One month of war. One month of death, destruction, and suffering. One month of Russian terror against the people of Ukraine. And one month of the democratic world rising up, with full force, to condemn Russia and to stand against this barbaric and immoral war. Mariupol. Like other cities, Mariupol will forever be engraved in […]
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Main messages from the Tripartite Social Summit, 23 March 2022
EU leaders and social partners met, via video conference, at the tripartite social summit to discuss “a united tripartite response to the social and economic impact of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine”. The summit participants intervened on the following questions: How to ensure long-term investment, growth and employment in Europe, while addressing the impact […]
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War in Ukraine: keep the pressure up on Russia and aim for energy independence
One month after Russia attacked Ukraine, MEPs unanimously condemned the brutal invasion and urged the EU to further sanction Moscow and protect the European economy. In a plenary debate with Presidents Michel and von der Leyen on the Versailles informal summit (10-11 March) and the upcoming European Council (24-25 March), MEPs praised EU member states […]
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Justin Trudeau: “Canada, the EU, and our partners are facing a defining moment”
Addressing MEPs, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, stressed that NATO and the EU are more resolved and united than ever and that pressure on Putin must be increased. Opening the debate on Wednesday afternoon, Parliament President Roberta Metsola said Canada was an ally and precious partner of the EU. “Our relationship has withstood the test of time”, […]
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MEPs demand more action to protect EU budget from misuse
The EU needs tougher measures to protect its budget from misuse by political elites serving their own interests, according to a report to be voted on by MEPs. The report by Parliament’s budget control committee says there are more political elites than ever misdirecting public funds from the EU budget to serve their own interests. The report […]
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A Strategic Compass for a stronger EU security and defence in the next decade
Today the Council has formally approved the Strategic Compass, at a time when we witness the return of war in Europe. The Compass gives the European Union an ambitious plan of action for strengthening the EU’s security and defence policy by 2030. The more hostile security environment requires us to make a quantum leap forward and increase our capacity and willingness to […]
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New standards to enhance cybersecurity and information security
Last 22nd March, the Commission proposed new rules to establish common cybersecurity and information security measures across the EU institutions, bodies, offices and agencies. The proposal aims to bolster their resilience and response capacities against cyber threats and incidents, as well as to ensure a resilient, secure EU public administration, amidst rising malicious cyber activities […]
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The EU counters steel subsidies from China
Last March 16, the EU imposed anti-subsidy duties on imports of stainless steel cold-rolled flat products originating in Indonesia and also India. With Indonesia at the forefront, the EU is countering the highly trade-distorting export restrictions on key raw materials — linked also to Chinese financing. Additionally, the EU is taking action against preferential financing […]
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Putin: The new tamer of neo-Nazism?
It is a schoolyard defence most of us know. If someone calls you a name you reply, “It takes one to know one” or “you are worse than me”. That is, accuse them of the very charge they made against you. This rhetorical tactic is a projection(opens in a new tab) – a way to shift blame […]
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