The French Government on Wednesday announced the coming into force tonight or on Thursday of a group of sanctions dictated by the European Union (EU) against Russia after its recognition of the republics of Donetsk and Lugansk»
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Europe prepares media marathon against blockade of Cuba
The coordinators of the Europe for Cuba channel, José Antonio Toledo and Patricia Pérez, today offered details on the preparations for the media marathon convened on April 2 and 3 to denounce and condemn the U.S. blockade against the island.»
Ecuador Announces EU Participation in 2021 Elections
EU will be participating as an observer in the February 2021 presidential elections in Ecuador»
EU Agrees on 750 Billion Euros Recovery Plan
The pact foresees 390 billion euros in grants and 360 billion loans»
EU Unable to Find Solution for African Migrants Stranded at Sea
Psychologists provide assistance to migrants at the Open Arms, which remains stranded in the Mediterranean, August 13, 2019. (Photo: Twitter/ @openarms_it) The European Commission has no authority to dictate where the African migrants should disembark»
EU Calls for Protection of LGBTI Community Rights (+video)
In many countries the laws criminalize same-sex relations and the level of protection necessary for the LGBTI community is not offered»
EU Slams Military Intervention in Venezuela
Maja Kocijancic, EU spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policY. (Foto taken from PL). During the last few weeks, Washington intensified sanctions against Caracas and fostered the delivery of a supposed humanitarian aid from Colombia»
EU, Cuba Together on Recovery Actions after Irma
EU Humanitarian Aid Coordinator for the Caribbean, Virginie André, considers that despite the damage caused by the meteorological phenomenon, a rapid response has been evident six months later»
Catalonia Independence Referendum Not Legal, EU
Catalonia’s independence referendum was “not legal” under Spanish law, a European Commission spokesperson has said»
Barcelona Mayor Wants EU Mediation in Catalonian Conflict
The head of the Barcelona government denounced a refusal of Mariano Rajoy to find an agreed solution to the conflict»