by AFP, APA, dpa, HINA | 31.Jan 2023 | Digest
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz does not wish to engage in a debate about sending fighter jets to Ukraine. According to analysts, the newly elected President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel promotes close ties with the EU and wants to help Ukraine repel Russia’s invasion. Following German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s controversial statement regarding the war in Ukraine, the German Federal Government clarifies that the country is no party to the conflict.
by AFP, APA, Belga, dpa | 27.Jan 2023 | Digest
EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson discarded Austria’s request for EU funds for the extension of the fence along the Bulgarian-Turkish border. The European Commission preliminarily approved German plans to introduce livestock farming labels for meat in supermarkets. Iran sanctioned EU and UK officials and entities, in response to sanctions imposed by the latter on Monday.
by AFP, Belga, dpa, EFE | 24.Jan 2023 | Digest
The President of the European Council Charles Michel proposes to use money from frozen Russian assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction. Iran’s Intelligence Ministry warns the EU in response to the European Parliament’s condemnation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz regenerate the countries’ political friendship.
by AFP, Belga, dpa, FENA | 20.Jan 2023 | Digest
The European Parliament designates a new Vice-President to replace Eva Kaili, who remains in jail. The Parliament also urges German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to clear the way for the delivery of Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine. Although numbers are declining, Russian citizens use BiH’s visa-free regime with Russia to enter the EU.
by ANSA, dpa, APA, Belga | 17.Jan 2023 | Digest
Commissioner Hahn is hopeful about Romania’s and Bulgaria’s chances to join the Schengen zone. European Commission officials consider easing EU state aid rules in response to US subsidies. As of last week, Sweden is home to the EU’s first-ever satellite launch site on mainland territory. Illegal entries into the EU are reaching peak levels not seen since 2016.
by dpa, ANSA, Belga, AFP | 13.Jan 2023 | Digest
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola presented a 14-point reform proposal to prevent another corruption scandal within the Parliament. NATO and the EU reaffirmed their defense cooperation by signing a new declaration. The European Commission urged TikTok’s boss to comply with European privacy and data protection rules. A European citizens’ initiative to ban the shark fin trade in the EU has collected more than a million signatures.
