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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
MEPs strive for EU as “independent geopolitical player”
The EU must act decisively to define and defend its interests in the world, the MEPs conclude after a comprehensive debate. The Russian war of aggression against Ukraine has sparked a chain of shocks in the global economy and added pressure on countries in the Western Balkans and the Eastern Partnership, the European Parliament warns…
Commission welcomes XIII Russia sanctions package
Brussels 23.02.2024 “The Commission welcomes the Council’s (pictured) adoption of a 13th package of sanctions against Russia. Two years since Russia brutally invaded Ukraine, EU’s support for Ukraine and its people remains as strong as ever, – the European Commission press-release reads. Europe is united and determined to continue defending its values and founding principles….
MEPs approve of Ukraine €50bn funding
Strasbourg 07.02.2024 In talks with EU member states, the MEPs have secured key improvements to the “Ukraine Facility” enhancing transparency and combating corruption. “The facility allows us to support Ukraine until 2027, by giving us maximum flexibility with regard to the annual distribution of loans, grants and guarantees. This agreement is a vital step in…
Ukraine: Borrell focuses on Russian assets
Brussels 11.12.2023 “At the Council, we focused – as every time, since two years – on the way to help Ukraine in winning its war of defence against Russia’s aggression” said the EU top diplomat Josep Borrell after the meeting of the Ministers of foreign affairs in Brussels. “This time, Minister [for Foreign Affairs of…
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