European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen addresses European Parliament members on new plans to ramp up defense…
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The EU must contribute to robust security guarantees for Ukraine | News
MEPs welcomed the proposal for a 30 day ceasefire, reached on 11 March. They expect Russia to agree to it and follow it by ceasing all attacks on Ukrainian civilian population, infrastructure and territory.
Following an “apparent shift” in…
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UK accuses Russia of driving its Moscow embassy towards closure | Foreign policy
Russia is attempting to push the UK embassy in Moscow towards closing and has no regard for the escalatory impact of such a move, the Foreign Office has said.
The UK expelled a Russian diplomat and their spouse on Wednesday in a tit-for-tat…
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Why More Spending Alone Will Not Keep the Continent Safe
The EU’s fragmented defence system, inefficiencies, and reliance on the US leave it dangerously unprepared.
Most mainstream discussions about European Union (EU) defence focus on whether NATO should set a higher military spending…
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Why Russia’s armed forces have proven resilient in the war in Ukraine
Ukraine has agreed to a United States proposal of a 30-day ceasefire in its war with Russia following talks with United States officials in Saudi Arabia.
The proposal comes with the promise of resumed U.S. intelligence sharing and military…
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Brussels is ‘honored’ Canadians want to join the EU — but says it won’t happen – POLITICO
“We are honored with the results of such a poll. It shows the attractiveness of the European Union, and it shows the appreciation of a very large share of Canadian citizens for the EU and its values,” said Paula Pinho, spokesperson for…
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Europe’s Economic Decoupling From America Is Underway
After the Trump administration imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the European Union was expected to be the next in line. Washington did, in fact, impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the EU this week, as…
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‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading | Trump administration
The renowned German classical violinist Christian Tetzlaff was blunt in explaining why he and his quartet have cancelled a summer tour of the US.
“There seems to be a quietness or denial about what’s going on,” Tetzlaff said, describing his…
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Putin’s Irrational Demographic Policies Are Doomed to Fail
Russia’s fertility rate is one of President Vladimir Putin’s obsessions because he sees boosting the population as a way to help restore Russia’s greatness. Putin regularly talks about the sort of demographic trends he would like to see,…
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EU: Return proposals a “new low” for Europe’s treatment of migrants
Today, the European Commission introduced a proposed revision to the 2008 Return Directive, amending the EU legal framework on returns or deportations outside of the EU. Following pressure from certain member states, it also introduces a possible…
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