Tag: EU
The United Kingdom Not to Return to the European Union: Starmer
The British prime minister made these remarks after a meeting with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. On Sunday, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer ruled out the possibility of the United Kingdom rejoining the European Union (EU), considering that the issue was decided in the 2016 referendum. RELATED: British PM Starmer Recalibrates Ties With European Union “Since […]
February 2, 2025
Trump’s Tariff Threats Loom Large on EU’s Horizon
Not all EU states will be able to achieve ‘more preferential treatment’ from the U.S. If new U.S. President Donald Trump decided to act on his threats to impose tariffs on the European Union (EU), it will be very painful for the bloc, said Miquel Vila, an analyst of the Catalonia Global Institute, a Spanish […]
January 30, 2025
Lithuania Opposes EU-MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement
‘Our agricultural sector is especially affected when it comes to meat – poultry and beef,’ Minister Hofmanas said. Lithuanian Agriculture Minister Ignas Hofmanas said Lithuania would not support the ratification of the free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR). RELATED: Italian PM Meloni Is Concerned About the EU-MERCOSUR […]
January 1, 2025
Concerns Mount Over New Energy Crisis in EU as Russian Gas Transit via Ukraine Ends
European industries have struggled with high energy costs and declining competitiveness. Ukraine announced recently that it would no longer allow Russia to transport natural gas via its pipeline network to European countries after the five-year transit agreement with Russian energy giant Gazprom expires at the end of the year. RELATED: Ukraine Conflict Has a High […]
December 26, 2024
Greenpeace Warns of Environmental Impacts from EU-MERCOSUR Agreement
The deal will increase trade in pesticides with disastrous impacts on the Amazon and human rights, said Lis Cunha. On Friday, Greenpeace raised concerns about the negative impacts the free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and MERCOSUR could have on nature and people. RELATED: EU-MERCOSUR Free Trade Agreement Faces Hurdles Before Implementation By […]
December 6, 2024
Georgia Suspends EU Accession Talks until 2028: A Drastic Change in its Foreign Policy
The decision comes against a backdrop of growing political tension in Georgia, following the European Parliament’s adoption of a resolution rejecting the results of parliamentary elections held last October. This resolution has led the international community to demand new elections, creating a climate of internal discontent. Related: Georgian Parliament Annuls Veto on Foreign Agents Law […]
November 28, 2024
Venezuela Celebrates Borrell’s Departure from the EU: A Statement from Foreign Minister Yvan Gil
The official pointed out that Borrell’s period was characterized by “failure after failure,” and concluded with more “lies about our country,” showcasing what he considers an inferiority complex stemming from defeats against both the “European empire” and the victories of the “Bolivarian Revolution.” Related: Belarus Calls on EU Countries to Start Dialogue on Illegal Migration […]
November 18, 2024
European Parliament Votes for One-Year Delay to Anti-Deforestation Law
The law aims to ensure that cattle, cocoa, coffee, palm oil, rubber, soy, and wood products do not contribute to deforestation. During a vote in the European Parliament on Thursday, 371 members supported a one-year delay in the implementation of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), while 240 voted against, and 30 abstained. The majority […]
November 15, 2024
Unity Remains Out of Reach for European Leaders at Budapest Meetings
France and Germany, the EU’s ‘economic engines,’ have both encountered significant political troubles this year. Two European meetings have been convened in Budapest with one on a new European competitiveness deal and the other to address pressing European security issues. RELATED: European Parliament Calls for End to U.S. Economic Blockade on Cuba Analysts point out […]
November 11, 2024
Several Countries Condemn Israel’s Decision to Halt UNRWA Operations
This growing chorus of condemnation from various entities underscores a significant international backlash against Israel’s legislative move. Related: Israeli Parliament Votes to Ban UNRWA Operations Spain, Norway, Ireland, and Slovenia, as well as the Jordan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have recenlty condemned the Israeli Knesset’s recent decision to pass a law that bans the operations […]