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European Parliament discussing rule of law in Bulgaria

At 8 pm Bulgarian time, MEPs are discussing a resolution on Bulgaria that is to be voted on October 8. Only speakers pre-selected by parliamentary groups are to talk. Positions remain polarized between...

European Parliament is to discuss civil protests in Bulgaria in today’s session

The European Parliament is to discuss today, October 5, the ongoing anti-corruption protests in Bulgaria demanding the resignation of the Bulgarian government and prosecutor general Ivan Geshev, BNR's correspondent in Brussels Angelina Piskova reported.  The debates...

How Will Britain and The EU Get Out of Their Rut?

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen held an anticipated phone call Saturday as the two sides race to secure a post-Brexit trade deal. Von der Leyen tweeted: "Good...

EU: Belarus Bid to Reduce Poland, Lithuania Diplomatic Staff ‘Regrettable’

BRUSSELS The European Union said on Sunday that Belarus demand for Lithuania and Poland to reduce their embassy staff numbers in Minsk was unfounded and regrettable.The EUs foreign policy chief Josep Borrell criticized...

EU injects K3.4bn into Covid-19 fight

The European Union (EU) has allocated almost K3.4 billion humanitarian support to boost Malawi Government’s preparedness and response plan to coronavirus. The 3 700 000 euros funding will support three projects to close critical gaps...

Daphne Caruana Galizia journalism prize ‘symbol of EU support’

The details of an annual Daphne Caruana Galizia prize for journalism are set to be approved by the European Parliament on Monday. The prize seeks to distinguish outstanding journalism revolving around the principles and values...

Defence Minister: ‘Conclusions of the European Council send a clear message to Turkey’

The conclusions of the European Council on October 1st send a clear message in all directions, confirming the full solidarity and determination of the European family to support Cyprus and Greece, said Cypriot Minister...

Homeschooling will be “strictly limited”, Macron announced

Emmanuel Macron announced plans to strictly limit home schooling in France, making it compulsory within schools from the age of 3. Read more.

ECHR grants an interim measure in the case of Armenia v. Azerbaijan

On 29 September 2020, taking the view that the current situation gives rise to a risk of serious violations of the Convention, the European Court of Human Rights (sitting as a Chamber of seven...

Brexit: Michael Gove warns of “one or two ups and downs” in securing a trade deal with EU

Michael Gove has said there will be a "one or two ups and downs" in securing a Brexit trade deal with the European Union, but insisted that he remains optimistic.  Speaking on the possibility of a...

Boris Johnson ‘optimistic’ about Brexit trade deal as UK and EU talks stall

Boris Johnson said he is “pretty optimistic” about striking a trade deal with the European Union. The comments come as the Prime Minister prepares to discuss progress in the talks with European Commission president Ursula...

Open letter to the EP: Call out the EU Council on its rule of law hypocrisy

Open letter to the European Parliament: Call out the EU Council on its rule of law hypocrisy ǀ View Euronews published the following article: A few weeks ago, the European Council appointed the European prosecutors...

Brexit: PM and EU chief agree importance of finding trade deal

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Sudan: Statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on the occasion of the signing of the Peace Agreement

The signing of the Peace Agreement between the civilian-led Transitional Government and the Sudan Revolutionary Movements today is an historic achievement paving the way for inclusive and comprehensive peace in Sudan. The EU acknowledges...

Boris Johnson says he wants a trade deal with the EU like Canada OR Australia

Dominic Raab has vowed that Britain will no longer be 'held over a barrel by Brussels' as Downing Street insisted the two parties had agreed to 'work intensely' to resolve differences in Brexit talks. Boris...

Gibraltar leaders hold virtual meeting with the All Party Group on post Brexit talks with EU

Gibraltar leaders hold virtual meeting with the All Party Group on post Brexit talks with EU ...

Member of European Parliament draws attention to evolving trade relations between EU and Azerbaijan

Member of the European Parliament Anna Cinzia Bonfrisco posted the following on her Facebook page: "Today I made a parliamentary statement drawing attention to the evolving trade relations between EU and Azerbaijan, regardless of ongoing...

When member states are divided, how do we ensure Europe is able to act?

At the European Council, leaders gave their strategic guidance on many key foreign policy issues, from our relations with China, the conflict in Nagorno-Karabach and the poisoning of Aleksei Navalny. On the Eastern Mediterranean,...

Hearing of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis on trade portfolio

Mr Valdis Dombrovskis announced “a launch of a WTO trade and climate initiative, focusing on green goods”, acknowledging that “today, trade is about much more than just trade”. He intends to reshape the EU’s...

Hearing of Commissioner-designate Mairead McGuinness | News | European Parliament

During her introductory speech, Ms McGuinness told MEPs that her guiding priority would be to put people front and centre of the roll out of the EU’s financial services architecture. The financial system must...

European Union in Kazakhstan plants 27 trees in Nur-Sultan

<!----> NUR-SULTAN. KAZINFORM As part of the European Union Climate Diplomacy...

Bulgaria satisfied with decision of European Council on Turkey

Bulgaria is ready to join the production of face masks, protective clothing and ventilators amid the efforts of the EU to ensure own supply of protective equipment during the Covid-19 crisis, Bulgaria’s...

Press statement by von der Leyen with Gitanas Nausėda, Jüri Ratas, Mateusz Morawiecki, and Krišjānis Kariņš

Press statement by President von der Leyen with President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, Prime Minister of Estonia, Jüri Ratas, Prime Minister of Poland, Mateusz Morawiecki, and Prime Minister of Latvia, Krišjānis Kariņš Good morning, I am...

European Parliament committee shows solidarity with protests in Bulgaria

With 35 votes in favor, 30 against and 1 abstention the European Parliament's Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs has adopted a draft resolution on Bulgaria. It calls on...

Armen Ashotyan: European Parliament’s Foreign Relations Committee holding closed session devoted to Karabakh

Vice-President of the Republican Party of Armenia Armen Ashotyan posted the following on his Facebook page: “My colleague, Member of the European Parliament Charlie Weimers has reported fresh news from Brussels. The Committee on Foreign Relations...
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