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More hindrances to a good relationship between the EU and South East Asia

Despite warming relations between the European Union (EU) and the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a series of geopolitical, environmental and legal flashpoints could derail progress in 2023. On 14 December, EU and ASEAN leaders met for a summit in Brussels for the first time, signalling how significantly relations have improved over the past […]

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Qatar warns EU over corruption probe

Middle East / ENM

By Pieter Cleppe Qatar has warned that the EU’s handling of a corruption scandal in the European Parliament threatens ongoing discussions around energy security, following allegiations that Qatar and Morocco sought to bribe EU legislators to influence policy. Four people have reportedly been charged with corruption, money laundering and being part of a criminal gang after

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Tensions between EU and South East Asia during EU-ASEAN Summit

Indo-Pacific / ENM

At the EU-ASEAN Summit last week, Indonesian President Jokowi (picture) lashed out at the EU, issuing a warning related to the EU’s new Deforestation Regulation, suggesting that the EU should not attempt to dictate its standards to ASEAN if it wants to maintain its relationship with Indonesia going forward. He said: “There must be no

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Tensions between EU and South East Asia over EU legislation deemed to ‘increase poverty’

Indo-Pacific / ENM

The Council, Commission and European Parliament are currently finalising new EU legislation on mandatory due diligence to stop deforestation in supply chains. In September, the European Parliament already voted to substantially tighten up the European Commission’s original proposal, which entails requiring companies to check whether goods sold in the EU have not been produced on

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Lars Patrick Berg MEP: G20 Summit should focus on global growth

Indo-Pacific / ENM

In an comment piece for EUReporter, German ECR MEP Lars Patrick Berg writes: “The G20 Leaders’ Summit, taking place on Bali, Indonesia (15-17 November) is an opportunity to focus on how to get the global economy back on track. Specifically, how to improve trade and economic ties between the EU and the major emerging nations

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UAE and Egypt agree to build one of the world’s largest onshore wind farms in Egypt

Middle East / ENM

Writing on the website of specialised think tank Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), researchers Arnold Koka and Veronica Stigliani discuss how the UAE and Egypt have agreed to build one of the world’s largest onshore wind farms in Egypt, noting: “The deal was inked by the Emirati renewable energy firm, Masdar, and Egypt’s renewable energy companies,

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

Uncategorized / ENM

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

Uncategorized / ENM

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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EU explores greater energy imports from Algeria

Africa, Middle East / ENM

On a visit to Algeria last week, EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson has hailed a “long-term strategic partnership” with the country. Euractiv notes that this is clearly linked with the EU “turning to Africa’s biggest gas exporter to fill a gap left by Russian supplies.” Simson further stated: “As the relationship with Russia, so far

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EU demands investigation of possible war crimes by Azerbaijan

Uncategorized / ENM

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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