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EP Rapporteur of EU deforestation directive to become European Commissioner

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Christophe Hansen (picture), a former member of the European Parliament’s trade committee, has been nominated as Luxembourg’s next European Commissioner. The politician has a background in trade and environmental policy and may reportedly be considered to become the EU’s new Agriculture Commissioner. Reflecting on his nomination, Hansen stated, “I am honored to be entrusted with …

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Germany – More than 500 federal and state representatives express support for Iranian opposition’s 10-point program for transition to a secular democratic republic

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In a cross-party initiative, 180 representatives of the Bundestag and 350 members of the German state assemblies signed a joint statement supporting the Iranian people’s uprising and their demand to reject any type of dictatorship, including the deposed shah and the ruling theocracy, in favor of a secular and democratic republic. These representatives also supported Mrs. …

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Armenia warns the risk of famine is “tangible” in Nagorno-Karabakh

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Armenia’s Foreign Ministry has warned the risk of famine is “tangible” in Nagorno-Karabakh since the closure of the Lachin Corridor, thereby calling for an international fact finding mission to the breakaway region. Gabriel Gavin, a journalist specialised in the region, notes that Azerbaijan has repeatedly rejected previous calls for foreign intervention, arguing that movement on …

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Interview with MEP Lars Patrick Berg: “The EU Commission deal with Azerbaijan has destroyed a lot of trust in Armenia.”

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German magazine Junge Freiheit has interviewed German ECR MEP Lars Patrick Berg, who is just back from an official European Parliament trip to Armenia. The delegation of MEPs has travelled to Armenia to express solidarity with the country and to get a picture of the current situation on the ground. The article describes how MEP …

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MEPs issue warning about ethnic cleansing in Armenia

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While on a recent fact finding mission to Armenia, Members of European Parliament, including German ECR MEP Lars Patrick Berg, have issued a warning about ethnic cleansing in Armenia, thereby strongly condemning Azerbaijan for its aggression and breach of Armenia’s territorial integrity. They warned in particular that if Artsakh falls under Azerbaijani rule, there is …

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France calls for an extension of EU monitoring mission along Armenia’s border with Azerbaijan

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Azatutyun. am reports that France has called for an extension of a two-month monitoring mission launched by the European Union along Armenia’s volatile border with Azerbaijan in October. French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna declared that the 40 or so civilian monitors deployed by the EU to the Armenian side of the border have “really limited …

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MEPs urge EU to ensure the safety of the native Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh

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A letter sent by a group of MEPs, including German ECR MEP Lars Patrick Berg, to EU Council President Charles Michel and EU EEAS HRVP Josep Borrell urges “to use their powers on behalf of the European Union to take concrete steps and ensure the safety of the native Armenian population of Nagorno-Karabakh.” 🇪🇺MEPs sent …

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Armenian representatives welcome cooperation with MEPs

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A number of Member of European Parliament, including German ECR MEP Lars Patrick Berg, have visited Armenia. At the occasion, the Chair of the NA Standing Committee on European Integration Arman Yeghoyan stated: “The Members of the European Parliament contribute to maintaining stability in the region with their objective statements and steps,” Apart from Lars …

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EU demands investigation of possible war crimes by Azerbaijan

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The European External Action Service (EEAS) wants the possibility of war crimes committed by by Azerbaijan to be investigated. This follows a video whereby Armenian prisoners of war were executed by people dressed in Azerbaijani uniforms. EEAS spokesperson Peter Stano reacted that the video, if it could be proven that it is authentic, “shows acts …

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