EU Presidency

What Sarkozy's Strut May Reveal

rapturealert.blogspot.com     Jul 17, 2008   203 related          

by Michael G. Mickey(7-17-08)If the world stage had a spotlight, it would be squarely focused on French president Nicolas Sarkozy. Since taking the helm of the EU presidency on 7-1-08, he seems to be everywhere!A Reuters story...                    

Kouchner: Kosovo solution requires time

b92.net     Jul 17, 2008   2 related          

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner says that a complete solution to the Kosovo problem will require time. “Things in Kosovo are going relatively well, but not everything has yet been settled. A solution will require an...                    

Lisbon Treaty: Integration or Dissolution of the European Union?

turkishweekly.net     Jul 18, 2008   56 related          

Lisbon Treaty: Integration or Dissolution of the European Union?Friday , 18 July 2008View by Ceren Mutus - Lisbon Treaty, also known as the Reform Treaty, is accepted as a milestone in the history of the European Union. 27...                    

Conflict between Peter Mandelson and Nicolas Sarkozy rumbles on

telegraph.co.uk     Jul 17, 2008          

By Bruno Waterfield in Brussels A conflict between the Trade Comissioner and French President has continued to damage the European Union's unity ahead of make or break world trade talks in Geneva next Monday. The Trade...                    

EU needs to remain accessible for asylum-seekers - UN refugee chief

un.org     Jul 17, 2008   5 related          

17 July 2008 – While welcoming efforts to build a unified asylum procedure, the top United Nations refugee official has urged the European Union to ensure the rights of those seeking international protection in its member...                    

Kouchner welcomes swap deal, calls for implementation of Resolution 1701

nowlebanon.com     Jul 17, 2008   2 related          

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner welcomed the prisoner swap between Israel and Hezbollah in the name of the EU presidency, held by France. He also expressed regret over the deaths of the two Israeli soldiers who were...                    

Why Nobody's Boycotting Beijing

time.com     Jul 16, 2008   943 related          

The Beijing Olympic Games flags fly outside the National Stadium in Beijing, China. After months of media speculation about whether President Bush would skip the splashy opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics to signal his...                    

Namibia: Bossière Bids Farewell

allafrica.com     Jul 16, 2008   1 related          

Bidding farewell to the Namibian Government and other diplomatic missions in Namibia, French Ambassador Philippe Bossière said France's European Union presidency here would be geared towards constructing political dialogue with...                    

EU Presidency briefing NAC

nato.int     Jul 17, 2008          

On 16 July 2008, Mr Jean-Pierre Jouyet, State Secretary for European Affairs at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, met the North Atlantic Council (NAC) following a bilateral meeting with the Secretary General, Mr Jaap de...                    

France's Kouchner to visit Georgia in September

alertnet.org     Jul 16, 2008   1 related          

PARIS, July 16 (Reuters) - French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said on Wednesday he would visit Georgia in September in an effort to help reduce tension in the country. A surge in violence over the last few weeks in the...