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Competitions in rhythmic gymnastics start - LIVE

News.Az - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 09:15
Competitions in rhythmic gymnastics have started at the Gymnastics Arena.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Militärische Ausbildungsmission der EU in Mali: neuer Befehlshaber ernannt

Europäischer Rat (Nachrichten) - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 09:10

Brigadegeneral Franz Xaver Pfrengle ist zum neuen Befehlshaber der EU‑Ausbildungsmission in Mali (EUTM Mali) ernannt worden. General Pfrengle aus Deutschland übernimmt sein Amt am 28. Juli 2015. Er ist der Nachfolger von Brigadegeneral Alfonso García-Vaquero Pradal, der seit Oktober 2014 der Befehlshaber war. 


Die EUTM Mali unterstützt den Wiederaufbau leistungsfähiger und rechenschaftspflichtiger malischer Streitkräfte, um sie in die Lage zu versetzen, langfristig Sicherheit in Mali zu gewährleisten und unter einer zivilen Regierung die territoriale Integrität des Landes wiederherzustellen. Dazu veranstaltet die EUTM Mali Schulungen für Einheiten der malischen Streitkräfte und entwickelt eine eigenständige Ausbildungskapazität. Ferner berät die Mission die malischen Behörden bei der Reform der Streitkräfte. 

Der Beschluss ist vom Politischen und Sicherheitspolitischen Komitee der EU gefasst worden. 

Categories: Europäische Union

Le Conseil approuve un renforcement de la protection des données

Euractiv.fr - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 09:05

Les ministres européens de la Justice se sont mis d’accord sur les règles de protection des données lors d’une réunion au Luxembourg le 15 juin.  Mais la question du transfert de données à l’étranger reste sensible. 

Categories: Union européenne

European MP calls to support peace and democratic reform in Sudan

Sudan Tribune - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 09:00

June 16, 2015 (PARIS) - A member of the European Union Parliament called to reconsider the Khartoum Process on human trafficking in a way to support peace and democratic reforms in the Horn of Africa countries, particularly in Sudan.

EU Parliament member Marie-Christine Vergiat (Photo GUE/NGL)

Marie-Christine Vergiat, a member of the committee on Civil Liberties and Justice at the European Union Parliament criticized the EU-Horn of Africa Migration Route Initiative, also known as the ‘Khartoum Process' saying the African government involved in this process are the ones which should be held accountable for causing this recent waves of illegal migration into Europe.

In a meeting held in Rome on 28 November 2014, EU countries and Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia South Sudan, Sudan and Tunisia agreed to coordinate efforts to stop human trafficking and smuggling of migrants between the Horn of Africa and Europe.

They further agreed to promote sustainable development in countries of origin and transit in order to address the root causes of irregular migration.

Vergiat said the Italian presidency of the European Union, at the time, played a negative role by talking directly with the heads of state and government in the whole countries in the Horn of Africa in way to legitimize them and give them some credibility.

"From the beginning, I have been opposed to the Khartoum Process because I do not see how we can work with those governments, as they are fully involved in the trafficking issue. Instead, we risk reinforcing the repression of people looking to immigrate because they are victims of violence and conflicts," she said.

"So, if the EU really wants to find solutions to these issues we must first stop legitimizing those governments," added the EU legislator who is a member of the European United Left - Nordic Green Lef.

The French lawmaker who organized a hearing for the opposition "Sudan Call" forces at the EU parliament in Strasbourg on 9 June pointed out that the Sudanese opponents deserve a special treatment because they worked hard to unify their ranks.

She added that they are also interested by the situation of the human rights in countries like Eritrea but divisions among the opposition forces there prevent them from engaging in constructive dialogue with them.

"So, from the moment that there is an organized opposition, able to work together, make proposals and meet European officials, I think it can be intelligently argued to deliver a counter-model and demonstrate that in these countries there can be no solution without implementing peace processes involving all stakeholders in a genuine and serious dialogue," she said to explain her position on Sudan.

Vergiat disclosed that the EU civil liberties committee would receive Sudanese civil society groups during the upcoming period. She further said that they seek to mobilize EU MPs and draw attention to the Sudanese issue and to work closely with the foreign affairs committee at the European Parliament.

The Sudan Center for Transitional Justice and Peace Studies (SCTJPS), which supported the hearing of the Sudanese opposition forces earlier this month also confirmed the meeting with the Sudanese civil society groups.

SCTJPS officials told Sudan Tribune that the EU MPs agreed to received them and they are seeking to determine a date for this meeting, pointing that Sudan is not the only priority at the agenda of the EU Parliament.

Vergiat said they need to hear the civil society groups particularly those who had been prevented by the Sudanese authorities from participating in the hearing of the "Sudan Call" forces.

The Sudanese security services imposed a travel ban on the rights groups and political leaders who were invited to participate in a meeting with the European legislators on the perspectives of peace in Sudan after the general elections held last April.

(ST)

Categories: Africa

Bruxelles semonce la France sur ses objectifs d'énergies renouvelables

Euractiv.fr - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 08:50

La plupart des États membres européens sont en bonne voie pour atteindre leurs objectifs en matière d'énergies renouvelables d'ici à 2020, mais les mesures prises par la France, le Luxembourg, Malte, les Pays-Bas et le Royaume-Uni ne sont pas suffisantes, pointe la Commission.

Categories: Union européenne

Russians complete clean sweep of synchro medals

News.Az - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 08:44
The music choice was the theme to Van Helsing and Russia once again showed that, behind the synchro smiles, they can suck the life out of any opposition in the pool.
Categories: Russia & CIS

Iran seeking deal guaranteeing nuclear rights: Official

News.Az - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 08:38
Iranian Vice President Masoumeh Ebtekar says Tehran seeks a fair and balanced nuclear agreement with the P5+1 group.
Categories: Russia & CIS

La justice européenne conforte la BCE dans ses programmes de rachat de dettes

Euractiv.fr - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 08:15

La justice européenne a conforté mardi 16 juin la BCE dans son action, en avalisant un programme de rachat de dette contesté par des eurosceptiques allemands, ce qui pourrait décourager de nouvelles plaintes contre la politique monétaire très généreuse de l’institution.

Categories: Union européenne

Energiakrízis Dél-Afrikában

Kitekintő / Afrika - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 08:12
Összeomolhat az egész elektromos hálózat?
Categories: Afrika

President Ilham Aliyev awards Patrick Hickey “Sheref” Order

News.Az - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 08:10
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed an order on conferring the Sheref (Honor) Order upon Patrick Hickey, the president of the European Olympic Committees, Minister of Youth and Sports Azad Rahimov told APA on June 17.
Categories: Russia & CIS

JYLD au Bourget

Le mamouth (Blog) - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 08:04
Le ministre de la défense a profité du salon pour revoir quelques produits qu'il a exportés depuis son
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Categories: Défense

Angst vor Grexit wächst an allen Fronten

Euractiv.de - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 08:00

Das Undenkbare wird mittlerweile offen diskutiert: Im Schuldenstreit mit Athen wächst in der EU die Sorge vor einem Ausscheiden Griechenlands aus der Eurozone. Nun verschärft sich der Ton zwischen Athen, Brüssel und Berlin.

Categories: Europäische Union

Foodwatch vs. BDI: TTIP und die Entmachtung der Parlamente

Euractiv.de - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 07:58

Ist das transatlantische Freihandelsabkommen TTIP das schleichende Ende der Demokratie? BDI-Expertin Stormy-Annika Mildner und foodwatch-Chef Thilo Bode streiten über die angebliche Entmachtung der Parlamente, geschönte Wachstumszahlen und mangelnde Transparenz.

Categories: Europäische Union

EU-Minister einig über Kontrollen von Bio-Produkten

Euractiv.de - Wed, 17/06/2015 - 07:57

Die EU-Landwirtschaftsminister haben sich auf einen Kompromiss bei der geplanten Reform der Regeln für Bio-Lebensmittel verständigt. In der Frage um spezielle Schadstoff-Grenzwerte hat sich die Linie Deutschlands durchgesetzt.

Categories: Europäische Union

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