EU condemns Russian “elections” in Crimea

Brussels 18.03.2024 “The presidential elections held by Russia on 15-17 March took place in a highly restricted environment exacerbated also by Russia’s illegal war of aggression against Ukraine” reads the statement by the High Representative Josep Borrell on behalf of the EU on Russian presidential elections and their non-applicability on Ukrainian territory. (Photo above: Crimea…

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Ursula: MEP Garraud complaint to OLAF

Strasbourg 14.03.2024 Complaints against the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen accumulate. This time the Member of the European Parliament joint the voices of discontent, pointing to her neglect of rules the EU institution is so eager to impose on others. Ursula von der Leyen (pictured) start of the competition for the…

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Publishers express reserve towards EMFA

Strasbourg 13.03.2024 European press publishers acknowledge today’s vote and caution against future media regulation as adopted European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) sets a precedent: “The European press publishers’ associations EMMA and ENPA take note of the adoption of the finalised European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) today in the European Parliament Plenary. “While we appreciate the…

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MEPs endorse Media Freedom Act

Strasbourg 13.03.2024 MEPs endorsed their final green light to new legislation protect EU journalists and media from political or economic interference as they claims. Under the new law, European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) was adopted by 464 votes in favour to 92 against and 65 abstentions, member states will be obliged to protect media independence…

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EU 8 March – International Women’s Day

Brussels 08.03.2024 To mark International Women’s Day, the European Commission and the High Representative/Vice-President make the following statement: “Today, the percentage of women in politics is still far from being representative of our diverse societies. The overall proportion of female members in single or lower houses of parliament currently stands on average at 33% in…

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China grants visa-free to six European countries

Brussels 08.03.2024 China has decided to expand the scope of visa-free countries and implement a pilot visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from six countries: Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg. This ‘trial period’ starts on March 14 and ends on November 30, 2024. Ordinary passport holders can enter China without a visa if…

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Brussels: glimpse into Hamas hostage experience

Brussels 07.03.2024  Today the Members of the European Parliament, and general public would have an opportunity of an experience of an Israeli hostage conditions in Hamas captivity in a  tunnel replicated in a container. The experience lasts just a few minutes, but it produces a shocking and traumatic effect on those who entered the six-by-two…

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Ursula von der Leyen EPP party candidate for second mandate

Brussels 07.02.2024 Today the European People’s Party concluded its XXVIII Congress in Bucharest, co-hosted by Partidul Naţional Liberal (PNL), EPP President Manfred WEBER and EPP Secretary General Thanasis BAKOLAS. The second day featured addresses by the Heads of State or Government, EPP Deputy Prime Ministers and EPP Opposition leaders as well as the nominee for…

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EU: Commisser Lenarčič responds with €81 aid to Gaza

Brussels 07.03.2024 The Commission has contracted €81 million out of the overall humanitarian aid allocation of €125 million and is working on its disbursement to humanitarian partner organisations. The EU has to date organised 41 air bridge flights to deliver over 1800 tonnes of aid to Palestinians via Egypt and is exploring further means of…

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EU exchanges views with Chinese envoy

Brussels 05.04.2024 The European External Action Service (EEAS) Managing Directors for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, Michael Siebert, and for Asia and the Pacific, Niclas Kvarnström, met the Special Envoy of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs, Li Hui, in Brussels on 4 March, Monday. Li Hui serves as the Chinese Special Representative for Eurasian…

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