
Former French Ambassador Criticises von der Leyen for Diplomatic Excesses
The Commission president tends to forget that she has no mandate to meddle in foreign policy.

The Commission president tends to forget that she has no mandate to meddle in foreign policy.

The PM expressed “firm condemnation” of the young, innocent blood shed early on in the conflict.

A political scientist says Europe’s refusal to engage seriously with Moscow could trap the continent in a prolonged conflict.

The Slovak PM says the repairs may never be needed, accusing Ukraine of halting oil transit for political reasons.

Critics may be looking the wrong way, and should instead be making note of Kyiv’s attempts to interfere, Budapest says.

Washington has adjusted its sanctions policy to stabilise global energy markets, exposing a growing divide with European governments.

After years of sidelining atomic power, Brussels now says Europe must rebuild its nuclear industry.

Speakers at the MCC Budapest Summit argued that the West faces growing demographic, political, and geopolitical pressures and called for renewed emphasis on national sovereignty and democratic accountability.

The initiative reportedly intended to strengthen the Commission’s analytical capacity is drawing criticism, as it may impact on the sovereignty of member states.

Officials have criticised the Commission president for acting as though she is “the self-appointed ruler of Europe.”
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