Notices by European News 🇪🇺 (eunews@mastodon.social), page 2

US ‘deletes evidence’ of Russia’s kidnap of thousands of Ukrainian children

Researchers at Yale University had been compiling database of alleged Russian war crimes, including abduction of up to 35,000 children

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/europe/russia-kidnap-ukraine-children-us-evidence-deleted-b2717555.html

EU slams Hungary's ban on Budapest Pride march

The ban is the latest in Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s crackdown on LGBT rights, which has already triggered legal battles with the EU and the freezing of billions in funds.

https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2025/03/19/eu-slams-hungary-s-ban-on-budapest-pride-march_6739304_4.html

Today, President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a keynote speech on European defence at the Royal Danish Military Academy in Copenhagen. She emphasized the need for a unified European defence strategy, stronger strategic autonomy, and enhanced cooperation among EU member states to secure Europe's peace and stability.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4qXxGNws6w

Canada, Europe planning defence 'without US at the centre' for first time since WWII

Canada is reducing its dependency on the United States and looking to Europe for defence cooperation, marking what experts say is the first time since World War II that Western allies are planning security frameworks without the US at the core.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ReT2nbYNdBU

Bosnia issues new nationwide arrest warrant for Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik

The warrant means that any police officer who encounters the president of the country's Serb-majority entity of the Republika Srpska must arrest him immediately.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/17/bosnia-issues-new-nationwide-arrest-warrant-for-milorad-dodik

Serbia’s capital braces for a major anti-government rally as tensions mount

A deafening sound of whistles and vuvuzelas echoed throughout downtown Belgrade on Saturday as Serbia’s capital geared up for a major rally against populist President Aleksandar Vucic and his government.

https://apnews.com/article/serbia-protest-students-vucic-74fff7381f2d6e6ba084aeb17aa88163

French parliament calls for seizing frozen Russian assets

Officials in Paris are also privately warming to the idea.

https://www.politico.eu/article/french-parliament-calls-for-seizing-russian-frozen-assets/

EU lawmakers accuse US of ‘blackmailing’ Zelenskyy into ceasefire

With transatlantic trust in disarray, MEPs call for Europe-led defense.

https://www.politico.eu/article/european-parliament-donald-trump-volodymyr-zelenskyy-war-in-ukraine-ceasefire-russia/

Sweden to expand arms and space capabilities without US

Stockholm still values co-operation with Washington but backs stronger European pillar of Nato, defence minister says

(https://archive.ph/OqcjW)

https://www.ft.com/content/a7c2d1f1-5efc-4457-b36d-5e081c9adf4c

Activists, as part of a campaign by StopElon.eu, are handing out “boycott Tesla” flyers to customers outside Tesla stores in Paris. The leaflet claims Elon Musk uses X (formerly Twitter) to promote anti-EU parties, and urges people not to buy Teslas so as not to support his efforts.

European Parliament backs von der Leyen’s ReArm plan

The president of the EU Commission secures the Strasbourg Chamber's support for the ReArm plan, through which the EU executive intends to move forward at full speed toward building a common defense and European deterrence capability

https://www.eunews.it/en/2025/03/11/european-parliament-backs-von-der-leyens-rearm-plan/

Hungary begs Ukraine to spare Russian oil pipelines after drone strike cuts off flow

Budapest has refused to reduce its dependence on Russian fossil fuels despite the war raging next door.

https://www.politico.eu/article/hungary-begs-ukraine-to-spare-russian-oil-pipelines-after-drone-strike-cuts-off-flow/

DER SPIEGEL: America Is Now an Adversary

Donald Trump has jettisoned the existing world order and the U.S. is backing away from decades-old alliances. Europe has no choice but to fend for itself.

https://www.spiegel.de/international/europe/trump-vs-europe-america-is-now-an-adversary-a-bdfa687c-69d7-4b5a-9689-9086d2a928f8#ref=rss

82% of the main promoters of the “not our war” demonstration in Spain have also spread pro-Russian disinformation

A MALDITA.ES investigation reveals that from the 28 most impactful social media accounts and channels that promoted the “It’s not our war” demonstration in Spain, that took place on Sunday 9th of March, 82% had already spread some relevant pro-Russian disinformation in recent years.

https://edmo.eu/publications/82-of-the-main-promoters-of-the-not-our-war-demonstration-in-spain-have-also-spread-pro-russian-disinformation/

Germany says Israel’s Gaza electricity cutoff is ‘unacceptable’

Without power, thousands of Palestinians in Gaza could find themselves without drinking water.

https://www.politico.eu/article/germany-israel-gaza-electricity-cutoff-water-supplies/

EU Parliament seeks offices in Moldova and Albania amid Eastern partnership concerns

The European parliament approved the establishment of new offices in Moldova and Albania on Monday, 10 March, in an attempt to boost its presence in Eastern Europe.

https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/10/eu-parliament-seeks-offices-in-moldova-and-albania-amid-eastern-partnership-concerns

United States to Oppose ‘Antagonistic’ G7 Language on Russia, Rubio Says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that the United States would oppose “antagonistic” language toward Russia when G7 foreign ministers meet in Canada this week.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/10/united-states-to-oppose-antagonistic-g7-language-on-russia-rubio-says-a88311

EU Negotiates Starlink Replacement for Ukraine with Four Satellite Operators

The European Union is in discussions with four European satellite internet providers to explore alternatives to Starlink for Ukraine’s defense forces, the Financial Times reports.

https://mil.in.ua/en/news/eu-negotiates-starlink-replacement-for-ukraine-with-four-satellite-operators/

Swedes launch boycott of US goods in response to recent policy shifts

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfNWQp8EaxU

Kremlin Condemns EU’s ‘Confrontational Rhetoric’ After Pledge to Boost Defense Spending

The Kremlin on Friday criticized what it called the European Union's "confrontational rhetoric" after the bloc's leaders agreed to a huge increase in defense spending amid a drive to shore up support for Ukraine.

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/07/kremlin-condemns-eus-confrontational-rhetoric-after-pledge-to-boost-defense-spending-a88282