Tag: European Union
Palestinian Ambassador Asks the European Union to Be Consistent With Its Principles
The EU fights fascism in Europe but celebrates it in Israel, Ambassador Wahed pointed out. Husni Abdel Wahed, the Palestinian ambassador to Spain, asked the European Union (EU) to commit “to its own values and principles” and apply them in Gaza, where Europe “has to be held accountable.” RELATED: Hospitals and Health Centers in Gaza […]
July 1, 2024
Hungary Takes Over EU Presidency After Creation of New Far-Right Alliance
Prime Minister Victor Orban announced the creation of “Patriots for Europe” On Monday, Hungary took over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) for six months. The day before, Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced in Vienna the creation of “Patriots for Europe,” a new far-right alliance, in the European Parliament. RELATED: […]
July 1, 2024
European Union Adopts 14th Sanction Package Against Russia
It forbids reloading services of Russian liquefied natural gas in EU territory for transshipment operations to third countries. On Monday, the Council of the European Union (EU) announced the adoption of the 14th package of economic and individual restrictive measures against Russia. RELATED: Russia Protests US Over ATACMS Missile Attack on Crimea These measures target […]
June 24, 2024
The EU Sets Sanctions on the Transfer of Russian Gas in European Ports
The 27 EU countries agreed on measures against the ‘shadow fleet’ that helps evade sanctions already imposed on Russia. On Thursday, the European Union (EU) agreed on a “powerful and substantial” 14th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes restrictions on the transfer of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) at European ports. RELATED: Vietnam and […]
June 20, 2024
European Environmentalists Celebrate Approval of the Nature Restoration Law
This law comes at a critical time when the European continent is facing floods, droughts, and fires. On Monday, environmental organizations and activists celebrated the last-minute adoption of the Nature Restoration Law, which had become a symbol of the ecological struggle in the European Union. RELATED: Ethiopia: Campaign Launched to Fight Environmental Pollution “This day […]
June 17, 2024
EU Tariffs on Chinese EVs Opposed Across Europe
The provisional duties on the imports of Chinese electric vehicles would range from 17.4 percent to 38.1 percent. On Wednesday, the European Commission revealed a list of protectionist duties it would levy on imports of battery electric vehicles (EVs) from China, sparking opposition and concerns from governments and businesses across Europe. RELATED: Germany and Sweden […]
June 13, 2024
Latin America To Remain Free of Fascism and Hatred: President Maduro
The Bolivarian leader said it when commenting on the results of the European elections. On Sunday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro analyzed the results of the European elections and commented that the extreme right forces won that electoral process. RELATED: Get to Know the Neoliberal Plan of the Venezuelan Right-Winger Oposition “The neo-fascist parties won the […]
June 10, 2024
Right Wing Will Win European Parliament Elections According to Exit Polls
The right-wing European People’s Party (EPP) would win the European Parliament (EP) elections and remain the first force with 181 seats (five more than in the outgoing EP), according to the first projection of seats based on estimates and polls at the ballot box published by the European Parliament. RELATED: European Parliament Elections Kick Off […]
June 9, 2024
European Parliament Elections Kick Off as Dutch Polling Stations Open
The election results will not be made public until all EU member states have held their elections by Monday. On Thursday, the European Parliament elections kicked off with the opening of polling stations in the Netherlands, the first of the European Union’s (EU) 27 member states to vote. RELATED: European Union Demands That Israel Comply […]
June 6, 2024
Venezuela Rejects US Statements on Presidential Elections
On Thursday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil rejected the United States’ attempt to issue instructions to his country regarding the presidential elections scheduled for July 28. RELATED: Venezuelan President Maduro Creates Ministry for the Elderly Previously, U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller made statements criticizing the decision by Venezuelan authorities to revoke the invitation […]