The Hungarian ambassador to Poland was not invited to a gala on the occasion of the beginning of the Polish presidency of the EU, as relations between the two countries are going through a cold period after Budapest granted political asylum to a senior Polish official pursued by justice.
The foreign ministers of Germany and France travel to Damascus on behalf of the EU. They visit the notorious Saidnaya torture prison to witness firsthand the atrocities that were committed against Syrians.
The city of Chemnitz opens its year as the European Capital of Culture with a ceremonial act attended by EU Commissioner for Culture Glenn Micallef, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and other dignitaries.
The EU envoy in Bosnia and Herzegovina warns local politicians not to miss another year for implementing reforms necessary for rapprochement with the Union.
The protection of Schengen is a common responsibility, says the President of the European Parliament.