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Belgium moves to take control of nuclear fleet in major energy policy shift
Belgium moves to take control of nuclear fleet in major energy policy shift
Belgium’s government has announced plans to take full ownership of the country’s nuclear power plants from French energy company...
Read More... US backs Poland’s bid for permanent G20 seat as strategic ties deepen
US backs Poland’s bid for permanent G20 seat as strategic ties deepen
The United States has thrown its weight behind Poland’s campaign to secure permanent membership in the G20, underscoring what both...
Read More... When history meets the algorithm: Dutch teachers battle Holocaust misinformation in the classroom
When history meets the algorithm: Dutch teachers battle Holocaust misinformation in the classroom
Teachers across the Netherlands are increasingly facing a troubling trend: students bringing Holocaust misinformation into the classroom,...
Read More... Sweden changes citizenship rules overnight, leaving thousands in limbo
Sweden changes citizenship rules overnight, leaving thousands in limbo
Sweden has introduced stricter rules for gaining citizenship — and it’s done so in a way that’s raising eyebrows across Europe. In a...
Read More... Venice Biennale jury steps down amid rising tensions over Russia and Israel
Venice Biennale jury steps down amid rising tensions over Russia and Israel
Just days before the Venice Biennale is set to open, the event has been shaken by an unexpected development: its entire jury has resigned....
Read More... Eurozone inflation accelerates to 3.0% in April, driven by energy surge
Eurozone inflation accelerates to 3.0% in April, driven by energy surge
Inflation across the euro area is expected to rise to 3.0% in April 2026, marking a notable increase from 2.6% in March, according to...
Read More... EU business investment slumps to decade low at end of 2025
EU business investment slumps to decade low at end of 2025
Business investment across the European Union fell to its lowest level in more than ten years at the close of 2025, underlining a sustained...
Read More... China urges Belgium to act as bridge in EU trade tensions
China urges Belgium to act as bridge in EU trade tensions
China has called on Belgium to take on a constructive role within the European Union to help ease ongoing economic and trade tensions,...
Read More... EU and Armenia strengthen strategic ties at historic first summit in Yerevan
EU and Armenia strengthen strategic ties at historic first summit in Yerevan
The European Union and Armenia are set to elevate their partnership during their first-ever summit, taking place on 4–5 May in Yerevan.This...
Read More... Weekend work remains widespread across EU workforce in 2025
Weekend work remains widespread across EU workforce in 2025
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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…”
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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... -
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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Belgium moves to take control of nuclear fleet in major energy policy shift
Belgium moves to take control of nuclear fleet in major energy policy shift
Belgium’s government has announced plans to take full ownership of the country’s nuclear power plants from French energy company...
Read More... US backs Poland’s bid for permanent G20 seat as strategic ties deepen
US backs Poland’s bid for permanent G20 seat as strategic ties deepen
The United States has thrown its weight behind Poland’s campaign to secure permanent membership in the G20, underscoring what both...
Read More... When history meets the algorithm: Dutch teachers battle Holocaust misinformation in the classroom
When history meets the algorithm: Dutch teachers battle Holocaust misinformation in the classroom
Teachers across the Netherlands are increasingly facing a troubling trend: students bringing Holocaust misinformation into the classroom,...
Read More... Sweden changes citizenship rules overnight, leaving thousands in limbo
Sweden changes citizenship rules overnight, leaving thousands in limbo
Sweden has introduced stricter rules for gaining citizenship — and it’s done so in a way that’s raising eyebrows across Europe. In a...
Read More... Venice Biennale jury steps down amid rising tensions over Russia and Israel
Venice Biennale jury steps down amid rising tensions over Russia and Israel
Just days before the Venice Biennale is set to open, the event has been shaken by an unexpected development: its entire jury has resigned....
Read More... Eurozone inflation accelerates to 3.0% in April, driven by energy surge
Eurozone inflation accelerates to 3.0% in April, driven by energy surge
Inflation across the euro area is expected to rise to 3.0% in April 2026, marking a notable increase from 2.6% in March, according to...
Read More... EU business investment slumps to decade low at end of 2025
EU business investment slumps to decade low at end of 2025
Business investment across the European Union fell to its lowest level in more than ten years at the close of 2025, underlining a sustained...
Read More... China urges Belgium to act as bridge in EU trade tensions
China urges Belgium to act as bridge in EU trade tensions
China has called on Belgium to take on a constructive role within the European Union to help ease ongoing economic and trade tensions,...
Read More... EU and Armenia strengthen strategic ties at historic first summit in Yerevan
EU and Armenia strengthen strategic ties at historic first summit in Yerevan
The European Union and Armenia are set to elevate their partnership during their first-ever summit, taking place on 4–5 May in Yerevan.This...
Read More... Weekend work remains widespread across EU workforce in 2025
Weekend work remains widespread across EU workforce in 2025
In 2025, more than one in five employed people across the European Union regularly worked weekends, highlighting the persistence of non-standard...
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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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
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Remembering Brussels: 10 years later – statement by President von der Leyen
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Statements by Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Lahbib on the 2026–2030 Gender Equality Strategy
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Belgium moves to take control of nuclear fleet in major energy policy shift
Belgium’s government has announced plans to take full ownership of the country’s nuclear power plants from French...03 May 2026Read More...
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US backs Poland’s bid for permanent G20 seat as strategic ties deepen
The United States has thrown its weight behind Poland’s campaign to secure permanent membership in the G20, underscoring...03 May 2026Read More...
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When history meets the algorithm: Dutch teachers battle Holocaust misinformation in the classroom
Teachers across the Netherlands are increasingly facing a troubling trend: students bringing Holocaust misinformation...03 May 2026Read More...
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Sweden changes citizenship rules overnight, leaving thousands in limbo
Sweden has introduced stricter rules for gaining citizenship — and it’s done so in a way that’s raising eyebrows...03 May 2026Read More...
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Venice Biennale jury steps down amid rising tensions over Russia and Israel
Just days before the Venice Biennale is set to open, the event has been shaken by an unexpected development: its...03 May 2026Read More...
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