“Often, what the European project means historically is misunderstood or misinterpreted. It was built against the idea of power; that is the fundamental point. Which makes the idea of power a very new idea for the Europeans today. It was and old idea for the former generation of Europeans who were fighting against others for centuries” – EU HR Josep Borrell.
NATO Allies are deeply concerned about recent malign activities on Allied territory, including those resulting in the investigation and charging of multiple individuals in connection with hostile state activity affecting Czechia, Estonia, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and the United Kingdom.
Over the past weeks, tens of thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets across the country to raise their voices against the so-called draft law on foreign influence. The EU and its member states condemn the use of violence against peaceful protestors.
EU Commission President von der Leyen, Cypriot President Christodoulides and Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati discussed the significant domestic and regional challenges faced by Lebanon, and how best the EU could support the country and its people.
The EU support will strengthen the operational capabilities of the Ivoirian Armed Forces to secure areas close to land borders and to counter non-state armed groups, which are destabilising the country and the whole West Africa region.
This decision follows an assessment by the EU Commission concluding that there is insufficient cooperation by Ethiopia in the field of readmission of its nationals illegally staying in the EU.
EUAM Iraq was launched in October 2017 in response to a request by the Iraqi government for advice on how to undertake civilian security sector reform. The mission had an initial mandate of one year which was extended three times, following the assessment of Iraqi needs.
The law speeds up investigations, particularly into serious organised crime, which often crosses borders, and makes the administration of justice more efficient.
In total, 12 suspects have been formally identified and will be charged during an action day with the active support by Eurojust and Europol. Eurojust also assisted in setting up and financing a joint investigation team (JIT) into the case.
Despite recent improvements, the EU’s multibillion-euro funding for refugees in Türkiye could have achieved greater value for money and shown more impact, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors.
“The cities in Gaza have been more destroyed than the German cities during the Second World War – just imagine the comparison” – EU HR Borrell in the EU Parliament.
Festnahme wegen mutmaßlicher geheimdienstlicher Agententätigkeit: Die Bundesanwaltschaft hat am 22. April einen Assistenten des AfD-Europa-Abgeordenten und EU-Spitzenkandidaten Maximilian Krah vorläufig festgenommen. Der Verdacht richtet sich auf eine Agententätigkeit für China – ein Land, für das sich Krah im EU-Parlament einsetzte.
“We have the opportunity to … discuss openly cooperation and topics of shared interest in relation to our security including on the Middle East, the dramatic situation in Gaza, in Ukraine, the dangerous situation in the Red Sea, and many other issues” – EU HR Borrell.
“Ukrainians have reported 7,000 guided bombs in four months 2024, which is about 60 guided bombs a day. There is the constant shelling in the east of Ukraine. It is part of Putin’s strategy. On the other hand, it is clear that Ukraine lacks weapons for self-defense and to reject the Russian aggression” – EU HR Josep Borrell.
The Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg discussed the Russian aggression against Ukraine in a joint session gathering both EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs and EU Ministers of Defence. They discussed the situation in the Middle East, with particular attention to the ever-worsening situation in the Gaza strip and the risk of escalation in the wider region.
The text of the following statement was released by the G7 foreign ministers of Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States of America and the High Representative of the European Union.
The Council decided to list four persons and two entities under the EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime. The listed individuals and entities are responsible for serious human rights abuses against Palestinians, including torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment, and for the violation of the right to property and private and family life.
“Since the hybrid attack launched by Belarus in November 2021 against Latvia, Poland, and Lithuania, we all know how Putin and his allies instrumentalise migrants to test our defences and try to destabilise us. Now, Putin is focusing on Finland. This is no doubt in response to your firm support of Ukraine and your accession to NATO” – Commission President von der Leyen.
“The EU Commission took note of Israel’s commitments to open new humanitarian aid access points in Gaza, including Ashdod port and the Erez crossing, and to increase aid deliveries from Jordan. However, this must be followed by meaningful actions as a matter of priority. We want to make it clear that not facilitating aid delivery at the required volumes is a death sentence for Palestinians in desperate need of assistance”.”
Die europäische und internationale Sicherheit hat nicht zuletzt durch Russlands Krieg in der Ukraine schweren Schaden genommen. Der aktuelle Jahresabrüstungsberich informiert über die deutsche Politik der Abrüstung, Nichtverbreitung und Rüstungskontrolle.
EU Ministers of Foreign Affairs held an informal video teleconference to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East in light of the recent attack with drones and missiles against Israel from Iran.
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