Tag: Europe
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NATO Foreign Ministers meet in Sweden: Rutte confirms Europe’s long-term plan to replace US military assets
NATO Foreign Ministers are meeting today in Helsingborg, Sweden, (a strategically important coastal city on the narrowest part of the Öresund strait). Ministers are being hosted by Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard and will discuss current US troops withdrawals from Europe and the augmentation of European forces within NATO. Secretary-General Mark…
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Inflation in Europe and Malta gets sticky: CPI at 3%
Inflation in Europe and also in Malta is getting sticky due to the consequences of the war against Iran with the latest Eurostat Consumer Price Index reading for April in the Euro area coming at 3%. The reading for March was 2.6%. In the EU it was up by 3.2%. The highest inflation rates were…
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EU removes sanctions on Syria’s Ministry of Defence: External aid to align with strategic priorities
Earlier today, the European Foreign Council held its meeting in Brussels and discussed the a series of topics including foreign development and humanitarian aid, Iran, Syria and the EU Global Gateway. The EU is set to redraw its external aid programmes along with its strategic priorities. High Representative Kaja Kallas highlighted that the EU is…
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Bulgaria wins muted Eurovision Song Contest as Israel boycott backlash hits viewership
Bulgaria has won the Eurovision Song Contest in Austria, although in a less celebratory atmosphere than usual as excitement surrounding the contest have been at their lowest levels in years after several European countries boycotted the competition over Israel’s participation. There were widespread calls across Europe to boycott this year’s Eurovision Song Contest because of…
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Why Taiwan matters
For many Europeans, China’s insistence on eventually taking control of Taiwan may appear to be a distant territorial dispute with little direct impact on Europe or its borders. The widespread international recognition of the People’s Republic of China, combined with the “One China” policy adopted by most countries, often creates the impression that Taiwan is…
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Mario Draghi bestowed with Charlemagne Prize
Former European Central Bank President and former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi was awarded the prestigious International Charlemagne Prize earlier today in Aachen, Germany, one of Europe’s highest political honours recognising contributions to European unity and integration. During his acceptance speech, Draghi delivered what has increasingly become his characteristic pro-European message: a warning that Europe…
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Europe sends warships to the Persian Gulf as Trump-Iran negotiations stall
France and the UK both have warships en route to the Persian Gulf to commence security operations aimed at securing free passage for commercial shipping, as negotiations between the US administration and the Iranian regime have stalled, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining blocked from both sides. Despite attempts by the US Navy to re-open…
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EU approves new sanctions against the Iranian regime and Israeli settlers
During an EU Foreign and Defence Council meeting earlier today, Ministers agreed on new sanctions against the Iranian regime and Israeli settlers. Sanctions against the Iranian regime relate to its entities and individuals currently impeding safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as the EU reiterated for the full opening of the strait and for…
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Europe celebrates Victory Day and Europe Day on May 8 and 9 respectively
Europe is engaged in a long weekend of celebrations after commemorating Victory Day yesterday and today commemorates Europe Day. Yesterday, on Friday, Europe commemorated Victory in Europe Day marking the Allied victory over Nazism in 1945 and the end of the Second World War in Europe. Commemorative ceremonies and military parades were held in major…
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European Parliament President pushes back against Ilham Aliyev’s rant: “The European Parliament is elected democratically” – Roberta Metsola
Earlier today at the European Political Community Summit, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola delivered a pointed defence of the European Parliament’s democratic legitimacy against comments by Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev. President Metsola underscored that the European Parliament is composed of directly elected representatives from across the European Union, stressing that its members are accountable to…
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EPC and EU-Armenia Summit underscore growing European footprint and international friendships
Earlier today at the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, leaders underscored the growing importance of energy security, regional cooperation, and continued support for Ukraine. With the attendance of Canada and the growing ties between Armenia and Europe, the summit has symbolised Europe’s growing international ties and footprint as Europe remains the international mainstay of…
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Canada attends for the first time a European Political Community Meeting in Yerevan, Armenia
Canada attended a European Political Summit for the first time ever as the 8th Summit was organised in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan. EU Member states are present along with EU officials. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is also present. According to official Canadian government statements, Carney held bilateral meetings with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and several…
