EuropeanUnion Archives - Ethio Negari

27 Jun

European Union hands over 18 Vehicles to Ethiopia

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The European Union hands over 18 Vehicles to the Ministry of Justice The European Union hands over 18 Vehicles to the Ministry of Justice in the framework of its support to the Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia. The European Union supports the Criminal Justice Reform in Ethiopia with 15 million Euro (915 million Birr). The overall objective of the EU support is increased rule of law, respect for human rights and access to justice for all. The EU support also aims to enhance coordination, collaboration and cooperation between key criminal justice institutions; to increase effectiveness, efficiency, fairness and accountability of…

18 Jun

EU Awarded Erasmus+ MA Scholarship to 48 Ethiopian

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European Union awarded Erasmus+ Masters scholarship for 48 Ethiopian studentsThe European Union has awarded full Masters Scholarship to 48 Ethiopian students for the academic year of 2024-2025 through the EU’s flagship education initiative, Erasmus+ European Scholarship Programme. The students will spend 2 years full time in prestigious European Universities and will be studying at various higher institutions in 12 European countries. The Master’s degrees are offered by university consortia, including universities from at least two EU Member States.The European Union’s Erasmus+ programme aims to enhance quality in higher education through scholarships and academic co-operation between the EU and the rest…

01 May

Ethiopia Voices Concern over New European Union Visa Restrictions

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Ethiopia has expressed its dismay at the recent visa restrictions imposed by the European Union, which were announced by the Council of the European Union on Monday. These restrictions temporarily limit the issuance of visas to Ethiopian citizens. The European Union stated that it implemented these restrictions in response to Ethiopia's perceived lack of cooperation in facilitating the return of its citizens who do not possess legal residence status in Europe. Under the new decision, the processing time for visa requests from Ethiopians has been extended from 15 to 45 days. This decision affects not only ordinary Ethiopian citizens but…

29 Apr

Ethiopian Faces Visa Restrictions From EU

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, NewsAddisAbaba, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, EuropeanUnion, VISA

The European Union has recently tightened its visa regulations for Ethiopian citizens, significantly impacting the application process and travel options for individuals from Ethiopia. Formerly, Ethiopians could expect a relatively swift turnaround of 15 days for visa processing. However, the Council of the European Union has decided to extend this waiting period substantially, now requiring applicants to wait for up to 45 days before receiving a decision on their visa applications. This decision by the Council underscores a deliberate effort to streamline and standardize visa procedures across member countries, aiming to ensure that Ethiopian visa applicants fulfill the necessary criteria…

16 Feb

European Union Law Threatens Five Million Ethiopian Coffee Farmers

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusiness, EnvironmentAddisAbaba, Coffeeexport, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Ethiopianfarmers, EuropeanUnion, Export

Five million Ethiopian coffee farmers are facing existential threats due to a recent EU law. The European Union passed legislation two weeks ago aimed at barring the entry and sale of products deemed environmentally harmful within its member countries. The law, crafted to combat global warming and prevent deforestation, targets products linked to forest depletion, thereby promoting environmental preservation efforts. Of particular concern is the impact of this law on Ethiopia, a major exporter of forest coffee to European and global markets. The Ethiopian Coffee Association has voiced apprehension, warning that failure to accommodate Ethiopia's unique circumstances under the new…

04 Dec

Global security depends on ambitious climate action

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By Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Vice-President of the European Commission “Present trends are racing our planet down a dead-end 3°C temperature rise”, explained UN Secretary-General António Guterres recently. If we do not act decisively, climate change will pose an existential threat for humanity in coming decades. It is already a major risk multiplier for conflict and instability. Since 2008, floods and heatwaves have led to the forcible displacement of more than 20 million people every year according to UNHCR. According to the World Bank, by 2050, more than one billion…

01 Nov

European Union stands against crimes on Journalism

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Ahead of the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists on 2 November, and in the year that marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights, High Representative Josep Borrell and Vice-President Věra Jourová issued a statement. “In these difficult times, marred by wars, conflict, and terrorist acts, we recall and praise the essential role played by journalists and media workers in fighting for the truth and human rights. Journalists contribute to countering disinformation and hate speech and keeping checks and balances on governments and public institutions. They shed light on war crimes and human rights…

23 Sep

EU urges Ethiopia to take immediate action on human rights violations

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The European Union is concerned about the worsening crime and human rights violations in Ethiopia. EU's foreign affairs commissioner Joseph Borrell, said that the Ethiopian government should take immediate action. Justice and accountability are the conditions for the relationship between the Union and Ethiopia to be gradually normalized, he said on his X former Twitter account. Ethiopia's human rights situation was recently presented at the United Nations General Assembly and the country is facing serious charges. The International Commission on Human Rights, established by the United Nations Human Rights Council, has submitted its report. Mohamed Chande Otoman, an expert on…

01 Sep

Ethiopia Briefs the situations of Amhara region to UN organizations

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ethiopia Briefed the situations of Amhara region to UN humanitarian organizations representatives. Ethiopia briefed the current national issue to the representatives of the United Nations humanitarian institutions, who were stationed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Minister of State for Political and Economic Diplomacy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga briefed the delegates on the current issue in Ethiopia, especially the humanitarian situation in the Amhara region. In this way, he expressed the determination of the Ethiopian government to improve the overall humanitarian situation and accelerate the delivery of aid, including food, together with aid…

04 Aug

DPM and FM Demeke discuses with EU Special Envoy for Horn Africa

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Earlier today, the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Demeke Mekonnen, talked at his office with European Union Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Dr Annette Weber. They discussed on the peace process in Ethiopia, Ethiopia-EU cooperation and regional issues of mutual importance. Demeke briefed the Special Envoy on the ongoing post-war peace consolidation efforts of the Ethiopian Government including the implementation of the transitional justice process in tandem with the tremendous task of rehabilitating the displaced and reconstructing the infrastructure damaged by the war in Northern Ethiopia. In this regard, he reaffirmed the continued commitment of the Government…