Photo by Max Kukurudziak on Unsplash The EU has condemned the unjust detention of journalists in Georgia. This comes with MEPs set to vote on a resolution highlighting further deterioration of the political situation in Georgia. The Greens/EFA Group said it stands in solidarity with all protesters who have taken to the streets in Georgia…
Photo by Gabriel Porras on Unsplash The modernisation of animal welfare legislation is an opportunity we should not miss, says an EU Commissioner. Olivér Várhelyi, who is responsible for Health and Animal Welfare, was speaking during an event bringing together farmers, businesses, policymakers and NGOs at the Residence Palace in Brussels on 5 February. “It…
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash MEPs say that in times of unprecedented polycrisis and existential threats to democracy, Europe must tackle public frustration over economic and social inequality through bold tax reforms. That is the message from an event on Tuesday, organised by the Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament. MEPs say action…
Photo by Rocco Dipoppa on Unsplash Both the EU and UK want closer ties, says a survey from the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR). The survey looked at both EU-UK and EU/UK-US relations. It comes at a time of heightened global uncertainty, highlighted by the looming trade war sparked by new trade tariffs by…
Photo by James Claffey on Unsplash British entrepreneur Lord Alan Sugar has branded Brexit a disaster. He was speaking just ahead of the 5th anniversary of the UK’s EU exit. He said that if he had the choice the UK should go on bended knee to the EU asking to be readmitted. Lord Sugar, a…
Photo by Chun Jie Lim on Unsplash The European Green Party has called on the European institutions to lead an independent investigation into the 2023 Tempi rail disaster that killed 57 people. This comes in the wake of massive protests in Greece last weekend that, say the Greens, revealed the widespread frustration and deep mistrust…
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash The Commission has outlined how it will step up its fight to combat human trafficking. It has published its 5th report on the fight against Trafficking in Human Beings (THB), providing an analysis of data from 2021-2022. The total number of registered victims in the EU showed an increase of 41%…
Photo by Mihaela Holhos on Unsplash Poland has taken over the rotating six-month Council Presidency, the first since the appointment of the new Commission. It comes at a turbulent time in world history, with multiple wars being fought, a global cost of living crisis and uncertainty about a second Trump presidency. In a parliamentary plenary…
Photo by Andrew Keymaster on Unsplash MEPs are this week expected to adopt a resolution on the need for actions to address what have been called the continued oppression and fake elections in Belarus. Greens/EFA MEP Mārtiņš Staķis (Progresīvie) from Latvia, shadow rapporteur on the text, commented on the situation in the country. Stakis said, “Every day,…
Photo by Mr Cup / Fabien Barral on Unsplash If you’re a journalist, the coming year could spell depressing news, according to a new survey by a UK national newspaper. It produces dispiriting news for those working in some sectors although if, like British PM Sir Keir Starmer’s late father, you are a toolmaker, there…
