Namibia stands up to EU ‘bullying’
BRUSSELS – Tensions between the European Union and Africa have once again erupted, with Namibia accusing the Brussels elite of resorting to bullying tactics in trade negotiations.
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East Africa: EU pushes for progress on EPA trade deal
BRUSSELS- The European Commission (EC) is increasing the pressure on the East African Community (EAC) to sign the free trade deal known as an economic partnership agreement with the EU.
Brussels opens its doors to decentralised cooperation
Decentralised cooperation steps one step closer to full recognition by European institutions of local authorities’ activities in the fight against poverty.
This is a summary of the first Assises of decentralised cooperaton which took place last Wednesday in Brussels at the Committee of the Regions and that was attended by 300 representatives of local and regional authorities from all over the world.
The new European Commission announced
According to AP, European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has named the 26 people he wants to help him drive the EU’s day-to-day agenda for the next five years, including nominees for new posts that reflect major shifts in policy priorities, notably climate issues.
