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European Parliament visit marks beginning of Belgian EU presidency
European Parliament visit marks beginning of Belgian EU presidency
The commencement of Belgium's EU presidency on January 1st was signified by a visit from key representatives of the European Parliament to...
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Vlaams Belang leader extends congratulations to Geert Wilders on Dutch election triumph
Tom Van Grieken, head of the far-right Vlaams Belang party, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the Netherlands' recent general...
Belgium allows 16-year-olds to vote in European elections sans registration
Belgium allows 16-year-olds to vote in European elections sans registration
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EU considers ban on Russian diamonds amid sanctions
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Estonia aims for App-based voting in time for European elections
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Read More... Commission adopts 2023 Enlargement package, recommends to open negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova
Commission adopts 2023 Enlargement package, recommends to open negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova
Today, the European Commission adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress...
Read More... Stricter regulations on online political advertising agreed upon by European Parliament
Stricter regulations on online political advertising agreed upon by European Parliament
On November 7, 2023, the European Union (EU) took a significant step towards implementing tighter regulations governing online political advertising. Negotiators...
Read More... Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's progress towards EU membership
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Saturday morning, where she...
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As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding his potential successor.Read More... -
Which EU candidate country is the most likely to join the bloc quickly?
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Where are the women in Fiji's new era of democracy?
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What will the process of protecting and fostering Jewish life in the EU look like?
Today, lively discussions are taking place in EU countries on the Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life (2021-2030).Read More...
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European Parliament visit marks beginning of Belgian EU presidency
European Parliament visit marks beginning of Belgian EU presidency
The commencement of Belgium's EU presidency on January 1st was signified by a visit from key representatives of the European Parliament to...
Read More... Vlaams Belang leader extends congratulations to Geert Wilders on Dutch election triumph
Vlaams Belang leader extends congratulations to Geert Wilders on Dutch election triumph
Tom Van Grieken, head of the far-right Vlaams Belang party, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the Netherlands' recent general...
Belgium allows 16-year-olds to vote in European elections sans registration
Belgium allows 16-year-olds to vote in European elections sans registration
Belgium's Council of Ministers recently decided that minors aged 16 and above will be permitted to cast their votes in the June 2024 European...
Read More... EU considers ban on Russian diamonds amid sanctions
EU considers ban on Russian diamonds amid sanctions
In response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission is proposing to extend sanctions to include diamonds, marking...
Read More... Estonia aims for App-based voting in time for European elections
Estonia aims for App-based voting in time for European elections
Estonia is paving the way for citizens to cast their votes through a dedicated app, with the government endorsing a decree set for parliamentary...
Read More... Commission adopts 2023 Enlargement package, recommends to open negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova
Commission adopts 2023 Enlargement package, recommends to open negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova
Today, the European Commission adopted the 2023 Enlargement Package, providing a detailed assessment of the state of play and the progress...
Read More... Stricter regulations on online political advertising agreed upon by European Parliament
Stricter regulations on online political advertising agreed upon by European Parliament
On November 7, 2023, the European Union (EU) took a significant step towards implementing tighter regulations governing online political advertising. Negotiators...
Read More... Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's progress towards EU membership
Ursula von der Leyen in Kyiv to discuss Ukraine's progress towards EU membership
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Saturday morning, where she...
Read More... Renowned French author Marc Levy promotes new book "The Symphony of Monsters"
Renowned French author Marc Levy promotes new book "The Symphony of Monsters"
Marc Levy, one of France's most celebrated contemporary authors, recently visited Warsaw in the context of the French Touch Gala, an event...
Read More... Pervasive and relentless racism on the rise in Europe, survey reveals
Pervasive and relentless racism on the rise in Europe, survey reveals
Racism remains a deeply ingrained and escalating issue in Europe, with almost half of people of African descent in European Union member states...
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Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
Specialized Oil-Loading Seaport Vitino captured by Russian security officials through hostage taking keeps on being a subject of carve-up and litigations by Russian and international companies....Read More...
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
No country, no region in the world has been spared from the impact of COVID-19. The virus is exacerbating existing inequalities and has a disproportionate effect on refugees,Read More...
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Why Andorra finds EU membership unappealing?
Andorra, a small landlocked country located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, has long maintained a unique position in Europe. With a population ofRead More...
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Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding his potential successor.Read More...
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Which EU candidate country is the most likely to join the bloc quickly?
The European Union (EU) has a well-established process for countries seeking membership, known as accession. While the journey to EU membership can be long and arduous,Read More...
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Where are the women in Fiji's new era of democracy?
Fiji's recent election in December 2022 marked a milestone in the country's democratic journey, with a coalition government led by Sitiveni Rabuka, a former prime minister, coupRead More...
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What will the process of protecting and fostering Jewish life in the EU look like?
Today, lively discussions are taking place in EU countries on the Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life (2021-2030).Read More...
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Which EU candidate country is the most likely to join the bloc quickly?
The European Union (EU) has a well-established process for countries seeking membership, known as accession. While the...12 September 2023Read More...
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Challenges and uncertainties surrounding Ukraine's EU integration amidst political shifts
According to recent reports from Kyiv, the administration of the President of Ukraine seems inclined to agree to the idea...05 September 2023Read More... -
Political extremes gain momentum in pre-election polls for 2024 elections
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Why Andorra finds EU membership unappealing?
Andorra, a small landlocked country located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, has long maintained...06 August 2023Read More...
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Is TikTok a threat to European democracy?
According to a report by NewsGuard, approximately 20% of news-related videos on TikTok contain misinformation. This alarming...20 July 2023Read More...
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European Parliament visit marks beginning of Belgian EU presidency
The commencement of Belgium's EU presidency on January 1st was signified by a visit from key representatives of the European...30 November 2023Read More...
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Vlaams Belang leader extends congratulations to Geert Wilders on Dutch election triumph
Tom Van Grieken, head of the far-right Vlaams Belang party, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the Netherlands'...23 November 2023Read More... -
Belgium allows 16-year-olds to vote in European elections sans registration
Belgium's Council of Ministers recently decided that minors aged 16 and above will be permitted to cast their votes in...17 November 2023Read More...
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EU considers ban on Russian diamonds amid sanctions
In response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Commission is proposing to extend sanctions to include...15 November 2023Read More...
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Estonia aims for App-based voting in time for European elections
Estonia is paving the way for citizens to cast their votes through a dedicated app, with the government endorsing...10 November 2023Read More...
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