Ursula von der Leyen Announced the New Composition of Her Team
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, presented her political guidelines and the composition of her team for the European Commission 2024-2029 at the press conference held yesterday morning. All proposed candidates will be obliged to participate in a public discussion in the European Parliament. After that, the Parliament votes on the […]
Trump Safe After Second Assassination Attempt
American media reported last night that there was another assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Florida. The incident, which took place on Sunday at around two in the afternoon at the golf courses, is the second in a row in the last two months. Trump was unharmed due to the timely response of […]
History and Innovation: Serbia and Israel Enter a New Era of Economic and Diplomatic Cooperation
Isaac Herzog, President of Israel, paid an official visit to the Republic of Serbia yesterday. His visit once again confirmed the long-standing friendship and ever-widening cooperation between Israel and Serbia. The visit, marked by discussions on economic cooperation, innovation and shared values, reflected the deep ties between the two nations, which have been further strengthened […]
Eight Years On: Leadership, Innovation, and the Pursuit of Peace
The state ceremony commemorating eight years of the passing of Shimon Peres was held yesterday at Jerusalem’s Mount Herzl, the memorial complex and cemetery where Israeli statesmen and fallen soldiers are buried. IPESE delegation participated, along with the dignitaries from around the world gathered. Israeli President Isaac Herzog attended the commemoration. In his speech, President Herzog indirectly […]
A World of Parallel Realities: Politics, Economics, and Leadership at the Bled Strategic Forum 2024
IPESE representatives participated at the 2024 Bled Strategic Forum (BSF). This year’s forum, themed “A World of Parallel Realities,” gathered prominent political leaders, experts, and business executives to discuss the urgent challenges facing the world today, emphasizing the need for multilateral cooperation to tackle global instability. President Nataša Pirc Musar and Deputy Prime Minister Tanja Fajon, opened the conference, […]
Democratic National Convention highlights: Unity and Future Plans
The opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago set the stage for a significant transition within the Democratic Party, as President Joe Biden formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor in the 2024 presidential race. Biden, reflecting on his tenure, called the selection of Harris as his running mate in 2020 […]
A New Dynamic: Harris Takes Walz as VP in Strategic Move Towards the Campaign End
The 2024 U.S. presidential race has witnessed yet another significant turn with Vice President Kamala Harris selecting Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice presidential candidate. According to CNN, this strategic choice follows President Joe Biden’s surprising exit from the electoral contest. Governor Walz, noted for his comprehensive background as an educator, U.S. congressman, and […]
Balkan Contenders: Mapping the Future EU Commissioner Nominees from Southeast Europe
With Ursula von der Leyen securing approval from MEPs on July 18 to serve a second term as President of the European Commission, attention now turns to assembling her top team of commissioners. These senior officials, one from each EU member state, function akin to ministers in a national government, overseeing diverse policy areas like […]
Harris Closes Gap with Trump in Latest Polls
Following Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the campaign last week, the dynamics of the 2024 presidential election have taken on an entirely new dimension. After the current Vice President Kamala Harris, whom Biden publicly endorsed as a candidate, came to the forefront, the polls showed a reversal of trends that arose after the presidential debate from […]
Biden Is Out, But Trump Still Has Not Won – What Can We Expect?
With the political situation in the US changed dramatically in just past two weeks, it is difficult to predict what may happen in the next hundred days until November 5, when the world’s most powerful country is scheduled to elects its president… In an interview with ABC’s George Stephanopoulos on July 5, the US President […]
Biden Withdraws: Can Kamala Harris Unite Democrats?
President Joe Biden has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his preferred successor, a move that could significantly reshape the Democratic campaign landscape. In a surprising twist to his reelection campaign, Biden declared his intention to complete his term and subsequently prepare for a forthcoming national address. This pivotal […]
Ursula von der Leyen Secures Second Term as the European Commission President
Ursula von der Leyen has successfully secured a second term as President of the European Commission following a secret ballot among Members of the European Parliament. Needing at least 361 votes to continue her leadership, she managed to gather 401 votes across the diverse political landscape of the EU. In her campaign for re-election, von […]
