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EU budget under pressure as Germany’s contribution shrinks by €4 billion
EU budget under pressure as Germany’s contribution shrinks by €4 billion
Germany’s role as the European Union’s financial backbone is showing signs of strain. In 2024, Berlin posted a net contribution of...
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Germany’s Antisemitism Commissioner pushes to outlaw slogan ‘From the river to the sea’
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EU reaches deal on Talent Pool to streamline recruitment in shortage sectors
EU lawmakers have reached a political agreement to launch the EU Talent Pool, a digital platform designed to connect employers in member...
Read More... EBU calls on Poland to back media freedom reforms with adequate funding
EBU calls on Poland to back media freedom reforms with adequate funding
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has urged the Polish government to pair its media freedom reforms with sufficient financial support...
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EU unveils stronger measures to safeguard democracy and civil society
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Read More... Gender equality week 2025: Europe focuses on closing the gender talent gap
Gender equality week 2025: Europe focuses on closing the gender talent gap
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Geneva forum to tackle democracy and climate change solutions
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Andorra, a small landlocked country located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, has long maintained a unique position in Europe. With a population ofRead More... -
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As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding his potential successor.Read More... -
Which EU candidate country is the most likely to join the bloc quickly?
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EU budget under pressure as Germany’s contribution shrinks by €4 billion
EU budget under pressure as Germany’s contribution shrinks by €4 billion
Germany’s role as the European Union’s financial backbone is showing signs of strain. In 2024, Berlin posted a net contribution of...
Read More... Germany’s Antisemitism Commissioner pushes to outlaw slogan ‘From the river to the sea’
Germany’s Antisemitism Commissioner pushes to outlaw slogan ‘From the river to the sea’
Germany’s top official charged with combating antisemitism is calling for a ban on pro-Palestinian slogans such as “From the river...
Read More... EU reaches deal on Talent Pool to streamline recruitment in shortage sectors
EU reaches deal on Talent Pool to streamline recruitment in shortage sectors
EU lawmakers have reached a political agreement to launch the EU Talent Pool, a digital platform designed to connect employers in member...
Read More... EBU calls on Poland to back media freedom reforms with adequate funding
EBU calls on Poland to back media freedom reforms with adequate funding
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has urged the Polish government to pair its media freedom reforms with sufficient financial support...
Read More... EU unveils stronger measures to safeguard democracy and civil society
EU unveils stronger measures to safeguard democracy and civil society
In an era marked by international conflict and rapid technological change, the European Union is stepping up efforts to defend its democratic...
Read More... Gender equality week 2025: Europe focuses on closing the gender talent gap
Gender equality week 2025: Europe focuses on closing the gender talent gap
The European Parliament is turning the spotlight on women’s talent this November, as committees gather for the sixth edition of European...
Read More... Geneva forum to tackle democracy and climate change solutions
Geneva forum to tackle democracy and climate change solutions
The fifth session of the Forum on Human Rights, Democracy and the Rule of Law will convene on 13–14 October 2025 at the Palais des...
Read More... Trio wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for work on innovation and “creative destruction”
Trio wins 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for work on innovation and “creative destruction”
Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics for their groundbreaking research on...
Read More... Greenland’s Premier: “The EU and Greenland need each other”
Greenland’s Premier: “The EU and Greenland need each other”
For the first time in history, a Greenlandic leader addressed the European Parliament. Premier Jens-Frederik Nielsen spoke to Members...
Read More... Over 100 rabbis urge EU leaders to protect Jewish communities
Over 100 rabbis urge EU leaders to protect Jewish communities
“Do we still have a future in Europe?”
Read More... Must Read
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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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Why Andorra finds EU membership unappealing?
Andorra, a small landlocked country located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain, has long maintained a unique position in Europe. With a population ofRead More...
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Who will succeed Stoltenberg as NATO secretary-general?
As Jens Stoltenberg's tenure as NATO Secretary-General approaches its end, discussions and conjecture are mounting regarding his potential successor.Read More...
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Which EU candidate country is the most likely to join the bloc quickly?
The European Union (EU) has a well-established process for countries seeking membership, known as accession. While the journey to EU membership can be long and arduous,Read More...
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Where are the women in Fiji's new era of democracy?
Fiji's recent election in December 2022 marked a milestone in the country's democratic journey, with a coalition government led by Sitiveni Rabuka, a former prime minister, coupRead More...
EU budget under pressure as Germany’s contribution shrinks by €4 billion
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Press statement by President von der Leyen on the next College of Commissioners
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Fighting corruption in Ukraine in the context of the country's European integration
The integration of Ukraine into the European Union is an important component of Kyiv's current policy. However, economic...08 September 2024Read More... -
The “Quo Vadis Europa?” seminar and the irreplaceable role of UN agencies in the Middle East
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Josep Borrell: 'A step towards peace in Ukraine'
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Elections 2024: Von der Leyen warns of far-right threat to Europe at final rally
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has accused far-right parties of wanting to "ruin" Europe. She made...09 June 2024Read More...
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EU budget under pressure as Germany’s contribution shrinks by €4 billion
Germany’s role as the European Union’s financial backbone is showing signs of strain. In 2024, Berlin posted...27 November 2025Read More...
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Germany’s Antisemitism Commissioner pushes to outlaw slogan ‘From the river to the sea’
Germany’s top official charged with combating antisemitism is calling for a ban on pro-Palestinian slogans such...25 November 2025Read More...
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EU reaches deal on Talent Pool to streamline recruitment in shortage sectors
EU lawmakers have reached a political agreement to launch the EU Talent Pool, a digital platform designed to connect...24 November 2025Read More...
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EBU calls on Poland to back media freedom reforms with adequate funding
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has urged the Polish government to pair its media freedom reforms with sufficient...12 November 2025Read More...
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EU unveils stronger measures to safeguard democracy and civil society
In an era marked by international conflict and rapid technological change, the European Union is stepping up efforts...12 November 2025Read More...
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