EU Extends Sanctions On Russia And Russian Officials
EU Extends Sanctions On Russia And Russian Officials.
EU Extends Sanctions On Russia And Russian Officials.
The Polish opposition party accused the party in power, the Law and Justice Party, of pushing to pull Poland out of the European Union, in response to the Polish Foreign Minister reacting angrily to the reelection of Donald Tusk to lead the European Council. “Surely, we must drastically lower the…
On March 5 Austrian Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz suggested creating refugee centers outside the EU, for example in Georgia or in the Western Balkans. “It is not that important where exactly they [the centers] will be. The important thing is that they [these countries] will ensure protection, and that…
Ukraine has made a vaunted effort to move closer to the European Union and away from Russia. In fact, you could argue that the desire to be part of the EU was what caused the Maidan Revolution and the eventual annexation of Crimea and the conflict in East Ukraine. The…
Lawmakers in the Czech Republic want to amend the country’s constitution to prevent the EU parliament from restricting gun rights in the country. Interior Minister Milan Chovanec, who drafted the proposal, is optimistic it will be passed by the Czech Parliament, EURACTIV reported. “I think that we have very good…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow imposed an embargo on food imports from the European Union only in order to prevent unfair competition. In an interview with Austrian magazine Profil Lavrov said that under European sanctions it is difficult for Russian banks to obtain loans to finance the…
Russian Senator Downplays New EU, Georgian Visa Regime.
Visa liberalization for Georgia has been adopted by European Parliament on February 2. Visa free entry enables the citizens to enter the Schengen area for 90 days within any 180-day period for touristic, business or other purpose, except working. “Today is a day of historical significance for Georgia,” Prime Minister…
Poland, the former Eastern Block state behind the Iron Curtain, is leading the charge to reform the European Union. Polish Prime Minister Beata Szydlo will attempt to enlist German Chancellor Angela Merkel in this effort during Merkel’s visit to Poland next month. The Law and Justice Part of Poland which…
Russia remains open to working with Georgia on a visa free regime; this approach should be strengthened in 2017, said Russian Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin today. “As for the Russian side, President Vladimir Putin has quite clearly stated that the possibility of introducing a visa-free regime with Georgia on…