Tag: Europe
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EU Commission releases statement marking World Press Freedom Day despite lack of enforcement with EU Media Freedom Directive
The EU Commission has released a statement commemorating World Press Freedom Day World Press Freedom Day, stating its commitment to protect journalists and independent media, even as enforcement of the European Media Freedom Act remains non-existent and mostly untested in member states such as Malta. In a statement issued by the High Representative on behalf…
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Trump’s revenge on Europe: troop withdrawals from Germany and higher tariffs
US President Donald Trump says he is continuing his plans to pull out US troops from Germany and says that more than 5,000 troops will be withdrawn. The plans were announced last week after the US President held an hour-long phone-call with Vladimir Putin. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul played down the announcement saying that…
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European Parliament to have greater legislative role: Parliament pushes for European taxes and bigger budget
Under a new agreement signed yesterday by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, the European Parliament is set to to have a more active and important role in the European legislative process. Among the new changes that will be implemented the European Parliament will received international treaties before…
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Iranian Crown-Prince and Opposition Leader Reza Pahlavi condemns the European press for censorship over victims of the Iranian regime
Iranian Crown-Prince and Opposition Leader Reza Pahlavi published a message pronouncing his grievance and disappointment with the European press for what he described as censorship about the victims of the Iranian regime, particularly the victims of the protests in January of this year, and the protestors that are currently being executed. Reza Pahlavi said that…
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European Union lays down legislative plan for up to 2027: One Europe, One Market
Earlier today at the informal EU Council meeting in Cyprus, the European Commission and the European Parliament agreed on the proposed legislative agenda that will be implemented up until 2027. The legislative plan is one of the most ambitious plans in EU history marking a major push towards global trade, major innovation and investments in…
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More sanctions against Russia incoming: EU to revisit red lines – Kaja Kallas
During today’s informal European Council meeting in Cyprus, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said that the EU is now planning a 21st sanctions package against Russia that revisits previous red lines. The Vice-Commissioner President said that we have to make sure to send the message that Ukraine is more important for Europe than it is…
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Sannah Marin says that the switch from Non-Alignment to NATO membership happened overnight with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Yesterday, former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin appeared at the European Parliament for a presentation of her memoir, Hope in Action, at an event hosted by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. The book traces Marin’s rise from a poor and working-class background to the premiership of Finland and reflects on leadership, politics and the scrutiny…
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EU Foreign Council Meeting concludes with a positive note on loan to Ukraine: Lebanese Prime Minister urges support for war-torn country
The EU Foreign Council meeting in Luxembourg ended on a positive note, as the loan to Ukraine was approved by the ambassadors and is now set to go for final approval in the coming days at a Council meeting. The €90 billion package, which had been delayed for months by Hungary’s veto, is expected to…
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EU to cut funding for Venice Biennale over Russia’s participation
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas announced that the EU will be cutting off its funding to the Venice Biennale after the event’s organisers welcomed Russia back to the event following a four-year absence. Russia’s return to the Venice Biennale was condemned by the EU’s Commissioner for Culture and Sport, Glenn Micallef. The press conference followed…
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Oil basis goes down: Europe gets jet fuel from the US and Nigeria
The difference between the futures oil price and the spot price (often also referred to as the basis, spread or differential) has gone down significantly since the Iran war started, signaling that the oil shortage crisis may be coming to an end. Separately, multiple reports confirm that Europe is replacing jet fuel imports from the…
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Europe talks Two-State Solution for Palestine – but pressure on Israel remains lacking
Earlier today, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas chaired a meeting for the Global Alliance for the Two-State Solution, currently coordinated by the Ad-Hoc Liaison Committee, which includes Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide. The meeting was held in Brussels alongside Belgian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot. During the meeting, international actors reiterated…
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Malta tops EU employment rate at 83.6% – EU average 76.1%
Malta topped the EU employment rate for 2025 at an impressive 83.6%, almost 8% above the EU average. Malta also topped the rate for male employment at 89.1%, reflecting the large number of male immigrants in the workforce. The EU average was 80.9% so the difference is an even larger 8.2% According to Eurostat, in…
