Nigeria’s Hunger Crisis and the EU’s Band-Aid on a Bullet Wound

Once again, the shameful paradox of Nigeria’s governance has been dragged into the spotlight—not by our leaders, but by outsiders who seem more concerned about our children than those sworn to protect them. The European Union has graciously earmarked ₦900 …

EU nations extend Ukrainians’ right to stay until March 2027

EU countries on Friday approved a one-year extension of the temporary protection offered to Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s war, allowing them to stay in the bloc until March 2027. Some 4.3 million Ukrainians are registered as refugees across the …

Azerbaijan’s role in EU energy security discussed

Tbilisi, June 14, AZERTAC Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Georgia, Faig Guliyev, met with Shota Berekashvili, Chairman of the Sectoral Economy and Economic Policy Committee of the Parliament of Georgia. The meeting focused on the prospects for enhancing …

Keir Starmer risks shredding Tories' hard-fought Brexit win on animals in EU deal

Brexit undoubtedly delivered meaningful wins for animals, enabling policy changes that were previously impossible. We were able for example to ban the cruel live export of animals for slaughter and even more far reaching, we could change the way we …

EU names Ylva Johansson as special envoy for Ukrainian refugees, Politico sources say

The European Commission has reportedly appointed former home affairs commissioner Ylva Johansson as the EU’s special envoy for Ukrainians, a newly created position to implement its updated refugee strategy. Roughly 4.7 million Ukrainian refugees who …

EU extends temporary protection for displaced Ukrainians until March 4, 2027

The European Union member states agreed to extend temporary protection status for Ukrainian nationals, who fled Russian invasion to find shelter on EU territory. That’s according to the European Council press service, Ukrinform reports. “Today, the Council …

EU allocates N900 million to combat malnutrition in North-east Nigeria

The European Union (EU) has announced the allocation of €500,000, approximately N900 million, to tackle the growing malnutrition crisis in North-eastern Nigeria. According to a statement from the EU on Friday, the funding will provide emergency aid to …

EU extends protection for Ukrainian refugees until 2027

EU countries on Friday approved a one-year extension of the temporary protection offered to Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia’s war, allowing them to stay in the bloc until March 2027. Some 4.3 million Ukrainians are registered as refugees across the …

Dundalk Chamber hosts cross border seminar on taxation and social welfare

Dundalk Chamber recently held its regular Cross Border Seminar on Taxation and Social Welfare in partnership with the Cross Border Partnership for Employment Services (CBPES). The initiative is a joint effort between the Department for Communities and the …

EU livestock transport proposals spark outcry over animal welfare...