“The path to Syria’s future also runs through Türkiye. I commend Türkiye for really helping a large number of Syrian refugees and welcoming them here. It is clear that the refugees can return to Syria when Syria is a stable country, and there are jobs, and it is possible to make a living” – EU High Representative Kaja Kallas in Ankara.
“Grenzen dürfen nicht mit Gewalt verschoben werden – dies gelte für jedes Land, ob im Osten oder Westen”. Das hat Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz nach Gesprächen mit europäischen Partnern erklärt. Es sei ein “gewisses Unverständnis deutlich geworden, was aktuelle Äußerungen aus den USA angeht”. Der angehende US-Präsident Donald Trump hatte bei einer Pressekonferenz am 7. Januar 2025 Ansprüche auf Kanada, Grönland und den Panama-Kanal angemeldet.
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) reprimands Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, for not complying with Regulation (EU) 2019/1896 (Frontex Regulation), when transmitting personal data of suspects of cross-border crimes to Europol, the EU’s agency for law enforcement cooperation.
Die deutsche Außenministerin Annalena Baerbock reist heute zu Gesprächen nach Damaskus. Gemeinsam mit ihrem französischen Amtskollegen Barrot und im Auftrag der EU führt sie Gespräche mit Ahmed al-Scharaa sowie mit Vertreterinnen und Vertreter der syrischen Zivilgesellschaft.
This instalment comes after the EU Commission concluded that Egypt has taken measures to strengthen macro-economic resilience by unifying its fragmented exchange rate and improving its public financial management, while scaling up its social safety programme.
EU leaders discussed Ukraine, the Middle East, the EU in the world, resilience and preparedness, migration and foreign policy issues. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, attended the meeting.
In her address to MEPs, Georgia’s President Zourabichvili discussed the protest movement sweeping Georgia since the disputed parliamentary elections in October: “In some ways, we feel like we are back in 1921”, she said, “as scenes are repeating themselves.”
“We know that Syria is very diverse. I agree with those that we do not talk about protection of minorities, but we talk about inclusivity of the government, that all the groups that you also mentioned in the plenary would be sitting around that table. I agree with those who said that the European Union must be present, and we have already started to have a process to engage cautiously
The EU Council today approved additional restrictive measures against four individuals, in view of the gravity of the situation in Sudan, where continuous fighting is ongoing between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The EU Council today renewed for one year, until 13 January 2026, the targeted restrictive measures imposed by the EU against those responsible for actions undermining democracy, the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power in Guatemala.
Today the EU Council adopted restrictive measures against three Haitian individuals in view of the escalating gang violence, unremitting serious human rights abuses committed by the gangs in the country, and the continuing impunity for the perpetrators.
Today, the EU Council approved conclusions aimed at enhancing efforts to address terrorism and violent extremism. Together with the Council conclusions on ‘future priorities for strengthening the joint counterterrorism efforts of the EU and its member states’, the conclusions prove the EU’s resolve to cooperate with partner countries and to protect EU citizens.
The revised regulation will enhance the traceability of firearms for civilian use, by harmonising procedures across the EU and improving cooperation between national authorities. They also introduce measures to ensure that legally manufactured firearms exported from the EU are not diverted to the illegal market.
The EU Foreign Affairs Council decided to impose restrictive measures on additional 26 individuals and 2 entities from Belarus, in view of the situation in the country. Restrictive measures were imposed on various members of the judiciary, namely judges who issued politically motivated sentences, including against citizens who voiced their opinions against the Lukashenka regime.
The decisions were taken following the holistic strategic review of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) engagement in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, with the aim to strengthen the EU’s response to an evolving security context and to enhance its role as a maritime security provider.
“Syria faces a hopeful but uncertain future. And that’s why we all agreed on principles that the new leadership of Syria should follow, and which are very important to all of us. That is stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria, but also respect for minorities, no radicalization, the build-up of institutions, unity of government – that includes all the groups in Syria – and also accountability for the crimes
“After decades of atrocities committed by the Assad regime, we stand with the people of Syria. We denounce terrorism and violent extremism in all its forms. We are hopeful that anyone seeking a role in governing Syria will demonstrate a commitment to the rights of all Syrians, prevent the collapse of state institutions, work on the recovery and rehabilitation of the country, and ensure the conditions for safe and dignified
In the first 11 months of 2024, irregular border crossings into the European Union dropped by 40%, to 220,700, according to preliminary data collected by Frontex. This significant decline was mainly driven by sharp drops on the Western Balkan and the Central Mediterranean migratory routes.
The European Commission is launching a new Humanitarian Air Bridge operation for those most in need in Syria, to deliver emergency healthcare and other essential supplies, as well as increasing its humanitarian funding.
To further enhance counterterrorism measures, on 16 December 2024 the Council will approve conclusions on reinforcing external-internal connections in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
The EU Council has given the final green light to two regulations that will strengthen EU border security and enhance the fight against terrorism and serious crime. These regulations establish the framework for the collection and transfer of advance passenger information (API).
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