Sky News’ deputy political editor, Sam Coates, and Politico’s Jack Blanchard offer a concise daily briefing on the latest political developments in under 20 minutes.
This morning, Westminster is mourning the passing of John Prescott, Britain’s longest-serving deputy prime minister. Renowned as the conscience of New Labour and an essential figure in its success, Prescott was often considered its

Why China Is Influencing the Race to Lead Oxford University
The leadership contest at the University of Oxford has drawn heightened attention due to the growing influence and scrutiny of global relations with China. This race, traditionally centered on academic vision and institutional leadership, has now become intertwined with larger geopolitical concerns.
The backdrop of tensions between the Un

Former British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has passed away at the age of 85, his family has announced. Prescott, who had been living with Alzheimer’s, died peacefully on Wednesday, surrounded by loved ones and the jazz music of Marian Montgomery.
In a touching statement, his family reflected on his lifelong dedication to public service, stating that Prescott spent his years “trying to im

Leuven (Eurotoday): In 2025, Ertzberg will renovate Leuven’s grain silos into a mixed-use space with 200 apartments, 60 homes, an 87-room hotel, and a 3,000 square meter square for community use.
In 2025, Ertzberg will begin renovating the old grain silos in Leuven, turning them into a mixed-use space. The project will include nearly 200 apartments and 60 homes for various lifestyles, and an 87-

Unfortunately, the content of the article is not included in the text you provided; it primarily consists of metadata, links, and the technical template structure of the webpage. Without the main body of the article, it’s impossible to rewrite it or summarize its content.
However, based on some clues from the metadata, such as the title “K-Frage: Warum die SPD an Scholz kaum noch vorbe

Tienen (Eurotoday Newspaper): Villa Pila in Tienen has educated over 35,000 students from 1,000 primary schools since 2010, focusing on battery recycling. Nele Peters from Bebat emphasizes teaching youth about battery usage and recycling habits for a sustainable future.
Villa Pila, the House of the Battery in Tienen, has been an important educational center since it opened in 2010. Over the past

Former Italian Prime Minister Criticizes EU Tech Regulations, Echoing Industry Concerns
A new wave of criticism has emerged surrounding the European Union’s regulatory approach to the tech industry. Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, in his landmark report on competitiveness, argued that the EU’s extensive regulatory framework stifles innovation and prevents Europe’s tech comp

Hasselt (Eurotoday): The Hasselt library is digitizing two important works: a 1363 indulgence letter from Herkenrode abbey, and a 1540 Graduale from Sint-Truiden abbey. Photographer Cedric Verhelst captures high-quality images, and there are 21,000 images of Flemish art availableblank” rel=”noopener”> online for everyone to see.
The Library of Hasselt is digitizing two importan

Meet Anca Gheorghe, a 23-year-old Roma woman from Romania whose story reflects the systemic challenges faced by marginalized communities across Europe. Gheorghe attended an under-resourced school staffed by unqualified teachers and endured persistent discrimination. These obstacles severely constrained her opportunities, leaving her with limited options for the future. Desperate for a fresh start,

Ghent (Eurotoday): Optima Bank, declared bankrupt in June 2016 with debts of €115 million, faces legal proceedings against former CEO Jeroen Piqueur and others for money laundering. The Ghent Criminal Court will hear the case on February 20, 2025.
Optima Bank went bankrupt in June 2016, and its former CEO Jeroen Piqueur, along with his son Ruben and daughter Rebecca, were arrested in December 20