Tag Archives: EU

EU on verge of “historic breakthrough” for tax justice

May 24, 2013 no comments

An EU decision, reported late yesterday, that European multinationals will be required to report the profits made and taxes paid in every country where they operate,  would, if enshrined in law, be a...

EU suspends more asset freezes and travel bans on Zimbabwe following r...

March 25, 2013 1 comment

LONDON, United-Kingdom, March 25, 2013 – African Press Organization (APO) – European nations suspend most restrictive measures on Zimbabwe in response to referendum. Onus on Zimbabwe’s leaders ...

New EU support to continue improving security in Somalia

March 19, 2013 no comments

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, March 19, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Today the EU has decided to provide additional support of €33 million to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)...

Statement by the spokesperson of High Representative Catherine Ashton ...

March 7, 2013 no comments

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, March 7, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The spokesperson of Catherine Ashton, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy...

EU prepares support to border management in Libya

March 6, 2013 no comments

BRUSSELS, Kingdom of Belgium, March 6, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – The Council today approved the crisis management concept for a possible new civilian Common Security and Defence Policy...

Ending hunger and malnutrition in Malawi – FAO, EU and Governmen...

March 6, 2013 no comments

LILONGWE, Malawi, March 6, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ – Crop diversification, increasing the productivity and production of farmers through small-scale irrigation projects, improving loca...

European Union oil embargo heightens tensions in the Gulf

January 6, 2012 no comments

The European Union’s (EU) in-principle decision on Wednesday [4 Jan.] to impose an embargo on oil imports from Iran has further escalated the danger of military conflict in the Persian Gulf. The EU m...

The European Union will provide €2.5 million to help care for rape vic...

July 12, 2011 no comments

According to an agreement signed Monday, the European Union will provide 2.5 million euros ($3.5 million) to help care for rape victims in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The cash will go towards &...

European Union slaps sanctions on 32 human rights abusers in Iran

April 12, 2011 no comments

LUXEMBOURG, April 12, 2011 (AFP) – The European Union imposed assets freezes and travel bans on 32 Iranian officials on Tuesday, saying they had been involved in human rights violations. Britis...

European Union express concern about escalation of violence in Gaza

April 8, 2011 no comments

BRUSSELS, April 8, 2011 (AFP) – European Union chief diplomat Catherine Ashton voiced concern Friday about an escalation of violence after Gaza militants launched rockets on Israel, which hit b...

The European Union throws its weight behind UN actions in Ivory Coast ...

April 4, 2011 no comments

BRUSSELS, April 4, 2011 (AFP) – The European Union on Monday backed UN efforts against Ivory Coast strongman Laurent Gbagbo and urged the embattled West African leader to step down. ”I we...

Italy threatens to let immigrants loose across Europe

April 1, 2011 3 comments

ROME, April 1, 2011 (AFP) – Silvio Berlusconi said Friday he may allow a wave of immigrants from North Africa to join relatives and friends across Europe, despite open reluctance from European ...

Microsoft declares war on Google

March 31, 2011 no comments

BRUSSELS, March 31, 2011 (AFP) – US computer giant Microsoft declared war on Internet king Google Thursday when it joined officially an anti-trust complaint in Europe that could result in billi...

European Union sends 52 observers to monitor next months elections in ...

March 20, 2011 no comments

ABUJA, March 20, 2011 (AFP) – The European Union has sent another 52 observers for next month’s general elections in Nigeria where previous polls have been tainted with violence and irreg...

The west is divided on Libya as crisis talks start

March 11, 2011 no comments

BRUSSELS, March 11, 2011 (AFP) – Western powers headed into pivotal Libya crisis talks Friday divided over a British-French push for formal recognition of Moamer Kadhafi’s opponents and a...

Serbia and Kosovo set for historic reconciliation

March 7, 2011 no comments

BELGRADE, March 7, 2011 (AFP) – Serbia and Kosovo begin EU-brokered talks Tuesday, the first high level direct meetings since Pristina broke away in 2008, with Belgrade seeing an opportunity fo...