Latest in Tag: european union Highlight
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SEC approves international election observers
European Union launches monitoring mission

EU observer mission in Egypt launched ahead of presidential poll
Sabahy and Al-Sisi continue campaigning

Egypt seeking alternative sources for police armament
Minister of Interior calls on citizens to report anything they judge as “suspicious”

Catherine Ashton voices praise for EU election monitoring, concern for Minya 529
EU High Representative delivers varying messages on Egypt before Foreign Affairs Council meeting

Egypt and EU sign agreement for EU Election Observer Mission
EU head of delegation signs Memoranda of Understanding with PEC and foreign ministry

Anti-Coup Alliance describes Ashton visit as ‘evil’
EU Election Observation Mission to monitor presidential elections

EU-Africa summit: Investing in people, prosperity and peace
Building on the spirit of their 2007 Joint Strategy, Africa and the European Union will discuss as equal partners how to deepen cooperation under these three areas.
‘No particular progress’ in 2013: EU report
EU’s annual European Neighbourhood Policy Report on Egypt says little progress was made in Egypt last year
Alexandria to host the first Mediterranean cuisine festival
The festival is part of a European Union initiative to improve food traditions in the Mediterranean region

EU renews Mubarak asset freeze
Assets of former president, his sons and 16 others renewed by European bloc
EU and EBRD advisory support launched in Alexandria for SMEs
Private sector development through support for SMEs is one of the EBRD’s key objectives in Egypt, director says

EU, World Bank provide €70m, $200m for development project: cabinet
The Social Fund for Development will implement the project, backed by the European Union and the World Bank

Ukraine issues warrant for ousted leader for ‘mass murder’
Ukraine’s new interim head of the federal police said on Monday that he held Yanukovych and his team of feared security insiders directly responsible for the deaths.

EU human rights envoy denied access to prisoners
The EU Special Representative was turned away days after Ministry of Interior issued a statement welcoming prison visits from human rights representatives

European Parliament MEPs call on Egypt to confront human trafficking
The European Union should put human trafficking on its agenda in its dialogue with Egypt, EP members say

Israeli PM meets top ministers over boycott threat: reports
The meeting comes less than a fortnight after US Secretary of State John Kerry warned that Israel was facing a growing campaign of delegitimisation which could worsen if peace talks with the Palestinians collapsed.

Fahmy embarks on Europe tour
Foreign minister visits European countries ahead of EU Foreign Ministers’ meeting

European Union latest to condemn crackdown on journalists
EU voices concern over limitations on media freedom

Mansour in Greece as part of first EU trip
Egypt and Greece seeking to enhance political and economic relations

EU ministers discuss post-referendum Egypt
Foreign ministers congratulate Egyptians on referendum but express concerns over political climate

UN, US, EU weigh in on Egyptian referendum
Ban Ki-moon, others urge peace

Hagel and Ashton voice concern over arrest, government restrictions
US Secretary of Defence Chuck Hagel calls Al-Sisi and expresses concern over political turmoil, while Ashton says Protest Law won’t maintain security
Government launches call for proposals funded by EU for projects to improve informal areas
A €20m grant scheme funded by the EU is a part of the GIZ Participatory Development Programme in Urban Areas
UK restores 24 arms export licenses to Egypt
UK restores previously revoked licenses and increases support for Egyptian airport security

EU seeks comment on Google’s latest anti-trust remedies
Google, under anti-trust investigation since 2010, submitted new proposals in September which EU Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia said earlier this month showed “significant improvements.”

EU Foreign Ministers discuss cooperation with Egypt in governance
EU foreign affairs chief presents report on recent visit to Egypt and expresses hope for the future
Egypt on EU Foreign Affairs Council main agenda
EU foreign ministers will meet to discuss Egyptian and Syrian situations in their monthly assembly while Catherine Ashton will present a report on her most recent visit
EU delegation to Egypt organises research seminar
Seminar focuses on supporting research and innovation in organisations to boost their capacities to use technology and conduct researches

US, EU condemn violence in Egypt
Spokespeople denounce ongoing violence that have killed dozens

Egypt and EU important partners: Ashton
EU foreign affairs chief stresses need for inclusivity in Egypt ahead of Sunday’s opposing marches