Photo by Antoine Schibler on Unsplash The European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR) has published the results of its latest survey. The survey tested European attitudes towards rearmament, defence, and the war in Ukraine in a world of Trump 2.0. It comes just days after US President Trump halved his deadline to Russia for a…
Photo by Toni Pomar on Unsplash It’s still one of the most popular tourist destination cities in the world. London is practically overflowing with activities to do, things to see, and bucket lists to be conquered. But, with so much global competition for tourists these days, is London really worth visiting? The answer, of course, is a resounding yes, not…
Photo by syahmi syahir on Unsplash The EPP Group in the EU parliament says it “firmly rejects any approach that undermines global trade rules or threatens Europe’s key industries.” This comes in llight of the recent announcements by US President Trump on tariffs. The Group is now urging the European Commission to stand firm and…
Photo by Mathieu Stern on Unsplash The European Committee of the Regions, is critical of the EU’s new long term budget plans. Speaking after they were unveiled this week, its president Kata Tutto said: “After months of unjustified secrecy, the European Commission has delivered a complicated and divisive proposal that puts at risk the role…
The EU must take responsibility for its own security and strengthen its competitiveness. That was the key message to emerge from the July plenary session of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). The Brussels-based EESC, which represents civil society at EU level, hosted a debate on the political priorities of the current Presidency of…
Photo by Marcus Loke on Unsplash The BD Comic Strip Festival returns from 26 to 28 September in Brussels at Tour & Taxis’ Gare Maritime. The poster for this new edition has been designed by Alix Garin, the award-winning Belgian writer and illustrator of the graphic novel Impénétrable. The novel is on the shortlist of two…
Photo by Masood Aslami on Unsplash The European Conservatives and Reformists Group says it has reservations about several key elements of the European Commission’s proposal for the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). While acknowledging the need for a more responsive and strategic EU budget, the group is cautioning against a shift that could increase uncertainty…
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash The Association de la Presse Internationale – International Press Association (API-IPA) marked its 50th anniversary this week (10 July), celebrating five decades of supporting journalists in Brussels. “We honour 50 years of API’s volunteer-driven efforts to defend correspondents’ interests,” said Dafydd ab Iago, API-IPA president. “Brussels is kinder…
Photo by CrowN on Unsplash Meeting in Strasbourg on 9 July, they expressed firm support for the investigations of the International Criminal Court. The text, approved on Wednesday by 507 votes in favour, 77 against, and with 45 abstentions, states that Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which was launched in February 2022, has shattered peace…
Photo by Ammie Ngo on Unsplash Vietnam has emerged as this summer’s ‘it’ destination but the timeless allure of France remains. These are among the results of a major travel survey just ahead of the start of what is the annual getaway for many people. As international travel reaches a fever pitch this summer, Emirates’ latest analysis of global booking…
