Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer heralded a new era of closer cross-Channel ties coming from the accords announced at May’s EU-UK Summit in London. But […]
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German rearmament, again – lessons from history
In the 1950s, less than ten years after the most horrific European war sparked off by an illegally re-armed Germany, the NATO countries were obliged […]
Read moreBangladesh government responds to criticism of “press freedom clampdown”
The Bangladesh government has issued a public rejoinder saying an article about suppression of press freedom by William Horsley, executive committee member of the Commonwealth […]
Read moreA letter from Kyiv
Kateryna Popova recently returned to her native Ukraine after completing an MA in War Studies in London where she joined meetings of the AEJ UK. […]
Read moreEurope facing the hardest choices over Ukraine – so what next?
The AEJ UK explored the tough choices facing the UK and EU member states in view of Russia’s continued military aggression in Ukraine and U.S. […]
Read moreMedia Freedom Alert on Hungary calls for withdrawal of “foreign agent” bill from Parliament
A Media Freedom Alert on Hungary published by media freedom organisations on the Platform for the Safety of Journalists has called for the withdrawal of […]
Read moreWilton Park’s Road
The latest book from AEJ UK member Nick Hopkinson explores nearly 80 years of work and discussions that turned Wilton Park into a leading international […]
Read moreThe future for Romania
Romania straddles the threshold of the “two Europes”. Sovereigntist talking points carry real weight there, and yet most Romanians appear committed to European cooperation. So […]
Read moreThree faces of impunity: Obstacles to justice for journalists
Marking World Press Freedom Day on May 3, AEJ International representative for media freedom William Horsley has a look at obstacles to justice for journalists.
Read moreTurkey at a crossroads
The Council of Europe has reminded Turkey that it has an obligation to respect rights protected under the European Convention on Human Rights. The notice […]
Read moreTariffs and protest – Trump “strategies”?
Protests and tariffs. Attacks on the media. Dismantling of U.S. government agencies and programs. Ceasefires promised in Ukraine and Gaza but not implemented.The litany of […]
Read moreJudge orders Trump officials to give AP full presidential access in media freedom case
A federal judge has ordered the White House to restore the Associated Press’s (AP) full access to President Trump, ruling that banning the outlet violated […]
Read moreTrump’s attacks on the media
Donald Trump has been criticising and attacking the mainstream media for 10 years – now he’s president again he’s taken a series of actions to […]
Read moreJudge blocks Trump attempt to dismantle Voice of America
President Donald Trump’s efforts to make deep cuts to Voice of America and other government-run, pro-democracy programming have been temporarily stopped by a court order. […]
Read moreJust Stop Oil stops?
Environmental activist group Just Stop Oil says it’s ending its campaign of civil resistance. Making the announcement on March 27, it claimed to have run […]
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