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Cyprus: The Turkish pseudo-state calls on the EU to stay out of the Cyprus problem: “It acts as a representative of the Greek-Cypriots”
The so-called “foreign ministry” of the pseudo-state, denounced the reports about Turkey included in the conclusions of the European Union’s General Affairs Council on 17 December, adding that linking Ankara’s issues to the Cyprus is “unacceptable”.
EU ambassadors to again discuss opening Cluster 3 in accession talks with Serbia
BRUSSELS - Ambassadors of EU member states will on Monday continue a debate on Serbia's request to open Cluster 3 in its EU accession talks and on General Affairs Council draft conclusions on enlargement, sources in Brussels have told Tanjug.
FM briefs Cypriot counterpart on Erdogan visit
Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis had a telephone conversation with his Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos on Saturday to brief him on the results of the Greece-Turkey High Council of Cooperation that took place in Athens on Thursday.
The two foreign ministers also discussed agenda items to be discussed at the upcoming councils to be held in Brussels.
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Bulgarian PM proposes that Parliament Resolve All Issues on the Topic of North Macedonia
Prime Minister Kiril Petkov has proposed that parliament resolve all issues on the topic with the Republic of North Macedonia, including whether or not to lift the veto for Skopje's talks with the European Union. This is one of the points that the Prime Minister proposed for a vote at the beginning of today's government session.
Bulgaria Wants Comprehensive EU Solution for Integration of N.Macedonia
Bulgaria was forced to postpone its support for the start of negotiations for EU membership of the Republic of North Macedonia at the General Affairs Council meeting held on June 22, 2021.
Slovenian EU presidency to lead dialogue based on second rule of law report
Brussels – The Slovenian EU presidency will lead dialogue based on the European Commission’s second annual rule of law report, which will be released at the start of Slovenia’s six-month stint. The polemics over tying EU funds to respect for the rule of law will continue and it is not yet clear what will happen with proceedings against Poland and Hungary.
Bulgaria Tries to Explain Its Veto on North Macedonia EU Accession under EU Pressure
Facing pressure from EU members, the Bulgarian ambassador to the EU explained on Tuesday (11 May) to the EU ministers his country's decision to veto the start of neighbouring North Macedonia's accession negotiations.
COVID-19 pandemic, security and defence, among the topics discussed at the GAC informal meeting
On Tuesday, Secretary of State Iulia Matei participated in the informal meeting of ministers and state secretaries for European Affairs from EU member states, held in videoconference format, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE).
Bulgaria Insists on Unified EU Action to Overcome the Coronavirus Crisis
The Council of Ministers approved today the position of the Republic of Bulgaria for participation in the European Council meeting, which will be held on April 23 through video conferencing, the Government Information Service has announced.
Interim ForMin Aurescu attends GAC meeting; EU enlargement, post-Brexit negotiation on meeting agenda
Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Bogdan Aurescu participated in Brussels on Tuesday in the meeting of the General Affairs Council (GAC), which tackled the enlargement of the European Union and the post-Brexit negotiations, a release of the Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE) informed. The meeting agenda also included the preparations for the European Council of 26-27 March.