Ending Putin’s War

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Photo by Daniel on Unsplash New multi-country polling report reports sustained public support for the delivery of weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, but shows divisions on how the war will end – and the purpose of European aid.   It is published by the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) on Wednesday, just ahead of the 2024 NATO Summit….

A Test of Leadership and Resolve

As the conflict in Ukraine intensifies, the Western world confronts a pivotal moment that will define its global leadership for years to come. The decision to withhold military aid risks not only undermining solidarity but also signalling weakness that could embolden further aggression and escalate conflicts into neighbouring regions. Western nations must understand the prolonged…

Redesigning the EU’s Relations with Africa

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Photo by Alex Radelich on Unsplash Africa’s needs are bottomless, but they should also be seen as lungs that could breathe new life into flagging European economies. Sadly, this far from original proposition has yet to reverse Europe’s retreat from Africa, writes Giles Merritt. EU policymakers would probably deny this and point to their new strategy for strengthening…

SNP Campaigns on Rejoining the EU

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Photo by Adam Wilson on Unsplash The SNP says it is the only party offering Scotland a route back into the European Union. Energy Secretary Mairi McAllan also accused the Conservatives and Labour of having “utterly abandoned Scotland’s European future”. Her comments just ahead of the UK general election this Thursday 4th July. Both the Conservatives and Labour…

Brussels Brasserie Leads Horeca Recovery

Latest research shows that two out of three Belgians are dining out less than they did five years ago. The latest restaurant barometer by payment platform Edenred asked 4,099 Belgians on their restaurant habits so far in 2024 and 36% of Belgians said their budget to eat out is less than it was in 2019….

Pro-Putin Propaganda Activists Infiltrate Brussels

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Photo by Miha Rekar on Unsplash Researchers of the Brussels-based NGO Human Rights Without Frontiers (HRWF) have just discovered an infiltration attempt by a pro-Putin Ukrainian media activist in the Brussels-EU Bubble where he plans to spread false information about Russia’s war on Ukraine and to damage the image of Ukraine. His name is Nikolay Moiseenko (Moysienko Mykola Viktorovich), writes Willy Fautré….

Setting up Business in Other Member States

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Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash The EU’s financial watchdog says there are still “many obstacles” facing EU citizens who want to work or set up a business in another member state.  Getting professional qualifications recognised continues to be a problem, according to a report by the European Court of Auditors.  The EU adopted a directive in 2005…

Saint Lucia – The Journey Continues

Sun,sea and salsa may be most people’s typical image of the Caribbean.But, as “celebrity chef” Orlando Satchell explains there’s rather more to this idyllic part of the world than that, including its under-rated cuisine. Satchell is a man on a mission – to elevate Caribbean culinary offerings to the same level as great world cuisines…