Photo by Georgi Kyurpanov on Unsplash Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has praised outgoing EU commissioner Mariya Gabriel following her shock resignation. Gabriel, the European Commissioner for innovation and research, quit on Monday to focus on helping to form Bulgaria’s next coalition government. She had served as European Commissioner since 2017, when she replaced Kristalina Georgieva, now…
Photo by Timon Gschwind on Unsplash MEPs have underlined the need for a coordinated humanitarian response to help those already in need in Sudan. They say this is also needed to prevent the conflict from spreading over into neighbouring countries. Members have now called on European authorities and leaders to do their utmost to push both parties in…
Clouds and silver linings spring to mind in describing the fortunes of one Brussels restaurateur. The recession, coupled with the lingering impact of the health pandemic, sadly put paid to one of the restaurants launched by Renaud Waeterloos. The cost of living crisis finally put paid to Il Gastonomico, probably one of the smallest restaurants…
Photo by Daria Volkova on Unsplash Throughout modern history, the Russian Federation has carried out numerous armed conflicts on the territory of other states and republics: the two Chechen wars, the occupation of Transdnistria, the war in Abkhazia, the Russian-Georgian war, and the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian war. The war in Ukraine shows that the Russian authorities are trying to…
As the world enters the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the situation is gradually improving. Most border restrictions have been lifted and global health governance has shifted from pandemic response to postpandemic recovery. Countries worldwide have stepped up efforts to achieve health and well-being for all and further the realization of United Nations Sustainable…
