Europe in brief: EU “disappointed” by COP27, UK denies looking for closer ties with EU, EU calls for emergency meeting between Serbia and Kosovo, and Croatia is worried about Austria’s position on its Schengen access

Europe in brief: EU “disappointed” by COP27, UK denies looking for closer ties with EU, EU calls for emergency meeting between Serbia and Kosovo, and Croatia is worried about Austria’s position on its Schengen access

by EFE, AFP, ANSA, HINA | 22.Nov 2022 | Europe in brief

The EU’s Vice-President Frans Timmermans has shown disappointment about the results of the COP27 in Sharm el Sheikh. The British government denies reports about seeking closer ties with Brussels. The EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has called an emergency meeting with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Albin Kurti, Prime Minister of Kosovo, over the license plate crisis, and Croatia is worried that Austria won’t agree to its Schengen access.

EU military aid to Ukraine: Training mission and replenishment of weapons stockpiles

EU military aid to Ukraine: Training mission and replenishment of weapons stockpiles

by Agerpres, AFP, APA, Belga, BTA, dpa, HINA, EFE, STA | 18.Nov 2022 | Key Stories

This week, the EU has launched a training mission for Ukrainian soldiers. It is the largest EU military mission so far. At the defence ministers’ meeting in Brussels, its outlines became clearer. When it comes to delivering weapons to Ukraine to replenish depleted stocks, the EU warns individual member states against going it alone.

Europe in brief: ECB warns of technical recession risk in the eurozone, EU Commission calls on Council of the EU to accept Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia into the Schengen area, EU to provide 1 billion euros for climate adaption in Africa

Europe in brief: ECB warns of technical recession risk in the eurozone, EU Commission calls on Council of the EU to accept Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia into the Schengen area, EU to provide 1 billion euros for climate adaption in Africa

by dpa, BTA, AFP | 18.Nov 2022 | Europe in brief

Amid high energy prices, rising inflation and low economic growth, risks to financial stability in the euro area have increased, warns the European Central Bank. What also happened: The European Commission calls for Schengen area membership for Romania, Bulgaria as well as Croatia and announces a 1-billion-euro program to help fund climate change adaptation and resilience in Africa.

Europe in brief: Austrian Foreign Minister says EU’s migration system is not working, France wants Europe “to speak out” over Ocean Viking case, Brussels congratulates first female Slovenian President Pirc Musar, Belgium and eurozone enter recession and Hungary offers judicial reforms

Europe in brief: Austrian Foreign Minister says EU’s migration system is not working, France wants Europe “to speak out” over Ocean Viking case, Brussels congratulates first female Slovenian President Pirc Musar, Belgium and eurozone enter recession and Hungary offers judicial reforms

by AFP, APA, Belga, dpa, STA, | 15.Nov 2022 | Europe in brief

Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg says the EU’s migration system has failed. France demands consequences for Italy’s refusal to welcome the ship Ocean Viking and the 230 migrants on board. The EU Commission congratulates the first female President of Slovenia, predicts the start of a recession for Belgium and the eurozone and says Hungary is ready to reform its judicial system in exchange for aid from the corona funds.