Brussels 16.05.2023 “The EU welcomes the holding of parliamentary and presidential elections that took place in Türkiye on Sunday 14 May and the high turnout as a clear sign of the commitment of the Turkish people to exercising their democratic right to vote” reads the joint Statement by High Representative Josep Borrell and Commissioner for…
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MEPs welcome Israel Immigration Minister
Brusssels 14.06.2022 Today the Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi addressed the European Parliament Conference on “Ukrainian humanitarian crisis: Current EU efforts and the Israeli experience” welcoming Israel’s Minister for Immigration and Absorption, Pnina Tamano Shata, who visited Brussels for a conference and series of meetings with the Members of the Parliament (MEPs). In @Europarl_EN together w/ HE…
EU invests in Western Balkans
Brussels 06.10.2020 Today, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive Economic and Investment Plan for the Western Balkans, which aims to spur the long-term economic recovery of the region, support a green and digital transition, foster regional integration and convergence with the European Union. We have adopted an Economic and Investment Plan for the #WesternBalkans. It…
Borrell condemns violence in Belarus
The Presidential elections took place in the Republic of Belarus on 9 August. The European Union had repeatedly expressed its expectations on the proper conduct of these elections. Disproportionate & unacceptable state violence against peaceful protesters in #Belarus must stop immediately & fundamental rights be respected.Essential that #BelarusPresidentialElection votes are counted accurately and results reflect…
EU €55M aid to Syria refugees
As part of the EU’s global response to the coronavirus outbreak, the EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis has mobilised an additional €55 million for refugees from Syria and vulnerable persons in Jordan and Lebanon to fight the pandemic. It will provide critical and targeted support in key areas such as…
New Commissioners-designate awaiting hearing
Commissioners-designate Olivér Várhelyi (Hungary), Adina-Ioana Vălean (Romania) and Thierry Breton (France) will receive the audition in Parliament on November 14 in Brussels. (Image above: illustration). Briefings for the Commissioners-designate and their portfolios from @EP_ThinkTank available at: https://t.co/gQsubxt0fN#EPhearings2019 — EP PressService (@EuroParlPress) November 13, 2019 Each candidate commissioner is invited to a live-streamed, three-hour hearing in front…
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