Since assuming the presidency of the United Nations Security Council in July 2024, Russia has adeptly utilised this platform to advance its strategic initiatives and resolutions. Central to Moscow’s agenda are nuclear themes, which pose a significant global security threat. Russian President Vladimir Putin has deployed tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of its ally…
Photo by Sara Kurfeß on Unsplash They say that the EU has not managed to significantly reduce persistent spending errors in cohesion policy, whose aim is to reduce social and economic disparities within the EU. European Commission and member state controls are still lacking at every level, according to a review by the European Court of Auditors. While…
On 8th July Russian forces executed yet another massive missile strike on peaceful cities in Ukraine, including Kyiv, Kryvyi Rih, Dnipro, Sloviansk, and Kramatorsk. The targets were civilian infrastructure and residential buildings. In total, Russian armed forces launched over 40 missiles of various types, including cruise missiles from Tu-95 bombers, ballistic missiles, “Kinzhals,” and “Kalibrs”….
From 9th to 11th July Washington will host the 75th anniversary summit of NATO, a pivotal event with profound implications, particularly for Ukraine. Amid the ongoing Russian war of invasion, this summit holds exceptional significance for Ukraine, NATO member states, and other nations confronting Russian aggression. Strategic discussions at the summit will focus on strengthening…
Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash Praying is the most common ritual for England fans before a game at the Euros in Germany, with one in five (22.2%) fans admitting to doing this before their team play. After a tense game against Switzerland on Saturday, England scraped through to the semi-finals by winning a Pena;lty shoot-out after extra…
Photo by Kristina Gadeikyte on Unsplash The leader of the Socialist group in the EU parliament has heralded Labour’s stunning victory in the UK general election. Sir Keir Starmer is the new UK Prime Minister after sweeping away a 14-year era of Conservative rule and leading the Labour Party to a massive landslide victory in Britain’s general election. …
Belgium’s Best Bartender of 2024 has been announced. It is Larry Godefroid who will now represent the country in the world championships later this year. The 23-year-old from Brussels was chosen from a field of 15 others who took part in the 61st National Competition of the UBB – Union of Belgian Bartenders – at…
The recent statements from Belarus’s Ministry of Defense about the potential use of tactical nuclear weapons in defence of its sovereignty and independence reflect a strategic escalation. These remarks which indicated a readiness to deploy Moscow-provided nuclear capabilities, followed Belarusian accusations against NATO, alleging provocative actions near its borders, particularly targeting Poland for impeding Belarus’s…
Photo by Pedro Lastra on Unsplash The success of the Far Right in the first round of the French elections threatens the future of the European Union, it has been claimed. It is said that there is a real risk of the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) obtaining an absolute majority in the French Assemblée Nationale…
An interview with Albert Castellanos, the President of the Assembly of European Regions (AER). Q). What are the main priorities of your Presidency of AER? A). As President of AER, my main priorities are to serve as a strong advocate for regional interests in Europe, especially during this new legislative term. We aim to address…
