The EU's Green Deal -- once a core Brussels mission -- is looking increasingly under threat in the bloc's upcoming elections as resistance grows to its costs and consequences. Farmers' protests, consumer cost-of-living worries and some countries' hesitation are already undercutting the ambitious plan to make the European Union carbon-neutral by
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Bangladesh, EU to work jointly against disinformation: Arafat
Bangladesh and European Union (EU) today agreed to work together against disinformation observing that the evil practice has emerged as a global challenge now. EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whitley in a meeting with State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat at later’s secretariat office discussed the ways of
Ukraine gets EU membership boost, but no new European aid, after setback in US
The European Union failed to agree Thursday on a 50 billion-euro ($54 billion) package in financial aid that Ukraine desperately needs to stay afloat, even as the bloc decided to open accession negotiations with the war-torn country. The aid was vetoed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, delivering another tough blow
EU wants to see credible, participatory election in Bangladesh
The European Union (EU) wants to see that Bangladesh will hold a democratic, credible, peaceful and participatory election. EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley expressed his optimism to this end while talking to reporters after a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal and other Election Commissioners on Wednesday. “We
EU concerned over HR, press freedom in country
The European Union (EU) Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore said they are concerned about the human rights and freedom of media situations in Bangladesh ahead of the next general election. "A delegation from the EU has recently visited Bangladesh to assess the electoral environment. They will present their report
EU wants free, fair, peaceful election: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader Saturday said the European Union (EU) wants to see a fair and free election based on the constitution and existing legal framework of Bangladesh. "The EU wants elections based on the constitution and legal framework of Bangladesh," said
EU, Bangladesh commited to boost good nutrition
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh organised a high-level event in collaboration with the Partners of the Food and Nutrition Security Programme for Bangladesh. The event, titled "The European Union and the Government of Bangladesh in Partnership for Good Nutrition through Good Governance," was held at a Dhaka
BGMEA urges EU to extend GSP facilities
BGMEA President Faruque Hassan has urged the European Union (EU) to continue supporting Bangladesh in consolidating its economic growth momentum in the coming days, a press release said on Tuesday. He made the call during a meeting with H.E. Charles Whiteley, Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union to
India, EU explores scope for connectivity involving Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan
India and the European Union (EU) are exploring connectivity investments and identifying concrete projects in India's north-eastern states and Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan for implementation. India's Ministry of External Affairs, the EU Delegation to India, and the Asian Confluence jointly organized the India–EU Connectivity Conference in Meghalaya recently. The objective of the conference
Proud to stand with Bangladesh in its journey: EU
European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley on Thursday said the European Union with Team Europe is proud to stand alongside the government of Bangladesh in its journey towards a greener and more prosperous future. "We are delighted to present the Energy Storage Roadmap to the Government of Bangladesh and