elections”
Brussels 21.03.2024 Today at the European People’s Party (EPP) Summit which preceded the European Union Summit of the heads of states and governments, the EPP leader Manfred Weber called for non-recognition of the results of Russian “fake elections”. Manfred Weber is a German politician who has served as President of the European People’s Party (EPP)…
EU-Afghanistan: €5M in Action against Hunger
Brussels 19.03.2024 The European Union and Action Against Hunger (ACF) will support over 26 000 people and empower local communities for the three coming years. The project will make a difference in the lives of those grappling with malnutrition, food insecurity and scarce resources for farming activities. The European Union provides close to €5 million…
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