MEPs push for EU accession to convention against gender-based violence

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) MEPs from across the political divide insist that the European Union should ratify the Convention on preventing and combating violence against women, in line with a 2021…

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The Threat to Maritime Security in the Red Sea

There exists a misconception within certain sectors of the industry that certain affiliations may provide immunity from attacks. However, the widening scope of Houthi targeting, particularly towards Israeli-affiliated vessels, demonstrates…

By Angelos Kaskanis 6 Min Read

Speech: Prime Minister addresses Parliament in Ukraine (February 24th, 2024)

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo made a trip to Kyiv to mark the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Delivering a speech on February 24th, 2024 before the…

By Sarhan Basem 10 Min Read

European Union Stands Firm with Ukraine on Second Anniversary of Russian Invasion

The statement acknowledges the relentless violence and suffering endured by the Ukrainian people in the face of Russian aggression. It honors the resilience and bravery displayed by Ukrainians as they…

By Martin Banks 3 Min Read

Two years into Russia’s war against Ukraine: geopolitical reality check and war fatigue

If in the first months of the invasion, I was warmly welcomed everywhere, two years later, I often feel treated as ‘incredibly delusional’ and ‘out of touch with geopolitical reality.’…

By Volt Europa 7 Min Read

Unveiling Imran Khan’s Hypocrisy

In light of Khan's past actions and statements, his current allegations of electoral injustice appear hollow and self-serving. They exemplify political expediency, where principles are sacrificed on the altar of…

By Christine Odera 3 Min Read

Fewer people think Ukraine can win the war with Russia

The shift of opinion, according to the study’s authors, is driven by the stalled counteroffensive of the Ukrainian military, growing concerns about a US policy shift, and what the possible re-election of…

By Martin Banks 2 Min Read

Europe Grapples with Polish Farmers’ Protests Against Ukrainian Goods

In the rolling landscapes that stitch together Poland and Ukraine, a tableau of protest and diplomacy unfolds, marked by the steadfastness of Polish farmers and the grave concern of Ukrainian…

By Otis De Marie 6 Min Read

Assange’s Extradition Battle: When the Right to Know is on Trial

Assange, now 52, finds himself accused of espionage, a charge that carries the potential for a sentence as daunting as 175 years in American prisons. This prospect has rallied his…

By Otis De Marie 6 Min Read

Europe must stop the cash flow to businesses destroying nature

This should be all the impetus the European Union needs to fast-track decisive action to protect nature. To be sure, the EU and its member states have committed to address…

By Sandra Hieke 8 Min Read

Ambassadors “block” last-ditch attempt on Platform Workers Directive

Reacting to the outcome, Left MEP Leïla Chaibi (France Insoumise) said: “Until the end, Macron did everything to prevent the adoption of the directive. Until the end, he defended the interests of…

By Martin Banks 2 Min Read

Navalny’s Death Triggers EU Call for Sanctions and Justice

The ministers did not mince words, laying the blame squarely at the Kremlin's door. They issued a clarion call for Russia to permit an "independent and transparent investigation" into Navalny's…

By Otis De Marie 5 Min Read

The Iranian dictator is on the brink of being overthrown Will history repeat itself?

2. Simultaneously, to create an international crisis and divert global attention from his regime's fragility and hide this massacre, Khomeini issued a fatwa against Salman Rushdi, the author of "The…

By Hamid Enayat 7 Min Read

Can Von der Leyen Guide Europe Through a New Era of Global Turmoil?

However, the path to re-election is strewn with challenges and critique, not least from within her ranks. The alienation felt by some in her party, coupled with the perception of…

By Otis De Marie 5 Min Read

Navalny’s Death Sparks a Bold Reckoning at Munich Conference

The news of Navalny's death, as conveyed by his grieving wife, reverberated through the corridors of power and diplomacy gathered in Munich. It was a stark manifestation of the dangers…

By Otis De Marie 6 Min Read

Leaders say Ukraine needs “full attention”

von der Leyen and Sunak later issued a joint statement in which the two leaders said they shared the view that the situation in Ukraine “requires full attention.”

By Martin Banks 3 Min Read
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