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EU Parliament calls for justice mechanisms and expanded sanctions over Russian attacks in Ukraine
EU Parliament calls for justice mechanisms and expanded sanctions over Russian attacks in Ukraine
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution strongly condemning Russia’s repeated and deliberate strikes on civilian infrastructure...
Read More... EU lawmakers renew push for ban on goods from Israeli settlements
EU lawmakers renew push for ban on goods from Israeli settlements
A coalition of European lawmakers is stepping up pressure on Brussels to halt trade with Israeli settlements, reflecting widening divisions...
Read More... EU poverty rate slightly declines in 2025, but nearly 93 million still at risk
EU poverty rate slightly declines in 2025, but nearly 93 million still at risk
The number of people facing poverty or social exclusion across the European Union saw a modest decline in 2025, yet the scale of the issue...
Read More... EU steps In to support workers after Belgian tech firm collapse
EU steps In to support workers after Belgian tech firm collapse
The European Commission has announced plans to mobilise €2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers...
Read More... Nearly one in four asylum seekers in the EU are children, new 2025 data shows
Nearly one in four asylum seekers in the EU are children, new 2025 data shows
In 2025, children made up a significant share of those seeking refuge in the European Union, highlighting the growing humanitarian dimension...
Read More... Energy, food, and peace: Von der Leyen on the Middle East crisis
Energy, food, and peace: Von der Leyen on the Middle East crisis
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Read More... EU Parliament sets ambitious priorities for 2027 budget amid rising pressures
EU Parliament sets ambitious priorities for 2027 budget amid rising pressures
The European Parliament has outlined an ambitious vision for the European Union’s 2027 budget, placing social cohesion, economic competitiveness,...
Read More... EU revamps trade preferences to boost development and enforce standards
EU revamps trade preferences to boost development and enforce standards
The European Parliament has approved a major update to its long-standing trade scheme designed to support developing nations, reinforcing its...
Read More... Euro area deficit narrows slightly in 2025 as debt levels continue to climb
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The euro area saw a modest improvement in its public finances in 2025, with the government deficit edging down to 2.9% of GDP from 3.0%...
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Zurich introduces Eruv, creating a Sabbath-friendly public zone for Jewish life
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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... -
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 Parliament calls for justice mechanisms and expanded sanctions over Russian attacks in Ukraine
EU Parliament calls for justice mechanisms and expanded sanctions over Russian attacks in Ukraine
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution strongly condemning Russia’s repeated and deliberate strikes on civilian infrastructure...
Read More... EU lawmakers renew push for ban on goods from Israeli settlements
EU lawmakers renew push for ban on goods from Israeli settlements
A coalition of European lawmakers is stepping up pressure on Brussels to halt trade with Israeli settlements, reflecting widening divisions...
Read More... EU poverty rate slightly declines in 2025, but nearly 93 million still at risk
EU poverty rate slightly declines in 2025, but nearly 93 million still at risk
The number of people facing poverty or social exclusion across the European Union saw a modest decline in 2025, yet the scale of the issue...
Read More... EU steps In to support workers after Belgian tech firm collapse
EU steps In to support workers after Belgian tech firm collapse
The European Commission has announced plans to mobilise €2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers...
Read More... Nearly one in four asylum seekers in the EU are children, new 2025 data shows
Nearly one in four asylum seekers in the EU are children, new 2025 data shows
In 2025, children made up a significant share of those seeking refuge in the European Union, highlighting the growing humanitarian dimension...
Read More... Energy, food, and peace: Von der Leyen on the Middle East crisis
Energy, food, and peace: Von der Leyen on the Middle East crisis
“Check against delivery”
Read More... EU Parliament sets ambitious priorities for 2027 budget amid rising pressures
EU Parliament sets ambitious priorities for 2027 budget amid rising pressures
The European Parliament has outlined an ambitious vision for the European Union’s 2027 budget, placing social cohesion, economic competitiveness,...
Read More... EU revamps trade preferences to boost development and enforce standards
EU revamps trade preferences to boost development and enforce standards
The European Parliament has approved a major update to its long-standing trade scheme designed to support developing nations, reinforcing its...
Read More... Euro area deficit narrows slightly in 2025 as debt levels continue to climb
Euro area deficit narrows slightly in 2025 as debt levels continue to climb
The euro area saw a modest improvement in its public finances in 2025, with the government deficit edging down to 2.9% of GDP from 3.0%...
Read More... Sanctions spotlight: Kyrgyzstan, UAE networks, and the global aviation supply chain to Russia
Sanctions spotlight: Kyrgyzstan, UAE networks, and the global aviation supply chain to Russia
Sanctions targeting former post-Soviet countries involved in supplying aviation spare parts have made headlines across global media. Today...
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
Ten years ago, on 22 March 2016, Brussels, our common home, was attacked in a way it will never forget.21 March 2026Read More... -
Address by President von der Leyen at the 2026 EU Ambassadors Conference
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Statements by Executive Vice-President Mînzatu and Commissioner Lahbib on the 2026–2030 Gender Equality Strategy
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EU Parliament calls for justice mechanisms and expanded sanctions over Russian attacks in Ukraine
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution strongly condemning Russia’s repeated and deliberate strikes on...30 April 2026Read More...
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EU lawmakers renew push for ban on goods from Israeli settlements
A coalition of European lawmakers is stepping up pressure on Brussels to halt trade with Israeli settlements, reflecting...30 April 2026Read More...
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EU poverty rate slightly declines in 2025, but nearly 93 million still at risk
The number of people facing poverty or social exclusion across the European Union saw a modest decline in 2025, yet the...30 April 2026Read More...
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EU steps In to support workers after Belgian tech firm collapse
The European Commission has announced plans to mobilise €2 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund...30 April 2026Read More...
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Nearly one in four asylum seekers in the EU are children, new 2025 data shows
In 2025, children made up a significant share of those seeking refuge in the European Union, highlighting the growing...30 April 2026Read More...
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