Strasbourg 11.03.2025 Today the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen addressed her “ReArm EU” plan to the Members of the European Parliament (MEPs). In spite of a continuous criticism of the MEPs for snubbing the EU Parliament, she left the Chamber after one a half hour, without answering their concerns, raised in the speeches….
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8 March: Women’s Day roadmap
Brussels 08.03.2025 In view of the International Women’s Day, 8 March, the European Commission sets out its Roadmap for Women’s Rights, and presents the 2025 Report on Gender Equality. The Roadmap drives the gender equality agenda forward and brings a political long-term vision to advance on women’s rights. Vox Spain warns us about what Women's…
Europe rising military spending
Brussels 02.03.2025 Today the European leaders of major economies convened for a crucial informal Summit in London, the UK, intended to reflect upon new security guarantees in the face of American disengagement, following the “incident” in the White House. The leaders announced new defense spending and promised that they would continue aid to Ukraine “as…
EU-Jordan: €3bn in macro-financial assistance
Brussels 30.01.2024 Commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Šuica, signed the Joint Declaration on the Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership with Jordan, officially elevating the EU relationship with the country. The signature follows a bilateral meeting between President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen and King Abdullah II of Jordan. The ceremony took place in…
Charlemagne Prize awarded to Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels 16.01.2025 International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen 2025 is awarded to Dr. Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission. Citation by the Board of Directors of the Society for the Conferring of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen to the President of the European Commission Dr. Ursula von der Leyen: “Europe will…
Xmas: “May weapons be silenced”
Brussels 25.12.2024 “This year, uncertainties reigned over the world. Europe’s unity was put to the test, once again. Once again, we stood together. On Christmas Day, we can celebrate the strength of our Union.We will tackle the big tasks lying ahead with hope and confidence. Merry Christmas” wrote the European Commission president Ursula von der…
EU Commission president congratulates Trump
Budapest 06.11.2024 Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, who is sometimes referred to as “Prime minister of the United Europe”, issued a statement on the results of the U.S. elections: “I warmly congratulate Donald J. Trump on his election as the 47th President of the United States of America. I look…
EU: MEPs and 300+ NGOs defend wolf
Brussels 25.09.2024 Anna van Densky This week hearing on wolf protection united Members of the European parliament and more than 300 Civil Society organisations who urge European Commission to drop the proposal to degrade the status of this majestic animal, and keep it as “strictly protected”. The event was chaired by MEP Anja Hazekamp from…
EP: Ursula von der Leyen endorsed for II term
Strasbourg 18.07.2024 The European parliament endorsed Ursula von der Leyen as a head of the European Commission for the second term. After morning debate 401 MEP supported her candidacy by secret ballot. With 401 votes in favour, the European Parliament approved Ursula von der Leyen as President of the European Commission in a secret ballot…
EU top job nominations without surprises
Brussels 28.06.2024 The EU leaders have nominated incumbent European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen for a second five-year term. The Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas was promoted as the EU top diplomat, and former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa was endorsed as the next president of EU Council. They represent centre right, socialists, and…
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