Facing Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine, the European Union has so far unanimously agreed on 13 sanctions packages– the biggest sanction effort it has ever made. These sanctions have been also closely coordinated with many like-minded partners . However, we have often heard in recent months that these unprecedented sanctions may not be working. Those voices were particularly loud...

Ukrainians, Europeans, and others around the world all have an interest in opposing the kind of war of aggression that Russia launched two years ago. Failing to support Ukraine now would invite a return to the dark past of military aggression, imperialism, and colonialism – and not just in Europe.

HR/VP Blog - In recent days, the allegations against employees of UNRWA were a recurrent topic of discussions. The agency has taken immediate steps and launched an investigation. While some important donors suspended funding, there is a wide recognition that UNRWA is central to providing vital aid to more than 1,1 million people in Gaza suffering from catastrophic hunger and the outbreak of...