Belgian Innovation in Drone Technology Revolutionises Mine Detection

Belgian Innovation in Drone Technology Revolutionises Mine Detection

Landmines and unexploded ordnance (UXO) continue to be a significant humanitarian challenge in conflict zones, threatening lives long after hostilities cease. A cutting-edge solution is emerging from Aerial Solutions, a Belgian company specialising in professional drones.

Addressing the Environmental and Humanitarian Challenges of Landmines

Addressing the Environmental and Humanitarian Challenges of Landmines

On 4th July 2024, a significant conference titled “Confronting the Landmine Challenge: Environmental Implications and Policy Responses” was held at the VUB Etterbeek Campus in Brussels, drawing together experts, diplomats, and stakeholders from various nations to deliberate on these pressing issues. 

EU 14th Sanctions Package: A New Chapter for EU Businesses in Sanctions Compliance

On 25 June, the European Union implemented its 14th sanctions package targeting Russia, marking a significant shift in its strategy to undermine Russia’s economy through restrictive measures. This latest package includes unprecedented sanctions on Russian gas, alongside new sectoral restrictions and prohibitions on transactions and services. The primary aim is to tackle and prevent sanctions evasion, thereby strengthening compliance and enforcement efforts.

The Strategic and Economic Implications of Ukraine’s EU Accession

Ukraine and EU flags

In a recent report titled “The Benefits and Opportunities of Ukraine’s EU Accession: The Strategic and Economic Implications of Ukraine’s EU Accession,” issued by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, the prospect of Ukraine joining the European Union emerges as a pivotal development with profound implications for Europe’s geopolitical landscape, particularly as the EU prepares to commence membership talks with Moldova and Ukraine on 25th June 2024.