Photo by Tom Ritson on Unsplash A former high ranking Taiwanese government minister has called for current tensions between China and Taiwan to be defused. But, speaking on Friday in Brussels, he also voiced concern about China’s recent military exercises against the island which have sent shockwaves throughout the world. He was a keynote speaker…
Photo by Renee Van Wesep on Unsplash Belgium will be targeting the teen vote in the upcoming Euro elections. For the first time in the country, 16 and 17 year olds will be allowed to vote in the poll which runs from 6 to 9 June. It is seen as an innovative move by and EU member state…
Photo by Diogo Palhais on Unsplash The former Irish Minister for Europe Dick Roche has voiced real concerns over how the European Parliament has exercised its powers in the last five years. Speaking in Brussels, the Irishman, an avowed and committed Europhile, said it was clear the Commission “always has a little thumb on the scales.” His comments come just ahead…
We publish here in full the text of the address of President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev to the International Conference entitled “Mitigating Environmental Impact of Landmines: Resource Mobilization for Safe and Green Future.” Today, mines and unexploded ordnance continue to remain an acute problem posing threat to people’s security across many countries. Along with jeopardising…
Photo by Wael Hneini on Unsplash The airline Emirates has announced a series of special offers for holidaymakers travelling to Dubai this summer. With a return ticket, all of its customers can enjoy complimentary access to some of the city’s top attractions. Passengers flying to, through, or back to Dubai can also use their boarding pass to access…
Photo by Manny Becerra on Unsplash Leading European footballers, including Belgian Red Flames captain Tessa Wullaert, are helping to promote the EU elections. She is among other stars of the women’s game who have signed up to the campaign urging people to vote on 6 to 9 June. Turnout is seen as key in the election in the…
Photo by Christian Dubovan on Unsplash Campaigners have applauded a decision to escape “the sinking ship of a treaty.” This comes after the Council of the EU – Member States – on Thursday adopted a “historic decision” to withdraw the European Union from the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). The ECT is an international investment treaty from the 1990s…
Photo by roya ann miller on Unsplash The European Parliament is 45 this year. In 1979 the first direct election of MEPs took place. In June 2024 more than 400 million European citizens will elect 705 MEPs. Propagandists for the EU cite the elections every five years as proof of the existence of a European demos – a…
Photo by Tobias Rademacher on Unsplash The European People’s Party, and the Liberals have been accused of “openly courting the far right.” The accusation follows last week’s debate in Brussels between the candidates vying for the job of the EU Commission President. One of the candidates Terry Reintke, representing the European Greens, took part in the debate and…
The director of a keenly-awaited new play in Brussels says its “eternal truths” are “still the same today” as they were four decades ago. Robert Chevara is the director of “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” which will be performed in Brussels next month. It is produced by The Bridge Theatre, Brussels’ professional…
