Brussels 09.06.2024 Today the Europeans in 20 EU member-states are going will drop ballots on the biggest and final day of voting for the European Parliament. In a year of political junction these elections are pivotal, and the European vote is especially significant in view of fragmentation of the political process, contrasting, and even confrontational…
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ECI: citizen’s initiative as EU failed policy
Brussels 04.06.2024 The European Commission spokesperson denied the Members of the European Parliament sharp criticism of the failure to implement the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI) as an instrument of participatory democracy. This policy tool was introduced by the Lisbon Treaty enabling in 2009 the EU citizens to directly demand the Commission for legislative proposals on…
EU Council five defense priorities
Brussels 28.05.2024 The Council today approved conclusions on EU security and defence in a context of an unprecedented combination of threats and challenges, such as Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, and increased tensions in the Middle East, the Sahel and other areas of the world. Since the start of Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified war…
Eurovision debate: aspirants for Commission presidency
Brussels 23.05.2024 Today the Eurovision debate between the lead candidates for the Commission presidency has taken place in the European Parliament, Brussels. The European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which is organising the debate, has hosted Walter Baier (Austria, European Left), Sandro Gozi (Italy, Renew Europe Now), Ursula von der Leyen – incumbent president of the EU…
EU Council approves use of Russian assets
Brussels 21.05.2024 Extraordinary revenues generated by immobilised Russian assets: Council greenlights the use of net windfall profits to support Ukraine’s self-defence and reconstruction. (Image above: illustration) In the light of Russia’s continued war of aggression against Ukraine, the Council today adopted a set of legal acts ensuring that the net profits stemming from unexpected and…
Iran: President Raisi died in helicopter crash
Brussels 20.05.2024 President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi, 63, was killed in yesterday’s helicopter crash, IRINN Telegram Channel. Reports say that the helicopter hit the mountain before crashing as a result of severe weather conditions and fog. The official announcement of the death of Iran President Raisi took place at the shrine of Imam Reza in…
EU: Copernicus EMS searches for Iran President
Brussels 19.05.2024 The European Union has responded to the request of the government of Iran, and started to search for the missing helicopter with President Ebrahim Raisi on board. “Upon Iranian request for assistance we are activating the EU’s Copernicus EMS /Copernicus Emergency Management Service/ rapid response for mapping service in view of to the…
EU condemns arson attacks on UNRWA
Brussels 10.05.2024 The EU condemns the two arson attacks on the UNRWA compound in occupied East Jerusalem on 9 May, which happened at a time of increasing escalation and a growing campaign against the agency and the UN system at large, reads the European External Action Service press statement. “We call on the Israeli authorities…
EU: Michel appoints new chief diplomatic advisor
Brussels 01.05.2024 Magdalena Grono, Senior Foreign Policy Adviser to President Michel (pictured) will take up the role and duties as Chief Diplomatic Advisor from July 1. European Council President Charles Michel’s (pictured) Chief Diplomatic Adviser, Simon Mordue has been selected as Deputy Secretary General of the European External Action Service (EEAS) and will take up…
MEPs condemn Iran drone attack on Israel
Strasbourg 25.04.2024 MEPs strongly condemn the recent Iranian drone and missile attack on Israel and call for further sanctions against Iran, voting for a resolution on April 25. Condemning the Iranian strikes on April 13 and 14, MEPs voice serious concern over the escalation and threat to regional security. MEPs reiterate their full support for…
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