Latest News
Taiwanese vice president’s EU visit sparks fresh diplomatic clash with Beijing
A rare visit to Europe by Taiwan’s vice president has triggered a sharp diplomatic response from Beijing, highlighting the increasingly delicate...
Read More... MEPs push for smarter EU energy grid to cut costs and strengthen security
European Parliament lawmakers are backing a major overhaul of the EU’s energy infrastructure rules, arguing that better-connected power...
Read More... 25 years after 9/11, Ursula von der Leyen calls for unity against terrorism
25 years ago, the world stood still. Riveted to screens, we watched in horror and disbelief as the Twin Towers fell.
Read More... EU approves €6.1 billion defence package to bolster Ukraine against Russian air strikes
The European Commission has approved an additional €6.1 billion in defence funding for Ukraine, unlocking new purchases of air and...
Read More... Portugal backs Russian asset plan for Ukraine as Belgium demands EU risk-sharing
Portugal has thrown its support behind efforts to use frozen Russian assets to help finance Ukraine, while acknowledging Belgium’s...
Read More... European Capitals of Culture set for major overhaul as EU plans next generation of the programme
The European Commission is preparing a new chapter for the European Capitals of Culture initiative, proposing changes to the programme...
Read More... France’s growth outlook slashed as consumers and businesses pull back
France’s economic recovery is losing momentum, with the country’s national statistics office warning that growth will be significantly...
Read More... Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta border storm ahead of July migrant surge
Spanish intelligence officials warned both Morocco and Spain's authorities about preparations for a mass attempt to enter the North African...
Read More... Brussels releases €114.7 million emergency package for Ceuta after border crisis
The European Commission has approved €114.7 million in emergency funding for Spain to help authorities respond to the recent migration crisis...
Read More... EU proposes €1.1 million package to help 351 Finnish paper workers find new jobs
The European Commission has proposed allocating €1.1 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers...
Read More... Must Read
-
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... -
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...
Latest News
Taiwanese vice president’s EU visit sparks fresh diplomatic clash with Beijing
A rare visit to Europe by Taiwan’s vice president has triggered a sharp diplomatic response from Beijing, highlighting the increasingly delicate...
Read More... MEPs push for smarter EU energy grid to cut costs and strengthen security
European Parliament lawmakers are backing a major overhaul of the EU’s energy infrastructure rules, arguing that better-connected power...
Read More... 25 years after 9/11, Ursula von der Leyen calls for unity against terrorism
25 years ago, the world stood still. Riveted to screens, we watched in horror and disbelief as the Twin Towers fell.
Read More... EU approves €6.1 billion defence package to bolster Ukraine against Russian air strikes
The European Commission has approved an additional €6.1 billion in defence funding for Ukraine, unlocking new purchases of air and...
Read More... Portugal backs Russian asset plan for Ukraine as Belgium demands EU risk-sharing
Portugal has thrown its support behind efforts to use frozen Russian assets to help finance Ukraine, while acknowledging Belgium’s...
Read More... European Capitals of Culture set for major overhaul as EU plans next generation of the programme
The European Commission is preparing a new chapter for the European Capitals of Culture initiative, proposing changes to the programme...
Read More... France’s growth outlook slashed as consumers and businesses pull back
France’s economic recovery is losing momentum, with the country’s national statistics office warning that growth will be significantly...
Read More... Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta border storm ahead of July migrant surge
Spanish intelligence officials warned both Morocco and Spain's authorities about preparations for a mass attempt to enter the North African...
Read More... Brussels releases €114.7 million emergency package for Ceuta after border crisis
The European Commission has approved €114.7 million in emergency funding for Spain to help authorities respond to the recent migration crisis...
Read More... EU proposes €1.1 million package to help 351 Finnish paper workers find new jobs
The European Commission has proposed allocating €1.1 million from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers...
Read More... Must Read
-
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... -
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...
Center for European Democracy Studies
-
NCI, European-Parliament
Square de Meuûs 38/40
1000 BRUXELLES
- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- +32 (0)2 401 61 00
- +32 (0)2 401 68 68
