It’s a difficult time for the Chancellor of Germany. She had to pass the power inside the Christian Democrat Party to her rival, Kramp-Karenbauer. In a conference, Karenbauer rejected claims that she was the “mini Merkel”. “People consider me a ‘mini,’ a copy, a simple ‘more of the same,’ but I can tell you that […]

 The deployment of about 147,000 police officers on Paris and other cities’ streets in the early days of the New Year, and the increased security warnings in other EU member states, uncovers of a deep-seated crisis existing in the Green Continent. The “security crisis”, which was a marginal crisis in the early months of 2018, […]

 European Union’s spokesperson said Mon. that the bloc is still working on setting up a payment mechanism to facilitate trade with Iran and bypass US sanctions. “Actually, this is the work that is carried out by the (EU) member states. And according to the information that we have, the work is continuing and advancing well,” Maja […]

Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Romanian Ambassador to Iran Adrian Kozjacski conferred on the latest developments regarding the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) During the meeting, Araghchi welcomed Europe’s stance toward JCPOA, however saying that merely, adopting a political stance to support […]

There is a mutual understanding between Russia and the European Union to preserve the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Russian Permanent Representative to the EU said on Friday. “Extensive contacts continue, we have a rather high level of mutual understanding,” TASS quoted Vladimir Chizhov as saying. He […]

 The European Union is working on organizing a conference that could help solve the crisis among member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), Romanian foreign minister Teodor-Viorel Meleşcanu said on Saturday. Addressing the annual Doha Forum, Meleşcanu said Romania will take rotating presidency of the Council of the EU from January for the […]

European members of the UN Security Council reaffirmed their commitment and support for the 2015 nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers despite US pressures. “We, as the European Union members of the (Security) Council, would like to underline our commitment and continued support to the full and effective implementation of the JCPOA and Resolution […]

An adviser to the Iranian parliament speaker criticized the European Union for lack of sufficient action to counter the US sanctions against Tehran and carry out a special purpose vehicle (SPV) for saving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. The European Union should make practical efforts to counter the US sanctions against Iran, senior adviser to […]

Moscow is interested in reviving dialogue with the European Union, Russian president’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. He noted that Russia is building bilateral cooperation with both EU nations individually and with the entire European Union, dialogue with which “is now in a rather frozen state” not through Russia’s fault. “But, naturally, it […]

US President Donald Trump said earlier this week that the Brexit deal pushed by UK Prime Minister Theresa May was great for the European Union, but it could hurt trade between Washington and London. Just a few days after US President Donald Trump blasted the EU-endorsed Brexit agreement, Theresa May rushed to defend her brainchild […]