A Parliament spokesperson said that “all necessary preventive and reactive measures are in place to ensure the security and safety of MEPs and [European Parliament] staff during official missions.” Both lawmakers and officials have been given “briefings, training and assistance regarding…
Category: 3. Europe
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The Association Agreement with San Marino: Some awkward facts that cannot be ignored
In January I argued that because of a series of issues highlighted by the ‘Banca di San Marino (BSM) case’—a controversy that arose from the handling of a proposed takeover of a bank by the Sammarinese authorities needed to be closely examined before any further steps are taken on the…
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US officials tell allies Iran war could delay Ukraine weapons shipments
Trump administration officials have begun warning countries that U.S. weapons supplies to Ukraine may be interrupted in the coming months as the Pentagon prioritizes their use for the war in Iran.
The State Department has told allies that deliveries of munitions — especially Patriot air…
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Brussels warns Iran war will hit growth, raise prices – POLITICO
The war in Iran shows little sign of easing, leaving governments second-guessing just how bad the economic fallout will be. Cargo ships carrying oil from the Gulf are reluctant to brave the Strait of Hormuz for fear that Iran could target their vessels, restricting around 20 percent of the…
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Austria plans social media ban for under-14s
The move follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.
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All the times Donald Trump dunked on Keir Starmer over the Iran war – POLITICO
1) ‘Very disappointed’
The U.S. president gave off the demeanor of a frustrated parent when he told the Telegraph he was “very disappointed” Britain hadn’t let the U.S. use the joint Diego Garcia airbase to strike Iran.
Though Britain later allowed its use for limited…
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Putin denies asking business leaders to finance the war in Ukraine – POLITICO
The Kremlin on Friday denied reports that President Vladimir Putin had asked Russia’s richest men to bankroll the war in Ukraine, pushing back on claims that Moscow is scrambling for cash as military spending surges.
“It’s not true that Putin made such a request,”…
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Seafarers trapped in the Gulf are suffering — it’s time we paid attention – POLITICO
And that’s not all. Some of the stranded ships are now starting to run out of food and other necessities. “It’s not as easy as people think to get resources to the ships,” explained Hutchinson. “And now we’re beginning to see pressure on supplies getting to the ships. The firms…
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Austria to ban social media for under-14s – POLITICO
The move comes as the EU and member countries are scrambling to find solutions to protect children from the harms of social media. Countries including Spain, France, Denmark and Portugal are already moving ahead with plans for age restrictions.
Proponents argue that age-related…
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Germany considers ramping up coal power to avert energy crisis – POLITICO
“If Germany does not return to being a strong export nation, then we will not be able, economically and financially, to bear any further additional burdens,” one of Friedrich Merz’s conservatives said.
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