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Europe’s defence industry ‘not ready’ for rearmament push, Estonian MEP warns

Estonian MEP and former general Riho Terras backed buying weapons from outside the EU during debate on defence spending.

Euronews · Sep 30

EU faces growing backlash after Taliban delegation’s visit to Brussels

Taliban spokesperson celebrates visit to Brussels as a ‘trust-building’ exercise with EU member states

The Independent UK · Jun 25

EU faces backlash over first invite to Taliban since 2021 takeover

Angered EU lawmakers say those who ‘carry out crimes against humanity should never set foot on European soil without passing through the ICC in The Hague first’

The Independent UK · May 22

Outrage As Iran Executes German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd

Iran on Monday executed 69-year-old German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd after years in captivity, media in the Islamic Republic said, sparking outrage in Germany and beyond.

International Business Times · Oct 29, 2024

Yulia Navalnaya takes stage at Munich meeting after news of husband’s death

Wife of Alexei Navalny addresses hushed crowd of politicians and vows Putin will be brought to justice

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16, 2024

EU leader pays rare visit to Philippines after stormy ties with past president over human rights

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is holding talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a sign of improving ties after a stormy period between the EU and his predecessor over human rights

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

EU: Freeing ex-senator can help Manila keep trade incentives

A group of European parliamentarians says the Philippines’ chances of retaining special trading incentives, including zero tariffs for a wide array of products, will be boosted if it decides to release a long-detained opposition leader and rejoin the International Criminal Court

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

A police stakeout, piles of cash, and a promise of reform: the week that shook Brussels

Arrest of Greek MEP and her boyfriend at centre of top-secret investigation into a criminal conspiracy

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2022