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Washington, DC (STL.News) The following is the text of a joint press release by the U.S. Department of State and the European External Action Service. Begin text: On May 26, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and European External Action Service Secretary General Stefano Sannino met in Brussels to reaffirm the...
(STL.News) Papers in the UK brag about record vaccinations, but the EU could have the last laugh: the bloc is considering banning vaccine exports, which would set back the UK’s reopening plans. There’s criticism in France over the Paris region’s new “open-air lockdown .”French papers also examine claims that post-colonial...
Joint Statement: The United States and the European Union Commit to Greater Cooperation to Counter the Climate Crisis Washington, DC (STL.News) Press Statement by Ned Price, Department Spokesperson: In Brussels, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry met with European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen, Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans,...
(STL.News) Brussels and Washington have agreed to a four-month suspension of tariffs on billions of euros worth of goods. That’s welcome news for French winemakers, who’d been grappling with a 25 percent duty on exports to the lucrative American market since late 2019. Also, a major deal between aircraft leasing...
(STL.News) Russia is all prepared to break all its ties with the European Union, says Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. ‘We don’t want to isolate ourselves from global life, but we have to be ready for that,’ he added further. ? YouTube video provided courtesy of WION News
(STL.News) Travel between France and countries outside the European Union will be banned from Sunday, said Prime Minister Jean Castex. Wikipedia page – COVID-19 pandemic in Europe ? YouTube video provided courtesy of WION News
(STL.News) European Union foreign ministers on Monday debated a response to the arrest of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and a weekend police crackdown that saw thousands taken into custody during protests in support of the Kremlin critic. ? YouTube video provided courtesy of WION News
(STL.News) The European Union hailed Joe Biden’s inauguration later on Wednesday as U.S. president as a “new dawn” for Europe and the United States, while insisting U.S. technology companies should be regulated to stop the “dark forces” of hate speech online. What is the European Union? It is a political...
On the EU’s Adoption of a Human Rights Sanctions Framework (STL.News) The United States welcomes the European Union’s adoption of its global human rights sanctions framework. On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, we note that this groundbreaking accomplishment will further protect human rights worldwide. The EU’s new measures...
(STL.News) As millions around the world welcome a new year, Britain is marking the end of an era, officially ending its decades-long relationship with the European Union. The United Kingdom is no longer a member of the single market or customs union, and its new trade deal with the EU...
(STL.News) British lawmakers approved Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union on Wednesday, as both sides looked to begin a new chapter of relations just days before their divorce becomes a reality. YouTube video provided courtesy of WION News
Washington, DC (STL.News) The Secretary of State, Michael R. Pompeo released the following statement: The United States shares the values of rule of law and protection of our democracies with our partners in the European Union (EU). Therefore, we are deeply disappointed that the Court of Justice of the European Union (“ECJ”) has...