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King Philippe takes unprecedented domestic trade mission to bridge Belgium’s regional divide
King Philippe takes unprecedented domestic trade mission to bridge Belgium’s regional divide
In a rare move that underscores growing economic urgency at home, King Philippe will lead a domestic trade mission on 21–22 April,...
Read More... €3 million study to investigate how inequality is eroding trust in democracy across Europe
€3 million study to investigate how inequality is eroding trust in democracy across Europe
A major international research initiative is set to explore the growing link between economic inequality and declining support for democracy...
Read More... Switzerland at 9 million: how migration reshaped the nation over 50 years?
Switzerland at 9 million: how migration reshaped the nation over 50 years?
As Switzerland weighs the controversial “No to a 10-million Switzerland” initiative backed by the Swiss People’s Party, the country’s...
Read More... Netherlands pushes back as EU moves toward mandatory motorcycle inspections amid fraud concerns
Netherlands pushes back as EU moves toward mandatory motorcycle inspections amid fraud concerns
The Netherlands is mounting a broad and coordinated opposition to a proposed European Union plan that would introduce mandatory periodic...
Read More... Belgium keeps Iran Embassy in Baku as ceasefire concerns persist
Belgium keeps Iran Embassy in Baku as ceasefire concerns persist
Belgium has decided to keep its embassy for Iran temporarily based in Baku, citing ongoing uncertainty despite the recently announced...
Read More... Eurozone households save less as spending picks up at end of 2025
Eurozone households save less as spending picks up at end of 2025
Households across the euro area set aside a smaller share of their income at the end of 2025, as rising spending outpaced income growth,...
Read More... Europe’s rail revival: passenger numbers and distances hit new milestones
Europe’s rail revival: passenger numbers and distances hit new milestones
Rail travel across Europe continues to show its importance as a backbone of mobility, with new figures highlighting both its scale and...
Read More... EU services trade hits record high in 2023, driven by global business presence
EU services trade hits record high in 2023, driven by global business presence
The European Union’s international trade in services reached an impressive €5.9 trillion in 2023, underscoring the bloc’s growing...
Read More... Belgium condemned by European Court over treatment of asylum seekers
Belgium condemned by European Court over treatment of asylum seekers
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Belgium violated fundamental rights by failing to properly accommodate four asylum...
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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... -
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... -
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... -
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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King Philippe takes unprecedented domestic trade mission to bridge Belgium’s regional divide
King Philippe takes unprecedented domestic trade mission to bridge Belgium’s regional divide
In a rare move that underscores growing economic urgency at home, King Philippe will lead a domestic trade mission on 21–22 April,...
Read More... €3 million study to investigate how inequality is eroding trust in democracy across Europe
€3 million study to investigate how inequality is eroding trust in democracy across Europe
A major international research initiative is set to explore the growing link between economic inequality and declining support for democracy...
Read More... Switzerland at 9 million: how migration reshaped the nation over 50 years?
Switzerland at 9 million: how migration reshaped the nation over 50 years?
As Switzerland weighs the controversial “No to a 10-million Switzerland” initiative backed by the Swiss People’s Party, the country’s...
Read More... Netherlands pushes back as EU moves toward mandatory motorcycle inspections amid fraud concerns
Netherlands pushes back as EU moves toward mandatory motorcycle inspections amid fraud concerns
The Netherlands is mounting a broad and coordinated opposition to a proposed European Union plan that would introduce mandatory periodic...
Read More... Belgium keeps Iran Embassy in Baku as ceasefire concerns persist
Belgium keeps Iran Embassy in Baku as ceasefire concerns persist
Belgium has decided to keep its embassy for Iran temporarily based in Baku, citing ongoing uncertainty despite the recently announced...
Read More... Eurozone households save less as spending picks up at end of 2025
Eurozone households save less as spending picks up at end of 2025
Households across the euro area set aside a smaller share of their income at the end of 2025, as rising spending outpaced income growth,...
Read More... Europe’s rail revival: passenger numbers and distances hit new milestones
Europe’s rail revival: passenger numbers and distances hit new milestones
Rail travel across Europe continues to show its importance as a backbone of mobility, with new figures highlighting both its scale and...
Read More... EU services trade hits record high in 2023, driven by global business presence
EU services trade hits record high in 2023, driven by global business presence
The European Union’s international trade in services reached an impressive €5.9 trillion in 2023, underscoring the bloc’s growing...
Read More... Belgium condemned by European Court over treatment of asylum seekers
Belgium condemned by European Court over treatment of asylum seekers
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Belgium violated fundamental rights by failing to properly accommodate four asylum...
Read More... EU membership fuels Poland’s economic rise, new study shows
EU membership fuels Poland’s economic rise, new study shows
A new report suggests that Poland’s decision to join the European Union in 2004 has delivered a powerful and lasting boost to its economy,...
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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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
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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King Philippe takes unprecedented domestic trade mission to bridge Belgium’s regional divide
In a rare move that underscores growing economic urgency at home, King Philippe will lead a domestic trade mission...11 April 2026Read More...
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€3 million study to investigate how inequality is eroding trust in democracy across Europe
A major international research initiative is set to explore the growing link between economic inequality and declining...11 April 2026Read More...
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Switzerland at 9 million: how migration reshaped the nation over 50 years?
As Switzerland weighs the controversial “No to a 10-million Switzerland” initiative backed by the Swiss People’s...11 April 2026Read More...
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Netherlands pushes back as EU moves toward mandatory motorcycle inspections amid fraud concerns
The Netherlands is mounting a broad and coordinated opposition to a proposed European Union plan that would introduce...11 April 2026Read More...
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Belgium keeps Iran Embassy in Baku as ceasefire concerns persist
Belgium has decided to keep its embassy for Iran temporarily based in Baku, citing ongoing uncertainty despite the...11 April 2026Read More...
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