Borrell: “exceptional” meeting of EU diplomats

Brussels 22.01.2024 “Today, we are going to have an exceptional Foreign Affairs Council. I think that never before we have had a Council with so many, and so important guests, in these dramatic circumstances” said the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell upon arrival to the Europa building in Brussels, where the the Ministers of the…

MEPs demand Hamas dismantling

Strasbourg 18.01.2024 MEPs demand that all hostages are immediately and unconditionally released and the terrorist organisation Hamas dismantled. In a resolution adopted on Thursday, January 18, MEPs express their deepest sorrow over the innocent victims on both sides. They call for a permanent ceasefire and to restart efforts towards a political solution provided that all…

MEPs condemn Tajikistan repressions

Strasbourg 18.01.2024 MEPS strongly condemn the ongoing crackdown in Tajikistan against independent media, government critics, human rights activists and independent lawyers, and the closure of independent media and websites in Tajikistan. They urge the authorities to stop persecuting lawyers defending government critics and journalists, immediately and unconditionally release those arbitrarily detained and drop all charges…

MEPs demand release of Falun Gong followers

Strasbourg 18.01.2024 The European Parliament adopted three resolutions on human rights issues in China, Sudan and Tajikistan. The ongoing persecution of Falun Gong in China, notably the case of Mr Ding Yuande: MEPs demand the immediate and unconditional release of Mr Ding Yuande and all Falun Gong practitioners imprisoned. They strongly condemn the persecution of…

Davos: Ursula blames Putin for EU “bruises”

Davos 16.01.2024 Today the European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (pictured above) addressed the World Economic Forum. Her speech was devoted to the problems of fragmented and torn by conflicts world challenges. “Your annual Global Risk Report makes for a stunning and sobering read. For the global business community, the top concern for…

Michel early departure: blames for egoism

Brussels 09.01.2024 President of the European Council Charles Michel’s, 48,(pictured) announced his plans to run as a candidate for the European Parliament in the elections in May-June. This decision has evoked widespread criticism of the Euro-centrics pointing at his egoism and neglect of public interest. Over the weekend, after the Xmas holidays Michel surprised many…

EU: European media freedom act

Brussels 15.12.2023 Council and Parliament agreed on new rules to safeguard media freedom, media pluralism and editorial independence in the EU. The Council has reached a provisional agreement with the European Parliament on a new law to safeguard media freedom, media pluralism and editorial independence in the EU. The European media freedom act (EMFA) will…

EUCO: Ukraine rapprochement to EU

European Council conclusions on Ukraine, enlargement and reforms: UKRAINE The European Council reiterates its resolute condemnation of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, which constitutes a manifest violation of the UN Charter, and reaffirms the European Union’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders and its inherent right…

EP president Metsola ahead of EU Summit

Strasbourg 14.12.2023 Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, called on Europe to show leadership on enlargement, support to Ukraine and EU´s long-term budget at the European Council. Addressing the December European Council in Brussels, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola raised e.g. the following topics in her speech: “We find ourselves at the threshold of…

EUCO: Charles Michel invitation letter

Brussels 13.12.2023 The EU leaders convene in Brussels the end of this week on December 14-15 to discuss a broad agenda, including the EU foreign policy, enlargement, and the bloc’s long-term budget. “24 February 2022 marked a turning point in Europe’s history. Since the outbreak of war on our continent, we have taken a number…