EUROPE DIPLOMATIC

Brussels: MCC think-tank under attack

Brussels, 21st May 2025 – “Freedom of speech is under direct assault in the heart of the European Union. A radical group known as Brussels Antifa-intolerant and aggressive-has launched an orchestrated campaign to shut down a civil discussion tonight on Women and Conservatism, organised by MCC Brussels. Their objective is not debate, but intimidation: they…

Kallas: XVII package of sanctions on Russia

Brussels 20.05.2025 Today the Foreign Affairs Council and will be chaired by the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas. Before entering the meeting she said the following at the doorstep: The EU has approved its 17th sanctions package against Russia, targeting nearly 200 shadow fleet ships. New measures also address…

Post-Brexit: EU-UK new trade deal

Brussels 19.05.2025 Today the UK and the EU have agreed a new trade deal – five years after Brexit took effect. Following six months of intense talks after Sir Keir Starmer promised a fresh deal when he became prime minister last July, the two sides have come to an agreement. This is a new chapter…

Romania: Durov claims French interference

Brussels 19.05.2025 France’s interference in the Romanian presidential election became an intense discussion in the social media. Criticized by Pavel Durov, the CEO of Telegram platform, who claims that President Macron asked him to silence conservative voices, which Durov refused. In the name of freedom of expression, French officials attempted to deny the claim. Le…

NATO top diplomats to honor 5% commitment

13.05.2025 Belek, Turkey. Today the NATO top diplomats convened in Antalya to discuss a deal on increase of the defense spending, as members have to meet the new U.S. administration new target, suggested by President Trump, who aims at 5% GDP to be agreed next month during the North Atlantic Alliance Summit in The Hague….

Wolf: Europarl back to Middle Ages

Strasbourg 08.05.2025 With 371 votes for, 162 against and 37 abstentions, Parliament supported the Commission’s proposal for a targeted change of the Habitats Directive to align the EU wolf protection status with the Bern Convention, lowering it from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected. The Commission’s proposal to alter the protection status of wolves in the EU…

World leaders welcome Pope Leo XIV

Brussels 08.05.2025 The EU leaders were among the first to congratulate Pope Leo XIV with his election. Habemus Papam. Welcome, Pope Leo XIV. May your leadership of the Catholic Church be a beacon of hope to all the faithful. And that your wisdom and strength continue to inspire the world as we work towards building…

EU: no molecule of Russian gas!

Strasbourg 06.05.2025 The EU will end its dependency on Russian energy by stopping the import of Russian gas and oil and phasing out Russian nuclear energy, while ensuring stable energy supplies and prices across the Union. The REPowerEU Roadmap, presented today by the European Commission, paves the way to ensure the EU’s full energy independence…

9 May: Schuman Declaration distinction

Strasbourg 06.05.2025 To mark the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the European Parliament establishes the first European distinction of its kind, a European Order of Merit. To mark the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, the European Parliament is introducing the European Order of Merit. It is the first official European distinction of its…

Ursula takes revenge on wolves

Strasbourg 06.05.2025 The European Parliament will vote on whether to change the EU wolf protection status from ‘strictly protected’ to ‘protected’, to align it with the Bern Convention. 🚨MEPs must reject the EU proposal to weaken wolf protections Experts & citizens agree the proposal is premature, unscientific & threatens biodiversity. 320,000+ voices call for continued…