Photo by Jonny Gios on Unsplash As discussions on the future of the war in Ukraine intensify in Western capitals, one dangerous idea continues to resurface: the notion that peace might be achieved by conceding Crimea to Russia. This argument ignores international law and basic justice and risks undermining the security architecture Europe claims to…
Photo by Diana khwaelid on Unsplash A delegation of doctors, surgeons, paramedics and activists have told of the horrors they experienced working in Gaza. They were speaking in the European Parliament earlier this week. MEPs welcomed a group of medical professionals who have been on hunger strike since 31 March in protest against a medical…
Photo by Divaris Shirichena on Unsplash MEPs say the next long-term EU budget must be better aligned with the Union’s new priorities of competitiveness and defence. These are the main expectations people have of Europe, and the EU should always align budget priorities with them. That is the message from the EPP group in the…
Imagined landscapes and dreamlike maps, heart warming painting, detours into design and architecture… it’s hard to know where to look this spring. But, once again, Brussels surprises us with the diversity of its artistic scene and the variety of its offer. Over the last few years, Brussels has made a name for itself as…
Photo by Warren on Unsplash As the war in Ukraine grinds on into its third year, the battlefield is no longer defined by two nations alone. What was once seen as Russia’s unilateral aggression has now evolved into a coordinated campaign, supported by a network of authoritarian regimes. This is no longer just Ukraine’s war…
Do you fancy rubbing shoulders with British football legends … and enjoying one of the world’s most idyllic destinations? If so, a soccer academy this summer could be just for you. It will feature English football heroes Harry Redknapp, seen by many as the best manager England never had, John Barnes, considered one of the…
Photo by Bedirhan Akyüz on Unsplash MEPs will next week vote on the report for the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP). The aim is that the EDIP lays the foundation for deeper integration of the European defence industry and serves as a cornerstone of a common European defence. With an ongoing war in Ukraine and uncertainty about the scale of future U.S…
Photo by Žilvinas Ka on Unsplash Ukraine is entering a decisive phase of defence against Russia’s war of invasion – not only on the battlefield but also in the realm of international diplomacy. While pressure mounts from Western partners to negotiate a ceasefire, Russia continues its military operations with open disregard for peace initiatives. The…
Photo by Anil Sharma on Unsplash The quality of the maps used to assess deforestation has been assessed for the first time. It also assesses tree planting (reforestation/agroforestry), greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removal monitoring. The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) study supports cocoa companies who rely on these sources to meet regulatory compliance and…
With the launch of ESA’s Biomass satellite scheduled for 29 April, preparations at Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, have reached a key milestone. The satellite has now been sealed inside the protective fairing of the Vega-C rocket – now hidden from view, the satellite is almost ready for its journey into space. Once in…
