European Union to Deploy Election Observation Mission for the Constituent Assembly Elections in Tunisia

Upon invitation of the Tunisian authorities, the European Union (EU) is deploying an Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for the Constituent Assembly elections in Tunisia, scheduled for October 23rd 2011. The mission will be led by Michael Gahler, Member...

South Africa And the European Union’s Trade And Diplomatic Ties in the Spotlight

South Africa and the European Union’s trade and diplomatic ties will be in the spotlight as the two come together for their annual meeting on Thursday.

European Union Opens Markets to Palestinian Exports

High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the Commission Catherine Ashton has on behalf of the European Union (EU) signed an Agreement with Prime Minister Fayyad that gives all agricultural products, processed agricultural...

Range of European Union Programs to Open for the Ukraine

New opportunities in the context of the Eastern Partnership will be offered by the opening of a range of European Union (EU) Programmes to Ukraine. This initiative, as set out under a new EU-Ukraine Protocol, will promote Ukraine’s involvement in areas...

European Commission Backs Russia’s WTO Accession Bid

European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has said the European Union backs Russia’s plans to join the World Trade Organization. We clearly show our support for Russia’s accession to the WTO, Barroso said at a press conference following...