Both European leaders sent messages of encouragement to both the Ukrainian president and the Ukrainian people, hoping for a speedy recovery and restoration of the country after the Russian-initiated conflict. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen began her remarks to the Ukrainian leader by referring to him by both his presidential title and his […]
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was celebrated on the 21st of this week and the European Union reiterates its firm commitment to the elimination of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, including their contemporary manifestations. According to the 2018 report on ‘Being black in the EU’, 39% of people of […]
Council of the European Union
Access to the official webpage and social networks Role: Voice of EU member governments, adopting EU laws and coordinating EU policies Members: Government ministers from each EU country, according to the policy area to be discussed President: Each EU country holds the presidency on a 6-month rotating basis Year established: 1958 (as Council of […]