Writing for Politico, Cengiz Aktar, a professor of political science at the University of Athens and an essayist, comments on “The West’s disastrous Russia and Turkey policies”, singling out former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for damning criticism: “During her time in office, former Chancellor Angela Merkel developed a Faustian pact with Erdoğan, paying 10 visits […]
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On a recent visit to Georgia together with other Members of European Parliament, German ECR MEP Lars Patrick Berg, commented: “Georgia is an important economic and energy policy partner for the EU. Also from a geostrategic point of view, Georgia’s engagement for peace & stability in the region is of huge importance.” ▶️ #Georgien 🇬🇪
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The European Parliament’s International Trade Committee has given its green light on Monday for a one-year suspension of all EU import duties on Ukrainian exports to support the country’s economy. The temporary trade liberalisation of Ukrainian products includes the full removal of import duties on industrial products, of entry duties on fruit and vegetables, and
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At the upcoming fourth meeting of the EU-Armenia Partnership Council in Brussels, the EU and Armenia will report visa liberalization, Public Radio of Armenia reports. EU member states and Armenia will also exchange views on the state of implementation of the EU-Armenia Comprehensive and Enhanced Partnership Agreement, and of the Economic and Investment Plan. Furthermore
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By Pieter Cleppe ABC News reports that Iran has detained two Europeans, just before the EU coordinator of the Iran nuclear talks, Enrique Mora, once again met Iran’s nuclear negotiator in Tehran, over last-ditch attempts to revive the JCPOA Iran nuclear deal. The Iranian regime has refused to provide a lot of details on the
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Al-Monitor reports how Italy’s ENI is expanding into North Africa also in response of the war in Ukraine: “Italy’s Eni has moved quickly to capitalize on North Africa’s untapped potential. Counting on its longstanding presence in the region, Eni has signed recent deals with both Algeria and Egypt to maximize production and increase exports. “Eni is
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AFP reports that Tunesia’s opposition is about to unite against the current President, following his power grab last year: “A veteran Tunisian opposition figure announced Tuesday the creation of a new alliance to “save” the country from deep crisis following President Kais Saied’s power grab last year. Ahmed Nejib Chebbi, 78, a prominent left-wing politician
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In an interview with EUToday, Endre Barcs talks to German MEP Lars Patrick Berg on the growing partnership between Morocco and the EU. Morocco, under the tutelage of King Mohammed VI, who ascended to the throne in July 1999 upon the death of his father, King Hassan II, has emerged as a key strategic partner
By Pieter Cleppe The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, have agreed to launch the EU-India Trade and Technology Council at their meeting in New Delhi. The European Commission declares in a press release: “This strategic coordination mechanism will allow both partners to tackle
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