European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation
August 2002
World Trade Organization Rules in Favor of the European Union
The World Trade Organization has ruled in favor of the European Union, allowing them to impose a $4 billion trade penalty on the U.S. due…
Denmark Claims to Have New 'Roadmaps' for Middle East Peace
Denmark announces it has new plans for Middle East peace, aiming to establish a Palestinian state by 2005. Foreign Minister Per Stig Moeller will disclose…
Fair Share in Food Aid to Afghanistan - 2002-08-30
The U.S. criticized the EU for not contributing fairly to food aid for Afghanistan, claiming its aid is significantly larger. Gene Dewey highlighted the EU's…
Denmark Calls for the Establishment of an Independent Palestinian State by 2005 - 2002-08-28
Denmark has proposed the establishment of an independent Palestinian state by 2005 as part of the EU's efforts to revive the Middle East peace process.…
The U.S. Threatens to Change Relations with NATO
The U.S. has threatened to alter its NATO relations if European nations do not exempt American peacekeepers from International Criminal Court prosecution. Secretary of State…
The U.S. Condemns Nigeria's Islamic Court Ruling
The U.S. has condemned an Islamic court ruling in Nigeria that sentenced Amina Lawal to stoning for adultery. The ruling has drawn international criticism, with…
The U.S. Position on the Immunity of Its Peacekeeping Forces - 2002-08-14
The U.S. government, led by the Bush administration, is not planning to pressure other nations to grant immunity to its peacekeepers from the new International…
Candidate Countries for EU Membership Cannot Grant Immunity to Americans
The European Union has instructed candidate countries for membership not to sign agreements granting immunity to Americans from international prosecution. This decision has been criticized…
Unified EU Policy on Immunity for American Citizens - 2002-08-13
The European Union is urging member states not to sign separate agreements granting immunity to American citizens from prosecution in the International Criminal Court. This…
Powell Calls for Protection of American Peacekeeping Forces
Colin Powell has urged foreign governments to protect American peacekeeping forces from prosecution in the International Criminal Court, amid EU criticism of separate agreements with…
People of Upper Karabakh Go to the Polls Today for Presidential Election - 2002-08-11
The people of Upper Karabakh are voting for a new president today, with Arkadi Ghukasyan as the leading candidate. The election is controversial, facing opposition…
Iraq Defends Itself Against Possible U.S. Attack - 2002-08-07
The Iraqi government is preparing to defend against a potential U.S. attack intended to topple Saddam Hussein. German officials have expressed concerns that such an…
UN General Assembly Calls for Israel's Immediate Withdrawal to Pre-2002 Positions
The UN General Assembly passed a resolution demanding Israel's immediate withdrawal to its positions from two years ago, amidst escalating violence with Palestinians. The resolution…
The European Union Requests Details on Turkey's Human Rights Reform Program
The European Union has asked Turkey for details on its newly approved human rights reform program aimed at facilitating its EU membership. Key reforms include…
Broadcasting of Kurdish Language Radio and Television Programs in Turkey Has Been Permitted
The Turkish Parliament has approved a bill allowing Kurdish language broadcasting, marking a shift in government policy against Kurdish separatism. This move is seen as…
Abolition of the Death Penalty in Turkey - 2002-08-03
The Turkish Parliament has abolished the death penalty and approved reforms aimed at improving minority rights and freedoms in anticipation of joining the European Union.…
The Fate of Turkey's Parliamentary Reform Program Remains Unclear - 2002-08-01
Turkey's parliamentary committee has approved a reform program aimed at EU membership, but its future is uncertain due to opposition from the ruling coalition, particularly…