Georgia’s human rights ombudsman, Levan Ioselian, has since issued a statement condemning the police response as having “contradicted the standard of necessary and proportionate intervention.” The public defender called for an investigation into the use of “disproportionate force” and apparent targeting of journalists covering the events. Meanwhile, the mayor of Tbilisi, Georgian Dream politician Kakha … Read more
“If we are told that tomorrow we will become a member of the EU, then it will be possible to very easily cancel it, revise, transform or adopt a new one,” Garibashvili said. At the same time, he claimed that “there is no consensus a country can become a member of the EU today” because … Read more
“Such acts by these organizations undermine the peace, security, and stability of the West Bank. We will continue to use our tools to hold those responsible accountable, ” he added. Following its announcement of sanctions, the Council of the EU said: “The listed individuals and entities are responsible for serious human rights abuses against Palestinians, … 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
The European Parliament is planning to vote on a an amendment to rescind Markus Pieper’ s appointment on Thursday | European Parliament 99 problems The so-called “Piepergate” affair adds to a growing list of potential problems for von der Leyen as she seeks a second term. It comes just days after POLITICO revealed that the … Read more
“The law in its current form risks having a chilling effect on civil society and media organizations, with negative consequences for the many Georgians benefiting from their work,” said the EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, when Georgian Dream first introduced the bill. “This law is incompatible with EU values and standards,” he added. Attempts to … Read more
Earlier Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that its elite 98th division had “concluded its mission” and would pull back in order to “recuperate.” Rafah, the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip along the border with Egypt, had been designated as a safe zone for civilians fleeing widespread destruction in densely-inhabited areas further north. … Read more
“We will make investments to strengthen Armenia’s economy and society, making them more robust and stable in the face of shocks,” she added, with funds being allocated for electrification and new renewable energy projects. The move comes as Armenia works to cut ties with its former ally, Russia, which owns much of its energy network … 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
The two sanctioned entities are the prisons where Navalny was kept in custody for years after he returned to Russia in 2021, after surviving an apparent assassination attempt. The EU Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime was used to enact the measures. It now lists 104 people and 24 entities from different countries, including China, Eritrea … Read more
