Taiwan’s streets pulse with the chaotic energy of a free society – debates rage in parliament, newspapers print unvarnished truths, and citizens elect leaders without fear of disappearance. Meanwhile, in Brussels, bureaucrats cling to a diplomatic relic crafted half a century ago, based on a flawed interpretation of a UN Resolution (2758), bowing to Beijing’s…
Richard Sanders The European Union has advised its 450 million inhabitants to stockpile essential supplies sufficient for at least 72 hours, citing increasing risks of war, cyberattacks, climate change, and disease. EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib stated on Wednesday that the warning reflects a broader strategy to improve civil readiness across the bloc….
Francis Tuschek The EU must cut its reliance on US-made weapons and prioritize European alternatives, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. In an interview with French media published on Saturday, Macron argued that the bloc’s rearmament efforts would be more effective if member states stopped “buying American” and instead turned to the EU’s military industrial complex. Taiwan…
Francis Tuschek EU leaders fear that the post-World War II security architecture could “crumble any day” without US support, Politico magazine reported on Wednesday, citing European officials familiar with the mood ahead of a crucial summit in Brussels. The sense of uncertainty and pessimism among Ukraine’s backers in Europe has only grown since US President Donald Trump…
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has threatened Beijing with sanctions during a meeting in Brussels, where top EU diplomats gathered to discuss recent intelligence suggesting that China is providing military support to Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. Ahead of the meeting on Monday, a senior…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The European Union (EU) has expressed concerns about the significant consequences that potential Chinese aggression towards Taiwan could have on its member states, urging the bloc to implement a “major contingency plan in the Indo-Pacific.” A report released on Wednesday by the European Commission highlighted Beijing’s longstanding ambitions regarding Taiwan…
by Olivia Lan, Staff Writer The European Parliament has passed a resolution asserting that UN Resolution 2758 does not affect Taiwan’s ability to participate in the UN or other international organizations. The resolution also denounces any unilateral changes to the status quo in the Taiwan Strait, passing with 432 votes in favor, 60 against, and…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer On Thursday, a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) emphasized the need for international collaboration to safeguard democratic institutions during a visit by former president Tsai Ing-wen to the European Parliament in Brussels. Miriam Lexmann, a Slovakian MEP, stated at a reception for Tsai, attended by approximately 50 MEPs, that…
by Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer Taiwan’s former President Tsai Ing-wen is set to visit Brussels next week to engage with European Union lawmakers, marking the first time a former Taiwanese leader has been to the EU capital. Having stepped down earlier this year, Tsai has already confirmed her attendance in Prague later this week. The…
The Taiwan’s government push for UN participation in 2024 is based on the main demand to refute the distortion and misuse of UNGA Resolution 2758. In this regard, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed at the general debate of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters in New…