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A closer look at political developments in Kazakhstan

Central Asia / ENM

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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Visit of MEP Lars Patrick Berg to Iraq

Leave a Comment / Middle East / ENM

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.”

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EU policy makers call for closer EU trade ties with India

According to The Print, France’s ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain, has urged the EU to engage in closer trade with India. He stated at a business meeting: “We don’t want to solely depend on China for manufacturing products. So, there is strong support from the government to bring some production back to the EU, and

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Iraq voices support for voluntary return of Iraqis denied asylum in the EU

Middle East / ENM

At a recent meeting, Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fouad Hussein (picture) and EU Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ylva Johansson, discussed the issue of irregular migration between Iraq and the EU, on the the sidelines of the sixth Brussels Conference for Syria and the region. In a statement, the Iraqi government mentioned “the latest measures taken by

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Leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan agree to advance discussions on a peace treaty

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / ENM

On Sunday, the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to “advance discussions” on a peace treaty follolwing the war in 2020. The war erupted once again over the Nagorno-Karabakh region, situated in Muslim-majority Azerbaijan with mostly Christian Armenian residents. It is the focus of a decades-long territorial dispute between the two ex-Soviet Caucasus neighbours, Euractiv

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Report of MEP Lars Patrick Berg’s visit to Georgia

Leave a Comment / Caucasus / ENM

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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European Parliament Trade Committee grants Ukraine free trade

Leave a Comment / Eastern Europe / ENM

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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EU and Armenia to discuss visa liberalization

Leave a Comment / Uncategorized / ENM

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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Iran detains two Europeans during visit of EU envoy

Leave a Comment / Middle East, Uncategorized / ENM

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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Interview with Lars Patrick Berg MEP on the growing partnership between Morocco and the EU

Leave a Comment / Africa / ENM

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

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