MEPs have criticized the European Union’s decision to send a delegation to Iran’s new president’s inauguration, citing human rights abuses and lack of democracy in the country. They argue that attending the event would be a sign of support for a regime that suppresses its own people. The MEPs are calling for the EU to take a stronger stance against Iran’s violations of human rights and democratic principles.
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Europe has a weaker hand than it thinks on Ukraine
European leaders have adopted the term "coalition of the willing" while convening to support Ukraine, a shift marked by irony given their previous inaction during the Iraq invasion. Despite meetings among 30 nations and promises of military aid, the coalition's effectiveness is undermined by insufficient troop commitments, funding challenges, and a lack of political will among European populations regarding troop deployments. Leaders should prioritize feasible initiatives such as aiding Ukraine in building its military and...
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