Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(B2) If a majority of the European Parliament truly supports the development of European defense, logic would dictate that it should mark this determination by establishing a full-fledged commission. To assert yourself in front of the Council and
Read(B2) Not acceptable, disloyalty, regrettable behavior… So many qualifiers. The decision taken by three allies, the USA, the United Kingdom and Australia, to exclude France from a strategic partnership agreement in the Pacific, at the turn of a
Read(B2) The European will to block US extraterritorial sanctions has not always been crowned with success. But it has the merit of existing. The latest statistical report reveals a small success among the weaknesses
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(B2) As Iran nuclear deal negotiators enter the crucial phase of writing the deal, the situation is worsening in Israel. The riots on the esplanade of the Mosques in Jerusalem have
Read(B2) Several positions have just been filled both at the EEAS headquarters and in the embassies, announced the High Representative this Friday (16 April) just before the Foreign Affairs meeting on Monday At the headquarters of the
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(B2) The summit between the European Union and China could have been a failure, as in 2017. Finally, after many adjustments, and negotiations until the last minute, Beijing and Brussels are otherwise displaying a common front,
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(B2) A new and ambitious alliance between the EU and Africa. This is the new proposal made by the European Commission on 12 September. The cornerstone of the plan: attracting more investment to the African continent.
Read(B2) Recently released: Six entities that participated in the construction of the bridge to Crimea sanctioned by the EU (blog) Relays at the head of Operation Sophia (blog) Successful trial for the solar drone
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(B2) The EU-US mini-summit held on Wednesday (July 25) in Washington DC with US President Donald Trump resulted in a reconciliation under the seal of a joint declaration which poorly conceals certain ambiguities The stated ambition
Read(B2) Migration is the “key” subject of this European summit which takes place on Thursday 28 and Friday 29 June. A subject that crystallizes all the tensions between the 28 Member States
Read(B2) After the moment of amazement, the increase in customs duties on steel and aluminum announced by Donald Trump, provoked a certain reaction among Europeans, who were determined not to let themselves be counted
Read(B2) The European Council of 22 and 23 March is marked by a busy agenda. Normally devoted to economic affairs, the Spring Council will have to deal with several rather heavy points devoted to external affairs. Shutter
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(B2) Since 1996, Europeans have had the possibility of introducing retaliatory measures against the possible extraterritorial effects of American sanctions laws. Two US laws targeted Two laws are targeted more specifically.
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(B2) The 28 Foreign Ministers are due to adopt conclusions on Monday (14 November) which highlight the need for Europeans to take a turn in relations with Iran. what say
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(B2) The Foreign Ministers who meet this Monday (February 15) for their ordinary meeting (after the Gymnich) will have several subjects on their agenda – according to the latest information reaching
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(B2) European (Cecilia Malmström), Ukrainian (Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkim) and Russian (Economic Development Minister Alexei Ulyukayev) negotiators have thrown down the gauntlet. They could not come to a political agreement,
ReadUnhappy, José-Manuel Barroso. He expresses it in a letter sent to Vladimir Putin. Not fooled by Russian hardening, he recalls Ukraine's right to sovereignty and the need for a gas agreement. (BRUSSELS2)
ReadEuropeans, Russians and Ukrainians have agreed to postpone the implementation of the EU-Ukraine free trade agreement for one year, until December 31, 2015. No retreat argues the Commission… To be seen! (BRUSSELS2)
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(BRUXELLES2) Juncker had not made the shadow of a doubt in his first presentation. He intended to have a “real” vice-president in charge of external relations. Word kept. The future President of the Commission, Jean-Claude Juncker, sketched it
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