The EU’s decision to only grant Georgia EU candidate status after addressing certain priorities, unlike Ukraine and Moldova, continues to make waves. Commenting to Stuttgarter Nachrichten, German ECR MEP Lars Patrick Berg states: “Denying Georgia accession status is a terrible sign and a big strategic mistake by the EU”, adding that there is a danger …
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Writing for The Jerusalem Post, Dr. Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu discusses the idea raised by French President Emmanuel Macron to establish a “European Political Community”, referring to a gathering of 12 countries surrounding the European Union: eight candidate member states (five in the Western Balkans, Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia), three that are not interested to join the …
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At last week’s EU Summit, EU leaders have expressed deep concern over Turkey’s recent actions towards in particular Greece, stating: “The European Council expressed deep concern about recent repeated actions and statements by Turkey. Turkey must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all EU member states. Recalling its previous conclusions and the statement of …
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In Georgia, tens of thousands took part in a march in favour of the country’s EU membership candidacy, only days after the European Commission announced that Georgia would only be given candidate status after addressing certain priorities. “Europe is a historical choice and an aspiration of Georgians, for which all generations have given sacrifices,” the …
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The European Union Foreign Affairs Council on Monday approved a strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). EU agrees new strategic partnership with Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) The EU has approved a new strategic partnership with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab …
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By Pieter Cleppe On 17 June, the EU and India formally relaunched negotiations for a free trade agreement. The purpose is to conclude talks by the end of 2023. The talks had been stalled for almost nine years. 🟢EU & INDIA RELAUNCH TRADE DEAL NEGOTIATIONS🟢@EU_Commission is pleased to announce that EU & India have formally …
Following a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights, the UK had to abort its attempt to relocate irregular migrants to Rwanda, enabling them to file for asylum there. The new UK policy is meant to break the business model of smugglers, but is now facing legal obstacles. Despite UK courts dismissing legal challenging …
In order to deal with the energy crisis, the European Commission is looking at Egypt and Israel to increase import of natural gas. It is proposing this to EU member states in a memorandum of understanding. According to a draft obtained by Reuters, the Commission states: “The natural gas to be shipped to the European Union …
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In Kazakhstan, a clear majority of voters approved constitutional amendments proposed by Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in a referendum earlier this month. The reforms for more decentralisation of decision-making in the oil-rich country, as well as stripping former strongman Nursultan Nazarbayev of his “national leader” status. Turnout was 68.06% and 77.18% of Sunday’s votes were …
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On a visit to Iraq with a delegation from the European Parliament, German ECR MEP Lars Patrick Berg stated: “Iraq needs the EU’s support now. Security, energy, water, migration and democracy are at the top of the agenda. Also thank you to General Iannucci, Commander of the NATO Mission to Iraq – for his assessment.” …