IEA Head Says Energy Crisis Risks Destroying European Unity Ahead of Looming Winter

The scramble for energy resources between the EU countries this winter could destroy European unity and trigger social unrest, the Financial Times newspaper reported on Friday, citing International Energy Agency (IEA) Head Fatih Birol.

EU's decision to impose unilateral sanctions against Russia was miscalculated

 

Paolo Raffone says the EU's decision to impose unilateral sanctions against Russia was miscalculated and could destroy Europe's economy. (VoV News)

US Fears Gas Supply Problems May Undermine EU Unity | Farsnews Agency

The administration of US President Joe Biden fears that the gas shortages caused by declining supplies from Russia may undermine the European Union’s unity against Moscow, CNN reported citing US officials.

Rallies for national unity held in Damascus, other Syrian cities - TASS

Rallies, marches and other public events were held in Syria’s capital Damascus and other cities on Saturday to promote national unity and encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming May 26 presidential election.

Libyas Interim Leader Submits Cabinet List To Parliament - UrduPoint

The interim prime minister of the Libyan national unity government submitted a list of his nominees for ministerial posts to parliament on Thursday.

Europe in 'kind of civil war', warns Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday presented to members of the European Parliament (MEPs) his vision for the future of the EU.

Spain's PM seeks pro-Spanish unity vote in Catalonia snap elections

Spain's prime minister on Sunday said the Catalan branch of his conservative Popular Party would be open to coalition talks following the upcoming local elections in Catalonia, but reiterated the party's stances in favor of national unity, the Constitution and the rule of law.

Le Liban plaide pour l'unité après la démission choc de Hariri

Le président du Liban Michel Aoun a plaidé lundi pour l'unité entre les forces politiques dans un pays fragilisé par les crises, afin de prévenir toute retombée de la démission choc du Premier ministre Saad Hariri.

Thousands fill central Barcelona to oppose Catalan split from Spain

Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators packed the streets of central Barcelona on Sunday in defense of Spanish unity and peaceful coexistence in Catalonia just days after the Catalan parliament voted in favor of independence from Spain, prompting the Spanish government to activate a constitutional mechanism that stripped the region of its autonomy.

Kirkuk Offensive Aimed at Protecting Iraq’s National Unity: Abadi

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said an offensive by the Arab country’s army to take control of the northern province of Kirkuk was aimed at protecting national unity.

Rajoy says Spain will not be divided following vote

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has said that Spain would not be divided, a week after Catalonia held a referendum that authorities there say showed voters overwhelmingly support independence.

Catalonian independence: Opponents of secession have called for demonstrations around Spain

Spain is bracing for more protests on Saturday despite tentative signs that rival sides may be seeking to defuse the crisis after Madrid offered a first apology to Catalans injured by police during their outlawed secession vote.

EU Executive Urges Spain to Open Dialogue with Catalonia

The European Commission called on Spain to open dialogue with Catalonia on Monday, saying violence was no solution but also calling for unity and backing Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy's leadership in what was an "internal matter".

Madrid: des milliers de manifestants pour défendre l'unité de l'Espagne

Des milliers de personnes, brandissant des drapeaux espagnols, ont manifesté samedi à Madrid pour défendre l'unité de l'Espagne à la veille d'un référendum d'autodétermination convoqué par les indépendantistes de Catalogne en dépit de l'interdiction de l'Etat.

Libya, France discuss future of political agreement

Libyan and French foreign ministers on Monday discussed the current political situation in Libya and the future of the political agreement.

China Strongly Opposed to Disintegration of Syria

 China's Special Envoy to Syria Xie Xiaoyan underlined that his country's strong opposition to plans to disintegrate Syria, stressing the need for all states to fight against terrorist groups.

Syrian Kurds Support United Syria: Kurdish Figure

Kurdish people do not plan to separate lands under their control from Syria territory and they support a united Syria, a Kurdish official affiliated to de facto autonomous region at the Northern Syria said.

EU Offers 'Fairness' to Britain in Brexit Talks

European Council President Donald Tusk, who will oversee the negotiations that will take Britain out of the EU, said on Wednesday he wanted other member states to be fair towards London, while retaining their unity.

EU leaders in Rome sign document promoting bloc's unity and strength

The heads of state and government of 27 European Union member states on Saturday signed a new declaration which reaffirmed their belief in the EU and their willingness to move forward.

EU faces collapse if other member states follow Britain, warns Juncker

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker warned Friday that the EU could be doomed if other member states followed Brexit in leaving the bloc.