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EU gives full effect to UN arms embargo against Central African Republic

On 23 December, the Council banned the export of arms and related material from the EU to the Central African Republic, to give full effect in...

Commission receives first successful European Citizens' Initiative from organisers

The European Commission has officially received the first ever successful European Citizens' Initiative (ECI), with properly validated support from at least one million European citizens in...

Syria: 'The crisis has the face of a child'

A generation of Syrian children is at risk, affecting the country’s chances of recovery after the conflict, experts told MEPs. On 18 December the foreign affairs...

Israel deploys Iron Dome over Ashkelon region following launch of rockets from Gaza

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) deployed the Iron Dome rocket defence system in Ashdod, Beersheba and Sderot after two rockets launched from Gaza landed near Ashkelon...

Greens/EFA group engages trustworthy email encryption in response to mass surveillance revelations

The Greens/EFA group in the European Parliament has announced its decision to engage trustworthy email encryption based on free software. Commenting on the revelation, Greens/EFA Co-President...

Seasons greetings and best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous New Year from all at EU Reporter

'We must do everything to prevent a humanitarian tragedy in South Sudan': Commissioner Georgieva announces €50 million for urgent humanitarian action

Announcing the availability of €50 million to respond to the unfolding and intensifying humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, International Co-operation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response Commissioner...