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EU member states today endorsed the Council’s position on a five-billion-euro fund designed to mitigate the immediate impact of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. Bruessels, April 30, 2021.- The fund, known as the Brexit adjustment reserve, will focus on the most affected regions, areas and sectors inContinuar Leyendo

Today the Council prolonged the restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma for one year, until 30 April 2022. Brussels, April 29, 2021.- The prolongation covers targeted restrictive measures against individuals directly involved in the military coup in February 2021 and the subsequent violence against peaceful protesters, asContinuar Leyendo

Brussels, April 23, 2021.- The Council today approved conclusions reaffirming Team Europe’s full commitment to the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and its health, social, economic, humanitarian, security and political impacts. With this approach, the EU is showing leadership, responsibility and solidarity with those most affected by the pandemic.Continuar Leyendo

Brussels, April 21, 2021.- Today, Vice Admiral José M. Núñez Torrente was appointed Operation Commander of EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta, starting on 21 April 2021. He takes command from Rear Admiral Eugenio Díaz del Río Jáudenes. Vice Admiral Jose M. Nunez Torrente is currently serving as Commander of the SpanishContinuar Leyendo

Brussels, April 18, 2021.- The European Union is deeply concerned about reports that the Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny’s health in the penal colony continues to deteriorate even further. We call on the Russian authorities to grant him immediate access to medical professionals he trusts. The Russian authorities are responsibleContinuar Leyendo