Micheal Martin to attend key EU summit after testing negative for Covid-19 A spokesperson confirmed the Taoiseach had returned two negative tests and would leave the US on Wednesday evening. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022
Joe Biden arrives in Europe for summits as Zelenskiy says Ukraine awaits ‘meaningful steps’ Ukraine president says Nato and G7 summits and European Council meeting will show ‘who is a friend’ The Guardian - US · Mar 23, 2022
EU downplays Boris Johnson Ukraine summit snub EU leaders have invited Joe Biden but not Boris Johnson to join them despite him being in town The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022
EU to set up Ukraine post-war reconstruction fund, draft statement says European Union leaders are set to agree this week on an international fund to help finance the reconstruction of Ukraine from the destruction wrought by the Russian invasion, a draft of their summit statement showed. Reuters · Mar 22, 2022
Defending Europe: How cultural identity shapes support for Ukraine and armed resistance against Russia Since the Russian invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, the outpouring of solidarity and material support for Ukraine across Europe has been impressive – and highly unusual. The Conversation · Mar 22, 2022
UK's Johnson, EU's Michel agree to cooperate on Ukraine Prime Minister Boris Johnson agreed in a call with the European Council's President Charles Michel to continue close cooperation and a united UK-EU response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the British leader's office said on Monday. Reuters · Mar 21, 2022
EU proposes to create solidarity fund for Ukraine's basic needs The European Union is considering creating a solidarity fund for Ukraine to help provide basic services in the country and meet citizens' immediate needs, European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday. Reuters · Mar 18, 2022
Micheal Martin 'disappointed' after missing White House visit as Joe Biden to meet EU leaders next week Mr Martin was due to meet US President Joe Biden at a European Council meeting Thursday Irish Mirror · Mar 17, 2022
Boris Johnson open to attending European Council, says source EU leaders and Joe Biden will meet next week to discuss war in Ukraine, but PM has not yet been invited The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2022
Italy, Spain, Greece and Portugal PMs to hold meeting on Friday The prime ministers of Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece will hold a meeting on Friday ahead of the next European Council, the Italian government said in a statement on Tuesday. Reuters · Mar 15, 2022
Ukrainian President discusses with EU members on various sanction against Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy consulted with EU members and talked to Charles Michel, President of the European Council to discuss various sanctions against Russia to ensure the security of civilians. Dynamite News · Mar 10, 2022
Donald Tusk calls out UK’s tiny Ukraine refugees contribution by quoting Boris Johnson The Polish politician oversaw Brexit talks as president of the European Council The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2022
Putin urges EU to make Kyiv "respect humanitarian law" in talks with Michel -Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with European Council President Charles Michel on Ukraine, during which Putin urged the European Union to pressure authorities in Kyiv to respect humanitarian law, the Kremlin said on Monday. Reuters · Mar 7, 2022
Ukraine's Zelenskiy waiting for positive signals on EU bid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday after talking on the phone with European Council President Charles Michel he was waiting for news on Kyiv's bid to join the European Union. Reuters · Mar 2, 2022
Dynamite News · Feb 25, 2022 EU decides to impose additional sanctions on Russia: European Council President President of the European Council Charles Michel on Friday said that the European Union has made a political decision to impose additional sanctions on Russia over its military operation in Ukraine.
Reuters · Feb 22, 2022 EU plans to quickly finalise new sanctions against Russia European Union foreign ministers will consider a package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday with a view to finalising it without delay, the presidents of the European Council and the European Commission said in a statement.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2022 GCC, EU Denounce Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia, UAE The European Council and Gulf Countries Council (GCC) condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and the UAE, stressing the importance of boosting relations and enhancing cooperation.
France 24 · Feb 18, 2022 Live: Follow the EU-AU summit closing announcements from Brussels Senegalese President Macky Sall, French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel make closing remarks Friday at the end of the two-day European Union-African Union summit in Brussels. Follow the press conference live on FRANCE 24.
Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2022 EU launches reset with AU after pandemic disruption The European Union will offer several packages of support at the summit to bolster health and education in Africa.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2022 Sisi Says Seeks to Boost Egyptian-European Cooperation in War on Terrorism Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi affirmed that Egypt looks forward to boosting cooperation with the European Union in the fight against terrorism and extremism based on a comprehensive approach. Sisi headed to Brussels to participate in the sixth European Union-African Union Summit, held on Feb 17 and 18, under the…
Reuters · Feb 16, 2022 EU launches reset with Africa after pandemic disruption The EU welcomed more than 40 African leaders to Brussels on Thursday in an effort to reassert its influence on a continent where China and Russia have made hefty investment inroads, and where many felt let down by Europe's COVID-19 vaccines rollout.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 7, 2022 Azerbaijan Releases 8 Armenian Prisoners in Mediation Effort with France and EU Azerbaijan has released eight Armenian prisoners in an effort to facilitate new talks with France and the European Union on the border conflict between the two countries, said French President Emmanuel Macron and European Council President Charles Michel. "The release by Azerbaijan and reparation to Armenia of 8 Armenian detainees…
Reuters · Feb 7, 2022 Azerbaijan releases eight Armenian prisoners in mediation effort with France and EU Azerbaijan has released eight Armenian prisoners in an effort to facilitate new talks with France and the European Union on the border conflict between to two central Asian countries, said European Council President Charles Michel on Monday.
Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2022 Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US puts 8,500 troops on alert Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 24: US, Europe and NATO present united front after call between leaders.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022 What does Australia’s removal from the European Council’s travel ‘white list’ mean? Australia no longer recommended as a country from which travel restrictions should be lifted. What’s behind the decision and what will change?