Gary Cartwright

3 weeks ago | euglobal.news | Gary Cartwright

The Kremlin might insist that the country is resilient in the face of Western sanctions and economic pressure, but behind the bombast lies a troubling reality: Russia is not bouncing back. It is faltering. As President Putin doubles down on militarisation and economic self-sufficiency, the broader economy is choking under the weight of inflation, budget deficits, and crumbling energy revenues.

1 month ago | euglobal.news | Gary Cartwright

21 participants from six NATO Allies and Ukraine addressed topics including the security of critical services, strategic communications, transport and military mobility. The workshop aimed to enhance collaboration and inform future planning for NATO and Ukraine, identify key challenges and develop actionable strategies for Ukraine’s long-term security and defence readiness. In the workshop, experts from several Swedish government agencies shared Sweden’s approach to national resilience-building.

1 month ago | euglobal.news | Gary Cartwright

In a move that could shape transatlantic relations for years to come, the European Commission, the E.U.’s executive arm, circulated on Monday evening a list of American goods targeted for tariffs. Representatives of the 27-member bloc are expected to vote on the list by Wednesday, with levies potentially taking effect in two waves — the first on April 15 and the second a month later.

1 month ago | euglobal.news | Gary Cartwright

Now, the European Parliament is stepping in, with a high-stakes conference today set to tackle the deepening housing crisis that has gripped the continent. On Monday, top EU officials will gather in Brussels in a bid to hammer out solutions to what has become one of the biggest socio-economic challenges of our time. The crisis has reached boiling point, with spiralling property prices, stagnant wages, and a dire shortage of affordable homes forcing workers and families into financial despair.

Dec 2, 2024 | euglobal.news | Gary Cartwright

On 2 December 2024, the European Parliament convened a significant conference titled “Iran Alliances: Destabilising Influences in Europe and the Middle East.” Organised by Austrian MEP Lukas Mandl, the event brought together prominent political figures, diplomats, human rights activists, and survivors of Iranian-backed violence. The discussions underscored the Iranian regime’s extensive destabilising activities, spanning terrorism, human rights abuses, and proxy warfare in Europe and beyond.