We are very much surprised by the recent claims by Serbian PM Vučić that the EU is paying individual organisations to wage a campaign against the Serbian government. We strongly reject these baseless claims.
As of this Sunday, victims of violence – notably those who have suffered domestic violence or stalking – will be able to guarantee themselves better protection in any EU Member State. The new rules mean that restraining, protection and barring orders issued in one Member State are now quickly and easily recognisable across the EU through simple certification.
Twenty-three new houses in Obrenovac, Krupanj, Paraćin, Gornji Milanovac, Bajina Bašta, Šid and Mionica have been constructed so far, while 612 flood affected homes have been renovated in Obrenovac, Krupanj, Kraljevo, Lazarevac, Svilajnac, Trstenik, Varvarin, Valjevo, Mali Zvornik, Ljubovija, Šabac, Bajina Bašta, Šid, Loznica, Smederevska Palanka, Velika Plana, Čačak, Ub, Koceljeva, Jagodina and Paraćin.
To mark the day of national mourning that was observed in France on 08/01/2015 in honour of the victims of the terrorist attack at the headquarters of the French satirical weekly newspaper “Charlie Hebdo” in Paris the day before, the European Comission decided to fly the European flags at half-mast on all Commission buildings in Belgium, its host country.
The European Union stands with the Government and people of Turkey following the appalling act of terrorism yesterday in Istanbul, which led to the death of a policeman.
Presidents of the European Commission and EU Council Jean-Claude Juncker and Donald Tusk, as well as High Representative Federica Mogherini condemned the armed attack on Charlie Hebdo offices that left at least 12 people killed, expressing condolences to the families of victims.
On 1 January 2015, Lithuania adopted the euro as its official currency andthe changeover is running smoothly and according to plan. The previous national currency – the litas – will be phased out during a transitional two-week dual circulation period when both currencies have legal tender status in Lithuania. By Saturday, 3 January, 89% of customers were getting their change in euro. No major problems were observed in banks or in the retail sector.
On 7-8 January, the College of Commissioners will travel to Riga for its traditional visit to the incoming Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The rotating Presidency will be held by Latvia for the first time, from January until June 2015.
Serbia did a lot as regards to legislation, the next step in 2015 is implementation. EU continues to provide assistance for flood relief, the Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Michael Davenport told B92 television channel in an interview.
European Union (EU) remains highly committed to enlargement and my team has a task to assist in and support Serbia’s efforts on the EU integration path, not only in 2015, but in coming years as well, said Head of the EU Delegation to Serbia Michael Davenport in the New Year interview with FoNet news agency.
