European Council
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Presidents | Donald Tusk |
|---|---|
| Locations | Europa building |
| Brussels | |
| Headquarters location | Brussels, Belgium |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Type of business | Institution of the European Union |
| Formation | 1961 (informally); 2009 (formally) |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 962520 |
About European Council
The European Council is a collective body that defines the European Union's overall political direction and priorities. It comprises the heads of state or government of the EU member states, along with the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.
How Hamas built a force to attack Israel on 7 October
... Hugh Lovatt, a Middle East analyst at the European Council on Foreign Relations, said Israel would have been aware of the joint training drills but " reached the wrong conclusion" assessing they amounted to the " standard" activity of paramilitary groups in the Palestinian territories, rather than being " indicative of a looming large-scale attack"...
Yahya Sinwar: Who is the Hamas leader?
... Hugh Lovatt, senior policy fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), believes Deif was the brains behind the planning of the 7 October attack because it was a military operation, but Sinwar " would likely have been part of the group that planned and influenced it"...
Poland's Tusk-led pro-EU opposition signs deal and waits to govern
... They said they would nominate KO leader and former European Council chief Donald Tusk as candidate for prime minister...
Israel Gaza: EU leaders set to back humanitarian pauses
... European Council President Charles Michel says and the leaders are keen to facilitate access to food, water, medical care, fuel and shelter...
Poland election: Women and youth force PiS from power
... Donald Tusk, a former president of the European Council, is expected to bring more constructive relations...
Polish elections: When are they and why is Europe watching closely?
... A former prime minister of Poland from 2007-14, he later became president of the European Council...
Ukraine dam: Thousands flee floods after dam collapse near Nova Kakhovka
... " The head of Nato, Jens Stoltenberg, said the destruction of the dam demonstrated once again the brutality of Russia s war in Ukraine, while Charles Michel, the president of the European Council, said he was " shocked by the unprecedented attack"...
Poland protest: Hundreds of thousands demand change in Warsaw
... Donald Tusk, a former head of the European Council, also welcomed supporters during the " record" march...
Brexit: New impetus needed in the trade talks, says UK and EU
the UK and the EU-Said the leader, a new dynamic is required, in negotiations on their future relations, after high-level talks on Monday.
The PM met President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, practical, Said it was a "Very Good " chance a trade deal by December.
He Said he saw no reason why it is not "ready In July ", after the sides agreed to intensify The Talks in the next month.
Mrs von der Leyen Said she "agreed to deliver, The Best deal" for the citizens.
The EU also referred to the British decision not to extend the transitional period that ends in December.
In a joint statement issued after Monday's meeting via video-conference, the UK and the EU "welcomes the constructive discussions on The Future of the relationship, which had taken place".
"The parties agreed, however, that a new impetus was required," it Said .
The high-level meeting, it was agreed via a video linkto intensify talks In July , and to find, to be an "early understanding of the principles" underlying the offer.
The British government has Said , the discussions In July will include a mixture of formal negotiating rounds, and smaller group meetings in London and Brussels, if coronavirus-allow directives.
'Tiger in the tank'Mr Johnson Said that the EU and the UK were "not far apart" with respect to The Future of the relationship, but he added that "a bit of oomph" is needed, in The Talks .
Calls on the EU to "put a tiger in your tank", the Prime Minister Said , the chances of a trade deal by The End of the year have been provided with "Very Good ", both sides are now focused and "on-and do it."
Asked what will be the cut-off date would be by the UK government, corporate security, what you can expect, Mr Johnson Said he "saw no reason why it is done" In July ".
"I don't want to see it go up in the fall/Winter as I think, perhaps, in Brussels, the you want to. I see no point, so s get it done ' let '. "
President of the European Council , Charles Michel , who was the wife of the Leyen at The Call Together with the President of the European Parliament , David-Maria Sassoli, Said a "comprehensive and ambitious Agreement " "mutual interest".
And the Lord Sassoli tweeted in Latin, "agreements must be kept".
Downing Street earlier Said Mr. Johnson would like to repeat that the British ambition for a high level of quality agreed free trade agreements in line with other EU.
Mr Johnson was also due to the fact that the United Kingdom is ready to start trading on World Trade organization rules 1. January if a deal can't be reached.
But it has Said that a former French minister for Europe, the EU is preparing for a no-deal Escape.
MEP Nathalie Loiseau , told BBC Radio 4 's Today programme: "We Are ready, either for a contract or for a no obligation quote and We Are more and more willing to actively a no-deal, in the light of the circumstances.
"We believe it is possible, an Agreement - it must be ready in October so that the ratification of the parliaments on both sides.
"We believe it is possible, because we should have signed the political Declaration that We Are Together , and respect, Together - so, Yes, the frame is here. "
on Monday, the virtual meeting comes after EU chief negotiator, Michel Barnier Said there had been "no significant progress" in The Last round of negotiations earlier this month.
Likewise, his British counterpart David Frost progress had been told, "limited", and the negotiators were, "to the limits" of what could be achieved in formal meetings.
differences between the Two Sides remain, to fishing, competition rules, police cooperation, and how a deal would be enforced.
Meanwhile, Downing Street confirmed that Mr Johnson and Emmanuel Macron meet in London on Thursday.
The French President travels to London to visit the official commemoration of the 80 anniversary of General Charles De Gaulle 's appeal to the French population to resist The German occupation of France during The Second World War .
boris johnson, eu-uk post-brexit trade talks, ursula von der leyen, european union, trade, brexit
Source of news: bbc.com
