Council of Europe: a new portal to strengthen the foundations of democracy. Consultations, news and resources available
European Union: joint statement, “only democracy can guarantee that fundamental rights are respected”
European Union: joint declaration, “democracy is the foundation of peace, freedom and prosperity”
World news —
The killing of Charlie Kirk shocks America. Trump’s accusations. Church leaders urge dialogue to counter political violence
di Maddalena Maltese, from New YorkThe killing of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, has shocked America and reignited the debate on political violence.…
70th Birthday —
Birthday of Pope Leo XIV. Fr Moral: “We shared years of life and work, his voice for peace is prophetic”
di Riccardo BenottiOn the birthday of Pope Prevost, Fr Alejandro Moral recalls the years of shared life and work. The religious underscores…
Drones over Poland —
Vignarca (Peace and Disarmament Network): “The precipice is no longer a metaphor; it’s a real possibility”
di Marco CalvareseFrancesco Vignarca, the campaign coordinator of the Italian Peace and Disarmament Network, shares his growing concerns at the ‘winds of…
Politics —
Europe’s “daily” agenda that cannot be further delayed
di Gianni BorsaConflicts, security, tariffs, migration and climate change are all major concerns for European policymakers. But citizens want solutions to issues…
EU Parliament: historic vote on Gaza. Recognition of Palestinian State requested
Eurostat: Italy and Sweden the countries with the longest life expectancy in Europe. EU’s life expectancy estimated at 81.7 years
Poland: Ecumenical Assembly of Christians for Peace from today in Gniezno. Prayer for Ukraine
Ukraine —
Monsignor Ryabukha (Donetsk): “The war spreading beyond the country’s border is no longer an unrealistic scenario, but a real risk”
di M. Chiara Biagioni“The ongoing war is escalating in danger and unpredictability. The possibility of the conflict spreading beyond the Ukrainian borders is…

