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EU foreign ministers argue over Syria arms embargo Foreign ministers of both France and Britain ran into opposition at a meeting of their EU counterparts in Dublin as they pushed for a lifting of the arms… 23/03/2013
Syrian crisis resembles Somalia civil war, says UN envoy Brahimi UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi has told EU foreign ministers to do all they can to bring about an end to the conflict in Syria. Speaking after a… 11/03/2013
Brahimi set for Syria talks with EU foreign ministers EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday to discuss ways to end the conflict in Syria. UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi, who also attended the… 11/03/2013
EU laments leaking of Israeli settlement report The EU has expressed regret over the leaking of an internal report on Israeli settlements. The document, prepared by EU diplomats, said Europe should… 28/02/2013
European Union confirms it won’t ship weapons to Syria Foreign Ministers in Brussels have continued talks about the direction of EU policy. The EU’s foreign affairs chief, Catherine Ashton, critised human… 31/01/2013
Syria conflict tops foreign agenda in Brussels Arriving in Brussels, the EU’s Foreign Affairs Chief, Catherine Ashton and other European foreign ministers had plenty to discuss at today’s Foreign Affairs… 31/01/2013
No quick fix to relations at EU-Russia summit The thorny issues of energy supplies, human rights and immigration are high on the agenda at a two-day EU-Russia summit in Brussels. Since their previous… 20/12/2012
EU foreign ministers meet Syrian opposition EU foreign ministers have held talks with the newly-elected head of Syria’s opposition coalition. The 27-member bloc recognises the group as the legitimate… 10/12/2012
Europe Weekly: EU slaps Syria with more sanctions In this week’s Europe Weekly, the EU slaps new sanctions on Assad’s Syria as the noose tightens on his family’s regime. Foreign minister from the 27 member… 27/07/2012
EU foreign chiefs agree fresh sanctions on Syria EU foreign ministers meeting in Brussels have agreed fresh sanctions against Syria. Amid the continuing violence between rebels and the Bashar al-Assad… 14/05/2012
A single monetary policy for the euro? In this edition of U-talk, Elodie from France asks: “Does the strong currency policy conducted by the European Central Bank harm EU countries which have a… 27/04/2012
What has become of Europe? In this edition of U-talk, Marcel from Brussels asked: “What is Europe? I understand that it was founded to prevent wars in the countries of Europe, it was a… 24/04/2012
EU hits Syria with more sanctions The EU has approved a wave of fresh sanctions against Syria. The punitive measures agreed between Europe’s foreign ministers in Brussels include a lockdown… 27/02/2012
Egemen Bağış: ‘The EU must accept Turkey’ Joining the European Union remains a top priority for Turkey despite the economic crisis and controversy over comments made on the Armenian genocide. They’re… 10/02/2012
EU sanctions on Belarus not working, say opposition Belarus opposition parties have told euronews that sanctions imposed on Minsk by the EU are not working. Some 200 officials are currently subject to asset… 17/11/2011
EU foreign ministers increase pressure on Syria With international pressure mounting on Syria following its suspension from the Arab League, EU foreign ministers have gathered in Brussels to thrash out even… 14/11/2011
Ashton opens EU delegation building in Tripoli – nocomment The European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton inaugurated the EU Delegation building in the Libyan capital on November 12. 13/11/2011
Europe and Moldova cosy up The EU is pushing for closer ties with Moldova as it cranks up its ‘Eastern Neighbourhood Policy’. Sandwiched between Romania and Ukraine, the former… 05/07/2011
Warcrimes, fisheries and E. coli Europe Weekly reviews several stories: the extradition of Ratko Mladic to The Hague, a grassroots campaign for more sustainable fishing in the North Sea, and… 03/06/2011
Catherine Ashton: EU Diplomacy The EU Foreign Policy Chief, Catherine Ashton, announced plans to open an office in the rebel-held Libyan city of Benghazi to help provide aid and security to… 11/05/2011
Europe sounding nuclear alarm bells Japan’s nuclear disaster has spurred political movement in Europe. Industry experts and energy ministers have held safety talks in Brussels, convened by … 15/03/2011
EU-NATO Libya moves need UN NATO and the European Union are cooperating over the Libya emergency, but practical moves in the area, the Atlantic alliance’s secretary-general said, would… 25/02/2011
EU warns Ukraine ‘time running out’ over dealsThe EU has warned Ukraine time is short in the race to revive key deals on trade and closer political ties. Visiting Kiev, the EU Commissioner for… 08/02/2013
New EU sanctions pile pressure on Iran and SyriaEU Foreign Ministers meeting in Luxembourg on Monday were expected to approve a new round of sanctions against Iran, in a bid to push Tehran to freeze its… 15/10/2012
EU to impose new sanctions on SyriaThe European Union is to impose a new round of sanctions against the regime in Syria, according to diplomatic sources in Luxembourg, where EU foreign… 25/06/2012
Europe united in diplomatic rowEurope has been united by a diplomatic row. The bloc has agreed to recall member states’ ambassadors from Minsk in a move which will be seen to further… 28/02/2012
Ashton calls for new Middle East peace driveThe EU’s foreign policy chief has made a fresh bid to restart direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians. Negotiators from the two sides have… 25/01/2012
EU bans Iranian oil importsThe EU has agreed stricter sanctions against Iran. European foreign ministers met in Brussels on Monday to formally agree the proposals. The embargo… 23/01/2012
EU increases pressure on AssadThe EU is gradually ratcheting up the pressure on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad with a raft of new sanctions. Foreign ministers of the 27 member states… 02/09/2011
Serbia and Kosovo’s future lies within EU, says AshtonKosovo has received a boost from the EU. It comes after Pristina achieved its first breakthrough in negotiations with neighbours Serbia. The status of the two… 04/07/2011
EU sanctions on Syria’s al-AssadThe European Union has imposed sanctions on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and other senior officials, raising pressure on his government to end weeks of… 23/05/2011
EU to open office in Libyan rebel strongholdThe European Union says it will open an office in the rebel-held Libyan city of Benghazi. However, this is not a sign of recognition for the rebel… 11/05/2011
Libya: Arms, ethics and the EUAs the body count mounts in Libya and the EU and allies apply diplomatic pressure to force Gaddafi to stand down. The stark reality is that EU member states… 02/03/2011
EU condemns bloodshed in LibyaLibya has warned Europe it will “suspend cooperation” in the fight against illegal immigration. The threat came as the EU issued a strong denunciation of… 21/02/2011
João Vale de Almeida, EU Ambassador to the US, on effects of midtermsFrédéric Bouchard of euronews: “The US economy is having trouble picking up again even though the European Union, led by Germany, is having a bit more… 04/11/2010
EU launches its new foreign corpsEuropean foreign ministers have started to flesh out the EU’s new diplomatic service. It will be called the European External Action Service (EEAS) and its… 26/07/2010
Kosovo central bank chief arrestedThe governor of Kosovo’s central bank has been arrested in an anti-corruption investigation by EU officials. Hashim Rexhepi was detained by Kosovo police a… 23/07/2010
EU-Russia summit links human rights with modernisationAn annual EU-Russia summit has been overshadowed by a violent crackdown on opposition protests in Russia’s main cities. Russian President Dmitry Medvedev… 01/06/2010
EU simplifies visa procedures for entry into Shengen areaSince the beginning of April the EU has cut the red tape required for visa applications to enter the Shengen area from outside “fortress Europe.” Just what do… 12/04/2010
Ashton urges EU unity to carry weight around the worldEuropean Union foreign affairs chief Catherine Ashton has laid out her agenda before the European Parliament. She said other major world players would take… 10/03/2010
EU calls for progress on human rights from MoroccoThe EU summit with Morocco in Spain’s Granada region has come to a close, the first such meeting between an Arab country and the 27 nation bloc. On the agenda… 07/03/2010
The EU’s foreign policy boss Cathy Ashton not attending a meeting of EU defence ministersThe EU’s foreign policy boss Cathy Ashton has again been raising eyebrows in Brussels, jetting off to Moscow and Kiev for Viktor Yanukovic’s swearing in, and… 25/02/2010
Israeli Foreign Minister rebukes journalistsThe Israeli Foreign Affairs Minister faced questions about Mossad’s alleged involvement in the killing of Palestinian militant in Dubai. Avigdor Lieberman… 23/02/2010
EU condemns use of fake passports in Dubai plotThe word Israel was not mentioned in their statement. But the message was clear as European Union Foreign Ministers condemned the use of forged EU passports… 22/02/2010
Belgian and Brit face tough tenure at the topThe European Union has named unassuming Belgian Prime Minister Herman van Rompuy as the new full time President of the European Council, while Britain’s… 20/11/2009
Time is ticking for decision on top EU postsWith only a few hours to go, there is still confusion as to who will scoop the European Union’s two top jobs. Prime Minister Herman Van Rompuy is a… 19/11/2009
Massimo D’Alema for Foreign Policy Chief?Massimo D’Alema is a contender for the job of EU Foreign Policy Chief. He is a member of Italy’s main opposition party, the centre-left Democratic Party but… 17/11/2009
Miliband hard-to-get as EU foreign policy chiefThe British Foreign Minister David Miliband has consistently said he is not a candidate to spearhead the EU’s pumped up diplomatic service — created under the… 16/11/2009
Solana to bow outEuropean Union foreign policy chief Javier Solana has said he will step down in October when his 10-year mandate expires. This was in an interview with… 06/07/2009
EU foreign ministers to meet over GazaDiplomatic efforts to stop the violence in the Middle East are continuing. French President Nicolas Sarkozy has spoken to his Palestinian counterpart… 30/12/2008
