by AFP | 30.May 2023 | Fact check
A doctored photo began circulating on social media in multiple languages in the spring of 2023. It purported to show European Council President Charles Michel, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in front of a grey statue with breasts and male genitalia. In fact, the image was altered to superimpose the leaders – from a photo taken in Kyiv in 2023 – against the nude statue found in The Hague.
by Belga, dpa, Europa Press, FENA | 26.May 2023 | Europe in brief
German Defence Minister “somewhat disappointed” with Hungary over Ukraine aid. More than 1,000 individuals indicted over war crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In other news: Belgian Prime Minister eager to halt European nature legislation and ECB wants to bring inflation back to 2 percent.
by AFP, dpa, FENA, STA | 16.May 2023 | Europe in brief
The so-called MLA Convention is set to be adopted during a diplomatic conference hosted by Slovenia. French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne defends President Emmanuel Macron after his controversial statements about Europe’s environmental policy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shows appreciation for Germany’s help in the course of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
by AFP, ANSA, EFE, FENA, MIA, STA, Tanjug | 12.May 2023 | Key Stories
In light of Europe Day, celebrated on May 9, EU member states – and those with accession ambitions – reflected on the bloc’s achievements and future plans for the union. The day promoting peace and unity across the continent coincides with Russia, among other countries, celebrating the victory over Nazi Germany in 1945.
by enr | 09.May 2023 | Press
The European Newsroom (enr) joined European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to the Ukrainian capital Kiev on Europe Day, 9 May. AFP’s Dave Clark was on the ground reporting for the enr-pool.
