Statement by EU High Representative Catherine Ashton on the 3rd Anniversary of the Syrian uprising
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy issued the following statement today:
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Joint statement by President of the European Council Herman Van Rompuy and President of the European Commission José Manuel Barroso on Crimea:
Brussels, 16 March 2014 – As stated by all 28 EU Heads of State or Government on 6 March 2014, the European Union considers the holding of the referendum on the future status of the territory of Ukraine as contrary to the Ukrainian Constitution and international law.
EU Foreign Affairs Council discusses Crimea referendum
The European Union Foreign Affairs Council on Monday evaluates situation after the so-called referendum in Crimea, which EU considers illegal and opposite to Ukrainian constitution and international law.
Foreign Affairs Council imposed sanctions against those responsible for the Crimea situation
On Monday, European Union decided to impose travel bans and asset freezes on 21 people deemed for violating Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
EU: Election result proof of support for EU orientation
European Commissioner for Enlargement Štefan Füle expressed his satisfaction at the fact that the citizens of Serbia once again supported the European orientation of government policy in the parliamentary elections held on 16 March, but he also warned that by winning an absolute majority in the Parliament, Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) was entrusted with a great responsibility.
European Public Prosecutor’s Office
The exclusive task of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office will be to investigate, prosecute and bring to judgement – in the member states’ courts – crimes affecting the EU budget.
Turn to climate action for a job-rich economic recovery, Europeans say
Eurobarometer : 80% of respondents agree that fighting climate change and using energy more efficiently can boost the economy and jobs.
Slovenia sentenced to compensate the “erased”
Compensations ruled by European Court of Human Rights range from €37.000 to €70.000 and are higher than the amounts provided by the Slovenian Law on Compensation for 25.000 “erased non-Slovenians”
Employment: vacancy trends reveal growing North-South divide in EU labour market
The latest issue of the European Vacancy Monitor reveals a shortage of labour supply in countries such as Austria, Denmark Sweden, Estonia and Latvia, while competition for jobs is increasing in countries such as Greece, Slovakia and Spain.
Davenport: Belgrade Dance Festival brings European culture together
Festival represents exactly the values of EU, such as cultural diversity, said Michael Davenport, and added that this world famous event brings Europe to Serbia and vice versa.