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Ukraine’s path to the EU: MEPs urge faster reforms and stronger support
Ukraine’s path to the EU: MEPs urge faster reforms and stronger support
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have sent a strong signal of support to Ukraine, stressing that the country’s future lies...
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EU reports 400,000 asylum applications in first half of 2025
So, the EU just released new numbers on asylum applications, and things have shifted quite a bit. In the first half of this year, around...
Read More... Europeans call for stronger EU role in security, economy, and global challenges
Europeans call for stronger EU role in security, economy, and global challenges
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EU lawmakers: Peace in Ukraine must respect international law and the will of Ukrainians
Members of the European Parliament have underlined that any peace agreement on Ukraine must be shaped with Ukraine’s democratically...
Read More... Media Freedom Act now in effect across the EU
Media Freedom Act now in effect across the EU
Starting 8 August 2025, all EU countries will enforce the key provisions of the European Media Freedom Act (EMFA), introducing stronger...
Read More... Debunked: The EU is not a threat to European democracy
Debunked: The EU is not a threat to European democracy
Would you like it to sound more formal, more journalistic, or more conversational?
Read More... Romanian President blocks Antisemitism bill, sparks backlash from Jewish community
Romanian President blocks Antisemitism bill, sparks backlash from Jewish community
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Read More... MEPs warn proposed EU budget falls short of addressing major challenges
MEPs warn proposed EU budget falls short of addressing major challenges
A group of leading Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) has strongly criticized the European Commission’s draft proposal for the...
Read More... Human rights violations in Dubai, the Central African Republic, and Syria: EU Parliament adopts urgent resolutions
Human rights violations in Dubai, the Central African Republic, and Syria: EU Parliament adopts urgent resolutions
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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?
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Press statement by President von der Leyen on the next College of Commissioners
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Ukraine’s path to the EU: MEPs urge faster reforms and stronger support
Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have sent a strong signal of support to Ukraine, stressing that the country’s...09 September 2025Read More...
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EU reports 400,000 asylum applications in first half of 2025
So, the EU just released new numbers on asylum applications, and things have shifted quite a bit. In the first half...08 September 2025Read More...
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Europeans call for stronger EU role in security, economy, and global challenges
A new Eurobarometer survey shows that Europeans are looking to the EU to take on a stronger role in protecting citizens...05 September 2025Read More...
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PVV pushes for asylum freeze, cheaper rents, and more North Sea drilling
Geert Wilders has made it clear what his PVV party will be fighting for in October’s general election: a complete...25 August 2025Read More...
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EU lawmakers: Peace in Ukraine must respect international law and the will of Ukrainians
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