Tag: Charles Michel
The EU called for increased spending to compete with the US
Leaders of the bloc will meet next month to discuss possible responses to what they see as unfair measures Germany and France have called on the EU to increase support for domestic industry and unleash massive investment to avoid falling behind US companies in light of the US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which they say […]
1st LD-Writethru: NATO, EU sign declaration on cooperation
BRUSSELS, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) signed a third joint declaration on cooperation on Tuesday aimed at further expanding their strategic partnership cooperation and strengthening European collective defense. “We have just signed the third joint declaration between the EU and NATO … This is more […]
EU and NATO to further strengthen ties
Transatlantic security requires “further mobilization,” according to a joint statement The European Union and NATO signed a declaration of cooperation on Tuesday, pledging to take their partnership “to the next level” and promises continued support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The declaration was signed by NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, European Council president Charles […]
NATO and EU deepen ties to confront Russia and China
Transatlantic security requires “further mobilization,” according to a joint statement The European Union and NATO signed a declaration of cooperation on Tuesday, pledging to take their partnership “to the next level” and promises continued support to Ukraine in its conflict with Russia. The declaration was signed by NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, European Council president Charles […]
NATO, EU sign declaration on cooperation
BRUSSELS, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) — The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday signed the third Joint Declaration on Cooperation aimed at further expanding their strategic partnership cooperation and strengthening European collective defense. “We have just signed the third joint declaration between the EU and NATO … This is more […]
Turkey blamed the Kurdish PKK for the bombing in Istanbul
Turkey’s interior minister has accused the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) of being responsible for a bombing on a busy shopping street in Istanbul that killed six people and injured more than 80. On Sunday afternoon, a a popular shopping destination for locals and tourists. A suspect was arrested early Monday. “The person who planted the […]
Macron’s summit of the European Political Community begins in Prague
Leaders from 44 European countries will gather in Prague on Thursday to launch a European political community aimed at boosting security and economic prosperity. Critics say the new forum is an attempt to slow EU enlargement. The meeting in the Czech capital is the idea of ​​French President Emmanuel Macron, with the support of German […]
Emmanuel Macron’s summit of the European Political Community begins in Prague
Leaders from 44 European countries are gathering Thursday in Prague to launch a European political community aimed at boosting security and economic prosperity. Critics say the new forum is an attempt to slow EU enlargement. The meeting in the Czech capital is the idea of ​​French President Emmanuel Macron, with the support of German Chancellor […]
Live: EU proposes new Russia sanctions including oil price cap
The EU’s executive on Wednesday proposed a new round of sanctions on Moscow over its latest “escalation” in Ukraine, including an oil price cap and ban on Russian exports worth seven billion euros ($7 billion). Follow our liveblog for the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). 7:10pm: US announces $1.1 billion in new […]
Macron concludes the French EU Presidency with four global summits
French President Emmanuel Macron – hard blown during the parliamentary elections that removed the absolute majority of his party group Ensemble – will focus on international politics in the last days of France’s EU presidency. The week ended with the EU Council meeting, the last to be chaired by France. On Sunday, the G7 gathers […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Russia’s sanctions, expensive groceries and Turkey’s targets
Several publications report on the outcome of the EU leaders’ meeting in Brussels. The main goal of the meeting was to reach an agreement on new sanctions against Russia. Meeting attended by the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP), saw EU leaders agree to ban oil imports from Russia, Helsingin sanomat newspaper write. The ban covers […]
Latest developments in Ukraine: 30 May
For full coverage of the crisis in Ukraine, visit Flash point Ukraine. Recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. All times EDT: 01:45: The European Council is preparing for its meeting on 30-31 May in Brussels, during which Council members will discuss Ukraine, security of energy supply and defense. “Ukraine shows incredible courage […]
Turkey demands “concrete steps” to support the Nordic countries’ NATO bid
ANKARA, Turkey – A high-ranking Turkish official insisted after talks with Swedish and Finnish officials on Wednesday that Turkey would not agree to the two Nordic countries joining NATO unless specific measures are taken to address Ankara’s objections. “We have made it very clear that if Turkey’s security problems are not addressed with concrete steps […]
Sweden strikes back against Turkey
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson’s statement comes when Turkey has hindered Swedish membership in NATO Sweden does not finance terrorists, the country’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson claimed on Wednesday in response to Turkish accusations. Ankara has accused Stockholm of arming and supporting Kurdish militias they consider to be terrorists. This issue is one of the main […]
NATO talks between Sweden and Turkey in progress: PM
STOCKHOLM, May 25 (Xinhua) – Sweden continues its dialogue with Turkey to secure Ankara’s support for Stockholm’s accession to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), said Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson here on Wednesday. “Sweden’s dialogue with Turkey is ongoing, and I look forward to strengthening Swedish-Turkish bilateral relations, including peace, security and the fight […]
Delegations from Sweden, Finland hold NATO talks in Turkey
ANKARA, Turkey – Senior officials from Sweden and Finland held about five hours of talks with Turkish counterparts in Ankara on Wednesday in an attempt to overcome Turkey’s strong objections to the Nordic nations’ applications to join NATO. Sweden and Finland submitted their written applications to join NATO last week. The move represents one of […]
Sweden strikes back at Turkey’s accusation
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson’s statement comes when Turkey has hindered Swedish membership in NATO Sweden does not finance terrorists, the country’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson claimed on Wednesday in response to Turkey’s accusations. Ankara has accused Stockholm of arming and supporting Kurdish militias considered terrorists by Turkey. This position is one of the main reasons […]
Sweden strikes back at Turkey’s accusation
Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson’s statement comes when Turkey has hindered Swedish membership in NATO Sweden does not finance terrorists, the country’s Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson claimed on Wednesday in response to Turkey’s accusations. Ankara has accused Stockholm of arming and supporting Kurdish militias considered terrorists by Turkey. This position is one of the main reasons […]
EU to help break blockade on Ukraine’s Odesa to free up grain exports
The European Commission said Thursday it would help Ukraine break the Russian blockade on the port city of Odesa, where thousands of tonnes of grain destined for the global market remains trapped. UN and EU officials have warned that Russia’s continuing siege of the southern port risks causing a global food crisis. Thursday’s live blog […]
Heavy shelling in Odesa places global grain shipments at risk
Russian strikes continue to barrage the port city of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, an apparent effort to disrupt supply lines and Western weapons shipments critical to Kyiv’s defence. Odesa is a major gateway for global grain shipments, and Ukrainian and Western officials have warned that Russia’s blockade threatens global food supplies. Follow FRANCE 24’s […]
Live: Heavy shelling in Odesa places global grain shipments at risk
Russian strikes continue to barrage the port city of Odesa, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, an apparent effort to disrupt supply lines and Western weapons shipments critical to Kyiv’s defence. Odesa is a major gateway for global grain shipments, and Ukrainian and Western officials have warned that Russia’s blockade threatens global food supplies. Follow FRANCE 24’s […]
Live: German Foreign Minister visits Bucha on surprise trip to Ukraine
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock paid a surprise visit to Ukraine’s martyr city of Bucha on Tuesday, a day after Russian missiles struck the strategic port city of Odesa. Earlier, diplomats said the UN Security Council would hold a crisis meeting on Thursday to discuss the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24’s live […]
Macron says would take ‘decades’ for Ukraine to join EU
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday it was unrealistic that Ukraine would soon join the European Union, and proposed the creation of a new political organisation that could bring together countries on the continent that share European values. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for all the latest developments. All times are Paris time (GMT+2). […]
Live: EU’s von der Leyen urges Hungary to back new Russia sanctions
EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said “some progress” was made during talks Monday with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who is holding up Brussels’ plans for an embargo on Russian oil, but said more needed to be done to get Hungary on board with EU plans. Follow FRANCE 24’s live blog for all […]
NATO is not the solution to Finland’s security concerns, but part of the problem
The 1,340-kilometer border with Russia and the traumatic experiences of history make the momentary panic of ordinary people understandable. Unfortunately, the media and political leaders and representatives were also not immune to this hysteria. On the contrary, those politicians and the media who had long pushed Finland into NATO saw this as an opportunity to […]
Poland-Sweden organizes Intl Donors’ Conference on May 5 to mobilize support for Ukraine
Warsaw [Poland]April 25 (ANI): In an initiative from Poland and Sweden aimed at providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine, an international donor conference will be held in Warsaw, Poland on May 5. “A Polish-Swedish initiative for Ukraine: Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson are organizing a donors’ conference in Warsaw,” reads […]
Zelensky says scenes in Borodianka much more horrific than in Bucha
The destruction left by Russian troops in the town of Borodianka outside of Kyiv is “much more horrific” than the situation uncovered in the nearby town of Bucha, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. Earlier Thursday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia had sustained “significant losses” in Ukraine since its troops entered on February […]
“Let’s sit at the negotiating table”: Ukrainian President to Putin
Kiev [Ukraine]February 25 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin sit down at the negotiating table amid escalating tensions over Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. “I would like to address the President of Russia once again … let’s sit at the negotiating table to stop people dying,” Zelenskyy said in a […]
Right now: Following Putin’s announcement – EU prepares sanctions against Russia
The EU condemns in the harshest possible terms the Russian President’s decision to recognize the non-state-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk. It writes the President of the European Council Charles Michel and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, in a joint press release a while ago. The action is a blatant […]
MEPs face Taiwan’s envoy despite risks in China
TAIPEI – When Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu made an unprecedented trip to Brussels on Friday, it remained unclear whether Europe will face repercussions from China to forge closer ties with the autonomous East Asian island that China claims. China has previously imposed sanctions on EU parliamentarians after the EU sanctioned Chinese officials linked to […]
EU leaders discuss the EU-NATO declaration
Earlier in the day, executives met for an informal working dinner in Slovenia. “PEC (President of the European Council Charles Michel) Member States will have to agree on a new EU – NATO declaration and preparatory discussions leading to a new strategic concept for the Alliance, “the official told the media. Another important issue at […]
Finland will receive the first tranche of the EUR 2 billion Covid stimulus package
Finland will receive the first tranche of the European Union’s EUR 750 billion Covid-19 stimulus package in October, Yle has learned. Several knowledgeable sources have told Yle that the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) announces the approval of Finland’s national coronavirus recovery plan in […]
Bulgaria maintains Ukraine’s sovereignty
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Svetlan Stoev, who began a three-day visit to Ukraine on Monday, reaffirmed his country’s consistent support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognized borders and expressed concern over the growing militarization of the Black Sea. The Bulgarian chief diplomat gave a speech at the inauguration of the international summit […]
The European Parliament ratifies the EU-UK trade agreement
The trade and co-operation agreement was necessary to regulate relations between Britain and the bloc after the end of the post-Brexit transition period, which ended on 1 January. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen welcomes the ratification of the agreement. “I am very pleased with @Europarl_EN [EU Parliament] to vote in favor […]
von der Leyen on the sofa scandal: I felt hurt and alone
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, is now commenting for the first time on the so-called “sofa scandal” that took place during the EU summit in Ankara, Turkey, on 6 April. “I felt hurt and alone, as a woman and as a European,” von der Leyen told the European Parliament in […]
FACTS: 40 leaders are invited to a virtual climate summit
Here you can see the full list of those invited: * Antigua and Barbuda: Prime Minister Gaston Browne. * Argentina: President Alberto Fernandez. * Australia: Prime Minister Scott Morrison. * Bangladesh: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. * Bhutan: Prime Minister Lotay Tshering. * Brazil: President Jair Bolsonaro. * Canada: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. * Chile: President […]
OVERVIEW: Biden’s high-profile climate summit is mostly a prelude
Here you can learn more about what to expect from the meeting: * A total of 40 leaders have been invited to the meeting. Among them are the Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin, as well as the EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel. * The entire […]
A chair for every guest – including the women: Andreas Liljeheden, Brussels
Brussels, Monday. One of the things that really struck me when I left Sweden and moved to Brussels was how almost overly polite many men were to women. With my Swedish background, I thought that the Belgians and men of many other nationalities almost tied themselves to let women go in first, open the door […]
Italian Prime Minister attacks Erdogan: “A dictator”
Tonight, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi calls Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan “a dictator” in a comment to this week’s meeting in the Turkish capital Ankara, between the EU and Turkey. Draghi made the comment regarding Erdogan’s noted actions towards European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. During the meeting, the President of the European […]
The EU extends its hand to Erdogan
EU top executives Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel brought with them both criticism and carrots when they met Turkish President Erdogan. The leaders waved increased trade opportunities, visa facilitation and a new migration agreement, but demanded that Turkey offer human rights. “Turkey is sending the wrong signals,” von der Leyen said, adding that […]
Turkey is expected to continue to stop migrants
The EU’s agreement with Turkey to stop refugees and migrants from leaving the country’s coast is likely to be renewed, even if Turkey did not receive all the money from the EU under the 2016 agreement and Turkey does not stop all refugees. EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel will meet with […]
Minister: Climate summit could push the world’s biggest emissions forward
It has not been possible to get a comment from Mette Frederiksen (S) about the Danish invitation, but Minister of Climate Dan Jørgensen (S) sees the meeting as a good opportunity to show experiences with Danish climate solutions. – It is a great opportunity for a small country like Denmark, which accounts for 0.1 percent […]
Boris Johnsson: We have not stopped the export of vaccines
The vaccine dispute between the EU and the UK is escalating. Charles Michel, President of the European Council, last night accused Britain of banning the export of vaccines against Covid-19. “Let me be clear: we have not stopped the export of a single dose of vaccine,” said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the British […]
Sanna Marin demands the immediate release of Navalny
In a Monday morning tweet, Marin announced that Navalny “must be released immediately” and suggested Russia investigate the circumstances of his poisoning. Foreign minister Pekka Haavisto reiterated this view, according to which Finland supports the EU position. Marin is one of many world leaders who has condemned the arrest. United States Secretary of State Mike […]
The Brexit agreement signed – flies to London
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Permanent Council President Charles Michel have signed the recently negotiated trade agreement with Britain, according to the AFP news agency. The agreement will now be flown to London in a British military aircraft to be signed by the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The EU wants to stop foreign aid to religious organizations
The opportunities for foreign actors to finance religious organizations must be limited. EU interior ministers are expected to say on Friday in a joint statement following the recent terrorist attacks, our correspondent reports. EU interior ministers have been summoned to an extraordinary video conference following recent terrorist attacks in France, Austria and Germany. The ministers […]
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French President Emmanuel Macron convened a summit on Tuesday with his Austrian counterpart Sebastian Kurz and Germany’s Angela Merkel and EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel. Michel already put forward a number of proposals before the meeting on how to counter radicalization. He believes, among other things, that the EU should establish […]
Proposal: EU-wide training of imams
Following the recent terrorist attacks in Nice and Vienna, more and more voices are now being raised for tougher measures against radical Islamists in the EU. One of the proposals is a joint EU training of imams. “We must fight hatred as an ideology, and set up a European institute to train imams throughout the […]
Some progress in the Brexit negotiations
Some progress has been made in the EU-UK negotiations on a future post-Brexit agreement, but that is far from enough. And later today, EU leaders will meet in Brussels, where relations with Britain are the main issue. The idea was that today’s summit would be crucial for the EU’s relationship with Britain after Brexit. But […]
Taoiseach and EC President Charles Michel catch up in the Irish capital
DUBLIN, Ireland – Taoiseach Micheal Martin hosted European Council President Charles Michel at a meeting in Dublin on Thursday. The meeting came ahead of next week’s European Council meeting, where a number of important issues – including the ongoing Brexit negotiations – are on the agenda. The couple met in Farmleigh to discuss issues on […]
The summit is canceled – Charles Michel in corona quarantine
The summit between EU heads of state and government that was supposed to take place on Thursday and Friday this week has been canceled. The reason is that the EU President, the summit leader Charles Michel, put himself in quarantine. Charles Michel himself has not tested positive for covid-19, but according to a spokesperson, he […]
Swedish clothing icon Hemp; M joins global clinging
Stockholm [Sweden]September 17 (ANI): Days after the US imposed a ban on the import of five specific manufacturers in Xinjiang, the Swedish clothing icon HM has decided not to buy raw materials from the region’s farms and factories that are suspected of using “forced labor”. The fashion house said on Tuesday that it would no […]
Difficult balancing act during the EU summit with China
More fair trade and respect for international law and human rights. These are some of the points the EU raised with China’s leaders at today’s summit. “Europe must be a player, not a game plan,” said European Council President Charles Michel after the summit between EU leaders and Chinese President Xi Jinping. A meeting scaled […]
