“Preparedness Union” —
EU Commission: crisis response plan. Lahbib, unprecedented challenges, “everyone has a role to play”
Meeting in Brussels —
European Council: joint commitment to supporting Ukraine. But Orban’s Hungary draws back
Racism: Kallas (EU), “steadfast in combating all forms of discrimination, in Europe and across the world”
Eurostat: number of asylum seekers down. Syrians most numerous, Germany dream destination
Brussels summit —
European Council: Metsola to the 27 leaders, “EU must be a force to be reckoned with”. ReArm and competitiveness on the agenda
Politics —
EU Commission: White Paper on Defence and the ReArm Europe plan. Von der Leyen, “the era of the peace dividend is long gone”
Politics —
Disarming words, laying down the weapons, negotiating peace. Is there reason for hope?
di Gianni BorsaWar in Europe and deadly conflicts raging worldwide. Ominous and threatening statements from world leaders. The arms industry returning to…
Politics —
The EU and migrant returns: rights and legislation
di Gianni Borsa“With return rates across the EU currently standing at only 20 percent, and with a fragmentation of different systems lending…
