Strasbourg 23.10.2024 “…Russia lacks any respect for media freedom inside its own country. It also blatantly disrespects protection of journalists in conflict zones. Inside the country, the space for media has dramatically shrunk after the start of full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. Many media outlets were forced to terminate their operations, the majority of independent…
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EU-Gulf Cooperation Summit
Brussels 17.10.2024 The first summit between the leaders of EU and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries took place in Brussels on 16 October, under the theme “Strategic partnership for peace and prosperity”. “We share a common goal – to promote growth and to generate more prosperity for our citizens” said the European Council President Charles…
EU leaders to convene in Brussels
Brussels 16.10.2024 The EU leaders are meeting in Brussels on 17-18 October to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East, competitiveness, migration and foreign affairs. (Image above: illustration) The heads of states, and government will discuss Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in all its dimensions, including developments on the frontline, and continued comprehensive support for Ukraine…
Borrell: advancement of Ukraine Peace Formula
Luxembourg 14.10.2024 “We started our Foreign Affairs Council with the Ukranians Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, who debriefed us on the situation in the battlefield. The Minister commented some elements of the Victory Plan that President Zelensky will present to the next European Council. We discussed and commented on how to advance the Peace Formula” said…
EU condemns Iran attack against Israel
Brussels 02.10.2024 “The EU condemns in the strongest terms Iran’s attack against Israel which constitutes a serious threat to regional security. The EU reiterates its commitment to the security of Israel” reads the Statement by the High Representative on behalf Josep Borrell of the EU on the Iranian attack against Israel. “Once again, a dangerous…
EU-Qatar VI Human Rights Dialogue
Brussels 26.09.2024 Today, the European Union and Qatar held their 6th Human Rights Dialogue in Brussels. The discussions covered a wide range of topics, such as labour rights, women’s rights, vulnerable groups, fundamental freedoms, the rule of law – including the right to fair trial and the death penalty – digital rights, and freedom of…
Borrell supports Ukraine ‘Victory plan’
Brussels 25.09.2025 “It has been one of the shortest [informal] Foreign Affairs Council meetings, but I have to say one of the most tense, in a more challenging environment. I do not want to exaggerate, but certainly the situation [around the world] is worrisome – wherever you have a look” said the EU top diplomat…
EU: MEPs and 300+ NGOs defend wolf
Brussels 25.09.2024 Anna van Densky This week hearing on wolf protection united Members of the European parliament and more than 300 Civil Society organisations who urge European Commission to drop the proposal to degrade the status of this majestic animal, and keep it as “strictly protected”. The event was chaired by MEP Anja Hazekamp from…
Ukraine: MEPs for lifting weapons restrictions
Strasbourg 19.09.2024 Today in a resolution, MEPs express their will to lift current restrictions hindering Ukraine from using Western weapons systems against legitimate military targets in Russia. The text states that without lifting current restrictions, Ukraine cannot fully exercise its right to self-defence and remains exposed to attacks on its population and infrastructure. The resolution…
Palestine: Abbas democratic deficit
02.09.2024 Brussels Although the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell is intensely critical towards the state of Israel, proposing to sanction some cabinet Ministers, he insists in omitting the looming problem of the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas democratic deficit. During the latest Council of the EU Foreign ministers, Borrell put forward his proposal to sanction…
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