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EU releases €846 million to Spain as Brussels steps up support for Valencia flood recovery
EU releases €846 million to Spain as Brussels steps up support for Valencia flood recovery
The European Union has approved a fresh €846 million payment to Spain to help finance reconstruction efforts following the catastrophic...
Read More... EU services sector energy use climbs slightly in 2024, driven by electricity and natural gas
EU services sector energy use climbs slightly in 2024, driven by electricity and natural gas
Energy consumption in the European Union’s services sector rose modestly in 2024, reaching 4,971 petajoules (PJ), according to recent...
Read More... Controversial draft bill on home raids for undocumented migrants faces broad institutional pushback
Controversial draft bill on home raids for undocumented migrants faces broad institutional pushback
A draft legislative proposal that would enable authorities to enter private residences in order to detain undocumented migrants facing...
Read More... EU greenlights €76 million German subsidy to bolster strategic semiconductor independence
EU greenlights €76 million German subsidy to bolster strategic semiconductor independence
The European Commission has approved €76 million in German state aid for QuantumDiamonds GmbH to establish a pioneering semiconductor...
Read More... EU and Kazakhstan deepen strategic ties with new agreements on trade, connectivity and critical raw materials
EU and Kazakhstan deepen strategic ties with new agreements on trade, connectivity and critical raw materials
The European Union and Kazakhstan have reinforced their strategic partnership following a high-level meeting in Brussels between European...
Read More... EU Parliament committees greenlight upgraded EU–Mexico trade and political deal
EU Parliament committees greenlight upgraded EU–Mexico trade and political deal
Two key committees in the European Parliament have backed a modernised EU–Mexico partnership agreement, clearing an important...
Read More... Major cyber attack exposes hundreds of Belgian organisations
Major cyber attack exposes hundreds of Belgian organisations
Hundreds of organisations across Belgium have been affected by a large-scale cyber attack that compromised network security systems,...
Read More... MEPs back fast-track military mobility plan to strengthen EU defence readiness
MEPs back fast-track military mobility plan to strengthen EU defence readiness
The European Parliament has moved to accelerate the movement of troops and military equipment across the European Union, approving a sweeping...
Read More... EU maintains strong trade surplus with UK as goods flows stabilise after Brexit
EU maintains strong trade surplus with UK as goods flows stabilise after Brexit
The European Union recorded a goods trade surplus of €186.6 billion with the United Kingdom in 2025, exporting goods worth €345.3 billion...
Read More... EU hosts Russian opposition and anti-war figures in Brussels amid debate on Russia’s democratic future
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Zurab Musinyan: “Let my case lie at door of Russian special services combating international terrorism…”
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Young Europeans losing faith in democracy
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Young Europeans lead the way in digital civic participation
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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... -
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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EU releases €846 million to Spain as Brussels steps up support for Valencia flood recovery
EU releases €846 million to Spain as Brussels steps up support for Valencia flood recovery
The European Union has approved a fresh €846 million payment to Spain to help finance reconstruction efforts following the catastrophic...
Read More... EU services sector energy use climbs slightly in 2024, driven by electricity and natural gas
EU services sector energy use climbs slightly in 2024, driven by electricity and natural gas
Energy consumption in the European Union’s services sector rose modestly in 2024, reaching 4,971 petajoules (PJ), according to recent...
Read More... Controversial draft bill on home raids for undocumented migrants faces broad institutional pushback
Controversial draft bill on home raids for undocumented migrants faces broad institutional pushback
A draft legislative proposal that would enable authorities to enter private residences in order to detain undocumented migrants facing...
Read More... EU greenlights €76 million German subsidy to bolster strategic semiconductor independence
EU greenlights €76 million German subsidy to bolster strategic semiconductor independence
The European Commission has approved €76 million in German state aid for QuantumDiamonds GmbH to establish a pioneering semiconductor...
Read More... EU and Kazakhstan deepen strategic ties with new agreements on trade, connectivity and critical raw materials
EU and Kazakhstan deepen strategic ties with new agreements on trade, connectivity and critical raw materials
The European Union and Kazakhstan have reinforced their strategic partnership following a high-level meeting in Brussels between European...
Read More... EU Parliament committees greenlight upgraded EU–Mexico trade and political deal
EU Parliament committees greenlight upgraded EU–Mexico trade and political deal
Two key committees in the European Parliament have backed a modernised EU–Mexico partnership agreement, clearing an important...
Read More... Major cyber attack exposes hundreds of Belgian organisations
Major cyber attack exposes hundreds of Belgian organisations
Hundreds of organisations across Belgium have been affected by a large-scale cyber attack that compromised network security systems,...
Read More... MEPs back fast-track military mobility plan to strengthen EU defence readiness
MEPs back fast-track military mobility plan to strengthen EU defence readiness
The European Parliament has moved to accelerate the movement of troops and military equipment across the European Union, approving a sweeping...
Read More... EU maintains strong trade surplus with UK as goods flows stabilise after Brexit
EU maintains strong trade surplus with UK as goods flows stabilise after Brexit
The European Union recorded a goods trade surplus of €186.6 billion with the United Kingdom in 2025, exporting goods worth €345.3 billion...
Read More... EU hosts Russian opposition and anti-war figures in Brussels amid debate on Russia’s democratic future
EU hosts Russian opposition and anti-war figures in Brussels amid debate on Russia’s democratic future
Russian opposition politicians, anti-war activists, civil society leaders and academics are gathering at the European Parliament on Tuesday...
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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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Statement by von der Leyen and Costa on opening first accession cluster for Ukraine and Moldova
Today, the European Union took a major step forward.12 June 2026Read More... -
President von der Leyen's statement on the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia
Almost every day now, we wake up to the same kind of news. Another major Russian strike on Ukrainian cities, targeting...10 June 2026Read More... -
EU–Western Balkans Summit: Statement by Presidents von der Leyen, Costa, and Milatović
President Milatović, dear Jakov,07 June 2026Read 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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EU releases €846 million to Spain as Brussels steps up support for Valencia flood recovery
The European Union has approved a fresh €846 million payment to Spain to help finance reconstruction efforts following...24 June 2026Read More...
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EU services sector energy use climbs slightly in 2024, driven by electricity and natural gas
Energy consumption in the European Union’s services sector rose modestly in 2024, reaching 4,971 petajoules (PJ),...24 June 2026Read More...
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Controversial draft bill on home raids for undocumented migrants faces broad institutional pushback
A draft legislative proposal that would enable authorities to enter private residences in order to detain undocumented...24 June 2026Read More...
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EU greenlights €76 million German subsidy to bolster strategic semiconductor independence
The European Commission has approved €76 million in German state aid for QuantumDiamonds GmbH to establish a pioneering...23 June 2026Read More...
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EU and Kazakhstan deepen strategic ties with new agreements on trade, connectivity and critical raw materials
The European Union and Kazakhstan have reinforced their strategic partnership following a high-level meeting in...23 June 2026Read More...
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