Tag: Thessaloniki European Council

At the European Council, EU leaders set the direction for future work on terrorism. They agreed to reinforce practical co-operation and integrate terrorism in the relationship between the EU and third countries.

Justice and Home Affairs experts from the European liberty and security policy network (ELISE) believe that technology is not a solution to violence. They put into question counter-terrorism measures which involve a globalisation of surveillance.

Heads of state and government have pledged to agree on a constitution for Europe by June and adopted several measures to boost the fight against terrorism.

Keeping out of international engagement is no protection from terror, said UK Foreign Minister Jack Straw, while giving support to Turkey's EU membership.

Terrorism will top the agenda of the Foreign Affairs Council but the Lisbon strategy and the development of a strategic partnership between the EU and the Mediterranean and Middle East countries will also be dealt with.

Interior and foreign affairs ministers are to discuss new counter-terrorism measures and review old promises in order to pave the way for the adoption of a beefed-up EU action plan by the European Council.

The Commission has initiated preparations for the inclusion of five Western Balkans states in Community programmes and agencies as of 2005.

Infrastructure projects and R&D will be the focus of a growth initiative, but EU leaders have not taken a decision on the details of the plan nor the investments involved.

The acceding countries, candidate countries and potential candidates from Western Balkans have many reasons to be satisfied with the conclusions of the Thessaloniki European Council and the EU– Western Balkans Summit.

The decision to fix a permanent seat for the European Council in Brussels could influence the fundamental nature of the European Council and the EU.

The European Parliament has adopted its position on the sustainable development strategy which is to be discussed at the Barcelona summit.

Deutsche Bank Research: no binding commitments to enlargement target dates

"Strong" signal on enlargement and adoption of sustainable development strategy main outcomes of EU Summit plagued by violence and protests

European leaders meet in Gothenburg to discuss expansion, environment and EU reforms amidst fears that Irish rejection of Nice Treaty will sidetrack enlargement

The first day of the Feira summit was overshadowed by a serious row with Austria and the Dover immigrants drama..