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Italy’s local elections draw over 6 million voters in key early test for Meloni’s government
Italy’s local elections draw over 6 million voters in key early test for Meloni’s government
More than six million Italians have taken part in local elections across 749 municipalities, in a closely watched vote widely seen as...
Read More... Gabriel Attal launches presidential bid, deepening France’s centrist divide
Gabriel Attal launches presidential bid, deepening France’s centrist divide
Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has officially entered the race for the French presidency, setting up a high-stakes battle...
Read More... EU could fast-track Britain’s return if UK moves to reverse Brexit
EU could fast-track Britain’s return if UK moves to reverse Brexit
The European Union could accelerate Britain’s return to the bloc if the UK decided to rejoin, according to senior EU figures, amid...
Read More... Belgium secures access to Chinese market for apple exports
Belgium secures access to Chinese market for apple exports
Belgium has secured a long-awaited trade agreement allowing its apples to enter the Chinese market, following the signing of a new protocol...
Read More... Belgium condemns Russia after deadly overnight strikes on Ukraine, says peace claims “don’t match reality”
Belgium condemns Russia after deadly overnight strikes on Ukraine, says peace claims “don’t match reality”
Belgium’s foreign minister Maxime Prévot has sharply condemned Russia following a wave of deadly strikes across Ukraine, saying the...
Read More... Oxford PPE graduate Jonathan Wilkinson named Canada’s EU Ambassador in diplomatic appointment
Oxford PPE graduate Jonathan Wilkinson named Canada’s EU Ambassador in diplomatic appointment
A University of Oxford graduate has been appointed as Canada’s next ambassador to the European Union, marking a significant diplomatic...
Read More... EU Commission clears €13 million French support scheme to offset fuel price surge for fishing sector
EU Commission clears €13 million French support scheme to offset fuel price surge for fishing sector
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European Commission issues guidance to streamline EU water law implementation and support critical raw materials projects
The European Commission has today published new guidance aimed at simplifying and harmonising the application of EU water legislation....
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EU Parliament urges action to close gender care gap across Europe
The European Parliament has called for sweeping reforms to improve support for both formal and informal carers, warning that women continue...
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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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Italy’s local elections draw over 6 million voters in key early test for Meloni’s government
Italy’s local elections draw over 6 million voters in key early test for Meloni’s government
More than six million Italians have taken part in local elections across 749 municipalities, in a closely watched vote widely seen as...
Read More... Gabriel Attal launches presidential bid, deepening France’s centrist divide
Gabriel Attal launches presidential bid, deepening France’s centrist divide
Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has officially entered the race for the French presidency, setting up a high-stakes battle...
Read More... EU could fast-track Britain’s return if UK moves to reverse Brexit
EU could fast-track Britain’s return if UK moves to reverse Brexit
The European Union could accelerate Britain’s return to the bloc if the UK decided to rejoin, according to senior EU figures, amid...
Read More... Belgium secures access to Chinese market for apple exports
Belgium secures access to Chinese market for apple exports
Belgium has secured a long-awaited trade agreement allowing its apples to enter the Chinese market, following the signing of a new protocol...
Read More... Belgium condemns Russia after deadly overnight strikes on Ukraine, says peace claims “don’t match reality”
Belgium condemns Russia after deadly overnight strikes on Ukraine, says peace claims “don’t match reality”
Belgium’s foreign minister Maxime Prévot has sharply condemned Russia following a wave of deadly strikes across Ukraine, saying the...
Read More... Oxford PPE graduate Jonathan Wilkinson named Canada’s EU Ambassador in diplomatic appointment
Oxford PPE graduate Jonathan Wilkinson named Canada’s EU Ambassador in diplomatic appointment
A University of Oxford graduate has been appointed as Canada’s next ambassador to the European Union, marking a significant diplomatic...
Read More... EU Commission clears €13 million French support scheme to offset fuel price surge for fishing sector
EU Commission clears €13 million French support scheme to offset fuel price surge for fishing sector
The European Commission has approved a €13 million French aid scheme designed to support fishing companies facing sharply increased...
Read More... European Commission issues guidance to streamline EU water law implementation and support critical raw materials projects
European Commission issues guidance to streamline EU water law implementation and support critical raw materials projects
The European Commission has today published new guidance aimed at simplifying and harmonising the application of EU water legislation....
Read More... EU Parliament urges action to close gender care gap across Europe
EU Parliament urges action to close gender care gap across Europe
The European Parliament has called for sweeping reforms to improve support for both formal and informal carers, warning that women continue...
Read More... European Commission selects 65 projects under first EU-wide innovation fund heat auction
European Commission selects 65 projects under first EU-wide innovation fund heat auction
€400 million to accelerate industrial heat decarbonisation across Europe
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...
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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
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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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Italy’s local elections draw over 6 million voters in key early test for Meloni’s government
More than six million Italians have taken part in local elections across 749 municipalities, in a closely watched...25 May 2026Read More...
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Gabriel Attal launches presidential bid, deepening France’s centrist divide
Former French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has officially entered the race for the French presidency, setting up...25 May 2026Read More...
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EU could fast-track Britain’s return if UK moves to reverse Brexit
The European Union could accelerate Britain’s return to the bloc if the UK decided to rejoin, according to senior...25 May 2026Read More...
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Belgium secures access to Chinese market for apple exports
Belgium has secured a long-awaited trade agreement allowing its apples to enter the Chinese market, following the...25 May 2026Read More...
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Belgium condemns Russia after deadly overnight strikes on Ukraine, says peace claims “don’t match reality”
Belgium’s foreign minister Maxime Prévot has sharply condemned Russia following a wave of deadly strikes across...25 May 2026Read More...
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