Tag for 'Commissioner Johannes Hahn'
Sunday, April 16th, 2017
On the referendum in Turkey: Statement by President Juncker, High Representative/Vice-President Mogherini and Commissioner Hahn Brussels, 16 April 2017 President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission Federica Mogherini and Commissioner for European Neighbourhood Policy and Enlargement Negotiations Johannes Hahn issued the following statement [...]
Sunday, December 11th, 2016
On the bomb attack in Istanbul: Statement by HR/VP Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn Brussels, 11/12/2016 Twin acts of terror hit Turkey last night, in Istanbul, outside Beşiktaş sports stadium. We extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of all those who lost their lives and wish the injured a speedy recovery. [...]
Wednesday, November 9th, 2016
2016 Enlargement Package: credible enlargement process key to driving transformation and anchoring stability in Southeast Europe Brussels, 9 November 2016 The European Commission adopted today its annual Enlargement Package. It assesses where the countries of the Western Balkans and Turkey stand in implementing key political and economic reforms, and what needs to be done to [...]
Tuesday, June 21st, 2016
On the arrests of Human Rights defender and journalists in Turkey: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn Brussels, 21/06/2016 The arrest of the President of Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (HRFT), Prof. Şebnem Korur Fincancı, and of several journalists, including Erol Önderoğlu (from Reporters Without Borders) and Ahmet Nesin, on Monday [...]
Sunday, May 22nd, 2016
On the nomination of Binali Yildirim as the new Prime Minister of Turkey: Joint statement by HR/VP Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn Brussels, 22/05/2016 Mr Binali Yildirim was nominated as the new Prime Minister of Turkey today. We congratulate him for the nomination that comes at an important moment not only for Turkey, but [...]
Tuesday, April 26th, 2016
EU proposes new approach to better support displaced people through its external action Brussels, 26 April 2016 The European Commission set out a new strategic vision today regarding how its external action can best support refugees and displaced people in long lasting crises. The aim of this new approach, outlined in the Communication "Lives in [...]
Monday, April 25th, 2016
On the elections in Serbia: Statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn Brussels, 25/04/2016 "Serbia held elections at national, provincial and local levels on 24 April in a calm atmosphere.At Serbia's invitation international electoral observers are monitoring the elections and their assessment and recommendations presented today are an important guidance for Serbia, [...]
Tuesday, April 19th, 2016
Facility for Refugees in Turkey: Commission delivers an additional €110 million under the implementation of EU-Turkey agreement Brussels, 19 April 2016 Today the European Commission is delivering on its commitment to accelerate the implementation of the Facility for Refugees in Turkey by announcing a new set of projects under the Facility. A further €60 million [...]
Monday, February 15th, 2016
On the occasion of Bosnia and Herzegovina submitting membership application: Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn Brussels, 15/02/2016 Today, Bosnia and Herzegovina submitted its application for membership in the European Union. This decision follows months of hard work by Bosnia’s leadership and, we believe, addresses the aspirations of the people [...]
Tuesday, January 12th, 2016
On today's terrorist attack on Sultanahmet Square in the heart of Istanbul's tourist district: Statement by HR/VP Federica Mogherini and Commissioner Johannes Hahn Brussels, 12/01/2016 Turkey has once again been targeted by a terrorist attack, this time on Sultanahmet Square in the heart of Istanbul's tourist district.The EU extends sincere condolences to the families of [...]