This Week in the European Parliament, January 20th – 23rd
The European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, scheduled for 20-23 January 2025, encompasses a range of significant debates and discussions. Here are the highlights:
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The European Parliament’s plenary session in Strasbourg, scheduled for 20-23 January 2025, encompasses a range of significant debates and discussions. Here are the highlights:
The European Union continues to drive its commitment to innovation and sustainability with a robust set of funding opportunities in 2025. Through initiatives such as the European Innovation Council (EIC), EU Innovation Fund and Horizon Europe, the EU is dedicating billions of euros to support transformative projects that address global challenges in energy, health, agriculture, and more. These programmes […]
This week at the European Parliament promises a robust schedule of activities, ranging from high-level discussions to events focussing on pressing issues like gender equality and regional cooperation. Here’s a look at the week ahead, day by day.
The European Turkish Trade and Investment Council (ETTIC) is taking bold steps to reshape and strengthen economic ties between the European Union and Turkey. In a discussion hosted in Brussels by Gary Cartwright of EU Today, key ETTIC leaders outlined their vision for enhancing trade relations and modernising the long-standing EU-Turkey Customs Union agreement.
The European Turkish Trade & Investment Council (ETTIC), a non-profit organisation, officially announced its formation with the aim of deepening economic, trade and investment ties between the European Union and the Republic of Türkiye.
Parliament’s President and political group leaders adopted the following statement marking 1000 days of Russia’s illegal and unjustified war against Ukraine
A delegation from the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee will visit London from October 28th to 30th to explore ways to deepen the EU-UK partnership in areas of foreign policy and security.
Dubai, UAE – October 28 – 30, 2024 – MAD Parfumeur, an esteemed Turkish fragrance house, will present its latest collection at Beautyworld Middle East 2024 from October 28 to 30 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Hall S1, Stand 37.
Spanning approximately 523 kilometres, this railway will connect Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang province to Andijan in eastern Uzbekistan, cutting through Kyrgyzstan’s mountainous landscape.
Kazakhstan’s strategic partnership with the European Union continues to deepen, as evidenced by the conference “Strategic Partnership with the EU and Kazakhstan: Opening New Niches and Dimensions,” held on 2 October at the European Parliament in Brussels.
On Thursday, August 15th, President Volodymyr Zelensky took a major step by submitting a bill to the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, to ratify the Rome Statute, a major step towards the country’s membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC).
In the upcoming week, the European Parliament in Strasbourg will host a critical debate and statement led by the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, who also serves as the Vice-President of the European Commission.
Ukraine is on the brink of a technological revolution, spurred by the intense pressures of the ongoing war with Russia. In this environment, innovation is accelerating at a remarkable pace, and new technologies are emerging far quicker than they might under normal circumstances.
Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) continue to be a significant humanitarian challenge in conflict zones, threatening lives long after hostilities cease. A cutting-edge solution is emerging from Aerial Solutions, a Belgian company specialising in professional drones.
On Thursday, August 15th, President Volodymyr Zelensky took a major step by submitting a bill to the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament, to ratify the Rome Statute, a major step towards the country’s membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
On July 2nd, the Brussels Energy Club hosted a pivotal event at TUSIAD in Brussels, bringing together ambassadors from Central Asian countries to discuss energy strategies and economic cooperation.
On 4th July 2024, a significant conference titled “Confronting the Landmine Challenge: Environmental Implications and Policy Responses” was held at the VUB Etterbeek Campus in Brussels, drawing together experts, diplomats, and stakeholders from various nations to deliberate on these pressing issues.
On 25 June, the European Union implemented its 14th sanctions package targeting Russia, marking a significant shift in its strategy to undermine Russia’s economy through restrictive measures. This latest package includes unprecedented sanctions on Russian gas, alongside new sectoral restrictions and prohibitions on transactions and services. The primary aim is to tackle and prevent sanctions evasion, thereby strengthening compliance and enforcement efforts.
In a recent report titled “The Benefits and Opportunities of Ukraine’s EU Accession: The Strategic and Economic Implications of Ukraine’s EU Accession,” issued by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, the prospect of Ukraine joining the European Union emerges as a pivotal development with profound implications for Europe’s geopolitical landscape, particularly as the EU prepares to commence membership talks with Moldova and Ukraine on 25th June 2024.
As the conflict in Ukraine enters its second year, the horrors of war continue to unfold, defying the expectations of 21st-century Europe. Amidst the brutality, the siege of Mariupol stands out as a stark reminder of the inhumanity witnessed during this conflict.
On Thursday, amidst the proceedings of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, France, an insightful event delving into the “Experience and Perspectives of Cooperation between Kazakhstan and the Council of Europe Parliamentary Assembly” took place, marking the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Cooperation Agreement between the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and PACE.
At the recent Conference at the Council of Europe (CoE) titled “Victims of Enforced Disappearances: how Russia captures Ukrainian civilians and violates international law,” Maria Mezentseva, Chairperson of the Ukrainian delegation to the CoE, shed light on the harrowing reality faced by Ukrainian civilians.
In the midst of escalating tensions and geopolitical challenges, Europe finds itself at a critical juncture in navigating the complex terrain of nuclear diplomacy.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) holds significant importance as a regional entity within the Eurasian region, acting as a pivotal player on the geopolitical chessboard.
This week we had a very productive meeting with Marcin Nowacki, co-chair of the EU-Ukraine Civil Society Platform at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels, and Oleksandr Kamenets, representative of the Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.
The European Institute of Asian Studies (EIAS), in collaboration with the Embassy of Sri Lanka, hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled “EU-Sri Lanka Relations: Potential for Stronger Ties and New Economic Opportunities – A Vision for Sri Lanka.”
Every year, Davos, a tranquil Swiss ski resort, becomes the epicentre of global dialogue and decision-making as it hosts the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting.
Taiwan has made history by electing Lai Ching-te as its president, marking an unprecedented third consecutive term for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Each month the European Parliament de-camps to Strasbourg for its Plenary Session. This is where, over a four day period, MEPs will debate and vote on legislative and other proposals.
In a meticulously coordinated effort, the United States and Great Britain spearheaded an allied coalition response to the continued Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, thus underlining the commitment to ensuring maritime security.
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