European Union

Kremlin says new EU sanctions in direct violation of international law

Aug 05, 2017 09:12

The Kremlin has censured a recent decision by the European Union to broaden the scope of its anti-Moscow sanctions list over Russia’s delivery of Siemens gas turbines to Crimea, saying the provocative move was “against the international law.”
US violations of JCPOA destructive, warns Rouhani

Aug 05, 2017 09:10

President Hassan Rouhani has warned that the United States’ repeated violations of the landmark nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), would have a “destructive” impact on the deal’s implementation.
Zarif criticizes European states for anti-Iran statement with US

Aug 05, 2017 09:01

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized three European countries for issuing a joint statement with the United States against Iran’s recent test-launch of a satellite rocket.
EU says Iran deal sound, all parties stick to terms

Aug 03, 2017 10:34

The European Union, which supervises the implementation of the landmark July 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, says all parties to the agreement remain committed to its implementation.
Germany urges EU countermeasures against US over Russia sanctions

Jul 31, 2017 08:42

Germany says the new sanctions proposed by US lawmakers against Russia are in breach of international law, asking the European Union to take countermeasures against the bans, which could also affect European businesses.
EU takes action against Poland over judiciary reform

Jul 29, 2017 09:44

The European Union says it has launched legal action against Poland's right-wing government over a new law it fears will undermine the independence of the country's common courts.
Brexit transition could last until 2022: UK finance minister

Jul 28, 2017 13:39

British finance minister Philip Hammond says the Brexit transition could last until 2022 and the UK will try to keep as many aspects of its European Union membership in place as possible.
Egypt rejects EU calls for compromise on Qatar dispute

Jul 25, 2017 12:14

Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry has rejected a call by the European Union for a compromise between a quartet of Arab states, which includes Egypt, and Qatar.
EU, UK fail to reach agreement in Brexit talks

Jul 22, 2017 08:13

Britain and the European Union have failed to reach an agreement on the future rights of EU citizens in the UK and Britons in Europe after Brexit.
UK, EU negotiators sit down for second round of Brexit talks

Jul 17, 2017 11:19

British and European negotiators have reconvened in the Belgian capital Brussels to kick off the second round of marathon talks on the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (EU).