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Iran: EU strengthens sanctions over lack of progress in nuclear talks

Posted on 19, October 2012 by

Luxembourg, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Given the EU’s serious and deepening concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme, the Council today significantly broadened EU restrictive measures against that country. The Council today reiterated its “serious and deepening concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme and … Read the full press release →

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Council conclusions on Iran

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

3191st FOREIG AFFAIRS Council meeting Luxembourg,  18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: 1. “The Council reiterates its serious and deepening concerns over Iran’s nuclear programme and the urgent need for Iran to comply with all its … Read the full press release →

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Council conclusions on Syria

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

3191st FOREIG AFFAIRS Council meeting Luxembourg, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The Council adopted the following conclusions: “1. The European Union stands by the Syrian people in its courageous struggle for freedom, dignity and democracy. The use of force by the Syrian regime … Read the full press release →

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Remarks by High Representative Catherine Ashton upon arrival at the Foreign Affairs Council, Luxembourg, 15 October 2012

Posted on 18, October 2012 by

Brussels, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Good morning everyone. Just to say first of all that we had an extremely good dinner last evening with Foreign Minister Lavrov, who came to join the Foreign Affairs Council to discuss the bilateral relationship between the European … Read the full press release →

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The cost of non-Europe

Posted on 16, October 2012 by

16-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — On 18 September 2012, the EESC adopted an opinion on the cost of non-Europe, an issue which has resurfaced on the European agenda not only because it is important in mapping a way out of the financial … Read the full press release →

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