Press release – Press briefing on next week’s plenary session 2025-02-06 15:33 Strasbourg, 06.02.2025 – The President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Tiny Kox (Netherlands, SOC), will hold a press briefing on Monday 13 February at 11.30 am CET to present the highlights of the Assembly’s upcoming plenary session (13-17 February … Read more
Newsletter – 10-13 February 2025 – Strasbourg plenary session The European Parliament will hold its next plenary session in Strasbourg from 10 to 13 February 2025. Main items on the agenda: Debate on the state of the Union (Wednesday 12 February) Vote on the Commission Work Programme for 2025 (Wednesday 12 February) Debate on the … Read more
Human Rights Ambassador Wim Geerts Meets with Members of the Kenyan Community in the Netherlands On February 6, 2025, Human Rights Ambassador Wim Geerts met with members of the Kenyan community in the Netherlands at the Kenyan Embassy in The Hague. The meeting aimed to discuss human rights issues and explore ways to strengthen cooperation … Read more
More Electric Recharging Points to Be Set Up Under EU Alternative Fuels Initiative February 6, 2025 Brussels, Belgium – The European Union (EU) has announced plans to expand its network of electric vehicle (EV) recharging points as part of its alternative fuels initiative. The goal is to make it easier for people to charge their … Read more
Environmental Research: How Dangerous Are Nanoplastics for Babies in the Womb? Date: 2025-02-05 00:00 Source: Swiss Confederation Nanoplastics, tiny plastic particles smaller than 100 nanometers, are a growing concern due to their potential health risks. These particles can enter the body through inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact and have been found in various tissues and … Read more
Ankara Hosts Meeting Between Turkish and Egyptian Foreign Ministers Ankara, February 5, 2025 – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan welcomed his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, in Ankara on February 4th. The meeting marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries. During their discussions, the ministers covered a … Read more
More progress needed to protect and manage Europe’s waters New report highlights need for more ambitious action to achieve good status of water bodies Published on 2025-02-05 11:23 Brussels, 5 February 2025 – The European Commission has today published a new report on the progress made towards achieving good status of water bodies under the … Read more
EU Takes Action for Safe and Sustainable E-commerce Imports [Brussels, 5 February 2025] – The European Union (EU) has unveiled a comprehensive action plan to enhance the safety and sustainability of e-commerce imports into the bloc. The plan aims to tackle the rising concerns over counterfeit and unsafe products, as well as environmental challenges associated … Read more
Sanctions: Ordinance on measures against Venezuela Bern, 04.02.2025 – On 03.02.2025, the Federal Council adopted an ordinance on measures against Venezuela. This ordinance implements the measures decided by the EU on 27 January 2025. The measures target individuals and companies responsible for human rights violations and undermining democracy in Venezuela. Switzerland thus supports the EU’s … Read more
Visit of Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan to Qatar, 2-3 February 2025, Doha On 2-3 February 2025, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan paid an official visit to Qatar. During his visit, Minister Fidan met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, and held talks with … Read more