Defence and security policy will be marked by the COVID-19 crisis, says the German Defence Minister, presenting the priorities of the German Presidency. When it comes to defence and security policy, the COVID-19 crisis will mark the German Presidency priorities, just as it will every other policy area,
The upcoming parliamentary elections in Georgia will be “pivotal” in confirming the country’s democratic credentials, say Foreign Affairs Committee MEPs in a report adopted on Monday. The European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee adopted its new report taking stock of the implementation of the EU Association Agreement
•€485 million to ensure urgent humanitarian aid to refugees in Turkey can continue•€100 million to support refugees and host communities in Jordan and LebanonParliament gave its green light to top up support to refugees and host communities in Turkey, Jordan and Lebanon in response to
Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee MEPs will discuss the priorities of the German Presidency with Foreign Minister Heiko Maas and Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer next week. Heiko Maas is a member of Germany’s Social Democratic Party and has served as the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs
Authorities must respect rights and international commitments The new national security law came into force in Hongkong last week. The situation is becoming increasingly dramatic and each passing day brings news for further incarcerations, arrests, and violence. There is no longer freedom of assembly or speech,
Highlights of meetings on Monday 13 July, Tuesday 14 July and Thursday 16 July Committee on Foreign Affairs Monday, 13 July 2020, 9.00 – 11.00 and 16.45 – 18.00, Brussels Room: REMOTE participation via ANTALL 2Q2 Debate•Exchange of views with Heiko MAAS, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany,