Challenges Facing the EU-US Relationship

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Photo by Jean Carlo Emer on Unsplash Charles Michel  has admitted that the EU and US face “enormous” challenges. He was speaking on the eve of the upcoming EU- US summit in Washington. The former Belgian PM, now EU council president, said, “The EU and US share a special bond. We are more than close allies, we are…

International Donors’ Support for Albania

About 100 delegations from the European Union, its Member States and partners, including international organisations and civil society gathered in Brussels at the International Donors’ Conference to mobilise support for Albania after the devastating earthquake of 26 November 2019. President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen hosting the event said: “Today the international community stood…

Lisbon Treaty part of Europe’s DNA

Charles Michel says the Lisbon Treaty is part of the “European DNA.” The former Belgian PM, now the EU’s new President of the Council, was speaking on Sunday at an event to mark the 10th anniversary of the landmark treaty. He said,”There is so much to discover in every corner of Europe. This diversity living…

Charles Michel elected President of the Council

The European Council has elected Charles Michel as President of the European Council.  The President of the European Council is elected for the period from 1 December 2019 until 31 May 2022. The mandate of two and a half years of the President of the European Council is renewable once.  The European Council also welcomed the decision of the…