The European Union Council has approved the new migration accord. Poland and Hungary voted against all ten reform proposals. Poland’s Prime Minister, Donald Tusk, stated at a press conference on Tuesday (May 14) that his country will not…
The European Union member states signed off on Monday on stricter emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, which include a 90% emissions reduction from 2040. The EU Council formally adopted today these stricter rules which are aimed at…
Both Ukraine and Moldova are expected to formally open EU accession talks in the final week of June. Several diplomats that RFE/RL spoke to on condition of anonymity are confident that a “ceremonial intergovernmental conference” (IGC) will…
EU countries approved a plan worth 6 billion euros ($6.45 billion) to support Western Balkan states on Tuesday aimed at accelerating reforms and economic growth in the region, as they seek future membership in the bloc.
EU countries have approved a plan worth 6 billion euros ($6.45 billion) to support Western Balkan states aimed at accelerating reforms and economic growth in the region, as they seek future membership in the bloc
The lead negotiators of the Council of the EU and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on a new EU regulation for the European Health Data Space (EHDS). Once adopted, the regulation will expand individuals’ access to and…
The EU and Japan have expanded their collaborative efforts in digital technologies. The European Union (EU) and Japan have expanded their collaborative efforts in digital technologies following their second Digital Partnership Council held…
Addis Abeba -- The Council of the European Union decided today "to temporarily suspend certain elements of the EU law that regulates the issuing of visas to Ethiopian nationals."
The European Union has decided to restrict its visa provisions for Ethiopian nationals due to a lack of cooperation from Ethiopia’s government over repatriating those who stay illegally, the EU Council said on Monday. The move comes as…
The European Council has announced that it renewed restrictive measures on numerous individuals and entities in Myanmar for another year, until April 30, 2025. “The decision was taken on the basis of the annual review of the restrictive…
Türkiye continues its effective presence in the activities of the Council of Europe, and there are no signs this will change, a council spokesman said Friday.
The Legal Aid Council of Nigeria with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and funding from the European Union has trained 60 Paralegals, social workforce and auxiliary social workers to assist vulnerable children on…
The IFPA says that new packaging rules adopted by the European Parliament raise serious trade and food safety concerns. If endorsed by the EU Council later this year, they will almost certainly negatively impact global supply chains and…
Senegal's new leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for a rethink of the country's relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel.
Senegal's new leader, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has called for a "rethought" relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel. Faye, who was inaugurated as president on April 2, was elected on pledges of…