European Council

Tusk: EU and USA agree on Russia for the most part

The President of the European Council, Donald Tusk expressed the view that the US and the EU agreed on a number of issues, following his meeting with US President Donald Trump in the presence of European Commission President Jean Claude Juncker. “We discussed a number issues regarding foreign policy, security, the climate and trade”, Mr. Tusk said.

Everyone understands we need peace in W. Balkans - Vucic

EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini's informal dinner with prime ministers of the Western Balkan Six was held in Brussels late on Wednesday.

All present confirmed their full commitment to continue working for the European Union integration process, as confirmed by the EU at the March 2017 European Council, a statement published on the EEAS website said.

Angela Merkel Stands for Bulgaria in Front of the European Commission

In a letter addressed to the Bulgarian president, the German head of state Angela Merkel had announced that the effective defense of the Bulgarian state boarders are of crucial importance for the overall interest of the EU, reports the Standart newspaper. The Chancellor also mentions how highly she appreciates Bulgaria`s efforts in this course.

Donald Tusk Welcomes Bulgaria's Balanced Position on Macedonia

At a meeting in Brussels with European Council President Donald Tusk, Bulgarian Foreign Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva confirmed that European and Euro-Atlantic orientation was a top priority for the Bulgarian government, reported BNR.

The two discussed  the situation in the Western Balkans and, in particular, the latest developments in Macedonia.

Turkey, EU step up diplomacy after nosedive in relations

Turkey's EU Minister Ömer Çelik will travel to Brussels and Strasbourg on May 9, where he is expected to hold meetings with the bloc's foreign affairs chief Federica Mogherini, European Commission Vice-President Frans Timmermans, and Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjorn Jagland, after a period of high tension between the EU and Ankara. 

Jean-Claude Juncker says English is ‘losing importance’ after Brexit as UK ‘abandons’ Europe

Jean-Claude Juncker has accused Britain of “abandoning” the EU and joked that the English language is “losing its importance in Europe” because of Brexit.

Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council, on Thursday warned Theresa May and Mr Juncker that Brexit negotiations could become “impossible” if they become “emotional”.

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