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Belgium PM Bart De Wever sparks political debate after suggesting Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Belgium PM Bart De Wever sparks political debate after suggesting Russia-Ukraine peace deal
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France’s mayoral elections test far-right momentum ahead of 2027 presidential race
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German economy minister says U.S. Russian oil waiver driven by domestic pressure amid global energy uncertainty
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Belgium PM Bart De Wever sparks political debate after suggesting Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Belgium PM Bart De Wever sparks political debate after suggesting Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Belgium’s Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, has triggered political debate after suggesting that a negotiated agreement could ultimately...
Read More... France’s mayoral elections test far-right momentum ahead of 2027 presidential race
France’s mayoral elections test far-right momentum ahead of 2027 presidential race
French voters headed to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors across the country in a nationwide local election widely seen as an early political...
Read More... Polish parliament votes to abolish anti-corruption bureau, but president Karol Nawrocki signals veto
Polish parliament votes to abolish anti-corruption bureau, but president Karol Nawrocki signals veto
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Read More... EU renews Russia sanctions until September after intense last-minute negotiations
EU renews Russia sanctions until September after intense last-minute negotiations
The European Union has agreed to extend its sanctions against Russia following weeks of tense negotiations, reaching a deal only hours...
Read More... Paris mayoral election 2026: green urban transformation faces political test
Paris mayoral election 2026: green urban transformation faces political test
Cycling advocate Marion Soulet glides toward Paris City Hall along Rue de Rivoli — a street that once roared with car traffic but now...
Read More... German economy minister says U.S. Russian oil waiver driven by domestic pressure amid global energy uncertainty
German economy minister says U.S. Russian oil waiver driven by domestic pressure amid global energy uncertainty
Germany’s economy minister, Katherina Reiche, said Friday that the United States’ decision to grant a temporary waiver allowing the...
Read More... EU moves to ban AI-generated sexual deepfakes to protect privacy and consent
EU moves to ban AI-generated sexual deepfakes to protect privacy and consent
EU member states have reached a landmark agreement to ban AI systems that produce sexually explicit images without the consent...
Read More... EU to release €6.5 billion advance to Poland under SAFE defence loan program
EU to release €6.5 billion advance to Poland under SAFE defence loan program
The European Commission is set to finalise a major loan deal with Poland, unlocking a €6.5 billion advance under the EU’s SAFE defence...
Read More... Explosion hits Jewish School in Amsterdam, authorities call It a deliberate attack on Jewish community
Explosion hits Jewish School in Amsterdam, authorities call It a deliberate attack on Jewish community
An explosion early Saturday morning damaged a Jewish school in Amsterdam, prompting strong condemnation from officials who believe the incident...
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EU-Canada partnership urged to deepen amid rising global tensions
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
Zurich has quietly drawn a new kind of line across the city — one that cannot be seen at first glance, yet carries deep religious and social meaning. Spanning severalRead More...
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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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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
Recent findings from a comprehensive survey conducted by the YouGov institute for the Tui Foundation reveal a concerning trend among Europe’s youth: a growingRead 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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World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
As a storm of conflicts, rising militarisation and geopolitical fragmentation rattles the globe, the annual Global Peace Index 2025 paints a soberingRead More...
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Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
Women account for just one in three professors and visiting professors at Flemish universities, according to new figures released on Tuesday by Statistiek Vlaanderen.Read More...
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Women now hold over a third of EU managerial roles, but gaps remain
In 2024, women occupied 35.2% of managerial positions across the European Union, marking a steady rise from 31.8% a decade earlier, according to the latest EU laborRead More...
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Address by President von der Leyen at the 2026 EU Ambassadors Conference
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Belgium PM Bart De Wever sparks political debate after suggesting Russia-Ukraine peace deal
Belgium’s Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, has triggered political debate after suggesting that a negotiated agreement...15 March 2026Read More...
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France’s mayoral elections test far-right momentum ahead of 2027 presidential race
French voters headed to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors across the country in a nationwide local election widely seen...15 March 2026Read More...
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Polish parliament votes to abolish anti-corruption bureau, but president Karol Nawrocki signals veto
Poland’s lower house of parliament has voted to dismantle the country’s main anti-corruption agency, setting...15 March 2026Read More...
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EU renews Russia sanctions until September after intense last-minute negotiations
The European Union has agreed to extend its sanctions against Russia following weeks of tense negotiations, reaching...15 March 2026Read More...
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Paris mayoral election 2026: green urban transformation faces political test
Cycling advocate Marion Soulet glides toward Paris City Hall along Rue de Rivoli — a street that once roared with...14 March 2026Read More...
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