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Risk of “sectarian violence” “extremist resurgence” in Syria - EU Kallas

The fall of the Assad Regime in Syria represents a historic development and an opportunity for Syrians to redress a decade of human rights violations. But the transition will present huge challenges in Syria and the Region. That’s according to the EU’s new foreign policy chief.

Kaya Kallas made the comments during an address before the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee this afternoon.

Out words: and Afghanistan

Dur: 00:18

Mercosur safeguards “must be in place” – McConalogue

The Government’s approach on the EU trade deal with the South American Mercosur countries will very much depend on the text of the agreement and the safeguards within it. So says Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue who was speaking in Brussels where Agriculture and Fisheries Ministers are meeting.  

Last Friday the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and her counterparts from four Mercosur countries finalised negotiations for an EU-Mercosur partnership agreement. President von der Leyen hailed the deal as  “a win-win agreement” which she said would bring “meaningful benefits to consumers and businesses, on both sides”.

However  Minister McConalogue says the Government wants to make sure safeguards are in place before it endorses the deal.

Out words: own farmers

Dur: 01:00

Ireland’s Safeguards on Mercosur “really crucial” – McConalogue

The Government will scrutinise the Mercosur trade deal “very closely” before it decides what position it will take on it. That’s according to Minister Charlie MCCONALOGUE who was speaking in Brussels this morning where he’s attending an Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting.

Last Friday the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and her counterparts from *four Mercosur countries finalised negotiations for an EU-Mercosur partnership agreement. President von der Leyen hailed the deal as  “a win-win agreement” which she said would bring “meaningful benefits to consumers and businesses, on both sides”.

However  Minister McConalogue says the Government wants to make sure safeguards are in place before it endorses the deal.

Out words: the agreement

Dur: 00:22

*(Brazilian President Lula, Argentinian President Milei, Paraguayan President Peña, and Uruguayan President Lacalle Pou) 

 

Government will scrutinise Mercosur deal “very closely”– McConalogue

The text and details of the Mercosur trade deal will be examined carefully by the government before it decides what position it will take on the agreement. That’s according to Minister Charlie MCCONALOGUE who was speaking in Brussels this morning where he’s attending an Agriculture and Fisheries Council meeting.

His comments follow last Friday’s political agreement that was reached between the EU and the Mercosur countries on a free trade deal.

Out words: to it

Dur: 00:17

Galway wool co-op wins highly commended EU prize

An innovative virtual cooperative that aims to restore “the cultural integrity” of native Irish wool has won a highly commended prize from the EU. The Galway wool co-op was runner up in one of the categories of the EU’s  Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA).  The event honours green, socially inclusive and innovative Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) projects implemented at local level.

Well the co.founder of the Galway Wool co-op is Blatnaid Gallagher. She gave her reaction to winning the award.  

Out words: forms of industry

Dur: 00:27

EU award for Galway Wool Co-op

An Irish wool co-operative that’s owned and run by farmers has just won an EU prize for its contribution to the social fabric of rural areas. The Galway Wool Co-op was runner up in one of the EU’s  Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) categories.  

It was set up to restore the “cultural integrity” of native Irish wool and to establish niche market opportunities domestically and internationally for the wool. The Co.founder of the Galway Wool Co-op is Blatnaid Gallagher. She explained more about the project.

Out words: the industry

Dur: 00:20

EU calls for more “robust efforts” to tackle cardiovascular diseases

The EU is calling for more “robust efforts” to help prevent cardiovascular diseases which are the leading cause of death in the EU. Today the new European Commissioner for Health (and Animal Welfare) says the EU will develop new plans to improve cardiovascular health in the bloc. Olivér VÁRHELYI was speaking in Brussels following a meeting of EU ministers there.

Out words: health risks

Dur: 00:31

EU “gravely concerned” about Israel UNRWA ban – EU Ferreira

EU Commissioner Elisa Ferreira today called on Israel to stop attacks on the United Nations and to allow the UN relief agency, UNRWA to continue its work providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians.

Last month members of the Israeli parliament voted to ban UNRWA from operating in Israel which would include occupied Palestinian territories. The ban is to come into force within ninety days of the vote. Speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg today, Commissioner Ferreira said the vision of a rules-based global order has to be defended.  

Out words: must stop

Dur: 00:23

EU calls for respect & implementation of ICC arrest warrants

The EU must uphold multilateral order and respect and implement the decisions of the International Criminal Court. That’s the warning from EU Commissioner Elisa Ferreira who was speaking in the European Parliament in Strasbourg this afternoon. Commissioner Ferreira referred to last week’s ICC ruling calling for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC also issued an arrest warrant for a Hamas commander. 

Commissioner Ferreira called for EU unity during her address to the MEPs.  

Out words: Criminal Court

Dur: 00:30

EU foreign policy chief applauds Biden Russian move – Borrell

The EU’s foreign policy chief this morning praised US President Joe Biden’s decision to allow Ukraine to use US-made long-range missiles for strikes inside Russia. Josep Borrell made the comments in Brussels where EU Foreign ministers will today discuss how the EU can continue to support Ukraine. Mr Borrell said the move was “very good news” for the Ukrainians.

Out words: the Ukrainians

Dur: 00:19