By Martin Banks On 12 December, in line with the Statutes of the College of Europe, following the unanimous position expressed by the Executive Committee, and after consultation and full endorsement by the Academic Council, the Administrative Council adopted a decision to transfer the powers and responsibilities of the Rector to the Vice-Rector.
By Martin Banks “Regarding the procedure to establish the European Union Diplomatic Academy, yesterday I clarified my position with the investigators acting on behalf of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office.In its long tradition, the College has always applied and will continue to apply the highest standards of integrity and fairness.
By Martin Banks I welcome the announcement of an agreement to secure a ceasefire and the release of hostages in Gaza, based on the proposal put forward by President Trump. I commend the diplomatic efforts of the United States, Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye in achieving this breakthrough. I am also encouraged by the support of […]
By Martin Banks Today I was in Paris, where we just had the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.
Today, our hearts are heavy as we mourn the tragic loss of five Al Jazeera journalists—including respected correspondent Anas al-Sharif—killed in an Israeli airstrike on a tent outside al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. Their deaths are not only a profound human tragedy, but also a chilling blow to press freedom and the safety of those […]
By Martin Banks Today marks a tragic anniversary: that of Russia’s full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine in manifest violation of international law and the UN Charter. Two years of violence, brutality, terror and destruction. We shall never forget the initial shock of the attack, the horror of the events in Borodianka, Bucha, Mariupol.
Minister of Health Michalis Hadjipantela and WHO Regional Director for Europe Hans Kluge will sign on Thursday in Cyprus a joint statement of intent for the operation of a WHO regional office in Larnaca, Konstantinos Athanasiou, Health Ministry’s communication officer, told CNA.
A Nottinghamshire council has said it is ‘pursuing release’ from contracts with a Russian energy company following the invasion of Ukraine.
Spartak Moscow have said they will obey UEFA’s decision to remove them from the Europa League, while stressing that they disagree with the decision.
We, the undersigned organisations, stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine, but particularly Ukrainian journalists who now find themselves at the frontlines of a large-scale European war.
