Strasbourg 10.07.2025 Today the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen survived a no-confidence launched by an initiative group of the 77 Members of the European Parliament. A majority of members of the European Parliament, who voted on a motion submitted by her critics, backed the Commission president. In case she had lost…
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EU: Sanchez denounces “double standards”
Brussels 26.06.2025 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he would demand that the European Union (the EU) to suspend the Association agreement with Israel. He noted that the union “follows a double standard” by imposing sanctions against Russia and still cooperating with the Jewish state. “Europe, [following] a double standard, is not even capable of…
Iran: France-Germany-UK plus EU call to de-escalate
Brussels 18.06.2025 The Ministers of Foreign Affairs of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, together with the High Representative of the European Union, had a phone conversation with their Iranian counterpart on Monday, 16 June 2025, regarding the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, reads the statement issued by the European External Acton Service. E3…
Brussels: Recidivism of Antisemitism
Brussels 15.06.2025 Senior Jewish Leaders Portrayed as “Lobbyists for Genocide” on posters across Brussels. Portraits of senior officials of the European Jewish Association (https://ejassociation.eu/) have been plastered across Brussels, accused of being “lobbyists for genocide”. On June 13 the residents of Brussels were confronted with a shocking and deeply disturbing sight: the faces of European…
European Parliament: €30M for self-promotion
Brussels 05.06.2025 The European Parliament, through its Directorate-General for Communication, has allocated nearly €30 million since 2020 to media for campaigns, including explicitly self-promotional content ahead of elections. The aim is to “increase the reach towards targeted audiences more effectively with messages related to the work of the European Parliament,” adding “legitimacy to EP campaigns”….
EU self-glorification with public funds
Brussels 03.05.2025 An explosive new report from MCC Brussels reveals a vast, previously under-scrutinised system through which the European Union annually disburses nearly €80 million to media projects across Europe and beyond. The report, published by MCC Brussels and authored by investigative journalist Thomas Fazi, argues that this extensive funding, often presented as support for…
Emperor Charlemagne Prize to Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels 29.05.2025 The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has received this year’s prestigious Emperor Charlemagne Prize for her contributions to Europe and its unification. 🔴🇪🇺ALERTE VIDÉO | 20 ans après le non respect du référendum sur l'Europe, 80 ans après la victoire contre les nazis : Ursula Von Der Leyen reçoit le prix…
DEFENCE: EU adopts SAFE instrument
Brussels 28.05.2025 The Council has adopted today a regulation setting up the Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument. SAFE is a new EU financial instrument that will support those member states that wish to invest in defence industrial production through common procurement, focusing on priority capabilities. (Image above: illustration) 💬 Minister for European Affairs @adamSzlapka…
EU ADDS 11 PESCO PROJECTS
Brussels 28.05.2025 The Council adopted a decision to launch the sixth wave of projects under the Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO), the EU’s key framework for defence capability development. The commitment announced on May 27. #PESCO – 11 new projects focus on critical defence capabilities & interoperability. @EUCouncil approved 5th wave of collaborative projects under PESCO…
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…