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Quo Vadis Europa? Summer course initiated by Borrell to discuss EU policy in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine

Written by Militsa Eggert on August 21, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

The summer course ‘Quo Vadis Europa?’, held annually since 2001 by Josep Borrell Fontelles, currently the EU High Representative, will take place this year between 21 and 25 August. Continuing a 22-year tradition, the course on the future of the European Union will once again take place at the Menéndez y Pelayo International University (UIMP) in Santander, Spain, in the Palacio de la Magdalena. The course will address the positioning of the EU as a geo-political actor, its contribution to the security of Europe and its relations with the United States, China and other regions of...

Ukrainians can keep their driving licence in the EU, say European Parliament

Written by natalia on July 8, 2022. Posted in Uncategorized.

On 7 July, members of the European Parliament backed a proposal by the European Commission to allow Ukrainian refugees to retain their national driving licence. Ukrainians who fled Russia’s invasion and have temporary protected status will be able to continue using their Ukrainian driving licence without having to exchange it for an EU one or take a new driving test. If a driving licence is stolen or lost, EU countries will be able to issue a new EU driving licence. In order to do so, the driver must prove that they hold a valid driving licence in Ukraine and submit a certificate...

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