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    New EU Commission

    European Commission president-elect Juncker today announced the make-up of the College of Commissioners, including their portfolios, for the coming term. Commenting on the announcement Greens/EFA co-presidents Rebecca Harms and Philippe Lamberts said: "It is clear from the proposals presented b...
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    EU-Ukraine agreement

    Ahead of today's vote in the European Parliament's foreign affairs committee on the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, Greens/EFA co-president Rebecca Harms said: “Beyond the current conflict and the question of sanctions on Russia, the government and the people of Ukraine need a strong signal from...
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    Russia - arms exports

    Commenting on the decision by the French president to temporarily suspend the delivery of two aircraft carriers to Russia, Greens/EFA co-president Rebecca Harms said: "This decision was long overdue. The Greens have been calling for a halt to all arms exports to Russia for months. EU member sta...
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    EU summit

    Commenting on the EU summit’s decisions on the EU top jobs and discussions on the Ukraine crisis, the Greens/EFA Co-Presidents Rebecca Harms and Philippe Lamberts stated: “Greens/EFA congratulate Federica Mogherini and Donald Tusk on their nominations to the top EU posts. Donald Tusk’s electio...
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    EU Foreign Affairs Council

    Outlining their expectations for the informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs chiefs in Milan, the Greens/EFA spokespersons for foreign affairs, Barbara Lochbihler and Tamás Meszerics, said: "EU foreign affairs ministers have to urgently develop effective and common strategies for a series of da...
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    EU summit

    Ahead of Saturday’s EU summit which will decide on the attribution of the two top EU posts, Rebecca Harms and Philippe Lamberts, Greens/EFA Co-Presidents in the European Parliament, called for the respect of certain key points in the decision-making process. These include for there to be a balance...
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    Ukraine-Russia

    Commenting on the results of the talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Rebecca Harms, Greens/EFA co-President in the European Parliament, voiced her disappointment and called on the EU to develop a strategy for energy security: "It is hard...
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    Future EU commissioners

    The Greens have expressed concern at the lack of female candidates nominated by EU member states for commissioner posts in the next European Commission (1). Commenting on the situation, Greens/EFA co-presidents Rebecca Harms and Philippe Lamberts stated: “The dearth of female candidates nominated ...
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    Failure of the WTO Agreement

    Commenting on the failure of the WTO agreement Greens/EFA spokesperson on trade issues Ska Keller today said: "The concerns voiced by India and other developing countries regarding the conclusion of the WTO agreement from Bali are legitimate and consistent with their interests. Developing count...
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    EU sanctions against Russia

    Commenting on the approval by the EU of further sanctions against Russia, Greens/EFA co-president Rebecca Harms said:„With the adoption of targeted economic sanctions against Russia, the EU is reacting to the escalation of violence in Eastern Ukraine. The EU Heads of state and governments must act...