Tag: European Union
#Huawei research operations in Europe can support key EU objectives
Abraham Liu, the Chief Huawei representative to the EU institutions today said that Huawei research operations in Europe can positively contribute to the implementation of key EU policy goals. In launching its Digital Strategy White Paper today, the EU Commission stated: “Europe will build on its long history of technology, research, innovation and ingenuity, and […]
#Ukrainian corruption in infrastructure? What results for #EU money?
The European Union provides Ukraine with financial resources for reform and economic development. Ukraine is located at the crossroads of many transit corridors that connect Europe with other countries. The development of transit corridors for different means of transport is an important task for Ukrainian officials. The EU and its financial institutions generally provide Ukraine […]
Hi-tech cooperation between #China and #EU has huge potential
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), sometimes referred to as the New Silk Road, is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects ever conceived. Launched in 2013 by President Xi Jinping, the vast collection of development and investment initiatives would stretch from East Asia to Europe, significantly expanding China’s economic and political influence – writes […]
#LibertyHouse plans new #Aluminium business In Paris
One of Europe’s largest aluminium producers has announced plans to locate its headquarters in Paris as part of moves to integrate its operations. Liberty House, which is owned by metals tycoon Sanjeev Gupta, said that it would combine its various aluminium businesses into a new enterprise called the Alvance Aluminium Group. The new company’s assets […]
#NATO and EU must toughen up on #Balkan drug gangs
Earlier this month, the Greek capital was rocked when two men were murdered in cold blood at a popular Athens restaurant in front of their wives and children. The victims, Stevan Stamatović and Igor Dedović, were believed to be members of the infamous Montenegrin drug-smuggling Skaljari clan, with the hit allegedly ordered by their rivals, […]
We need more than ‘never again’ to safeguard Jews in Europe say parliamentarians at #Auschwitz
100 parliamentarians from across Europe – including ministers – who gathered in Auschwitz were urged to concretely tighten and toughen anti-semitism laws in their countries through direct legislation drafted by the Brussels based European Jewish Association (EJA) and the European Action and Protection League (APL). The two-day delegation – organized by the EJA and the […]
EU announces post-Brexit ambassador to the UK
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, announced that Mr João Vale de Almeida will be the first Head of the future EU Delegation to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. He will take up his new functions on 1 February 2020. As the United Kingdom will be […]