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EU divided as pressure grows for tougher sanctions on Israel amid Gaza and regional tensions

EU divided as pressure grows for tougher sanctions on Israel amid Gaza and regional tensions EU divided as pressure grows for tougher sanctions on Israel amid Gaza and regional tensions
The European Union should adopt a firmer and more principled stance on sanctions against Israel, Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot...
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Belgium boosts Ukraine support with additional €100 million for NATO-led weapons scheme

Belgium boosts Ukraine support with additional €100 million for NATO-led weapons scheme Belgium boosts Ukraine support with additional €100 million for NATO-led weapons scheme
  Belgium has confirmed a further €100 million contribution to a NATO-coordinated initiative designed to finance the supply of US-made...
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EU commits €235 million to tackle humanitarian crises across West and Central Africa

EU commits €235 million to tackle humanitarian crises across West and Central Africa EU commits €235 million to tackle humanitarian crises across West and Central Africa
  The European Commission has unveiled a €235 million humanitarian aid package aimed at addressing urgent needs across West and Central...
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EU honors cities leading the way on inclusion as diversity month begins

EU honors cities leading the way on inclusion as diversity month begins EU honors cities leading the way on inclusion as diversity month begins
  The European Commission has unveiled the winners of the 2026 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award, spotlighting cities...
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EU pushes digital sovereignty forward with €180m sovereign cloud initiative

EU pushes digital sovereignty forward with €180m sovereign cloud initiative EU pushes digital sovereignty forward with €180m sovereign cloud initiative
  The European Commission is stepping up efforts to secure Europe’s technological independence, awarding a major cloud services tender...
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Belgium’s human rights image under scrutiny as gaps emerge between promises and practice

Belgium’s human rights image under scrutiny as gaps emerge between promises and practice Belgium’s human rights image under scrutiny as gaps emerge between promises and practice
  Belgium has long projected itself as a global advocate for human rights, but a new report suggests that its actions do not always match...
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Poles show strong charitable spirit as support for refugees edges up, survey finds

Poles show strong charitable spirit as support for refugees edges up, survey finds Poles show strong charitable spirit as support for refugees edges up, survey finds
  A large majority of Poles remain actively engaged in charitable efforts, with new data showing that 85% participated in at least one...
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Radev’s landslide victory reshapes Bulgaria’s political landscape

Radev’s landslide victory reshapes Bulgaria’s political landscape Radev’s landslide victory reshapes Bulgaria’s political landscape
  Former president Rumen Radev has emerged as the clear winner in Bulgaria’s latest parliamentary election, securing a decisive mandate...
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EU jobs market hits record high in 2025, but gaps persist across countries and genders

EU jobs market hits record high in 2025, but gaps persist across countries and genders EU jobs market hits record high in 2025, but gaps persist across countries and genders
  The European Union’s labour market reached a new milestone in 2025, with employment climbing to its highest level in over a decade....
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EU divided as pressure grows for tougher sanctions on Israel amid Gaza and regional tensions

EU divided as pressure grows for tougher sanctions on Israel amid Gaza and regional tensions EU divided as pressure grows for tougher sanctions on Israel amid Gaza and regional tensions
The European Union should adopt a firmer and more principled stance on sanctions against Israel, Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot...
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Belgium boosts Ukraine support with additional €100 million for NATO-led weapons scheme

Belgium boosts Ukraine support with additional €100 million for NATO-led weapons scheme Belgium boosts Ukraine support with additional €100 million for NATO-led weapons scheme
  Belgium has confirmed a further €100 million contribution to a NATO-coordinated initiative designed to finance the supply of US-made...
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EU commits €235 million to tackle humanitarian crises across West and Central Africa

EU commits €235 million to tackle humanitarian crises across West and Central Africa EU commits €235 million to tackle humanitarian crises across West and Central Africa
  The European Commission has unveiled a €235 million humanitarian aid package aimed at addressing urgent needs across West and Central...
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EU honors cities leading the way on inclusion as diversity month begins

EU honors cities leading the way on inclusion as diversity month begins EU honors cities leading the way on inclusion as diversity month begins
  The European Commission has unveiled the winners of the 2026 European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award, spotlighting cities...
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EU pushes digital sovereignty forward with €180m sovereign cloud initiative

EU pushes digital sovereignty forward with €180m sovereign cloud initiative EU pushes digital sovereignty forward with €180m sovereign cloud initiative
  The European Commission is stepping up efforts to secure Europe’s technological independence, awarding a major cloud services tender...
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Belgium’s human rights image under scrutiny as gaps emerge between promises and practice

Belgium’s human rights image under scrutiny as gaps emerge between promises and practice Belgium’s human rights image under scrutiny as gaps emerge between promises and practice
  Belgium has long projected itself as a global advocate for human rights, but a new report suggests that its actions do not always match...
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Poles show strong charitable spirit as support for refugees edges up, survey finds

Poles show strong charitable spirit as support for refugees edges up, survey finds Poles show strong charitable spirit as support for refugees edges up, survey finds
  A large majority of Poles remain actively engaged in charitable efforts, with new data showing that 85% participated in at least one...
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Radev’s landslide victory reshapes Bulgaria’s political landscape

Radev’s landslide victory reshapes Bulgaria’s political landscape Radev’s landslide victory reshapes Bulgaria’s political landscape
  Former president Rumen Radev has emerged as the clear winner in Bulgaria’s latest parliamentary election, securing a decisive mandate...
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EU jobs market hits record high in 2025, but gaps persist across countries and genders

EU jobs market hits record high in 2025, but gaps persist across countries and genders EU jobs market hits record high in 2025, but gaps persist across countries and genders
  The European Union’s labour market reached a new milestone in 2025, with employment climbing to its highest level in over a decade....
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