The Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, has defended on numerous occasions that the European Union should take over and set up a peace mission in Lebanon, once the UNIFIL comes to an end. #UniónEuropea #Libano #MisiónDePaz (translated)
The EU Foreign Ministers have agreed to launch a new EU support mission in Lebanon. It will advise and assist the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces to strengthen territorial control, border security, and internal security. Europe is committed to the future of Lebanon. “The EU Foreign Ministers have agreed to launch a new EU support mission in Lebanon. It will advise and assist the Lebanese Armed Forces and the Internal Security Forces to strengthen territorial control, border security, and internal security. Europe is committed to the future of Lebanon,” commented the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas. #UniónEuropea #Libano #MisiónDePaz (translated)
The European Union has approved a civil and military mission in Lebanon, aimed at contributing to the peace and security of the country, in a context of growing tension due to the Israeli occupation and bombings in the region. #UniónEuropea #Libano #MisiónDePaz (translated)
The European Union and China have agreed on a pact that limits imports of Chinese hybrid vehicles to 350,000 units annually for the next four years, with a 6% increase per year, aiming to reduce a trade deficit considered unsustainable. #AcuerdoComercial #CochesHíbridos #UniónEuropea (translated)
Almost all constitutions have provisions that state that, during a war, elections cannot be held. In fact, Kallas criticized Trump for "lifting the sanctions" on Moscow and stated that if the US "maintains pressure" on Russia to stop the war, then "Ukraine will hold elections." #SancionesRusia #UniónEuropea #GuerraUcrania (translated)
The EU has approved its largest expansion of sanctions against Russia, adding 1,600 names to the list in an effort to increase pressure on Putin's regime amid the conflict in Ukraine. #SancionesRusia #UniónEuropea #GuerraUcrania (translated)
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, called Zelensky yesterday to support his plea for a energy ceasefire, while pointing out that this week more European funding will arrive for the production of drones and missiles to protect Ukrainian skies. #SancionesRusia #Ucrania #UniónEuropea (translated)
"the moment has come for the EU and Ukraine to design an independent peace strategy" One of the angriest with the Republican on this side of the Atlantic is the Defense Commissioner, Lithuanian Andrius Kubilius, who after the president's attacks on the Ukrainian leader has advocated breaking with the U.S. initiative because "the moment has come for the EU and Ukraine to design an independent peace strategy." #SancionesRusia #Ucrania #UniónEuropea (translated)
"Europe once again shows a united front. More than half are related to mass production for ballistic missiles," highlighted the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, during the meeting of foreign ministers taking place in Luxembourg. "If we put pressure on Russia to stop the conflict, I am sure that Ukraine will hold elections," she pointed out. #SancionesRusia #Ucrania #UniónEuropea (translated)
The EU has imposed sanctions on 1,600 Russian individuals and entities in response to the war in Ukraine, while reaffirming its support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid criticisms from Donald Trump. #SancionesRusia #Ucrania #UniónEuropea (translated)
Germany and France "which have always moved Europe together for decades" must find joint solutions between politics and business, said Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume at a prior event of the consortium ahead of the Paris fair that starts this Monday. Our plan For Europe (which they presented at the beginning of the month) does not detail what we lack but rather what we can build and improve. This means, among other things and according to Blume, that the criterion Made in Europe, the definition of which is being debated for the Industrial Acceleration Act (IAA), "should reward true value creation, not only the origin of components but also design, development, engineering, production, and employment." Industry and politics must go hand in hand. #Volkswagen #CochesEléctricos #UniónEuropea (translated)
Volkswagen has requested France and Germany to join efforts to establish effective protection for electric car manufacturers in the European Union, amid an environment of increasing competition and reduced margins in the automotive industry. #Volkswagen #CochesEléctricos #UniónEuropea (translated)
Since the end of February, gas prices have increased by 140% and diesel prices have doubled. In total, if we talk about imported fossil fuels, this increase costs Europe an additional 100 billion euros. During a speech before the European Parliament, Von der Leyen pointed out that "since the end of February, gas prices have increased by 140% and diesel prices have doubled. In total, if we talk about imported fossil fuels, this increase costs Europe an additional 100 billion euros." #PreciosCombustibles #AyudasEnergéticas #UniónEuropea (translated)
Ursula von der Leyen criticizes the general subsidies for fuels in Europe, mentioning France as an example of a more specific and effective approach to support low-income families in the face of rising prices. #PreciosCombustibles #AyudasEnergéticas #UniónEuropea (translated)
The socialist MEP Leire Pajín advocates for a European policy that is more aware of territorial realities and demands greater protection for humanitarian aid and workers in the sector, while defending sustainability in fishing and the ceramics industry. #UniónEuropea #TrabajoHumanitario #IndustriaSostenible (translated)
The European Commissioner for Defense and Space, Andrius Kubilius, announced yesterday the granting to Spain of a long-term, low-interest loan of 1 billion euros for the acquisition of defense material. #DefensaEuropea #UniónEuropea #FinanciamientoDefensa (translated)
The European Union has granted Spain a loan of 1 billion euros to support the acquisition of defense material, under the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, with the aim of strengthening the Mediterranean flank and improving the country's military readiness. #DefensaEuropea #UniónEuropea #FinanciamientoDefensa (translated)
"The other countries will join shortly after," explained the head of the Community Executive, Ursula von der Leyen, who urged the Council to approve these plans "to allow for a rapid disbursement." #Defensa #UniónEuropea #SAFE (translated)
"Today we signed a loan agreement of 1 billion euros with Spain under the framework of the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) for the rapid scaling up of Spanish defense capabilities and preparedness," Kubilius informed in a social media post. #Defensa #UniónEuropea #SAFE (translated)
The European Union has granted Spain a loan of 1 billion euros to expand its defense capabilities through the SAFE instrument, becoming the first country to receive these funds, although it will be the third least to receive from the EU. #Defensa #UniónEuropea #SAFE (translated)
