Greece

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Crowe welcomes historic deal in Greece and Macedonia name dispute

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Seán Crowe TD, has welcomed the historic deal between the Governments of Greece and Macedonia to finally end the 27 year old name dispute between the two countries. When the former Yugoslavia collapsed, Greece objected to the name Macedonia for the new republic being established on its northern borders because […]

Crowe challenges the Government after the European Council Meeting

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Foreign Affairs Seán Crowe TD has condemned the two bombing attacks on innocent civilians in Brussels while speaking in the Dáil on statements on the last European Council meeting. Deputy Crowe also raised his concerns over the EU’s migration deal with Turkey, the Government’s failure to spend millions in received from […]

Crowe calls for humanitarian response to the refugee crisis

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has called on the acting Irish Government to ensure that there is a humanitarian response to the refugee crisis and to use its seat at the European Council to block a deal with Turkey which could violate international law. Deputy Crowe said: “The European Council will […]

Crowe speaks at Sinn Féin solidarity rally with Greece

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, addressed a Sinn Féin solidarity rally with the Greek people ahead of the emergency meeting of the Eurozone Finance Ministers today. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “The Syriza Government are the first Government of a highly indebted country to stand up to the EU and the institutions […]

Crowe Extends Solidarity Greetings To Syriza On Polling Day

by Seán Crowe TD

Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Seán Crowe TD, has extended his partys solidarity greetings to Syriza on polling day in Greece. Deputy Seán Crowe said: “This election in Greece is vitally important for the country but also the European Union.. “Syriza’s anti-austerity ideology and support for the common Greek citizens struggling under economic hardship […]