EMM News Explorer: Štefan Füle

[-said]: The right to freedom of expression is undermined by the large number of legal cases and investigations against journalists, writers, academics and human rights defenders,

hurriyetdailynews 04-FEB-12

[-said]: I acknowledged the commitment of the Serbian leadership to European integration,

upi 25-JAN-12

[-said]: I think this is not really up to the European Commission to intervene in the issue which involves a member state and a candidate country, and specifically on such an issue. I believe that these kind of important and sensitive issues are best handled by historians, are best handled through dialogue, are best handled in a way putting the facts together, rather than through political declarations,

euronews 25-JAN-12

[-said]: I acknowledged the commitment of the Serbian leadership to European integration. I stressed the EU still expects an active approach to the continuation of the dialogue with Priština, and tangible progress, especially on the issue of regional representation,

b92net_en 24-JAN-12

[-said]: I told her about the EU concern over these proceedings and assured her that we will continue to closely monitor the appeal procedure and to demand observance of her rights,

itartass_en 20-DEC-11

[-said that]: and will present, as requested by EU leaders, a report on the progress made in Montenegro in this areas in the first half of 2012.

ansamed 13-DEC-11

[-said]: We also had useful exchanges on issues related to economic governance and on the need to improve the business environment, including on the necessity for Ukraine to secure a fair and market-oriented price for gas and to ensure full compliance with its commitments and obligations as a member of the Energy Community,

kyivpost 13-DEC-11

[ said]: will significantly deepen Ukraine's political association and economic integration with the EU,

xinhuanet_en 13-DEC-11

[ said]: The aim of my visit to Kiev was to prepare the ground for the EU-Ukraine Summit on December 19, where we have a number of important issues to discuss both in current EU-Ukraine relations and in relation to our longer-term goal of political association and economic integration for which the negotiations on the Association Agreement should be finalized,

xinhuanet_en 13-DEC-11

[-said]: I was glad to have the opportunity of a private conversation with Yulia Tymoshenko, and to talk to her about her health condition and about the developments in her case. I informed her about the EU's concerns regarding this process and assured her that we would continue to follow closely her appeal and would insist upon the need for her to benefit from of all her rights to defend herself in a fair process,

ukranews 13-DEC-11

[ said]: the EU Commission will continue to assist the country in its efforts,[*]and will present, as requested by EU leaders, a report on the progress made in Montenegro in this areas in the first half of 2012.

ansamed 13-DEC-11

[ added]: for an exchange with the government on the next steps in the process,

ansamed 13-DEC-11

[said that:]: the decision is not completely the opposite

b92net_en 11-DEC-11

[commented:]: These new instruments will allow us to respond even better in the future to our partner's needs and ambitions. Through the new European Neighbourhood Instrument and the Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance, support to our neighbours will become faster and more flexible; allowing for increased differentiation and incentives for best performers. At the same time it will continue to ensure the success of the democratisation process and improve economic and social development in our immediate neighbourhood,

egovmonitor 08-DEC-11

panarmenian 07-DEC-11

[-said]: Technical work on the agreement continues, but the EU member states say that the [right] environment has to be created for signing and ratification. This will be an agreement under which our partner Ukraine will receive access to a major part of European legislation and may gradually become a part of the EU market. Much will depend on the solution the Ukrainian authorities find to the situation with the supremacy of law and the issue you mentioned,

kyivpost 07-DEC-11

[says that:]: everyone, including Belgrade, would have felt better had the positive events in northern Kosovo and in the dialogue come earlier

b92net_en 07-DEC-11

[-said]: I think we are doing a serious work in promoting the cooperation between the Republic of Armenia and the European Union,

armradio 05-DEC-11

[-said]: I also underlined the importance of Kosovo launching a comprehensive agenda for the north,

setimes 02-DEC-11

[-said]: consolidate democracy,

civil 25-NOV-11

[-told]: All gestures aiming to address divisive issues of the past in a spirit of reconciliation strengthen democracy and tolerance in Turkey and are thus most welcome,

todayszaman 25-NOV-11

[-said]: I welcomed the efforts of the leaders of both communities and the UN to reach a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem. I also reiterated the European Commission`s strong support of the settlement talks. Mr. Eroglu and I discussed the way ahead after the recent tripartite meeting and the importance of reaching agreement on all internal aspects of a settlement by the next tripartite meeting in January 2012,

hri 23-NOV-11

[-said]: Our meetings will focus on the many things EU and Turkey have in common

express 23-NOV-11

[ said]: I welcomed the efforts of the leaders of both communities and the United Nations to reach a comprehensive settlement of the Cyprus problem. I also reiterated the European Commission's strong support of the settlement talks,

kuna 22-NOV-11

[-said]: There is a great deal of frustration in the relationship on our side because we had hoped the reform process that your people want and would benefit from, have been slower than we hoped,

panarmenian 19-NOV-11

[-told]: The anti-terror law in the penal code and legislative framework is not adequate to protect the freedom of expression in Turkey. Also, the interpretation by prosecutors and judges in the European Convention of Human Rights on the issue of media freedom is too restrictive,

panarmenian 19-NOV-11

[-said]: But we should not become hostage to that frustration. Turkey and the EU need each other more and more everyday,

panarmenian 19-NOV-11

[-said]: >European Commission - Press release European Commissioners Füle and De Gucht visit Istanbul to strengthen new EU agenda with Turkey Brussels, 16 November 2011 - The renewed positive agenda between the European Union and Turkey will be the main focus of the joint visit of European Commissioner for Enlargement and European Neighbourhood Policy, Štefan Füle, and European Commissioner for Trade, Karel De Gucht, to Istanbul on Thursday 17th and Friday 18th November. Both Commissioners will meet representativ

europa 16-NOV-11

[-added]: Our meetings will focus on what the EU and Turkey have in common,

ansamed 16-NOV-11

[ said]: We have already signed documents on free transference with Moldova and Greece, the other day we also signed such a document with Armenia. These agreements will bring positive changes in development of EU regions,

armenpress 09-NOV-11

[ said]: Small and medium enterprises have a vital role to play in creating jobs and growth in Egypt

ansamed 08-NOV-11

[mentioned:]: positive agenda

trendnews 08-NOV-11

[-said]: This new action plan should be based on the needs and priorities of Lebanon and be aimed at deepening reforms and democracy,

ansamed 28-OCT-11

[said that:]: Lebanon should provide a safe environment for the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to carry out its duties.

nowlebanon 27-OCT-11

[ stated]: This Mobility Partnership is a clear sign of the readiness of the European Union and the countries of the Eastern Partnership to move towards a closer integration. Fostering mobility and people-to-people contacts is fundamental for the promotion of social and economic development and mutual understanding between the people in Armenia and in the EU

armenpress 27-OCT-11

[said that:]: Lebanon must commit to international obligations, especially regarding the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL),

nowlebanon 27-OCT-11

[-said that]: to provide protection for the Lebanese citizens and for refugees.

nowlebanon 27-OCT-11

[-said]: With it Azerbaijan violates the commitments it has assumed in front of the Council of Europe,

armenpress 27-OCT-11

[ stated]: , said Commissioner for Home Affairs Cecilia Malmström. This Mobility Partnership is a clear sign of the readiness of the European Union and the countries of the Eastern Partnership to move towards a closer integration. Fostering mobility and people-to-people contacts is fundamental for the promotion of social and economic development and mutual understanding between the people in Armenia and in the EU

europa 27-OCT-11

[ said]: Progress in Lebanon regarding internal reforms will be greater and faster with the more aid that they obtain from the EU,

ansamed 26-OCT-11

[ added]: Naturally,[*]greater support from the EU will be linked to Lebanon's commitment to reforms,

ansamed 26-OCT-11

[said:]: From the very start we were frank and open with our Ukrainian friends in the issues of the preparation of the Association Agreement and said that the EU and its member states may show understanding and flexibility in many issues. However there is no room for compromise in the matters related to fundamental democratic values, humans rights and freedoms, legislation, judicial independence.

kyivpost 25-OCT-11

[-said]: The obligations arising from the Association Agreement are difficult to combine with the obligations that ensue from the Treaty on the Customs Union, and vice versa. I mean, I think almost mutually exclusive, so that Ukraine could be at the same time an integral part of these two treaties,

kyivpost 22-OCT-11

[said:]: Signing of the agreements on the formation of the free trade areas with Brussels or EU member states - on the one hand, and Moscow and Minsk - on the other is not a problem. However, once we start talking about the extent of the integration, about a much deeper integration in economic and other fields, here you cannot sit on two chairs.

kyivpost 22-OCT-11

[-has said]: Developing a multilateral dimension for the Eastern Partnership is an important achievement,

panarmenian 30-SEP-11

[-told]: This will require efforts on all sides. When Partners make genuine progress in reform programs, the European Union must respond accordingly,

panarmenian 30-SEP-11

[-said]: Our partners are at various stages of establishing sustainable democracy, founded on respect for fundamental freedoms and the rule of law. The less advanced this is, the more difficult, but also the more necessary, your work is,

panarmenian 30-SEP-11

[-said]: There are rules and laws. If Turkey chooses not to respect them and it wants to freeze its ties with the EU during Cyprus's presidency, that is its own problem,

kathimerini 29-SEP-11

[-expressed]: Because of that we have not seen some of the threats coming from Turkey being actually delivered.

cyprus 28-SEP-11

[ said]: The vision of the Eastern Partnership is that of a common space based on freedom, democracy, rule of law and justice. A space where political co-operation is as close, economic integration is as deep and people-to-people contacts are as intense as possible. I am pleased to announce a new set of important measures which will strengthen our co-operation in promoting human rights, fighting corruption and organised crime, and enhancing mobility. This forms part of a renewed engagement of the European Union towa

europa 27-SEP-11

[ said]: Tunisia is going through an impressive transition process and we hope that the upcoming elections will confirm all the progress made in such a short period. Tunisia is confronted with short term economic difficulties and this is why the European Commission has doubled its financial assistance this year. We are committed to continuing our multi-faceted support to underpin Tunisia's democratic transformation and economic renewal. We have proposed a new wave of mutually beneficial agreements that will allow Tu

europa 27-SEP-11

[added:]: We hope the upcoming elections confirm the progress made in this short period of time

ansamed 27-SEP-11

[-said]: We have been given assurances that not only is he aware of the problem, but is actively trying to find solution,

kyivpost 23-SEP-11

[ said]: There is a feeling in Brussels that if Ukraine does not deliver on those values, if the former prime minister is put in prison based on article in the criminal code which originated deep under communism, the relationship will hardly be the same,

kyivpost 23-SEP-11

[-said that]: Ukraine. 20 Years On: Challenges for the Future.

kyivpost 21-SEP-11

[-said]: In order to change the picture, I called on the [Ukrainian] leaders to work so as to ensure the independence of the judicial system. They have to convince us that Ukraine is serious about democracy, the rule of law and that it is also serious about the association agreement, which implies clear commitments to the core values of democracy, the rule of law, and human rights, under which Ukraine assumed its commitments to the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the European Union,

kyivpost 21-SEP-11

[-said]: We believe that the final assessment of mistakes and the level of the politician's responsibility will be expressed during the election. It is important to give politicians an opportunity to compete with each other and convince the voters that they do not only propose the right future for the country, but also acted correctly in the past,

kyivpost 20-SEP-11

[ said]: The human dimension of the Eastern Partnership is one of its most important ones. Fostering mobility and people-to-people contacts through visa facilitation is fundamental in order to promote social and economic development and mutual understanding between the people. The proposals to open negotiations on visa facilitation and readmission agreements with Armenia are an important step in this direction,

panarmenian 20-SEP-11

[-said]: I can see a clear difference between problem cases in Ukraine and political prisoners in Belarus, whose status we recognize. In Belarus they were arrested following their protests against [Belarus President Alexander ] Lukashenko's dictatorship. In Ukraine we can see problems with quality of the legislation and the level of independence of the judiciary. At the same time we can see that your authorities are making efforts to correct the existing problems,

kyivpost 20-SEP-11

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