Tag: European Union
The European Parliament adopts the principle of transnational lists for the European elections
The European Parliament adopted this Tuesday, May 3 in Strasbourg the principle of transnational lists for the European elections. This was done in a tight vote: 323 votes for, 262…
the delicate quest for a common position within the European Union
The energy ministers of the European Union are holding an emergency meeting on Monday 2 May. Their objective: to agree on a common position in the face of Russia’s demand…
325 citizen proposals to reform the EU
This vast citizen reflection launched a year ago resulted in more than 300 proposals which were approved this Saturday, April 30 during a final plenary session in the European Parliament.…
Press freedom and whistleblowers: ungag the truth!
On Wednesday April 27, a draft European directive was presented to the European Commission to fight against abusive prosecutions aimed at silencing journalists and whistleblowers. They are called “gag procedures”…
EU Law to Restrict Litigation Targeting Journalists
The European Commission has proposed legislation to curtail legal attempts by governments and companies to silence dissident journalists and rights defenders. Evaluating the state of democracy in the 27-member European…
the Commission proposes to suspend customs duties on Ukrainian products
This Wednesday, April 27, the European Commission proposed to suspend for one year all customs duties on Ukrainian products imported into the EU. The objective is to support the economy…
more than half of Europeans prefer the internet to their doctor in case of symptoms
A recent study reveals that a large majority of Europeans are more likely to consult the internet than their doctor at the slightest symptom that would make them think of…
Re-election of Emmanuel Macron: “His image will appear on the international scene more nuanced, more moderate”
Emmanuel Macron was re-elected President of the Republic on Sunday. European leaders hailed the victory of the incumbent president and highlighted the victory of democracy over the far right in…
The main international reactions to the re-election of Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron’s re-election on Sunday April 24 after a second round marked by an increase in the far right was applauded in European capitals, which also highlighted the European challenges…
Will Ukraine join the European Union? Flash statement from Austria: Not to be taken
After the invasion of Russia, it was announced that Ukraine’s membership process to the European Union was accelerated. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy delivered the completed questionnaire to Matti Maasikas, Head…