EUROPE DIPLOMATIC

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: “gift to the world”

Brussels 01.01.2023 Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has passed away at the age of 95, Director of the Holy See Press Office Matteo Bruni said. At this time, let us invoke the intercession of Mary Most Holy for Pope emeritus Benedict XVI. Let us all join together, with one heart and one soul, in thanking God…

NATO welcomes Kosovo tensions de-escalation

Brussels 29.12.2022 Serbs started dismantling barricades in northern Kosovo on Thursday, December 29, hours after Kosovo reopened its main border crossing with Serbia, easing a surge in tensions that has alarmed world powers. Serbian authorities also ended a three-day-old state of alert for its troops, Tanjug news agency reported, as the sides showed signs of…

Belarus hosts joint military drills

Brussels 29.12.2022 Russia has stationed more than 10,000 soldiers in Belarus, the head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Serhiy Deyneko said during a national newscast on December 28. Russian Armed Forces have been deployed in Russia’s Belarus, Deyneko said, as per the Ukrainian outlet Pravda. The amassed in Belarus 10,200 servicemen from…

EU concerns about Kosovo tensions

Brussels 28.12.2022 “The European Union and the United States of America are concerned about the continued tense situation in the north of Kosovo” read the press-release of the European External Actions service, issued by a spokesperson. 🇪🇺and 🇺🇸 call for maximum restraint and immediate de-escalation in north Kosovo. We are working with Ptd Vučić and…

Belarus: EU condemns new bill

Brussels 22.12.2022 The Belarusian National Assembly amended the Law on Citizenship. When signed by Lukashenko on December 21 this law will open the possibility for depriving Belarusians living abroad of their citizenship. Belarus: EU condemns amended citizenship law which opens up for depriving 🇧🇾 of their citizenship. This would breach. international law. EU will continue…

Peru: EU supports efforts of President Boluarte

Brussels 19.12.2022 “The European Union reaffirms the importance of ensuring Peru’s political stability to address the ongoing social and political crises, in full respect of the constitutional order, the rule of law, and human rights. The EU supports the ongoing political efforts led by President Dina Boluarte” reads the statement of the EU diplomacy spokesperson….

MEP support human rights in China

Strasbourg 15.12.2022 Chinese government crackdown on the peaceful protests across the People’s Republic of China caused a vivid reaction of the European Parliament. (Photo:archive) MEPs express their support for protesters fighting for fundamental rights who are being persecuted by the Chinese government, notably in the context of the zero COVID-19 policy. “Discontent is spreading in…

EU Sakharov prize 2022

Strasbourg 14.12.2022 European Parliament groups leaders have awarded the brave people of Ukraine, represented by their president, elected leaders and civil society, the 2022 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought. #EU This year #SakharovPrize denies the very idea of role of individual in creation of history. Collective replaced individual. pic.twitter.com/7ieKO6LlkZ — Anna van Densky (@AnnaVanDensky)…

Vice-president Eva Kaili stripped of her status

Brussels 13.12.2022 The European Parliament decided on Tuesday, December 13, to end the term of office of Vice-President Eva Kaili (Greece S &D). Nous venons de voter au #ParlementEuropéen pour démettre Eva Kaili de ses fonctions de vice-présidente.Tolérance zéro pour la #corruption. Maintenant, la commission d'enquête doit faire son travail et le Parlement doit renforcer…

President Metsola vows to reform Europarl rules

Strasbourg 13.12.2022 “…I think it would be no exaggeration to say that these have been among the longest days of my career. I must choose my words carefully, in a manner that does not jeopardise ongoing investigations or in any way undermine the presumption of innocence” said the president of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola,…