Tag: Europe
Large-scale cyberattack in Ukraine, all eyes on Russia
The Ukrainian government was the victim of a massive cyberattack which neutralized the websites of several ministries and institutions. The attack has not been claimed, but it is not the…
Sweden creates an agency to fight disinformation
Fake news, conveyed by authoritarian regimes, is increasingly worrying European countries, especially as elections approach. In Sweden, the government has decided to act by creating a specialized agency, responsible for…
no slammed door, a sequence ended
After the meetings in Geneva and Brussels, the OSCE ended this Thursday, January 13 in Vienna an intense diplomatic ballet to defuse the risk of a conflict in Ukraine, emphasizing…
EU foreign ministers discuss Ukraine in Brest
In European jargon, it’s called a Gymnich, named after the first town where such a meeting was held. The 27 European Foreign Ministers meet informally every six months in the…
Boris Johnson’s apology after revelations unconvincing
In the United Kingdom, calls for the resignation are increasing against Boris Johnson. The British Prime Minister had to apologize to Parliament on Wednesday, January 12, after the press revealed…
Russian and allied CSTO troops began their withdrawal
In Kazakhstan, the military contingent led by Russia began its withdrawal from the country on Thursday, January 13. A solemn departure ceremony bringing together soldiers from the Collective Security Treaty…
Restrictions on freedoms, rise of populism, democracy abused in Europe?
When we look at criteria such as corruption, the independence of the judiciary or even the media, which are also conditions of democracy, the picture is not very bright on…
In Brest, European defense and the “strategic compass” on the menu of an informal council
The 27 European foreign ministers are meeting in Brest this Thursday January 13 and Friday the 14, where they will meet their counterparts from Defense. These are the first informal…
The contradictions of the energy transition
The electric car market experienced spectacular growth in Europe last year (2021): 1.2 million 100% electric cars and 1 million plug-in hybrids were sold. But to make electric car batteries,…
a historic support plan for some 2,000 artists
In Ireland, the Minister of Culture has just announced a new support plan: by spring, around 2,000 artists will receive a basic income for three years. The aim is to…