“UN is the only international system that stands for peace, represents the global collective interest, and protects international law” said the High Representative of the European Commission’s Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, during the Security Council session on EU-UN cooperation in New York. Speaking on the necessity of multilateral cooperation, Kallas […]
“Today, Europe is undoubtedly Hungarian: the people have spoken and have reclaimed their European path.” This was stated by the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during a press conference following the College of Commissioners’ meeting in Brussels. The President commented in this way on Péter Magyar’s election victory and Viktor Orbán’s
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“Modernizing with renewables and nuclear to reduce dependence on fossil fuels” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated during a press briefing on the impact of the situation in the Middle East on the European Union. The European Commission President stated that the objective is clear: it is necessary to increase local, accessible, and
“We should act quickly, avoiding repeating the mistakes of 2022,” said European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho, responding to a question about the price caps introduced by Hungary and their compatibility with EU rules. The spokesperson explained that each member state is adopting its own measures in response to the conflict in the Middle East, which
“Strategic cooperation with the region as represented by Di Maio’s work,” European Commission spokesman Anouar El Anouni said during his daily press meeting, responding to a question about European Foreign Affairs Representative Kaja Kallas’s visit to the Gulf. The spokesman therefore stressed the strategic importance of the work of the Special Representative for the Union
“The aim is to ensure uniform sanctions without compromising energy security,” European Commission spokesperson Anna Kaisa Itkonen stated during the daily press briefing, responding to a question about the implementation of the methane regulation. She noted that the issue had already been addressed in December at the Energy Council, clarifying that there are no plans
“The priority is the transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources,” said Economy Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis during his speech to the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. He also stressed what measures the European Commission will implement, following the discussion at the European Council last March. In particular, these will focus on methods to cope
“We condemn Israel’s attacks, we call for respect for civilians,” said European Commission spokesman Anouar El Anouni, responding to a journalist’s question about the situation in Lebanon following the Israeli attacks in recent hours. These caused more than 200 deaths and 1000 injuries. The spokesman stressed that the attacks were unjustified and that it is
“The right of navigation must be guaranteed,” European Commission spokesman Anouar El Anouni said during a press meeting at Berlaymont Palace, responding to a journalist’s question about Iran’s decision to impose a payment tax on the barrels of oil contained by every vessel intending to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Russia: European Commission: “The potential coordination of an EU member state with Russia is concerning.”, stated European Commission spokesperson Paola Pinho, responding to a journalist’s question about the call between a Hungarian minister and Russian Minister Lavrov. The move apparently aimed to block Ukraine’s efforts to join Europe.