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Europe Daily Bulletin No. 10908

28 August 2013
EXTERNAL ACTION / (ae) fiji
Commission proposes extending and adapting sanctions

Brussels, 27/08/2013 (Agence Europe) - Sanctions imposed by the EU on Fiji in 2007 for violating essential elements of the Cotonou agreement (respect of human rights, rule of law and democratic principles) could be extended for 18 months until 31 March 2015. They may also be adapted, in particular to include strengthened political dialogue between the EU and the provisional government of the Republic of Fiji, according to a proposal from the European Commission put to the EU Council on 23...