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EU Parliament escalates pressure on Slovakia over rule of law and misuse of EU funds
EU Parliament escalates pressure on Slovakia over rule of law and misuse of EU funds
The European Parliament has called on the European Commission to take stronger action against concerns over democratic backsliding, rule...
Read More... Larger companies lead digital shift as e-business tool use widens across EU in 2025
Larger companies lead digital shift as e-business tool use widens across EU in 2025
In 2025, a clear digital divide persisted across European businesses, with larger enterprises far more likely than small firms to rely...
Read More... EU beekeeping reaches historic high as hive numbers climb to 9.4 million
EU beekeeping reaches historic high as hive numbers climb to 9.4 million
The number of beehives on farms across the European Union has reached a record 9.4 million in 2023, marking a significant rise in managed...
Read More... EU unveils Fertiliser Action Plan to shield farmers and cut import dependence
EU unveils Fertiliser Action Plan to shield farmers and cut import dependence
The European Commission has adopted a sweeping Fertiliser Action Plan aimed at easing pressure on farmers hit by soaring input costs...
Read More... EU and US reach provisional deal to stabilise trade relations with built-in safeguards and sunset clause
EU and US reach provisional deal to stabilise trade relations with built-in safeguards and sunset clause
EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement aimed at putting transatlantic trade with the United States on a more predictable footing,...
Read More... Bardella set for Flemish Parliament visit amid renewed far-right Alliance
Bardella set for Flemish Parliament visit amid renewed far-right Alliance
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s far-right party Rassemblement National, is scheduled to visit the Flemish Parliament on 11 June...
Read More... European Parliament launches first European Order of Merit honouring champions of EU unity
European Parliament launches first European Order of Merit honouring champions of EU unity
The European Parliament on Tuesday honoured the first recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit, recognising prominent...
Read More... Brussels registers two citizen-led environmental initiatives seeking stronger EU protections for nature
Brussels registers two citizen-led environmental initiatives seeking stronger EU protections for nature
The European Commission has officially registered two new European Citizens’ Initiatives (ECIs) aimed at strengthening environmental...
Read More... EU Parliament backs tougher foreign investment screening rules
EU Parliament backs tougher foreign investment screening rules
The European Parliament has approved sweeping new rules to strengthen the European Union’s ability to scrutinise foreign investments...
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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... -
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... -
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... -
Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead More... -
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... -
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... -
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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EU Parliament escalates pressure on Slovakia over rule of law and misuse of EU funds
EU Parliament escalates pressure on Slovakia over rule of law and misuse of EU funds
The European Parliament has called on the European Commission to take stronger action against concerns over democratic backsliding, rule...
Read More... Larger companies lead digital shift as e-business tool use widens across EU in 2025
Larger companies lead digital shift as e-business tool use widens across EU in 2025
In 2025, a clear digital divide persisted across European businesses, with larger enterprises far more likely than small firms to rely...
Read More... EU beekeeping reaches historic high as hive numbers climb to 9.4 million
EU beekeeping reaches historic high as hive numbers climb to 9.4 million
The number of beehives on farms across the European Union has reached a record 9.4 million in 2023, marking a significant rise in managed...
Read More... EU unveils Fertiliser Action Plan to shield farmers and cut import dependence
EU unveils Fertiliser Action Plan to shield farmers and cut import dependence
The European Commission has adopted a sweeping Fertiliser Action Plan aimed at easing pressure on farmers hit by soaring input costs...
Read More... EU and US reach provisional deal to stabilise trade relations with built-in safeguards and sunset clause
EU and US reach provisional deal to stabilise trade relations with built-in safeguards and sunset clause
EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement aimed at putting transatlantic trade with the United States on a more predictable footing,...
Read More... Bardella set for Flemish Parliament visit amid renewed far-right Alliance
Bardella set for Flemish Parliament visit amid renewed far-right Alliance
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s far-right party Rassemblement National, is scheduled to visit the Flemish Parliament on 11 June...
Read More... European Parliament launches first European Order of Merit honouring champions of EU unity
European Parliament launches first European Order of Merit honouring champions of EU unity
The European Parliament on Tuesday honoured the first recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit, recognising prominent...
Read More... Brussels registers two citizen-led environmental initiatives seeking stronger EU protections for nature
Brussels registers two citizen-led environmental initiatives seeking stronger EU protections for nature
The European Commission has officially registered two new European Citizens’ Initiatives (ECIs) aimed at strengthening environmental...
Read More... EU Parliament backs tougher foreign investment screening rules
EU Parliament backs tougher foreign investment screening rules
The European Parliament has approved sweeping new rules to strengthen the European Union’s ability to scrutinise foreign investments...
Read More... Dutch media watchdog warns social media algorithms threaten democratic debate
Dutch media watchdog warns social media algorithms threaten democratic debate
The Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) has warned that social media platforms are undermining people’s ability to form independent and informed...
Read More... Must Read
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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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Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
As Europe becomes increasingly digital, young people are stepping up as the most active voices in online civic and political life. In 2025, nearly a quarter (24.3%) of EuropeansRead 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...
EU Parliament escalates pressure on Slovakia over rule of law and misuse of EU funds
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Von der Leyen, Kristersson and Modi present joint vision for EU-India cooperation
Statement by President von der Leyen with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson and Indian Prime Minister Modi18 May 2026Read More... -
Commissioner Lahbib’s statement on the ECI to ban conversion practices
"Check against delivery"13 May 2026Read More... -
Energy, food, and peace: Von der Leyen on the Middle East crisis
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Digital reading boom: e-book and audiobook sales surge across Europe in 2025
The appetite for digital reading continues to grow across the European Union, with new data showing a notable rise...23 April 2026Read More... -
Remembering Brussels: 10 years later – statement by President von der Leyen
Ten years ago, on 22 March 2016, Brussels, our common home, was attacked in a way it will never forget.21 March 2026Read More...
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EU Parliament escalates pressure on Slovakia over rule of law and misuse of EU funds
The European Parliament has called on the European Commission to take stronger action against concerns over democratic...20 May 2026Read More...
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Larger companies lead digital shift as e-business tool use widens across EU in 2025
In 2025, a clear digital divide persisted across European businesses, with larger enterprises far more likely than...20 May 2026Read More...
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EU beekeeping reaches historic high as hive numbers climb to 9.4 million
The number of beehives on farms across the European Union has reached a record 9.4 million in 2023, marking a significant...20 May 2026Read More...
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EU unveils Fertiliser Action Plan to shield farmers and cut import dependence
The European Commission has adopted a sweeping Fertiliser Action Plan aimed at easing pressure on farmers hit by...20 May 2026Read More...
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EU and US reach provisional deal to stabilise trade relations with built-in safeguards and sunset clause
EU lawmakers have reached a provisional agreement aimed at putting transatlantic trade with the United States on...20 May 2026Read More...
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