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EU’s Stratcom struggles to counter Russian election disinformation on 04/06/24
The European Union's disinformation-busting team last month debunked a Russian-language video on YouTube that said citizens were fleeing dictatorship in EU member Poland and seeking refuge in Belarus, a close ally of Moscow.

France arrests three people after coffins found at Eiffel Tower on 04/06/24
French police arrested three people on Monday after five empty coffins wrapped in French flags with the words "French soldiers from Ukraine" written on them were found near the Eiffel Tower on Saturday (1 June).

Why the next European Commission’s enlargement portfolio could be its most wanted on 04/06/24
In the next European Commission mandate, the enlargement and neighbourhood file is expected to be one of the most prized possessions when it comes to the distribution of EU top jobs between member states.

EU defence spending should not cut into cohesion funds, Commissioner warns on 04/06/24
New EU priorities, such as defence, should not come at the cost of helping poorer EU regions, European Commissioner for Cohesion Elisa Ferreira told Euractiv on Monday (3 June) in Berlin.

Mexico’s Sheinbaum blazes trail as first woman president, under mentor’s watchful eye on 04/06/24
Claudia Sheinbaum basked in the glow of a thumping presidential win late Sunday (2 June), thanking supporters who gathered at the capital's iconic Zocalo plaza shortly after 1 a.m. to applaud Mexico's first female president.

Wojciechowski visits Kazakhstan, highlights favourable conditions for EU investors [Advocacy Lab Content] on 04/06/24
A delegation of 39 agri-food businesses and organisations from across the EU, led by Agriculture Commissioner Janusz Wojciechowski, offered Kazakhstan a taste of EU quality in a bid to expand Europe's presence in Central Asian markets.

European Commission should be less political and more impartial, Michel says on 03/06/24
The EU's treaties explicitly provide for the European Commission to be 'impartial', something that the current EU executive has not followed, European Council President Charles Michel told several European media, including Euractiv.

The Brief – Lord, protect me from my friends on 03/06/24
“Lord, protect me from my friends; I can take care of my enemies” is a quote attributed to many, specifically to Voltaire. In recent times, the tensions between Joe Biden and his main Western allies over the two conflicts burning at the gates of Europe have never been so visible.

Biden’s Gaza plan ‘not a good deal’ but Israel accepts it, Netanyahu aide says on 03/06/24
An aide to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel had accepted a framework deal for winding down the Gaza war being advanced by US President Joe Biden, though he described it as flawed and in need of more work.

Thousands of Georgians gather at concert for arrested protesters on 03/06/24
Thousands of Georgians gathered Sunday (2 June) in the capital Tbilisi for a charity concert aimed at raising funds for those arrested during weeks of protests against a controversial "foreign influence" law.

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Global Europe Weekly

Serbia ruling nationalist party claims victory in capital vote (03/06/24)
How the next few weeks could shape the West’s support for Ukraine (02/06/24)
Zelenskyy meets heads of state in Singapore, seeks support for security summit (02/06/24)
China lands on moon’s far side in historic sample-retrieval mission (02/06/24)
Biden details Gaza truce proposal, Hamas responds positively (01/06/24)
NATO chief Stoltenberg proposes revised €100 billion weapons fund for Ukraine (31/05/24)
Ukraine given NATO go-ahead to hit targets in Russian territory with US, German weapons (31/05/24)
Ukraine signs security deal with Sweden, Norway, Iceland (31/05/24)
Georgia’s ruling party intensifies disinformation tactics amid ‘foreign agent’ law standoff (31/05/24)
How Armenia fights disinformation amidst a security crisis (31/05/24)
Moldovan parliament denounces Russian ‘genocide’ in Ukraine (31/05/24)
China will not join Swiss peace conference on Ukraine, sources say (31/05/24)
Biden allows Ukraine limited use of US arms to strike inside Russia, say US officials (31/05/24)
Slovenia’s government recognises Palestinian state, needs parliamentary approval (31/05/24)
US condemns Venezuela move to exclude EU election observers (31/05/24)
Rafah battles intensify as Israel seizes key Gaza-Egypt corridor (31/05/24)
Ukrainian ‘ecocide app’ calculates Russia’s bill for environmental damage (31/05/24)
How close is Ukraine to joining the EU? (31/05/24)
Czechia calls for more cash to fund ammunition for Ukraine (30/05/24)
France to host US President Joe Biden for first state visit in June (30/05/24)
The Brief – China as a global peace broker? (30/05/24)
Limited appetite among member states for EU trade sanctions on Israel (30/05/24)
Azerbaijan’s civil society crackdown intensifies ahead of COP29 (30/05/24)
Hungary breaks the diplomatic isolation of Belarus by seeking help for nuclear plant (30/05/24)
US to boycott UN tribute to Iran leader killed in helicopter crash (30/05/24)
US accuses China’s leadership over Ukraine, delivers new sanctions warning (30/05/24)
EU’s Varhelyi meets with Netanyahu amid ICC prosecutor’s arrest warrant requests (30/05/24)
European powers seek action against Iran at IAEA meeting despite US concerns (30/05/24)
Blinken vows support for Moldova against Russia ‘bullying’ (30/05/24)
China could arrange Russia-Ukraine peace conference, Lavrov says (30/05/24)
China’s Xi calls for Middle East peace conference (30/05/24)
NATO must look at containment strategy towards Russia, beyond ad hoc solutions, Czech FM Lipavský says (30/05/24)
The Brief – Is the EU ready to break taboos to restrain Israel? (29/05/24)
NATO top job race: 29 against 3 in favour of Rutte (29/05/24)
EU countries hope to agree Ukraine, Moldova negotiation frameworks next week (29/05/24)
How and why Belarus differs from the EU in talking about LGBTQ+ (29/05/24)
Germany, Czech Republic seek EU talks on fully quitting Russian energy (29/05/24)
Ukraine to receive F-16s ‘very soon’ but much aid arriving late, defence minister says (29/05/24)
Rare spat shows China, North Korea still at odds on nuclear weapons (29/05/24)
Blinken to support Moldova’s Western hopes against Russia (29/05/24)

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