Mixed reaction to von der Leyen’s re-election
In what some have called a “pivotal moment” for the European Union, Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as the President of the...
Fears grow of big influx of new MEPs from extreme groups
This weekend millions of Europeans will vote in the European Parliament elections.
The vote in 27 member states will determine the composition of the Parliament...
Room for optimism despite recent upturn in tensions in Taiwan Strait
A former government minister in Taiwan has voiced concern about China’s recent military exercises against the island which has sent shockwaves throughout the world.
At...
“News deserts” threaten survival chances of local media
Local media across the European Union is “in real trouble” with the emergence of what is called 'news deserts'.
That is, according to an alarming...
Millions in Ukraine are “paying the highest price for freedom”
A leading Ukrainian human rights lawyer says Russia is "carrying out a systemic transformation of the society.”
The co-recipient of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize...
Europe warned of potential new “major” migration crisis
The bitter conflict in Sudan amounts to a genocide but it could get much worse, an event in Brussels was told.
Hundreds of people are...
Taiwan “continues to seek deeper involvement in organisations”
Taiwan is “ready, willing and able” to play its part and contribute to the global fight against international criminal activity.
That is the message from...
Bold, new vision or just another talking shop?
The European Union (EU) loves its acronyms and now it has another to add to the list.
This one is called EPC, or the European Political...
EU chief admits urgent “need for reform” of 27-strong bloc
Democracy cannot be taken for granted
That is, arguably, the key message from one of the EU’s key political leaders as the bloc enters into...
Fighting back against violence against women – a stain on modern-day society
One in three women in the EU has experienced physical and/or sexual violence – around 62 million women.
Now EU policymakers have finally declared that;”...