Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
Faced with escalating violence and an increasingly weakened central power, the Europeans seem not very optimistic, rather wait-and-see and far from stingy with solutions. (BRUSSELS2) In addition to the important subjects of Iraq
Read(BRUSSELS2) The German (Frank-Walter Steinmeier), French (Laurent Fabius), Russian (Sergueï Lavrov) and Ukrainian (Pavlo Klimkin) Ministers of Foreign Affairs did not reach an agreement on Sunday (August 17) in Berlin to a political solution to
Read(BRUSSELS2) The Socialists and Democrats (S&D) Group in the European Parliament – through its President (Italian) has launched a campaign for a more active role for the European Union in foreign policy.
Read(B2) In "reaction to the continuing deterioration of the situation in Syria", the Council on Tuesday (July 29) approved an increase in humanitarian and development assistance. The Council supported two Commission proposals
ReadThe sanctions decided by the “28” against Russia – whether on an individual level or of an economic nature – are not (any longer) purely formal. A page has been turned in the
ReadThe position of the Europeans on the conflict in Gaza repeats classic positions, in particular the importance of initiating negotiations. But the critical situation one last chance left to peace (BRUXELLES2) In rather long conclusions,
Read(B2 – exclusive) The European Union has taken, since March 2014, several decisions establishing a series of sanctions in Ukraine, which have gradually “thickened”. Sequence of the main events and main decisions Aiming at
Read(BRUSSELS2) The ambassadors of the 28 Member States meet on Monday (July 28), late afternoon from 16 p.m., in Brussels to examine the continuation of the measures taken to deal with the destabilization in
Read(BRUSSELS2) In a statement released on Friday (July 25), the European Union said it was "extremely concerned about the continued escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip and the deplorable increase in the number of civilian deaths, among
ReadThe acceleration of sanctions in the face of the conflict in Ukraine is not an empty word. The ambassadors of the “28” held two sessions this week. Two more are scheduled for next week. Details… (BRUXELLES2) Further to the
ReadThe cancellation of the sanctions against an Iranian university illustrates a rigorous approach by the judges on the question of the burden of proof and the notion of confidential secrecy. (BRUSSELS2) The 7th chamber of the court of
ReadUCAP (BRUSSELS2) The meeting of the Council of Foreign Affairs Ministers of the European Union, Tuesday (July 22) in Brussels, the last before the summer break normally, was busy. Malaysian Airlines MH17 plane crash
ReadThe crash of MH27, described as a terrorist attack, changed the situation in the European approach to sanctions vis-à-vis Russia, which was intended to be very gradual, too much according to some Member States. A boost is given
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(BRUSSELS2) The “28” foreign ministers expressed on Tuesday (July 22) their “deep concern” about the crisis in the Central African Republic (CAR). In conclusions adopted, without discussion, in point A, the ministers
ReadWhy Europe has not yet extended the “black list” of Ukrainians or Russians banned from visas and whose assets are frozen after the decision of the European Council. Explanations and justification… (BRUSSELS2) Strengthening
Read(BRUSSELS2 – exclusive) The “28” foreign ministers are expected to adopt, on Tuesday (July 22), without debate, texts modifying the sanctions system on Iraq. A necessity: respect fundamental rights The objective
ReadMEPs want a resumption of direct negotiations between Israel and Palestine, and above all a stronger involvement of Europeans in this dossier. Main elements… (BRUSSELS2) The European Parliament – meeting in plenary session
Read(BRUSSELS2) MEPs adopted a resolution on the “situation in Ukraine” on Thursday (July 17). Ceasefire and border control In this text adopted, by 497 votes for, 121 against and 21 abstentions,
ReadOn July 17, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the actions of terrorist groups in Iraq. He is mainly alarmed by the rise in power of the Islamic State in Iraq. (BRUSSELS2) In this text,
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