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EU agrees landmark reform of plant reproductive material rules to boost innovation, quality and biodiversity
EU agrees landmark reform of plant reproductive material rules to boost innovation, quality and biodiversity
The European Commission has welcomed the provisional political agreement reached between the Council of the European Union and the European...
Read More... EU employment hits new high as labour market tightens in early 2026
EU employment hits new high as labour market tightens in early 2026
The European Union's labour market continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2026, with employment reaching a new high while overall...
Read More... Statement by von der Leyen and Costa on opening first accession cluster for Ukraine and Moldova
Statement by von der Leyen and Costa on opening first accession cluster for Ukraine and Moldova
Today, the European Union took a major step forward.
Read More... Social media adoption climbs across EU firms, led by Nordic and Baltic frontrunners
Social media adoption climbs across EU firms, led by Nordic and Baltic frontrunners
According to new data published by Eurostat, social media has become a standard tool for business communication across the European...
Read More... Sweden retreats from plan to jail 13-year-olds as it moves to toughen youth crime laws
Sweden retreats from plan to jail 13-year-olds as it moves to toughen youth crime laws
Sweden has abandoned a proposal to allow the imprisonment of 13-year-old offenders after failing to secure sufficient parliamentary...
Read More... EU and Brazil elevate digital cooperation with new strategic partnership signed in Brasília
EU and Brazil elevate digital cooperation with new strategic partnership signed in Brasília
The European Union and Brazil are set to deepen their long-standing digital relationship today with the formal signing of a Digital Partnership...
Read More... Flemish universities to lead development of AI guidelines for schools under €10 million government plan
Flemish universities to lead development of AI guidelines for schools under €10 million government plan
The Flemish government has commissioned the region’s five universities to develop a comprehensive framework for the use of artificial...
Read More... UK, Australia and Canada pledge joint peace fund to support grassroots Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation efforts
UK, Australia and Canada pledge joint peace fund to support grassroots Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation efforts
Britain, Australia, and Canada have jointly launched a new peace initiative aimed at supporting grassroots efforts linked to a two-state framework...
Read More... Germany and France abandon flagship joint fighter jet programme after years of deadlock
Germany and France abandon flagship joint fighter jet programme after years of deadlock
Germany and France have decided to terminate their flagship joint effort to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft, marking the collapse...
Read More... EU migration and asylum pact enters into force across Member States, marking major overhaul of European border policy
EU migration and asylum pact enters into force across Member States, marking major overhaul of European border policy
The European Union’s long-awaited Pact on Migration and Asylum officially takes effect today across all Member States, ushering in...
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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... -
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 agrees landmark reform of plant reproductive material rules to boost innovation, quality and biodiversity
EU agrees landmark reform of plant reproductive material rules to boost innovation, quality and biodiversity
The European Commission has welcomed the provisional political agreement reached between the Council of the European Union and the European...
Read More... EU employment hits new high as labour market tightens in early 2026
EU employment hits new high as labour market tightens in early 2026
The European Union's labour market continued to strengthen in the first quarter of 2026, with employment reaching a new high while overall...
Read More... Statement by von der Leyen and Costa on opening first accession cluster for Ukraine and Moldova
Statement by von der Leyen and Costa on opening first accession cluster for Ukraine and Moldova
Today, the European Union took a major step forward.
Read More... Social media adoption climbs across EU firms, led by Nordic and Baltic frontrunners
Social media adoption climbs across EU firms, led by Nordic and Baltic frontrunners
According to new data published by Eurostat, social media has become a standard tool for business communication across the European...
Read More... Sweden retreats from plan to jail 13-year-olds as it moves to toughen youth crime laws
Sweden retreats from plan to jail 13-year-olds as it moves to toughen youth crime laws
Sweden has abandoned a proposal to allow the imprisonment of 13-year-old offenders after failing to secure sufficient parliamentary...
Read More... EU and Brazil elevate digital cooperation with new strategic partnership signed in Brasília
EU and Brazil elevate digital cooperation with new strategic partnership signed in Brasília
The European Union and Brazil are set to deepen their long-standing digital relationship today with the formal signing of a Digital Partnership...
Read More... Flemish universities to lead development of AI guidelines for schools under €10 million government plan
Flemish universities to lead development of AI guidelines for schools under €10 million government plan
The Flemish government has commissioned the region’s five universities to develop a comprehensive framework for the use of artificial...
Read More... UK, Australia and Canada pledge joint peace fund to support grassroots Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation efforts
UK, Australia and Canada pledge joint peace fund to support grassroots Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation efforts
Britain, Australia, and Canada have jointly launched a new peace initiative aimed at supporting grassroots efforts linked to a two-state framework...
Read More... Germany and France abandon flagship joint fighter jet programme after years of deadlock
Germany and France abandon flagship joint fighter jet programme after years of deadlock
Germany and France have decided to terminate their flagship joint effort to develop a next-generation fighter aircraft, marking the collapse...
Read More... EU migration and asylum pact enters into force across Member States, marking major overhaul of European border policy
EU migration and asylum pact enters into force across Member States, marking major overhaul of European border policy
The European Union’s long-awaited Pact on Migration and Asylum officially takes effect today across all Member States, ushering in...
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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...
The 2024 European elections are now concluded, marking a significant event for the European Union. Here’s a comprehensive look at the key aspects, from the
Read more: "Democracy is alive": a retrospective on the 2024 European elections
Swiss President Viola Amherd and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis have confirmed that ninety countries and organizations will participate in the Ukraine peace conference hosted
Read more: Switzerland announces 90 countries and organizations to attend Ukraine peace summit
A record number of Belgians are participating in the upcoming elections from abroad. These expatriates can cast their votes either by post or at polling stations set up at Belgian
Read more: Record number of Belgians voting abroad in 2024 European elections
Katharina von Schnurbein, the EU official tasked with combating antisemitism, has raised concerns about the growing tide of antisemitism in Europe and
Read more: Europe's antisemitism tsar calls for clearer action against rising bigotry
The materials of the annual conference of the Center for 2024 were published on May 22. The collection includes articles by the Center's staff, as well as young researchers who
Read more: The materials of the annual conference of the CEDS have been published