EUROPE DIPLOMATIC

“ReArm Europe” introduction to MEPs

Strasbourg 11.03.2025 Today the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen addressed her “ReArm EU” plan to the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). In spite of a continuous criticism of the MEPs for snubbing the EU Parliament, she left the Chamber after one a half hour, without answering their concerns, raised in the speeches….

8 March: Women’s Day roadmap

Brussels 08.03.2025 In view of the International Women’s Day, 8 March, the European Commission sets out its Roadmap for Women’s Rights, and presents the 2025 Report on Gender Equality. The Roadmap drives the gender equality agenda forward and brings a political long-term vision to advance on women’s rights. Vox Spain warns us about what Women's…

Costa: towards Europe of Defence

Brussels 06.03.2025 Remarks by President António Costa at the press conference following the Special European Council meeting of 6 March 2025: “Today marks a defining moment for Europe. For the security of Europeans. A month ago, we had a strategic brainstorming to guide our common action on defence. And today, we are delivering – we…

Metsola: urgency for EU security

Brussels 06.03.2025 While addressing the European Council the European Parliament President Roberta Metsola reassured leaders that the EU can move quickly and efficiently to meet today’s unprecedented security challenges. “Too much is at stake, and we cannot wait any longer”, she argued, stressing the urgency for Europe to take care of its own security. It…

Ursula: rearm Europe or arms race

Brussels 04.03.2024 Today the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on announced a five-point ‘REARM Europe’ plan for upgrading the defense spending after US President Donald Trump reportedly paused military aid to Ukraine as a result of President Zelensky visit to Washington D.C. “We are in an era of rearmament,” von der Leyen said,…

Europe rising military spending

Brussels 02.03.2025 Today the European leaders of major economies convened for a crucial informal Summit in London, the UK, intended to reflect upon new security guarantees in the face of American disengagement, following the “incident” in the White House. The leaders announced new defense spending and promised that they would continue aid to Ukraine “as…

EU: Costa invites EU leaders to Brussels

Brussels 27.02.2025 “I would like to invite you to a Special European Council on 6 March, which will be dedicated to European Defence and to Ukraine” reads the Invitation letter by President António Costa to the members of the European Council. My invitation letter for the Special European Council of 6 March.#EUCO — António Costa…

EU-U.S. top diplomat Kallas disgraced

Brussels 27.02.2025 The meeting between the EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been cancelled and has not taken place during her official visit to Washington D.C. this week. Madame High Representative-Vice President “will not meet Secretary of State Marco Rubio on this occasion due to scheduling issues” the…

France: Russian Consulate attack

Brussels 24.02.2025 An explosion has occurred in Marseille in the garden of Russian Consulate, BFMTV reports. About 30 firefighters and police have left for the scene. Russian Consul General in Marseille Stanislav Oransky confirmed to La Marseillaise medium that the explosion occurred inside the Consulate. There were no casualties. The area has been cordoned off….

EU: III anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war

Brussels 24.02.2025 The EU doesn’t manifest a united position towards the Russia-Ukraine war third anniversary, reflecting the broader complex context of the events. At eve of anniversary the U.S. Special envoy Steve Witkoff said that Russia should not necessarily be blamed for sparking the war in Ukraine, a position that aligns with President Donald Trump’s…