Strasbourg 29.02.2024 Today the European Parliament voted for a resolution in support of Ukraine, offering it “whatever is needed” for Kyiv to win its war against Russia, the MEPs said. The text, passed by 451 votes in favour, 46 against with 49 abstentions. The MEPs contemplated on the two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of…
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MEPs strive for EU as “independent geopolitical player”
The EU must act decisively to define and defend its interests in the world, the MEPs conclude after a comprehensive debate. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has sparked a chain of shocks in the global economy and added pressure on countries in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership, the European Parliament warns…
Commission welcomes XIII Russia sanctions package
Brussels 23.02.2024 “The Commission welcomes the Council’s (pictured) adoption of a 13th package of sanctions against Russia. Two years since Russia brutally invaded Ukraine, EU’s support for Ukraine and its people remains as strong as ever, – the European Commission press-release reads. Europe is united and determined to continue defending its values and founding principles….
NATO: 1M drones to Ukraine
Brussels 16.02.2024 A group of seven European nations under the leadership of Latvia and the United Kingdom have joined a coalition committed to producing and supplying Ukraine with one million drones. The initiative was announced by Latvia last month, but plans advanced this week when the Baltic nation signed a letter of intent to build…
MEPs grave concern over Kremlin influence
Strasbourg 08.02.2024 MEPs warn of elected politicians and parties across Europe voluntarily serving Moscow’s interests, undermining the EU’s unity and democracy. In a resolution adopted today with 433 votes in favour, 56 against and 18 abstentions, Parliament expresses its grave concern about the continuous Kremlin’s effort undermining European democracy through various forms of interference, malign…
MEPs debate aid to Ukraine
Strasbourg 06.02.2024 Today during plenary MEPs debate the results of the most recent EU summits, and in particular the Special European Council of 1 February, with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen. “Determination, unity and leadership” is the message, European Council President Charles Michel said, sent by the EU with its latest decisions on Ukraine…
EU: launches ASPIDES operation in Red Sea
Brussels 31.01.2024 “…We discussed two regions of common interest: the Red Sea and the Sahel. We did that in presence of our partners from the United Nations, NATO and also invited the European Parliament” said the EU High Representative Josep Borrell, after the Informal Defence Ministers meeting. “You know that the maritime security in the…
EU Defence Ministers convene in Brussels
Brussels 31.01.2024 The meeting of the Defence ministers was hosted by the Belgian, Ludivine Dedonder, and was chaired by the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. The meeting was as well attended by the EU Defence Policy Directors, PSC ambassadors, advisors, military and civil EU representatives. The meeting…
EU continues to fund UNRWA?
Brussels 28.01.2024 “We are extremely concerned by allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in the 7th October terrorist attacks in Israel” reads the Statement by the Commission and High Representative/Vice-President Borrell on allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in the 7th October attacks. (Image above: UN building, NYC) “The EU reiterates its strongest condemnation of the attacks…
Gaza-EU: benefiting from “martyr” fund?
Bruxelles 23.01.2024 Today the European Commission ensured that there is strict control in place to avoid situation when Hamas terrorists would be able to profit from the EU humanitarian aid, including the sinister “martyr” funds. The requests to clarify the situation was expressed by two Members of the European Parliament: Monika Hohlmeier (PPE), Niclas Herbst…
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