EU appoints a new Special Representative for Kosovo

Soreca: Crishock temporary Solution, Election of HR by July 14

The appointment of Brčko District Supervisor Louis Crishock as Acting High Representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a temporary solution, and we expect that the European Union will find a candidate by July 14, when the Peace Implementation Council (PIC) session is scheduled, said the head of the Delegation of the European Union to BiH, [] The post Soreca: Crishock temporary Solution, Election of HR by July 14 appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

What to Know About Mitch McConnell’s Monthlong Absence From the Senate

The Kentucky senator has served since 1985 and was the Republican leader from 2007 until last year, serving as both majority and minority leader.

Succeeding Françoise Thoma: ECB greenlights Benoît Elvinger as new Spuerkeess director general

Following ECB approval, Benoît Elvinger is set to be officially nominated as Spuerkeess's new director general during Friday's Government Council meeting.

LIVE: NATO E5 hold a press conference

Watch live from Berlin as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer deliver joint remarks after a meeting of the European Group of 5 (E5) in Berlin. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte participates in the meeting via videolink from Washington, where he is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Netherlands approves hosting full operations of Special Tribunal on Russia's aggression

The Dutch government will host the fully operational Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine on its territory.

Dutch official joins EU talks with Taliban on return of rejected asylum seekers

A Dutch government official is taking part in talks between the European Commission and the Taliban, according to sources cited after reporting by de Volkskrant.

Phumzile Van Damme, IFP’s Van der Merwe ‘ambassador candidates’

Former DA MP Phumzile Van Damme and longstanding IFP leader Liezl van der Merwe are among dozens of candidates being considered for ambassadorial appointments as President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to fill several key diplomatic vacancies.

Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of EU candidate countries to be held today

The Conference of Speakers of Parliaments of EU candidate countries will be held in Belgrade today and tomorrow, bringing together senior parliamentary officials from candidate states. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić will also address the participants.

Azerbaijani representative elected member of UN CEDAW Committee

Azerbaijani representative elected member of UN CEDAW Committee

Ursula von der Leyen to Visit Armenia

The EU delegation, including Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos, will visit Armenia to show strong support for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after his pro-European party won a decisive victory in June’s parliamentary electio

Ministry sources dismiss Avramopoulos’ claims over the handling of his case

Greek authorities received a European arrest warrant by Belgium against former European commissioner and current Greek New Democracy lawmaker, Dimitris Avramopoulos, as part of the Qatargate investigation, sources from Greece’s Citizen Protection Ministry said on Wednesday.

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EU Hosts Taliban for Afghan Return Talks

The European Union is hosting Taliban officials in Brussels for talks on the return of rejected Afghan asylum seekers, as European governments intensify efforts to curb irregular migration.

Qatargate: Belgian warrant for former EU commissioner goes to Greek Parliament over immunity

Belgian authorities have issued a European arrest warrant for Dimitris Avramopoulos, with Greek MPs now expected to examine whether the former EU commissioner’s parliamentary immunity should be lifted The post Qatargate: Belgian warrant for former EU commissioner goes to Greek Parliament over immunity appeared first on ProtoThema English.

KBC Group (EBR: KBC) Names Kris Vervaet As New Group Chief Information Officer

KBC Group (EBR: KBC) has appointed Kris Vervaet as its new Group Chief Information Officer and member of the Executive Committee, pending regulatory approval from the European Central Bank and the National Bank of Belgium. Vervaet is set to assume the role on September 1, with a transition period planned alongside outgoing CIO Erik Luts [] The post KBC Group (EBR: KBC) Names Kris Vervaet As New Group Chief Information Officer appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Why a small Costa Blanca town was invited to a major European summit

A delegation from Pedreguer travelled to Helsinki on to take part in a major European summit on June 17 and []

‘Electoral Commission appointments must come from parliament’ – Kofi Bentil

Lawyer and Senior Vice-President of IMANI Africa, Kofi Bentil, has called for the leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC) to be appointed through a parliamentary process rather than by the President.

Afghan Taliban to hold rare, closed-door talks with EU officials on deportations

A Taliban delegation is in Brussels for talks with the European Union, focusing on deportations, according to a Taliban official.

Turkey's Erdogan hosts NATO summit as political rival Imamoglu defends himself in court

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is hosting NATO leaders in Ankara on Wednesday, while his main political rival faces corruption charges in court

Turkiye gears up for its first NATO summit in 22 years

Leaders of the NATO member states are expected in Turkiye by July 7 for a summit - the first it will host in 22 years.

Central Bank of Azerbaijan holds talks with Swiss officials in Tashkent

A delegation led by First Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Azerbaijan (CBA), Aliyar Mammadyarov, held a meeting with senior Swiss officials during a working visit to Tashkent.

Anti-ballistic coalition to meet in France to support Ukraine's homegrown 'Freya' air defense project

Ukrainian officials and a coalition of eight European partners will soon hold their first meeting dedicated to the joint development of Kyiv's Freya anti-ballistic missile systems, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on July 9.

Germany’s Merz rejects IEA normalization claims, says cooperation limited to technical matters

According to Merz, the German government is engaging with IEA representatives at the lowest possible technical level to facilitate the deportation of Afghan nationals convicted of crimes in Germany. The post Germany’s Merz rejects IEA normalization claims, says cooperation limited to technical matters first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

AR backs ACC nominees, warns against another Fishrot

Affirmative Repositioning (AR) member of parliament Vaino Hangula has backed the appointment of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) incoming director general while adding that Namibians will closely monitor the institution to ensure it delivers on its mandate. Contributing to the parliamentary debate on Friday, Hangula said he supported the nomination of Bryan Eiseb as director general [] The post AR backs ACC nominees, warns against another Fishrot appeared first on The Namibian.

You can apply now for a seat on the Berkeley school board

In a rare move, the board will appoint a replacement for director Ana Vasudeo. Applications are due July 29 and a new director will be selected in August.

Leaders of European Powers to Meet for Ukraine Talks

European leaders from the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Poland are set to meet in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss boosting support for Ukraine and Europe’s security role in the war, Italy said. The talks come as allies consider new air defence aid for Kyiv, while divisions remain over possible contacts with Moscow and pressure grows for stronger European action.

Senior corporate lawyer elected president of Belfast Chamber

Arthur Cox managing partner Lynsey Mallon elected new president of Belfast Chamber

FACTBOX - 74 years in NATO: Türkiye’s role in the alliance

Ankara to host NATO leaders July 7-8 as alliance faces security challenges from Ukraine to Middle East

Von der Leyen to visit Armenia in July

Von der Leyen to visit Armenia in July

LKGCB holds 10th general assembly in Leuven, calls for global cooperation for peace

Leuven, Belgium, June 20: The Lumbini Kapilvastu Global Campaign Belgium (LKGCB) organized its 10th General Assembly in...