Trump Amps Up Tariff Pressure, and EU Scrambles to Secure a Deal
President Trump said new tariff rates would kick in at the start of August. – nathan howard/Reuters President…
Trust in the EU at highest level since 2007, poll shows
Confidence in the European Union and its institutions is at its highest level in almost 20 years, according…
EU proposes ending all Russian gas imports by 2027
Liquefied natural gas being delivered at the Fos-sur-Mer terminal in southern France, in June 2023 (CLEMENT MAHOUDEAU) The…
Hungary, Slovakia warn against changes to EU unanimity rule
The leaders of Hungary and Slovakia on Monday warned the European Union against changing the bloc’s unanimity rule,…
Germany argues for limits to EU defence spending exemption
German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies on Monday argued that countries such as Italy, Spain and Belgium should not…
Council of Europe deeply concerned that yet another election that was neither free nor fair took place in Belarus on 26 January
In a democratic society, elections must guarantee the free expression of will of all its members and plurality…
EU to Propose Russian Aluminum Ban in Sweeping Sanctions Package
(Bloomberg) — The European Union is proposing a phased ban on imports of Russian aluminum as part of…
Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf criticises African leaders for inaction on conflicts – The Mail & Guardian
Djibouti’s foreign minister, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, will be vying for the African Union Commission chair in February. Photo:…
75 years of the European Convention on Human Rights
The European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) is marking its 75th anniversary this year. The Council of Europe’s…
Council of Europe at the Internet Governance Forum: the AI Convention in focus
The use of AI systems may pose risks to human rights, democracy and the rule of law. The…
Bern Convention Standing Committee approves EU proposal to modify wolf protection
The Council of Europe’s Bern Convention Committee has adopted an EU proposal to modify the status of wolf…