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EU antitrust watchdogs raid chocolate sector in surprise inspections
EU antitrust watchdogs raid chocolate sector in surprise inspections
European Union competition regulators have launched a new probe into the chocolate confectionery industry, carrying out surprise inspections...
Read More... Netherlands rejects U.S. Hormuz blockade plan, urges de-escalation and safeguards transatlantic ties
Netherlands rejects U.S. Hormuz blockade plan, urges de-escalation and safeguards transatlantic ties
The Dutch government has ruled out participating in a proposed U.S. effort to block maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling...
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EU pharma trade surges to record €220 billion surplus in 2025
The European Union’s trade in medicinal and pharmaceutical products reached unprecedented levels in 2025, delivering a record surplus...
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EU appoints veteran policymaker to strengthen Arctic strategy amid rising global stakes
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Read More... Orbán era ends as Hungarian opposition sweeps toward historic victory
Orbán era ends as Hungarian opposition sweeps toward historic victory
After more than a decade and a half in power, Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Hungary’s pivotal national election, marking a dramatic...
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World Refugee Day: Joint Statement by the European Commission and the High Representative
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World peace under strain — yet some countries still shine
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Women still a minority among Flemish professors despite gains elsewhere
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Women now hold over a third of EU managerial roles, but gaps remain
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EU antitrust watchdogs raid chocolate sector in surprise inspections
EU antitrust watchdogs raid chocolate sector in surprise inspections
European Union competition regulators have launched a new probe into the chocolate confectionery industry, carrying out surprise inspections...
Read More... Netherlands rejects U.S. Hormuz blockade plan, urges de-escalation and safeguards transatlantic ties
Netherlands rejects U.S. Hormuz blockade plan, urges de-escalation and safeguards transatlantic ties
The Dutch government has ruled out participating in a proposed U.S. effort to block maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling...
Read More... EU pharma trade surges to record €220 billion surplus in 2025
EU pharma trade surges to record €220 billion surplus in 2025
The European Union’s trade in medicinal and pharmaceutical products reached unprecedented levels in 2025, delivering a record surplus...
Read More... Hungary’s new leader signals caution on Ukraine’s EU ambitions after election landslide
Hungary’s new leader signals caution on Ukraine’s EU ambitions after election landslide
Hungary’s newly empowered opposition leader, Peter Magyar, struck a measured tone on foreign policy Monday after securing a decisive...
Read More... EU appoints veteran policymaker to strengthen Arctic strategy amid rising global stakes
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The European Commission has appointed Jyrki Katainen as Special Adviser on EU-Arctic relations, signaling a renewed push to reinforce...
Read More... Orbán era ends as Hungarian opposition sweeps toward historic victory
Orbán era ends as Hungarian opposition sweeps toward historic victory
After more than a decade and a half in power, Viktor Orbán has conceded defeat in Hungary’s pivotal national election, marking a dramatic...
Read More... Germans feel civility slipping, even as most claim they’re still polite
Germans feel civility slipping, even as most claim they’re still polite
A majority of people in Germany believe everyday interactions have grown less friendly in recent years—even as they continue to view...
Read More... Anti-asylum parties gain influence in dozens of dutch local councils
Anti-asylum parties gain influence in dozens of dutch local councils
Anti-asylum seeker parties are playing a decisive role in forming governing coalitions in at least 43 of the Netherlands’ 342 municipalities,...
Read More... Hungary votes in pivotal election that could end Orbán era
Hungary votes in pivotal election that could end Orbán era
Hungarians headed to the polls on Sunday in a closely watched parliamentary election that could reshape the country’s political future and...
Read More... Belgium pushes EU enlargement agenda in strategic Balkans tour
Belgium pushes EU enlargement agenda in strategic Balkans tour
Belgium’s Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has embarked on a week-long diplomatic mission across the Western Balkans, signaling renewed...
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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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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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Women now hold over a third of EU managerial roles, but gaps remain
In 2024, women occupied 35.2% of managerial positions across the European Union, marking a steady rise from 31.8% a decade earlier, according to the latest EU laborRead More...
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Remembering Brussels: 10 years later – statement by President von der Leyen
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EU antitrust watchdogs raid chocolate sector in surprise inspections
European Union competition regulators have launched a new probe into the chocolate confectionery industry, carrying...13 April 2026Read More...
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Netherlands rejects U.S. Hormuz blockade plan, urges de-escalation and safeguards transatlantic ties
The Dutch government has ruled out participating in a proposed U.S. effort to block maritime traffic in the Strait...13 April 2026Read More...
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EU pharma trade surges to record €220 billion surplus in 2025
The European Union’s trade in medicinal and pharmaceutical products reached unprecedented levels in 2025, delivering...13 April 2026Read More...
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Hungary’s new leader signals caution on Ukraine’s EU ambitions after election landslide
Hungary’s newly empowered opposition leader, Peter Magyar, struck a measured tone on foreign policy Monday after...13 April 2026Read More...
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EU appoints veteran policymaker to strengthen Arctic strategy amid rising global stakes
The European Commission has appointed Jyrki Katainen as Special Adviser on EU-Arctic relations, signaling a renewed...13 April 2026Read More...
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