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Kaja Kallas, the newly appointed head of European diplomacy, and Antonio Costa, the new president of the European Council, made their inaugural visit to Kyiv today to express solidarity with Ukraine. This visit takes place amid heightened tensions between Moscow and the West. Recently, Ukraine has utilized American and British-supplied missiles to target deep within…

The parliamentary election has unfolded during a highly charged political crisis sparked by the surprising victory of independent ultranationalist candidate Călin Georgescu, known for his admiration of Russia, in the presidential election last Sunday. Highlighting the potential trajectory of the upcoming second round of the presidential race, the far-right surge that propelled Georgescu appears to…

“These unresolved issues remain challenging, and additional time will be needed to address them effectively.” A high-stakes meeting held this week in Busan, South Korea, aimed to finalize a global agreement on plastic pollution, following two years of negotiations. U.N. member states had previously committed to establishing “an internationally binding agreement by 2024.” However, hopes…

Micheál Martin, the more seasoned member of Ireland’s coalition government, seems to be the most likely candidate to head the country’s next administration. Martin, a skilled political operator, has made it clear that he has no intention of aligning with either Sinn Féin on the left or anti-immigrant independents on the right. His stance suggests…

Kyiv (Eurotoday) – The European Union’s new foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, and the President of the EU Council, António Costa arrived in Kyiv to offer support for Ukraine on their first day in post. How does the new Council President extend support to Ukraine?What does the new Foreign Policy Chief express regarding supporting Ukraine?…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The newly elected High Representative of the European Union Kaja Kallas urged Georgian authorities to respect the will of the people, cautioning against consequences in ties with the EU. Kaja Kallas, as the new foreign policy chief of the European Union on her first day in office, criticized the use of force…

Bucharest (Eurotoday) – Romanians vote in a parliamentary election in which the far right is predicted to gain. Parliamentary elections are being conducted in Romania on 1 December 2024. As reported by local authorities, voting started at 7 a.m. (0500GMT) and will last until 9 p.m. for 19.5 million qualified voters. Contenders from 31 parties,…

The European Parliament failed to adopt stronger smoke-free policies in a vote criticized by the Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group, which described the outcome as a missed opportunity to protect children and young people. In a statement, the S&D blamed the European People’s Party (EPP) and far-right groups for opposing key recommendations to expand bans…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – New European Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans Costas Kadis underlined the importance of his role on his first day in office on 1 Dec 2024.  How does Costas Kadis view his new role in fisheries?How will Costas Kadis ensure the sustainability of EU fisheries? Costas Kadis, a Cypriot national, was designated for…

The European Union’s new foreign affairs chief, Kaja Kallas, joined European Council President António Costa and European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos on a visit to Kyiv this past Sunday. The trip, which coincided with the first day of the new European Commission’s mandate, was aimed at reaffirming the EU’s “unwavering support for the Ukrainian…