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In the European Parliament elections, Latvian citizens will be able to vote in 38 polling stations located abroad

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In the European Parliament elections, Latvian citizens will be able to vote in 38 polling stations located abroad

The Central Election Commission received the proposals of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding Latvian diplomatic missions in foreign countries, where election stations should be established. The Central Election Commission has decided to create a total of 38 polling stations for EP elections in Latvian diplomatic missions abroad. These will be located in United Arab … Read more

Farmers Protest in Brussels: EU Agricultural Policy Under Fire

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Farmers Protest in Brussels: EU Agricultural Policy Under Fire

Police estimate that around 900 tractors blocked the European quarter of the Belgian capital. Police used water cannons on protesters, while farmers burned tires and set off firecrackers. Belgian farmers were joined this time by colleagues from Spain, Portugal and Italy. Farmers across Europe are not satisfied with the EU agricultural policy, the “green course” … Read more

How Europe Must ‘Wake Up’ to Support Ukraine: Borrell Urges Increased Aid and Defense Capabilities

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How Europe Must ‘Wake Up’ to Support Ukraine: Borrell Urges Increased Aid and Defense Capabilities

“To resist is to win,” Borrell said. He stressed that the EU’s “civilian, military, economic and humanitarian aid” to Kyiv exceeds that of the US, but if the EU wants “Ukraine to resist” it “needs to give more help and faster”. Europe must “wake up” Europe has realized that it lives in a dangerous world, … Read more

Denmark Announces New Military Support and Aid Package for Ukraine

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Denmark Announces New Military Support and Aid Package for Ukraine

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, announcing the conclusion of the agreement, emphasized that Ukraine can be sure of Denmark’s support. The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that such security arrangements are the result of a G7 initiative. The initiative is currently supported by 32 countries and the European Union (EU). Germany, France and the … Read more

Belarus Tightening Grip of Russia: Implications for Latvia’s National Security

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Belarus Tightening Grip of Russia: Implications for Latvia’s National Security

Since the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus, which were accompanied by mass protests and the results of which are not recognized as legitimate by Western countries, this country has come under the tight grip of Russia. Beate Livdanska, a researcher at the Center for Eastern European Policy Studies, notes in the TVNET program “Pulss” that, … Read more

Geopolitical tensions and interest rates set to make 2024 another turbulent year for global economy

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Geopolitical tensions and interest rates set to make 2024 another turbulent year for global economy

As geopolitical tensions rise and interest rates remain at elevated levels, 2024 will be another turbulent year for the global economy. This is especially true for emerging markets, which managed to avoid the crisis in 2023, but may find it difficult to do so again if global growth does not live up to expectations. In … Read more

EU Considers Expanding Mission on Somalia Coast Amid Red Sea Security Concerns

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EU Considers Expanding Mission on Somalia Coast Amid Red Sea Security Concerns

The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Giuseppe Borrell, has submitted a proposal to expand the mission on the coast of Somalia, which is currently being considered by the bloc’s 27 member states. At the meeting of the EU security committee on this issue on Thursday, only Spain expressed objections, but diplomats … Read more

Hungary Receives 10 Billion Euro EU Funding and Plans to Exploit Ukraine Issue, Political Scientist Says

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Hungary Receives 10 Billion Euro EU Funding and Plans to Exploit Ukraine Issue, Political Scientist Says

Kudor emphasized that Hungary has already managed to achieve its goal – on Wednesday, December 13, the European Commission unblocked 10 billion euros, which Hungary was entitled to from EU funds. According to the political scientist, Hungary will continue to follow the current model of behavior and will try to squeeze out the maximum benefit … Read more

Prime Minister of Estonia’s Foreign Visits, Helicopter Flights, and Travel Logistics

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Prime Minister of Estonia’s Foreign Visits, Helicopter Flights, and Travel Logistics

“For example, over the past two years, the Prime Minister of Estonia has met either bilaterally or in a small circle outside of Estonia: with French President Emmanuel Macron five times in Paris and once in Munich, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz four times and three times with British Prime Ministers,” it was listed Uldrich. … Read more

China’s Amendments to the Anti-Espionage Law: Tightened Control and Impact on Trading Partners

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China’s Amendments to the Anti-Espionage Law: Tightened Control and Impact on Trading Partners

Amid growing international competition and mutual mistrust, China is increasingly concerned about national security and espionage by external strategic rivals. With this justification, Xi Jinping’s government this year also implemented amendments to the Anti-Espionage Law, which not only allow for tighter control of society, but also make it difficult for trading partners, including the European … Read more