Sánchez has spent the past five days secluded, meditating on his future. Supporters and opponents alike now await a decision that has the potential to radically alter Spain’s political landscape and significantly impact the distribution of the EU’s top jobs after June’s European Parliament election. ¡Quédate, Pedro! Sánchez’s announcement last Wednesday was motivated by news that … Read more
“Why isn’t Europe giving more money to help Ukraine? Why is it that the United States is over $100 Billion … into the Ukraine War more than Europe, and we have an Ocean between us as separation!” Trump wrote in post on social media. Michel did not let the comment slide. “The numbers speak for … Read more
European Council President Charles Michel said EU leaders “strongly condemn” the attack by Iran on Israel. “Everything must be done to prevent further regional escalation,” he said in a post on X. “More bloodshed must be avoided. We will continue to follow the situation closely with our partners,” Michel added. EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell … Read more
Although there’s a diplomatic reshuffle every year, this time was more complicated than usual because of the EU election, officials said. By the fall, the EU will (hopefully) have decided who will lead the European Commission, Council, Parliament, and European External Action Service (EEAS). But first, this week the Commission is set to sign off … Read more
After a discussion on the Middle East at a summit in Brussels, EU leaders called for “an immediate humanitarian pause leading to a sustainable ceasefire,” European Council President Charles Michel said. He added that “full & safe humanitarian access into Gaza is essential to provide the civilian population with life-saving assistance in a catastrophic situation … Read more
Russians headed to the polls Friday for the first day of voting in a rigged election that Putin is almost certain to win, granting him another six years in power. The Russian president, who spent years cracking down on any form of dissent against his rule, is expected to face off against three candidates who … Read more
While calling for an impartial international investigation on the case, Borrell stressed that “the responsibility for this incident lays on the restrictions imposed by the Israeli army and obstructions by violent extremists to the supply of humanitarian aid.” On Friday, several EU leaders condemned the killing of 115 Palestinians who were trying to get food … Read more
Sophie Wilmès is running in the EU election and will lead the list of the francophone centrist party Mouvement Réformateur (MR). The decision was taken by the party during a meeting on Saturday in Brussels, Le Soir reported. Wilmès replaces European Council President Charles Michel, who announced his bid to run in the EU election … Read more
But in a country with a population of 143 million, this hardly amounts to a political awakening or outpouring. No doubt Russian opposition leaders will attribute this to fear — the fear of incurring the wrath of a Kremlin that has ramped up a vicious crackdown on dissent and dissidents, meting out steep jail terms … Read more
The bloc wants to finalize a 13th package of sanctions against Russia before Feb. 24, which would mark two years since Putin ordered the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The European Commission has also urged national governments to take “concerted action” to toughen sanctions enforcement. EU Council President Charles Michel served notice to Xi Jinping at … Read more
