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EU welcomes suspension of restrictive measures on key Syrian economic sectors
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European Parliament to display EU and Ukrainian flags in solidarity with Ukraine
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Survey: Europeans want a stronger, more united EU to protect them
Survey: Europeans want a stronger, more united EU to protect them
A newly released Eurobarometer survey from the European Parliament shows overwhelming support among EU citizens for a more united and proactive...
Read More... MEPs urge the EU to strengthen its security
MEPs urge the EU to strengthen its security
The European Parliament is calling for urgent action to strengthen the EU’s security, warning that "business as usual" is no longer...
Read More... German politicians criticize Swiss defence spending as inadequate
German politicians criticize Swiss defence spending as inadequate
Switzerland plans to increase its defence budget to 1% of GDP by 2032, with spending set to double to CHF 4 billion by 2028. However,...
Read More... European Commission initiates strategic dialogue on steel sector's future
European Commission initiates strategic dialogue on steel sector's future
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has launched a strategic dialogue focused on the future of the European steel sector,...
Read More... Belgian federal parliament blocks Chinese AI model DeepSeek
Belgian federal parliament blocks Chinese AI model DeepSeek
The Belgian federal parliament has blocked access to the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek, parliamentary services confirmed to Belga. The...
Read More... European Commission unveils clean industrial deal in Antwerp
European Commission unveils clean industrial deal in Antwerp
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has presented a new initiative aimed at strengthening European industry while ensuring...
Read More... EU welcomes suspension of restrictive measures on key Syrian economic sectors
EU welcomes suspension of restrictive measures on key Syrian economic sectors
The European Commission has welcomed the Council's decision to suspend several restrictive measures on Syria, aiming to facilitate economic...
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European Parliament to display EU and Ukrainian flags in solidarity with Ukraine
The European Parliament will fly the EU and Ukrainian flags at its three main locations from Sunday, February 23, to Tuesday, February...
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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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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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Today, lively discussions are taking place in EU countries on the Strategy on combating antisemitism and fostering Jewish life (2021-2030).Read More...
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Press statement by President von der Leyen on the next College of Commissioners
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EU agrees on new rules to crack down on reckless driving across borders
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Survey: Europeans want a stronger, more united EU to protect them
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MEPs urge the EU to strengthen its security
The European Parliament is calling for urgent action to strengthen the EU’s security, warning that "business as...12 March 2025Read More...
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German politicians criticize Swiss defence spending as inadequate
Switzerland plans to increase its defence budget to 1% of GDP by 2032, with spending set to double to CHF 4 billion...10 March 2025Read More...
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European Commission initiates strategic dialogue on steel sector's future
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