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Bardella set for Flemish Parliament visit amid renewed far-right Alliance
Bardella set for Flemish Parliament visit amid renewed far-right Alliance
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s far-right party Rassemblement National, is scheduled to visit the Flemish Parliament on 11 June...
Read More... European Parliament launches first European Order of Merit honouring champions of EU unity
European Parliament launches first European Order of Merit honouring champions of EU unity
The European Parliament on Tuesday honoured the first recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit, recognising prominent...
Read More... Brussels registers two citizen-led environmental initiatives seeking stronger EU protections for nature
Brussels registers two citizen-led environmental initiatives seeking stronger EU protections for nature
The European Commission has officially registered two new European Citizens’ Initiatives (ECIs) aimed at strengthening environmental...
Read More... EU Parliament backs tougher foreign investment screening rules
EU Parliament backs tougher foreign investment screening rules
The European Parliament has approved sweeping new rules to strengthen the European Union’s ability to scrutinise foreign investments...
Read More... Dutch media watchdog warns social media algorithms threaten democratic debate
Dutch media watchdog warns social media algorithms threaten democratic debate
The Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) has warned that social media platforms are undermining people’s ability to form independent and informed...
Read More... EU asylum trends – February 2026: fewer first-Ttme applications, slight rise in repeat claims, and 1.2 million cases pending
EU asylum trends – February 2026: fewer first-Ttme applications, slight rise in repeat claims, and 1.2 million cases pending
In February 2026, a total of 46,420 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in the countries...
Read More... EU proposes €144 million in solidarity aid after 2025 climate disasters in Spain, Romania and Cyprus
EU proposes €144 million in solidarity aid after 2025 climate disasters in Spain, Romania and Cyprus
The European Commission has put forward a proposal to mobilise €144 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund to support recovery...
Read More... Nearly all young children in the EU now in pre-primary education as participation reaches 95%
Nearly all young children in the EU now in pre-primary education as participation reaches 95%
A new update on early childhood education across the European Union shows continued progress toward near-universal participation in pre-primary...
Read More... EU reports stronger border security in Schengen area as illegal crossings fall sharply; new digital border systems roll out
EU reports stronger border security in Schengen area as illegal crossings fall sharply; new digital border systems roll out
The European Commission has published its fifth annual State of the Schengen report, outlining major developments across the Schengen...
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Statement by President von der Leyen with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson and Indian Prime Minister Modi
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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…”
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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Bardella set for Flemish Parliament visit amid renewed far-right Alliance
Bardella set for Flemish Parliament visit amid renewed far-right Alliance
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s far-right party Rassemblement National, is scheduled to visit the Flemish Parliament on 11 June...
Read More... European Parliament launches first European Order of Merit honouring champions of EU unity
European Parliament launches first European Order of Merit honouring champions of EU unity
The European Parliament on Tuesday honoured the first recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit, recognising prominent...
Read More... Brussels registers two citizen-led environmental initiatives seeking stronger EU protections for nature
Brussels registers two citizen-led environmental initiatives seeking stronger EU protections for nature
The European Commission has officially registered two new European Citizens’ Initiatives (ECIs) aimed at strengthening environmental...
Read More... EU Parliament backs tougher foreign investment screening rules
EU Parliament backs tougher foreign investment screening rules
The European Parliament has approved sweeping new rules to strengthen the European Union’s ability to scrutinise foreign investments...
Read More... Dutch media watchdog warns social media algorithms threaten democratic debate
Dutch media watchdog warns social media algorithms threaten democratic debate
The Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) has warned that social media platforms are undermining people’s ability to form independent and informed...
Read More... EU asylum trends – February 2026: fewer first-Ttme applications, slight rise in repeat claims, and 1.2 million cases pending
EU asylum trends – February 2026: fewer first-Ttme applications, slight rise in repeat claims, and 1.2 million cases pending
In February 2026, a total of 46,420 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in the countries...
Read More... EU proposes €144 million in solidarity aid after 2025 climate disasters in Spain, Romania and Cyprus
EU proposes €144 million in solidarity aid after 2025 climate disasters in Spain, Romania and Cyprus
The European Commission has put forward a proposal to mobilise €144 million from the European Union Solidarity Fund to support recovery...
Read More... Nearly all young children in the EU now in pre-primary education as participation reaches 95%
Nearly all young children in the EU now in pre-primary education as participation reaches 95%
A new update on early childhood education across the European Union shows continued progress toward near-universal participation in pre-primary...
Read More... EU reports stronger border security in Schengen area as illegal crossings fall sharply; new digital border systems roll out
EU reports stronger border security in Schengen area as illegal crossings fall sharply; new digital border systems roll out
The European Commission has published its fifth annual State of the Schengen report, outlining major developments across the Schengen...
Read More... Von der Leyen, Kristersson and Modi present joint vision for EU-India cooperation
Von der Leyen, Kristersson and Modi present joint vision for EU-India cooperation
Statement by President von der Leyen with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson and Indian Prime Minister Modi
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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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Von der Leyen, Kristersson and Modi present joint vision for EU-India cooperation
Statement by President von der Leyen with Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson and Indian Prime Minister Modi18 May 2026Read More...
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Commissioner Lahbib’s statement on the ECI to ban conversion practices
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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
The appetite for digital reading continues to grow across the European Union, with new data showing a notable rise...23 April 2026Read More... -
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...
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Bardella set for Flemish Parliament visit amid renewed far-right Alliance
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s far-right party Rassemblement National, is scheduled to visit the Flemish Parliament...19 May 2026Read More...
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European Parliament launches first European Order of Merit honouring champions of EU unity
The European Parliament on Tuesday honoured the first recipients of the newly established European Order of Merit,...19 May 2026Read More...
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Brussels registers two citizen-led environmental initiatives seeking stronger EU protections for nature
The European Commission has officially registered two new European Citizens’ Initiatives (ECIs) aimed at strengthening...19 May 2026Read More...
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EU Parliament backs tougher foreign investment screening rules
The European Parliament has approved sweeping new rules to strengthen the European Union’s ability to scrutinise...19 May 2026Read More...
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Dutch media watchdog warns social media algorithms threaten democratic debate
The Dutch Media Authority (CvdM) has warned that social media platforms are undermining people’s ability to form independent...19 May 2026Read More...
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