Defence, diplomacy, crises, powers
(BRUSSELS2) Gathered in “Normandy” format, in Paris, the 4 Russian (V. Poutine), Ukrainian (P. Poroshenko), German (A. Merkel), French (F. Hollande) leaders reiterated on Friday (2 October), their confidence in the process of the agreements of
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(B2) Published in recent days: Spain. Defense budget up in 2016. But serious problems remain The 28 reach a new agreement on the relocation of refugees, by forceps (telex)
Read(BRUSSELS2) EU High Representative Federica Mogherini reacted directly on Sunday (November 2) to the “presidential and parliamentary elections” held in Eastern Ukraine, in the Republics of Luhansk and Donetsk, this weekend. end. "
Read(BRUSSELS2) After the United Nations resolution, the “28” adopted today (23 October) by written procedure, the conclusions on the Central African Republic which should have been adopted at the Foreign Affairs Council on Monday
Read(B2) 2 more names on sanctions list Somalia • Transnistria sanctions extended for one year • Mozambique. An electoral process not yet perfect • Published in the last hours The discussions on Iran will
Read(B2) © On the COPS agenda • New Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs • 4th Minister of Defense in less than a year in Ukraine • Ukrainian anti-corruption legislation welcomed by the EU •
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(B2) The EUSEC Congo mission extended for a year • Extension of the mandate of the Special Representative for the Horn of Africa • An EU ambassador for ASEAN • The announcement of elections in Bahrain welcomed by the High
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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
Read(BRUSSELS2) The European Union took “note”, Tuesday (July 8), through the spokesperson for Catherine Ashton (High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs), of the preliminary results of the second round of elections
Read(B2) The Foreign Ministers adopted, on Monday (23 June), the framework of the European strategy for Afghanistan after 2014 (Read: Afghanistan. The European strategy under discussion). In six points, the 28 thus recall
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(BRUSSELS2) The appointment of a new President for the European Council, which brings together the 28 Heads of State and Government, is now a real challenge. Even if all eyes are now on the name of the
Read(B2) G7 Foreign Policy Statement • © The word “Kosovo” blocks the operation plan • © The EUPOL mission continues. A new mandate until December 2016 • Syria. The European Union condemns •
Read(BRUSSELS2) Ukraine should be on the menu of the informal European summit which is being held this Tuesday evening (May 27) around a dinner. Hope remains held after the presidential election of May 25, won hands down by Petro
Read(BRUSSELS2) If the Europeans swear only by sending observers – mainly within the framework of the OSCE – to Ukraine, little is known about them. Who are they ? How do they work? Are they useful
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(B2) Timing of the results of the European elections • NGOs denounce the non-respect of fundamental rights by Frontex • Ukraine: a rather negative OSCE report • © The Special Criminal Court for
Read(BRUSSELS2) “We have a window of opportunity of a few days”. It is in these terms that Didier Burkhalter, Chairman of the OSCE and Swiss Minister for Foreign Affairs, who was the guest of honor on Monday (12 May)
Read(BRUSSELS2) Viktor Yushchenko, former Ukrainian Prime Minister (from 1999 to 2001) and former President (from 2005 to 2010), does not consider himself “responsible” for the current crisis. During his tenure between
Read(BRUSSELS2) The “28” reaffirm their commitment at several levels to stabilize the Central African Republic and intends to “maintain its mobilization in favor of the settlement of the crisis in the Central African Republic”. In general, the EU
Read(B2) Adoption of the EU strategy for the Gulf of Guinea • A wider and more intense strategy for the Sahel • South Sudan: the EU is considering targeted restrictive measures • © Le Gymnich
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