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With Latvia heading toward parliamentary elections on October 3, 2026, the country’s political landscape remains fluid, fragmented, and marked...
Read More... Czech–Slovak relations reignite: governments resume talks amid strong ties and shifting EU signals
Czech–Slovak relations reignite: governments resume talks amid strong ties and shifting EU signals
After a three-year hiatus, the governments of Czechia and Slovakia have resumed joint meetings, marking a symbolic yet significant moment...
Read More... Dutch cities warn against criminalizing undocumented migrants as Senate vote looms
Dutch cities warn against criminalizing undocumented migrants as Senate vote looms
Four major Dutch cities — Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Groningen, and Utrecht — have issued a joint appeal to the Senate, urging lawmakers...
Read More... Flanders to enforce minimum age of 13 for harmful social media platforms
Flanders to enforce minimum age of 13 for harmful social media platforms
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Switzerland to launch military drone production by 2027 as army accelerates tech strategy
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Read More... Rima Hassan to stand trial in France over controversial X post linked to 1972 airport attack
Rima Hassan to stand trial in France over controversial X post linked to 1972 airport attack
French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan is set to face trial in July after posting a controversial message on social media that...
Read More... NGO report claims violence and illegal pushbacks at Poland–Belarus border as humanitarian crisis deepens
NGO report claims violence and illegal pushbacks at Poland–Belarus border as humanitarian crisis deepens
A new report by the We Are Monitoring Association has raised serious allegations of abuse against migrants and refugees at the Poland–Belarus...
Read More... Russia expels last Dutch journalist Geert Groot Koerkamp, raising concerns over media freedom
Russia expels last Dutch journalist Geert Groot Koerkamp, raising concerns over media freedom
Russia has revoked the press accreditation of Geert Groot Koerkamp, effectively removing the last Dutch journalist reporting independently...
Read More... Belgium approves capital gains tax: key details, political divides, and what it means for investors
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
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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... -
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... -
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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Latvia election polls 2026: “Latvia First” leads as government support slips ahead of October vote
Latvia election polls 2026: “Latvia First” leads as government support slips ahead of October vote
With Latvia heading toward parliamentary elections on October 3, 2026, the country’s political landscape remains fluid, fragmented, and marked...
Read More... Czech–Slovak relations reignite: governments resume talks amid strong ties and shifting EU signals
Czech–Slovak relations reignite: governments resume talks amid strong ties and shifting EU signals
After a three-year hiatus, the governments of Czechia and Slovakia have resumed joint meetings, marking a symbolic yet significant moment...
Read More... Dutch cities warn against criminalizing undocumented migrants as Senate vote looms
Dutch cities warn against criminalizing undocumented migrants as Senate vote looms
Four major Dutch cities — Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Groningen, and Utrecht — have issued a joint appeal to the Senate, urging lawmakers...
Read More... Flanders to enforce minimum age of 13 for harmful social media platforms
Flanders to enforce minimum age of 13 for harmful social media platforms
The Flemish government is moving to strictly enforce a minimum age of 13 for access to social media platforms deemed harmful to minors,...
Read More... Switzerland to launch military drone production by 2027 as army accelerates tech strategy
Switzerland to launch military drone production by 2027 as army accelerates tech strategy
Switzerland is preparing to enter the military drone manufacturing space, with plans to begin production by 2027—a move that signals...
Read More... Rima Hassan to stand trial in France over controversial X post linked to 1972 airport attack
Rima Hassan to stand trial in France over controversial X post linked to 1972 airport attack
French Member of the European Parliament Rima Hassan is set to face trial in July after posting a controversial message on social media that...
Read More... NGO report claims violence and illegal pushbacks at Poland–Belarus border as humanitarian crisis deepens
NGO report claims violence and illegal pushbacks at Poland–Belarus border as humanitarian crisis deepens
A new report by the We Are Monitoring Association has raised serious allegations of abuse against migrants and refugees at the Poland–Belarus...
Read More... Russia expels last Dutch journalist Geert Groot Koerkamp, raising concerns over media freedom
Russia expels last Dutch journalist Geert Groot Koerkamp, raising concerns over media freedom
Russia has revoked the press accreditation of Geert Groot Koerkamp, effectively removing the last Dutch journalist reporting independently...
Read More... Belgium approves capital gains tax: key details, political divides, and what it means for investors
Belgium approves capital gains tax: key details, political divides, and what it means for investors
Belgium’s Chamber of Representatives has formally approved the introduction of a long-debated capital gains tax, marking a significant...
Read More... EU tobacco rules cut smoking rates, but new nicotine products pose growing risk, Commission warns
EU tobacco rules cut smoking rates, but new nicotine products pose growing risk, Commission warns
The European Commission has published a comprehensive evaluation of the European Union’s tobacco control framework, concluding that...
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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...
Latvia election polls 2026: “Latvia First” leads as government support slips ahead of October vote
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Czech–Slovak relations reignite: governments resume talks amid strong ties and shifting EU signals
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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... -
Address by President von der Leyen at the 2026 EU Ambassadors Conference
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Statements by Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Lahbib on the 2026–2030 Gender Equality Strategy
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Address by President von der Leyen at the European Employment and Social Rights Forum
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President von der Leyen’s New Year address at the European Commission and Council reception
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Latvia election polls 2026: “Latvia First” leads as government support slips ahead of October vote
With Latvia heading toward parliamentary elections on October 3, 2026, the country’s political landscape remains fluid,...04 April 2026Read More...
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Czech–Slovak relations reignite: governments resume talks amid strong ties and shifting EU signals
After a three-year hiatus, the governments of Czechia and Slovakia have resumed joint meetings, marking a symbolic...04 April 2026Read More...
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Dutch cities warn against criminalizing undocumented migrants as Senate vote looms
Four major Dutch cities — Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Groningen, and Utrecht — have issued a joint appeal to the Senate,...04 April 2026Read More...
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Flanders to enforce minimum age of 13 for harmful social media platforms
The Flemish government is moving to strictly enforce a minimum age of 13 for access to social media platforms deemed...04 April 2026Read More...
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Switzerland to launch military drone production by 2027 as army accelerates tech strategy
Switzerland is preparing to enter the military drone manufacturing space, with plans to begin production by 2027—a...04 April 2026Read More...
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