Europe and Japan statement on Hormuz Strait

Brussels 19.03.2026 Today leading European nations and Japan issued a joint statement, saying they were ready to join appropriate efforts to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and would take steps to stabilise energy markets. Joint statement from the leaders of 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇯🇵 on Strait of Hormuz— “We express…

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EU-Hungary: elections censorship

Brussels 18.03.2026 The Democracy Interference Observatory (DIO), an initiative launched by MCC Brussels, notes with grave concern the European Commission’s confirmation that the Rapid Response System (RRS) has been activated ahead of Hungary’s upcoming parliamentary elections. So, as expected, the European Commission has finally activated the Digital Services Act’s (DSA) “rapid response system” in the…

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EU: four Russians sanctioned

Brussels 16.03.2026 The Council today decided to adopt restrictive measures against an additional four individuals responsible for Russia’s continued hybrid activities, in particular Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI) against the EU and its member states and partners. (Image:The Lakhta Center, Russia) Russia's 🇷🇺 hybrid threats: @EUCouncil lists 4⃣ individuals over Foreign Information Manipulation and…

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De Villepin calls for sanctions against U.S.

Strasbourg 08.03.2026 Prominent French politican DOMINIQUE DE VILLEPIN (pictured) DENOUNCES USA, and Israel: SANCTIONS AGAINST ISRAEL AND THE USA TO STOP TRUMP’S INSANE WAR AGAINST IRAN! 🇮🇷🇺🇸⚔️🇮🇷 |🇫🇷 LA FRANCE EST ENTRAINDE RATER L’HISTOIRE . affirme Dominique de villepin pic.twitter.com/f8f2BUVfgl — MAB Observer (@MABobserver) March 8, 2026 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Live on BFM, former French Prime Minister…

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IRAN: new ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

Strasbourg 08.03.2026 : Iran’s Assembly of Experts said Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had been selected as the third leader of the Islamic Republic, according to several Iranian state-run media outlets. BREAKING: Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei, as the country's new Supreme…

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Switzerland: U.S.-Israel violate international law

Strasbourg 08.03.2026 Swiss Defense Minister Martin Pfister criticized the United States and Israel for airstrikes against Iran, saying their actions, along with those of Tehran, violated international law, SonntagsZeitung newspaper reported on Sunday, Anadolu reports. BREAKING: Switzerland says US-Israeli attacks on Iran 'a violation of international law' 🔴 LIVE updates: https://t.co/8t6RYvYZVK pic.twitter.com/soHSafEDZC — Al Jazeera…

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IRAN: UN EXPERTS CALL for INVESTIGATION

Brussels 07.03.2026 UN experts* today expressed profound shock and grief after a girls’ primary school in Minab, in Iran’s Hormozgan province, was struck during the United States of America’s and Israeli military attacks on 28 February 2026, reportedly killing at least 165 schoolgirls and injuring many others. 10-year-old Iranian child in Minab recounts the strike…

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EU Ambassadors conference 9-13 March

06.03.2026 The annual European Union Ambassadors Conference, “Advancing EU interests at a Turning Point.” will take place from 9 to 13 March 2026 in Brussels. The annual EU Ambassadors Conference "Advancing EU interests at a Turning Point" takes place from 9 to 13 March in Brussels. HR/VP @KajaKallas hosts the Conference at a defining moment…

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Georgia: law against foreign actors

Brussels 06.03.2026 “The adoption of the legislative package on foreign funding and political activity by the Georgian Parliament on 4 March is part of a systematic effort of the Georgian authorities to restrict the country’s democratic and civic space” reads the statement by High Representative/Vice President Kallas and Commissioner for Enlargement Kos on Georgia’s legislative…

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DUBAI: U.S. Consulate on fire

03.03.2026 Drones reportedly hit the U.S. consulate in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Tuesday evening, causing the building to catch on fire. SECRETARY RUBIO: “As I came in, I also saw the media reports about Dubai's consulate.” “The last update I had, seconds before getting before these cameras was, that a drone unfortunately struck a…

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