The Roma Foundation for Europe, a leading European advocate for Roma rights, say that it strongly condemns recent attacks said to target civil rights activists in Romania. It is alleged these include Ciprian Necula, Chair of the Roma Education Fund (REF) and a respected advocate for civil rights and education. The claims come as Romania heads towards…
Photo by Max Kukurudziak on Unsplash The war is not over yet; it is simply entering a new phase. A ceasefire is not even on the horizon, and some international players are still trying to trap Ukraine into a quick peace which in reality would mean a temporary respite for Russia and a strategic loss…
Photo by Robert Anasch on Unsplash The EU says that Russia’s war against Ukraine is now at a critical moment. The claim, by European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen, comes with key talks now under way between the U.S and Russia aimed at stopping the bitter war. Back in Brussels, a meeting was held…
Photo by Nagarjun Kogaravalli Sathyanarayana on Unsplash Munich is once again at the centre of global diplomacy. Within the walls of this German city, the annual security conference takes place, where the world’s future is discussed. However, when turning the pages of history, one cannot help but remember the year 1938 when diplomacy suffered one…
Photo by Max Kukurudziak on Unsplash MEPs have called on the international community to join the boycott of Georgia’s self-proclaimed authorities. Meeting in Strasbourg on Thursday they accused the Georgian authorities of eroding the country’s democracy and cracking down on dissent. In a resolution adopted at its plenary, Parliament refused to recognise the self-proclaimed authorities…
The Chair of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada, Ruslan Stefanchuk, has addressed a formal sitting of the European Parliament in Strasbourg. Welcoming Stefanchuk to the hemicycle on Tuesday, European Parliament President Roberta Metsola said: “I am proud that this Parliament has stood with Ukraine from the very first moment – united, unwavering, and resolute.” The MEP…
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 Besart Ademi on Unsplash The post-war American statesman, Dean Acheson, famously said in 1962 “Britain has lost an empire and not yet found a role.” Britain did later find a role as it was one of the leading nations in shaping EU foreign policy until Rupert Murdoch, Boris Johnson, and Nigel Johnson reduced…
Photo by Angsagan Kenzhebek on Unsplash The pursuit of human rights and democracy is a continuous journey – one that requires commitment, courage and tangible action in today’s unpredictable world. Despite all the challenges, for the past several years, Kazakhstan has demonstrated its strong commitment to human rights, democracy and the rule of law, writes…
Photo by Kowshik Roy sagor on Unsplash The United States is Europe’s closest and most important ally and partner. During a time of heightened geopolitical tensions, the transatlantic relationship remains indispensable, writes David McAllister. President Trump’s first term in office was characterised by unpredictability and a discrepancy between what he said and what his administration…
