Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2) The European Union has today decided to increase its economic sanctions vis-à-vis North Korea. The decision adopted, by written procedure, on Friday (27 May) is a response to the actions taken by the
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(B2) Meeting in “Resolute support” configuration, last Friday (20 May), NATO foreign ministers and their Afghan counterpart discussed the future commitment of the allies in Afghanistan (operational and financial). A discussion allowing
Read(B2) The EUCAP Nestor mission normally responsible for supporting Somali maritime capacity is currently suffering from a very clear lack of interest from Member States who no longer see the point of investing in this mission. The command of the
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(B2) “The formation of the transitional unity government in South Sudan on April 29 is an important step in the resolution of the conflict in South Sudan”, underline the Ministers of Foreign Affairs
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(B2) The 28 are dissatisfied with the attitude of the authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which does not entirely respect the democratic order. We are coming to a “pivotal moment” underline the ministers
Read(B2) The 28 EU Foreign Ministers are discussing, this Monday, May 23, the European strategy “for Iraq, Syria” and “against Daesh”. A regional strategy had been adopted
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(B2) Libyan Prime Minister Fayez el-Sarraj formally addressed a letter to the High Representative of the EU to request "quick support from the EU" on the one hand for the "formation of the
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(B2 at NATO headquarters) The Atlantic Alliance could become more involved in supporting the international coalition engaged against Daesh (ISIL) and in Iraq. Alliance foreign ministers agreed on Thursday
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(B2) A United Nations Security Council resolution is necessary to allow the extension of the mandate of the European military operation off Libya (EUNAVFOR MED / Sophia) to control the embargo on
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(B2) The undemocratic drift of Macedonia (Fyrom) greatly worries both the European Union and NATO. This point should be on the agenda formally of the meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday
Read(B2 – exclusive) The European Union approved, this Thursday (19 May), the asset freeze and the visa ban for 18 people and 1 entity. B2 was able to consult the text. Mainly concerned are
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(B2) EU foreign ministers are due to approve on Monday (23 May) the expansion of the missions of Operation EUNAVFOR Med/Sophia — coast guard training, arms embargo. But it is, for the moment,
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(B2) Meeting in Vienna on Tuesday (17 May), the International Syria Support Group (ISSG), co-chaired by Russia and the United States, failed to relaunch the political process of transition in Syria. The blocked political process Gathered without
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(B2) In Strasbourg, during a debate with MEPs on the demolitions in the West Bank on Tuesday (10 May), the head of European diplomacy confirmed that the EU and its member states are working on a “common position”
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(B2) The second regional security summit held in Abuja (Nigeria) on Saturday May 14 focused on the fight against Boko Haram. The terrorist group retreated around Lake Chad but the community
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(B2) What is the scope of the Court's jurisdiction in matters of Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)? This is the whole issue of the H. (1) case on which the Court of Justice must rule.
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(B2) The Montenegrin Minister of Foreign Affairs is expected to sign, this Thursday (19 May), the Protocol for Montenegro's accession to the Atlantic Alliance. The logical continuation of the invitation to conclude an agreement formulated in December 2015 (1).
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(B2) The group of countries "friends" of Libya (*), meeting in Vienna on Monday 16 May, took a step forward to provide military support to the new Libyan government by speaking out in favor of a
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(B2) A new head of operation should take the helm of the European military operation against piracy (EUNAVFOR) State Atalanta from 3 June. General Robert (Rob) A Magowan of the Royal Marines should
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