Author: Dania Hirch

Dania Hirch is the European News Editor for EU News, WTX News and newsbriefing.com based in Brussels. Specialising in European news stories and cutting through the bias and providing analysis on how Europeans policies are impacting each member nation state on an individual basis.

Former Italian PM Mario Draghi warns that the current world order is “dead,” urging Europe to unify on defence and foreign policy. The EU considers banning imports of Russian copper and platinum as part of new sanctions. EU Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis expresses willingness to discuss a customs union with the UK amid global uncertainty. European foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejects the idea of a Europe-wide army, citing potential dangers. EU Foreign Policy Shift: Addressing US and China Threats Amid Sanctions | EU Briefing Current World Order ‘Dead’, Draghi Warns Europe Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi cautioned that the…

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EU Designates Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as Terrorist Organisation | EU Briefing Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Designated Terrorist by EU Amid Global Tensions In a significant escalation of diplomatic tension, the European Union has officially labelled Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. This designation, confirmed by foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, follows Tehran’s violent suppression of dissent. The move underscores growing European frustration with Iran’s repressive actions both domestically and abroad, contributing to heightened geopolitical tensions in the region. EU Discusses Fees for External Nations to Access Ukraine Loan The European Union is contemplating introducing fees for external…

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Nato Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has issued a chilling warning about the potential scale of future conflict, calling on Western nations to prepare for a war reminiscent of the devastating global conflicts endured by previous generations. Speaking amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, Stoltenberg revealed concerns about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s next strategic objectives, highlighting the critical need for increased defence readiness and unity among Nato members. Nato Chief Warns of WW2-Scale War  During a recent press briefing, Stoltenberg drew stark parallels between the current geopolitical tensions in Europe and the scale of war experienced by their grandparents during World War…

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