Photo by M.T.ElGassier on Unsplash The EU says it is strengthening its support to Libya by releasing €5.2 million in humanitarian funding. The funding will be channelled through EU humanitarian partners active in the country, enabling them to strengthen assistance with a focus on shelter, health, food, water, sanitation and hygiene, and protection. From the…
Photo by Sharon Pittaway on Unsplash Members of the European Parliament have approved the Parliament’s negotiations mandate for the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA). Some MEPs, notably the Greens/EFA Group, had pushed for a 45 percent recycling target and for mitigating the demand for critical raw materials. The EU Commission’s legislative proposal has several aims: In…
Photo by Matej Klíč on Unsplash MEPs have called on all EU countries to show solidarity and relocate the people on the move arriving in Lampedusa. The deputies say the latest tragedy from the Italian island, where a five-month-old baby died this Wednesday during a rescue operation shows “once again how EU migration policy is constantly failing.” About 1,850 arrivals…
Photo by Noah Peterson on Unsplash According to an article published in the UK Daily Telegraph, Sir Keir Starmer the leader of the UK Labour Party will extend the vote in the UK to millions of EU citizens if Labour wins the next general election. Under manifesto plans for the biggest expansion of the franchise…
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash A webinar on financial issues facing UK citizens living in Belgium will be held later this month. The online event, from noon to 1.30pm on 21 September, will focus on tax, pensions and social security. It is organised by the “Expat Welcome Desk” of the Brussels Commissioner for Europe and International…
Photo by Jannes van den Wouwer on Unsplash A major march will be held in London later this month as part of the campaign for the UK’s eventual return to the EU. UK nationals who live and work in Europe will join people who are based in Britain on the march on 23 September. Called the “National…
Photo by noaa on Unsplash The European Parliament has approved the appointment of Iliana Ivanova (Bulgaria) as Commissioner for innovation, research, culture, education and youth. She was voted in by 522 MEPs voting in favour with 27 against and 51 abstained. On 5 September, the Industry, Research and Energy Committee and the Culture and Education…
Photo by Ying Wu on Unsplash The EU and China have both said that they wish to pursue “stable and constructive relations”. The pledge comes amidst growing tensions surrounding China’s policy towards its near neighbour, Taiwan, and other issues. European Council President Charles Michel met with China’s Prime Minister LI Qiang in the margins of…
Photo by Engin Akyurt on Unsplash The €500 million Spotlight Initiative has been an ambitious attempt by the European Commission, together with the UN, to ensure that women and girls around the world live free from violence and harmful practices. However, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors, this flagship EU…
Photo by Random Institute on Unsplash MEPs have voiced concern at the “alarming” situation in west and central Africa for democracy. On 30 August, immediately after ballots closed in Gabon and President Ali Bongo was officially elected for a third term, a group of military officers announced his removal from office, his arrest and the…
