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EU to strengthen counter-coronavirus cooperation at highest level: Council
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], October 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The heads of states and governments of the European Union have agreed to reinforce the cooperation and make the coordination regular around issues pertaining to the fight against COVID-19, European Council President Charles Michel said on Frida
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EU urges independent inquiry into cause of Beirut explosion
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], Aug 10 (Xinhua/ANI): European Council President Charles Michel on Sunday urged an independent investigation into the cause of the deadly explosion that rocked the city of Beirut and inflicted heavy casualties last Tuesday.
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EU leaders reach landmark EUR1.82 trillion Covid-19 recovery package
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], July 21 (ANI): EU leaders agreed early on Tuesday to an unprecedented 1.8 trillion euros (2 trillion dollars) aid and budget deal aimed at helping hard-hit bloc members recover from the economic fallout of novel coronavirus pandemic.
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EU leaders hold meeting as talks on Budget continue into 3rd day
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], July 19 (Sputnik/ANI): The leaders of France and Germany, as well as the heads of the European Commission and the European Council, are holding a meeting within the framework of the third, previously unplanned, day of the summit of the heads of the EU states, Barend Leyts
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PM Modi, European Council President discuss COVID-19 situation
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephonic conversation with Charles Michel, President of the European Council and the two leaders discussed situation created by COVID-19 and responses to the challenge.
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EU officials signs off Brexit agreement
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Brussels, [Belgium], Jan 24 (ANI): European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel signed the Brexit agreement on Friday, paving a way for his "ramification" by the European Parliament.
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Committed to making progress on issues of counter-terrorism, climate chang
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Dec 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a telephonic conversation with European Council President Charles Michel weeks after the latter assumed office, and spoke of India's commitment in making progress on issues of counter-terrorism, climate change,
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EU Council President says Brexit extension may be the last one
Updated : 6 years, 4 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], Oct 30 (ANI): Outgoing European Council President Donald Tusk on Tuesday urged the British government to make the most of the Brexit extension granted by the bloc and warned that the process may not be delayed further.
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'Under no condition' EU agrees to reinvite Russia to G7, says Tusk
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Paris [France], Aug 25 (ANI): European Council President Donald Tusk on Saturday said that the European Union (EU) can "under no condition" agree to reinvite Russia to the G7.
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Theresa May seeks 3-month delay to Brexit deal
Updated : 7 years ago IST
London [UK], Mar 20 (ANI): British Prime Minister Theresa May on Wednesday asked for a three-month extension to Article 50, the legal process under which the United Kingdom (UK) is leaving the European Union (EU).
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Gaitri Issar Kumar presents credentials as Head of India's Mission to
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], July 26 (ANI): Gaitri Issar Kumar on Tuesday presented credentials as Head of India's Mission to the European Union. The letter of credence was received by European Council President Donald Tusk.
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Donald Tusk's second term leaves Poland fuming
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], Mar. 10(ANI): Former Polish prime minister Donald Tusk has won a second term as European council president, overcoming bitter opposition from Poland that has left the country isolated in Europe.
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