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Russia endangering peace & security in Europe – EU Michel LONG

The President of the European Council has called on Russia to take “concrete & tangible steps” to de-escalate its military build-up around Ukraine.

Charles Michel made the plea during a debate on EU-Russian relations in the European Parliament this morning. He told MEPs, countless diplomatic efforts have been made with Russia to reduce the tensions.

Out words: amassing troops

Dur: 02:45  

EU urges Russia to take “concrete & tangible steps” to de-escalation - Michel

The President of the European Council has said that Russia’s “extraordinary deployment of military forces” around Ukraine can only be seen as aggressive and threatening behaviour.

Speaking this morning in the European Parliament, Charles Michel said Russia’s military escalation not only endangers the stability and integrity of Ukraine but also threatens peace and security in Europe.

He called on Russia to de-escalate its military build-up in the region.

Out words: amassing troops

Dur: 00:25

“We stand firm with Ukraine” – Von der Leyen

The President of the European Commission says she truly hopes the Kremlin will decide not to unleash further violence in Europe.

In a speech to the European Parliament this morning, Ursula von der Leyen said Russia sent conflicting signals yesterday. On the one hand Russian authorities announced troop pullbacks from the Ukrainian border. But on the other hand she said, the Russian Parliament voted for the formal recognition of two breakaway Ukrainian republics as independent states.

However, President von der Leyen told MEPs, diplomacy had not yet spoken its last words.

Out words: own future

Dur: 00:41

Largest build-up of troops on EU soil since ‘darkest days of Cold war’ – Von der Leyen

The President of the European Commission says we face the largest build-up of troops on European soil since the darkest days of the Cold War.

Ursula von der Leyen made the comments during an address to the European Parliament this morning on Russia’s military threat against Ukraine.

The EU boss told MEPs the people of Ukraine are bravely trying to get on with their lives. Many of them keep emergency bags by their front doors she said in case they have to rush away from home. 

Out words: threatens war

Dur: 00:33

Estimated 100m cancer cases may have been undiagnosed due to Covid – EU Commissioner

The Covid pandemic has “impacted significantly” on cancer care in the EU. It’s led to delays in screening and early diagnosis and the postponement of treatments and surgeries.

That’s according to the EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety.

Stella Kyriakides made the comments this morning during a debate in the European Parliament on a range of proposals to tackle cancer.

Out words: the future

Dur: 00:23

EU to significantly boost microchip production LONG CLIP

Plans to significantly boost the EU’s production of semiconductors were unveiled today.

The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen announced details of a new EU Chips Act. It aims to increase Europe’s production of microchips to twenty percent (20%) of the global market share by 2030.

Microchips are used in a wide range of products from smartphones, cars and washing machines to healthcare, energy, and industrial systems.  But the EU is highly dependent on other countries such as Taiwan for their production.

In the following clip, President von der Leyen gives details of the new European Chips Act.

Out words: about reliability

Dur: 05:38

EU Chips act unveiled – Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission today unveiled details of a proposed EU Chips Act which aims to significantly bolster the production and development of semiconductors in the European Union.

Microchips are used in a wide range of products from smartphones cars and washing machines to healthcare, energy, and industrial systems.  

But the EU is highly dependent on other countries such as Taiwan for their production. And this new act aims to increase Europe’s production of microchips to twenty percent (20%) of the global market share by 2030.

When announcing details of the new act today, the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the global shortage of microchips slowed Europe’s economic recovery from the Covid pandemic.

Out words: strategic market

Dur: 00:40

Migration is “manageable” – Commissioner Johansson to Oireachtas C’tee

The European Commissioner for Home Affairs has praised Ireland’s recent initiative to regularise undocumented migrants here.

Ylva Johansson (Yeel-Vah Yo-hansson) described the move as a “bold step” and one to be applauded.

She made the comments during an address to the Joint Oireachtas Committee on EU Affairs this morning. She was outlining details of the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact which is a package of EU proposals on how the bloc should handle migration over the years ahead.

The Commissioner told committee members that migrants are human beings with rights and dignity.  

Out words:  manageable

Dur: 00:20

“Don’t panic” don’t be afraid of migrants – EU Johansson Dublin

The EU Commissioner for Home Affairs told an Oireachtas Committee this morning that migration is normal and that it is nothing to be afraid of.

Ylva Johansson (Yeel-Vah Yo-hansson) was outlining details of the EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact. It's a package of EU proposals and recommendations on how the bloc should handle migration over the years ahead.

During her address to the Joint Committee on EU Affairs this morning, Commissioner Johansson said although migration can sometimes be a challenge it can be managed.

Out words: their dignity

Dur: 00:31

 

 

EU Foreign policy chief warns Russia against any further Ukraine “aggression” - Borrell

The EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs today warned Russia it would face “massive consequences” if it took any further action against Ukraine.   

Josep Borrell made the comments during his visit to Washington to attend an EU-US Energy Council.

During his address to the Council, Mr Borrell said Russia doesn’t hesitate to use energy supplies to Europe “as a weapon for geopolitical gain”.  And he said the Ukraine crisis has highlighted the need for Europe and the rest of the world to diversify energy supplies.

Out words: massive consequences

Dur: 00:22