Photo by USGS on Unsplash Europe must learn to sell itself more effectively to safeguard its long-term future, according to a new book. The essential message behind the book, “Rebranding Europe”, carries more weight as it was authored by a former communications official at the European commission. Stavros Papagianneas is a senior communications strategist with…
Photo by Tbel Abuseridze on Unsplash The European Union says it regrets the Georgian Dream’s decision not to pursue the opening of EU accession negotiations and rejecting EU financial support until 2028. A statement from the EU said the announcement marks a shift from the policies of all previous Georgian governments and the European aspirations…
Photo by Joseph Chan on Unsplash MEPs have raised concerns over Hong Kong, notably the cases of Jimmy Lai and the 45 activists recently convicted under the national security law. The Hong Kong government must, say Euro members, immediately and unconditionally release all pro-democracy politicians, activists and journalists sentenced on national security charges and drop…
Photo by Altin Ferreira on Unsplash European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has called for more action to combat the bullied victims of domestic violence who, she says, are often left “traumatised” by their ordeal. She was speaking in parliament to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. To honour victims, the…
Photo by Ani Kolleshi on Unsplash The crisis in Europe’s health and cancer workforce requires urgent attention, says a worrying new report. It says recent events, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, continue to take a huge toll on healthcare professionals. The growing shortages within the cancer workforce are having a profound impact on the dedicated workers…
The long, dark winter nights can seem a bit grim at the best of times, not least with so much even gloomier news currently dominating the airwaves and news print. What better time of year then for something a bit magical that seeks to bring a bit of much-needed cheer and goodwill? If, like so…
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai. The event, led by Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, was attended by guests, aerospace partners, government officials and dignitaries, members…
Belgium is often either sadly misrepresented or just ignored when it comes to international discourse. But there is one artist from these shores who is most certainly flying the flag for Belgium when it comes to artistic endeavour. The man in question is Felipe Garcia who has built up a well-earned name for himself for…
Some MEPs have signalled their strong disapproval of the new team of EU commissioners to serve under Ursula von der Leyen. MEPs voted to back the new team, or college, at the plenary in Strasbourg. The mainstream parties voted in favour of the new look commission. But the Left Group is particularly scathing, branding the…
Photo by Maksym Harbar on Unsplash Poland has outlined the political direction of the rotating presidency the country will hold from January to June 2025. Details were unveiled by the Polish Undersecretary of State, Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka. The central theme of the presidency is ‘security’, structured around seven key pillars: external, energy, economic, food, climate, health and information. This comprehensive…
