The Glowing Sky

  The Council of Europe is an international organization based in Strasbourg. This is of the key institution that promotes human rights, democracy, and the rule of law across Europe.  I attended the presentation on the work of GRETA (Group of Experts on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings). I was glad to learn that at the Council of Europe, regular summits and meetings are held to discuss key issues and priorities of the organization, and this time in May 2023, the summit will be held in solidarity with Ukraine. Today the flag of the EU which has become a shared symbol of European integration was chosen in 1955 by the Council of Europe and eventually adopted by the EU in 1985. I managed to get collect some interesting facts regarding the Council of Europe but I'm always on the lookout to learn more ...

  European Parliament is the directly elected legislative body of the EU. I visited the building of the parliament in Strasbourg. There was a presentation on the values, roles, and functioning of the legislative process of the European Parliament & visit to the hemicycle by the Administrator at the European Parliament. A long discussion was held on a variety of related matters such as the competencies of this key institution and on the initial successful moments such as the European coal and steel community. While the roots of the Parliament are connected to Strasbourg, it's important to note that its administrative and committee work is held in Brussels. At the time when I was in the parliament, there was an extensive discussion on the 'European citizens initiative to save bees and farmers' stressing on bee-friendly agriculture for a healthy environment. The court of Justice ensures uniform interpretation and application of the EU law across the Member States. It is co...

European External Action Service (EEAS)  is the diplomatic service of the EU. It is responsible for promoting EU values and interests around the world in areas such as peace and security, democracy, human rights, trade, and development cooperation. I was pleased to attend the session on 'The Role and Political Priorities of the EEAS' conducted by the Deputy European Correspondent. Many significant topics were the part of discussion such as the 'Strategic compass for common defense policy' of HR/VP Mr. Borrel and his functions and the integrated approach of EEAS encompassing trade, humanitarian assistance, diplomacy, security, and defense policy. Around 144 EU delegations that work across the world continue to strengthen the fabric and the foundations of the EEAS. In the next session, I learnt about 'Tackling Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference' by the Strategic Communication Officer. I noted that the work of disinformation management is sophisticat...