At the extraordinary meeting on 31 August, in Brussels, EU Home affairs ministers discussed recent developments in Afghanistan, more specifically in relation to potential implications in the areas of international protection, migration and security. The Council adopted a statement on the matter. A unified response on the impact of the situation in Afghanistan on the […]
EU and Republic of Korea consultation on security and defense
Last November 2019, the Republic of Korea and the European Union held their third security and defence dialogue, in Seoul. They discussed regional security issues, recent defence policy developments and bilateral cooperation in the areas of security and defence. The participants underlined the importance of the strategic partnership between the European Union and the Republic […]
EU approves €150 million disbursement in Macro-Financial Assistance to Tunisia
The European Commission, on behalf of the EU, has approved today the disbursement of a €150 million loan to Tunisia. This is the third and final disbursement under the second Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) programme to Tunisia, and follows the completion of an important set of policy measures intended to support the country’s economic transition. The […]
European Council conclusions on Turkey, illegal drilling activities and flight MH17
The European Council met on October 17, 2019 to discuss Brexit, the enlargement of the EU and Turkey. The European Council adopted the EU’s strategic agenda for 2019-2024. Leaders also focused on climate, disinformation, the long-term EU budget, and external relations, including Russia and Turkey. Conclusiones TURKEY The European Council endorses the Council Conclusions of […]
New Africa-Caribbean-Pacific/European Union Partnership
Meeting in New York held in the margins of the United Nations General Assembly. The chief negotiators Commissioner Mimica and Togolese Minister Robert Dussey further specified the economic framework of future relations between African, Caribbean and Pacific countries with the European Union after 2020. Robert Dussey, Togo’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Africa Integration, the ACP’s Chief […]
EU financial regulators highlight risks of a no-deal Brexit and search for yield
The European Union’s (EU) banking, insurance, pensions and securities sectors continue to face a range of risks, the latest report on “Risks and Vulnerabilities in the EU Financial System” published recently by the Joint Committee of the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) shows. The European Union’s (EU) banking, insurance, pensions and securities sectors continue to face a range of […]
Awareness raising and information campaigns on the risks of irregular migration in selected third countries and within Europe
The EU Action plan against migrant smuggling (COM(2015)285) states that raising awareness of the risks of smuggling and irregular migration is crucial for preventing prospective migrants and asylum seekers, including people in more vulnerable situations such as children, from embarking on hazardous journeys towards the EU. To this end, the Action Plan foresees the launch […]
OSCE Parliamentary Assembly Research Assistant Fellowship
The OSCE PA Research Assistants Programme is open to graduate students and recent graduates in political science, law, international relations or related fields from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation. Research assistants develop their knowledge of international politico-military, economic and environmental, and human rights issues, and develop their professional skills in areas related to […]
Agreements reached at G7 summit: Iran, Amazon and world trade
President Donald Tusk represented the EU at the G7 summit, where leaders discussed global challenges such as Iran, trade tensions, the fight against inequality and climate change. They also discussed the problem of forest fires in the globally important Amazon. At the end of the summit, they adopted the G-7 Leaders’ Declaration. The summit was […]