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Strict International Sanctions against Russia and EU Arms Shipments for Ukraine
The European Union has taken the unprecedented step of allowing arms shipments to Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
At a press conference, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the move marked a "turning point" in EU history.
Russia's Invasion of Ukraine: EU Imposes New Sanctions, Moscow Increases Aggression, Hundreds of Civilian Victims
Another difficult night around the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A series of international reactions and new sanctions mark the fourth night of shelling.
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EU Ombudsman: EC hides Correspondence between Von der Layen and Pfizer
The EU's ombudsman today criticized the European Commission for failing to release text messages between its president, Ursula von der Leyen, and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, Reuters reported.
The two exchanged text messages before concluding the deal for the vaccines against COVID-19 between the EC and the pharmaceutical giant.
Von der Leyen: Good meeting with Prime Minister Brnabic PHOTO
Ursula von der Leyen pointed out that further cooperation in the future on the development of quality projects under the €30 billion Investment Plan for the Western Balkans has been agreed.
The EC welcomes the Dialogue between the Prime Ministers of Bulgaria and North Macedonia
The Prime Minister of North Macedonia Dimitar Kovachevski and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen talked on the phone yesterday, and among the topics discussed was the visit of Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov to Skopje this week, MIA reported, citing a government press release.
The EC will not Recommend Mandatory Vaccination against COVID-19
The European Commission will not recommend mandatory vaccination against COVID-19.
This was stated today by a spokesman for the commission in response to questions related to statements by EC President Ursula von der Leyen, quoted by BTA.
Britain to convene Meeting of G-7 Health Ministers over Omicron
Britain has announced that it will convene an emergency meeting of G-7 health ministers tomorrow to discuss developments in the new coronavirus variant, Omicron, Reuters reported.
"We will not be granted EU membership until we resolve relations with Pristina" VIDEO
She attended the ceremony marking the launch of works on the modernization and rehabilitation of the Nis-Brestovac railway on the international railway Corridor 1, and referred to the dialogue between Belgrade and Pristina, i.e. on Kosovo and Metohija. The ceremony was also attended by the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vui.
Von der Leyen continues her visit to Belgrade today
Today, she will meet with the Prime Minister of Serbia, Ana Brnabi, and participate in the launch of the project on the railway Corridor 10.
Von der Leyen arrived in Belgrade last night, and was greeted at the airport by President Aleksandar Vui, after which the two officials had talks at the "Mir" Villa.
EU Accession Talks with Albania North Macedonia will Hopefully Start by end-Year - EC
The European Commission is hoping to start accession negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia before the end of the year, its president Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday, as she started a regional tour ahead of the EU-Western Balkans summit on 6 October, news wires reported. "The future of North Macedonia is in the EU. We want you by our side.