Ukraine’s list of “international sponsors of the war” targets foreign companies that are still doing business in Russia despite pressure to pull out. When it comes to foreign policy, name-shaming … Read More
Belgium is among the largest wholesale buyers of rare gems from Moscow, and local professionals fear that a Western ban on Russian diamonds could result in less oversight. Any impact … Read More
In a whirlwind tour of major European capitals, President Zelenskyy was trying to forge a “coalition of fighter jets” – something the West was so far unwilling to consider. Until … Read More
In this edition of “Brussels, my love?”, we take a look at Germany’s role in Europe following Chancellor Scholz’s speech before the European Parliament and ask whether the belated ratification … Read More
German authorities had also initially banned the Ukrainian flag from being displayed but the decision was overturned by a court following an outcry by activists. Commemorations of Russia’s Victory Day … Read More
After 10 rounds of sanctions against Russia, the EU is turning its focus on enforcement and circumvention. The European Union is preparing a new round of sanctions against Russia that … Read More
Speaking in Florence, Josep Borrell reflected on the transformational changes that have swept the EU since the Kremlin launched the invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine will succumb to the invading Russian forces … Read More
Under the new plan, the European Commission intends to address the bottlenecks hindering the production of 155mm artillery shells. The European Commission unveiled on Wednesday a €500-million plan to boost the … Read More
The resolution is not centred on the war and instead calls for greater cooperation between the UN and the Council of Europe. In a surprising diplomatic move, China and India, … Read More
The influx of tariff-free Ukrainian grain has caused the fury of farmers in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria. European Union countries on Friday took the first step towards extending for … Read More
