Brussels 23.05.2024 Today the Eurovision debate between the lead candidates for the Commission presidency has taken place in the European Parliament, Brussels. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which is organising the debate, has hosted Walter Baier (Austria, European Left), Sandro Gozi (Italy, Renew Europe Now), Ursula von der Leyen – incumbent president of the EU…
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Borrell “takes note” of State of Palestine recognition
Brussels 22.05.2024 In the end of a long and turbulent day, the head of the European diplomacy “I take note of today’s announcement by 2 EU Member States -Ireland and Spain- and by Norway on the recognition of the State of Palestine” wrote Josep Borrell on his Twitter page, commenting the other Tweet of his…
EU Council approves use of Russian assets
Brussels 21.05.2024 Extraordinary revenues generated by immobilised Russian assets: Council greenlights the use of net windfall profits to support Ukraine’s self-defence and reconstruction. (Image above: illustration) In the light of Russia’s continued war of aggression against Ukraine, the Council today adopted a set of legal acts ensuring that the net profits stemming from unexpected and…
Iran: President Raisi died in helicopter crash
Brussels 20.05.2024 President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, 63, was killed in yesterday’s helicopter crash, IRINN Telegram Channel. Reports say that the helicopter hit the mountain before crashing as a result of severe weather conditions and fog. The official announcement of the death of Iran President Raisi took place at the shrine of Imam Reza in…
PM Fico: President Michel expresses his shock
Brussels 15.05.2024 Today Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico, 59, is in a hospital, transported by helicopter after an assassination attempt. (Image above: social media) The shooting took place after an off-site government meeting in the central Slovak town of Handlova. The suspected gunman was among a small crowd of onlookers waiting to greet the Prime…
EU rapprochement with Andorra and San Marino
Brussels 07.05.2024 “…The Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino – one of the most far-reaching offered by the EU to outside partners – is a testimony to these efforts” said the executive Vice-President of the European Commission Maroš Šefčovič at the press conference on the EU Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino. The…
EU-Russia: economic warfare
Brussels 27.04.2024 “Russia continues to take measures against EU companies operating in the country. A Russian company, part of the Gazprom group, has now placed subsidiaries of Italian and German companies under ‘temporary external management’ reads the statement by the European External Action service spokesperson on Russian measures against subsidiaries of EU companies. “These measures,…
MEPs condemn Iran drone attack on Israel
Strasbourg 25.04.2024 MEPs strongly condemn the recent Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel and call for further sanctions against Iran, voting for a resolution on April 25. Condemning the Iranian strikes on April 13 and 14, MEPs voice serious concern over the escalation and threat to regional security. MEPs reiterate their full support for…
MEPs combat domestic violence
Strasbourg 25.04.2024 The new rules aim to prevent gender-based violence and protect its victims, especially women and victims of domestic violence. (Image above: illustration) Parliament adopted on Wednesday, with 522 in favour, 27 against, and 72 abstentions, the first ever EU rules on combating violence against women and domestic violence. The directive calls for stronger…
EU-Japan strategic partnership
Brussels 22.04.2024 Today the Council adopted a decision on the conclusion of the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) between the European Union and Japan. Today’s decision clears the path, on the EU side, for the entry into force of the agreement as soon as the parties would complete their internal procedure and notified their counterparts. This…
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