December 2003
Peacekeepers' Operations in Afghanistan Expand Beyond Kabul
NATO has authorized the expansion of peacekeeping operations in Afghanistan beyond Kabul, including German troops in Kunduz. This decision involves 19 NATO member countries and…
Efforts to Approve the European Union Constitution Have Reached a Deadlock - 2003-12-13
European Union leaders have failed to resolve disagreements over voting rights, leading to a deadlock in the approval of the EU constitution. Silvio Berlusconi, the…
European Commission President Criticizes U.S. Actions
European Commission President Romano Prodi criticized the U.S. for excluding countries opposed to the Iraq war from reconstruction contracts. British Prime Minister Tony Blair supported…
The European Union Will Send Its Foreign Policy Chief to Iran Next Month - 2003-12-09
The EU plans to send its foreign policy chief to Iran next month to renew negotiations on Iran's nuclear program and a trade agreement. The…
Failure of EU Foreign Ministers to Draft Constitution
EU foreign ministers failed to make progress on a draft constitution before an upcoming summit, with key issues including voting reform and the power of…
Germany and Italy: We Will Not Abandon Our Efforts to Join the European Union Voting System
Germany and Italy reaffirmed their commitment to rejoin the EU voting system during a meeting between Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder and Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The…
NATO Allied Ministers Meeting on Partnership for Peace - 2003-12-05
NATO held a meeting welcoming representatives from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Montenegro as observers. The meeting focused on encouraging these countries to continue their…
Colin Powell Calls for NATO to Take a Greater Role in Post-War Iraq - 2003-12-04
Colin Powell urged NATO to enhance its involvement in Iraq following the war, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability for member nations. This call…