Author: Laurent Brihay

Event to Support Ukraine's Case Against Russia at the UN International Court of Justice 18 September 2023, 17:30-18:30, Monument A La Gloire De L'infanterie Belge Brussels, Belgium - On September 18, 2023, a pivotal moment in international justice will unfold as the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague commences hearings on the Ukraine v. Russia case. Ukraine, steadfast in its commitme...
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On 7 and 8 October, Beliris will celebrate its 30th anniversary and is inviting Belgians and visitors alike to a festive weekend to mark the occasion. The programme includes concerts, original entertainment, games and sporting activities of all kinds. It will be a wonderful opportunity for the general public to celebrate the existence of this institution - which has become a key player in the capi...
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Today, the EU High Representative/Vice-President Josep Borrell met with Marija Pejčinović Burić, Secretary-General of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg. High Representative/Vice-President Borrell and Secretary-General Burić reiterated their commitment to deepen the high-level political dialogue and to reinforce even further the EU-Council of Europe strategic partnership in the areas of hu...
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Honourable Members, In just under 300 days, Europeans will take to the polls in our unique and remarkable democracy. As with any election, it will be a time for people to reflect on the State of our Union and the work done by those that represent them. But it will also be a time to decide on what kind of future and what kind of Europe they want. Among them will be millions of fi...
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In line with elements and proposals outlined publicly in our statement on September 1st, 2023, President Michel continued to be closely engaged in advancing those and other approaches, with a primary focus on de-escalation of tensions and the humanitarian situation facing the Karabakh Armenians. In particular, President Michel has been engaged in intense contacts over the past few days, both with...
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The European Union expresses serious concerns about the recent raids carried out by the Special Prosecutor’s Office Against Impunity (FECI) in the offices of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), as well as the seizure of computer material related to the Transmission of Preliminary Election Results (TREP). These unwarranted actions follow the official announcement of the election results by...
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On Thursday 14 September, High Representative/Vice President Josep Borrell will host a High-level Meeting of the Belgrade-Pristina Dialogue in Brussels, with the participation of President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić and Prime Minister of Kosovo Albin Kurti. The High Representative, with EU Special Representative Miroslav Lajčák, will hold separate meetings with the respective leaders as of ...
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Prime Minister, dear Kyriakos, Thank you very much for coming here, to Strasbourg. I am simply appalled by the recent disasters that struck Greece and its people. You have shown me the pictures. It is unspeakable. For the first time, we see that your country faced the most dramatic wildfires that the EU has ever seen. Never before has such a vast area been destroyed by the wildfires. Then...
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