Category: NEWS

Qatargate and Western Sahara Complicate New EU-Morocco Fisheries Deal

The European Commission confirmed this week that negotiations for a new fisheries agreement have not yet commenced, but any deal is likely to stir the pot on the question of Western Saharan sovereignty and Morocco’s meddling in Spain and the European Parliament.

Russia Terminates Black Sea Grain Deal

On multiple occasions, Russia threatened to quit the initiative because its demands to lift sanctions on Russia’s logistical and financial sectors, which hamstrung its own grain and fertilizer exports, had not been met.

China Promises Countermeasures Over U.S. Downing of ‘Spy Balloon’

China Promises Countermeasures Over U.S. Downing of ‘Spy Balloon’

The Chinese Foreign Ministry provided no further details and did not identify the targets of such measures.

February 16, 2023
Election Interference for the Highest Bidder—Disinformation Hub Exposed

Election Interference for the Highest Bidder—Disinformation Hub Exposed

The company offering political subversion boasted of influencing 33 presidential elections so far—27 of them successfully, the Israeli-French investigation revealed.

February 16, 2023
Von Der Leyen Congratulates Ukraine On “Tangible Progress”

Von Der Leyen Congratulates Ukraine On “Tangible Progress”

The rhetoric around Ukraine’s accession to the EU is warm, but little appears to be taking place in the way of action.

February 16, 2023
Berlusconi’s Zelensky-Critical Comments Spark Internal Debate in EPP

Berlusconi’s Zelensky-Critical Comments Spark Internal Debate in EPP

Some EPP lawmakers have threatened to boycott an upcoming center-right gathering in Naples if Berlusconi attends.

February 16, 2023
EU Enlargement Commissioner’s Remark Was a “Misunderstanding”

EU Enlargement Commissioner’s Remark Was a “Misunderstanding”

After a hot-mic incident, EU Commissioner Várhelyi says the remark “was taken out of context, [but] I apologize for any possible misunderstanding.”

February 16, 2023
EU Struggles To Keep Sanctions Afloat As Russian Ships Change Flags

EU Struggles To Keep Sanctions Afloat As Russian Ships Change Flags

The episode highlights an apparent shortcoming in Brussels’ sanctions policies—as soon as the EU cuts one source of revenue, the Russian hydra just grows another head.

February 15, 2023
Investigative Journalist: Conservative Sites Blacklisted Under Guise of Fighting Misinformation

Investigative Journalist: Conservative Sites Blacklisted Under Guise of Fighting Misinformation

Clearly biased disinformation groups, funded by the U.S. government have “completely crippled” right-wing news sources, Gabe Kaminsky’s brilliant report revealed.

February 15, 2023
No Sanctions Against Azerbaijan, Blockade of Lachin Corridor Continues

No Sanctions Against Azerbaijan, Blockade of Lachin Corridor Continues

Borrell does not believe that sanctions are the only method for the EU to influence the situation.

February 15, 2023
Nicola Sturgeon Resigns As Scottish Leader After Trans Rapist Scandal

Nicola Sturgeon Resigns As Scottish Leader After Trans Rapist Scandal

Sturgeon described her decision as a longtime coming and not a reaction to recent events. She said her continued leadership would jeopardise prospects for Scottish independence.

February 15, 2023
NATO Chief Admits Ukraine Burning Through Ammo Quicker Than West Can Supply It

NATO Chief Admits Ukraine Burning Through Ammo Quicker Than West Can Supply It

Jens Stoltenberg said Kyiv has a “problem,” but “we have a strategy to tackle that.”

February 15, 2023
Moldova Fears Russian-Backed Coup Amid Political Chaos

Moldova Fears Russian-Backed Coup Amid Political Chaos

The Moldovan president claims the apparent end goal of the plan was to put Moldova “at the disposal of Russia” in its war effort against Ukraine.

February 15, 2023
Green NGOs Suspected of Writing EU Policy Document

Green NGOs Suspected of Writing EU Policy Document

Green MEP Jutta Paulus has denied pasting the document on methane emissions regulations into the draft legal text, as MEPs look to tighten rules on lobbyists in the Parliament.

February 15, 2023