The technocratic government serves as a “front formula to exempt the Social Democratic Party from responsibility,” according to party leader Ilie Bolojan. The Social Democratic Party initiated the May no-confidence vote, in partnership with the far-right Alliance for the Union of Romanians.
Tomac faces a challenging task in forming a government before the June 14 deadline. Romanian med

One of Brussels’ best loved concert venues has unveiled its new programme for the coming arts season.
In 2026-2027, Flagey makes the First Viennese School the main thread of a season driven by what it calls “a clear philosophy”: listening to the music of the past can help us better understand the present.
With the 200th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven’s death approaching, artists such as Bori

Europe faces unprecedented temperatures, severe floods, droughts, and wildfires due to climate change. The European Environment Agency (EEA) has unveiled three new resources to assist decision-makers, communities, and citizens in understanding and addressing these growing impacts. Since the 1980s, Europe’s warming rate has been double the global average, resulting in significant weather-rel

The pope criticized Europe for professing to defend human dignity while allowing the Mediterranean and the Atlantic to become graveyards without tombstones.
“Human dignity has no passport and does not lose value when crossing a border,” he stated.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez joined Leo on his visit to the Canary Islands, highlighting their shared support for pro-migrant polici

LUXEMBOURG, European Union, June 11 – Eurotoday — Vaccine procurement dispute has moved back into the spotlight after an adviser to the European Union’s highest court recommended dismissing an appeal filed by the European Commission. The legal opinion relates to a long-running case involving transparency and access to information connected to COVID-19 vaccine procurement agreements negotiated duri

Negotiators aim to stabilize the carbon market before its full implementation in heating and road fuels sectors by 2028. A recent agreement between EU Council and European Parliament negotiators introduces measures to limit volatility, ensuring smoother adoption of the next carbon market. This deal aims to mitigate drastic price changes while encouraging governments to support households and prom

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn spent Thursday morning engaging with U.K. broadcasters, addressing repeated inquiries about Alodid’s presence in Belfast. Alodid arrived in 2023, flying into Paris, then Dublin, and traveling north by bus across Ireland’s open border.
This open border arrangement traces back to Ireland’s independence from Britain in 1922, when both nations agreed to a C

ROME, Italy, June 11 – Eurotoday Newspaper — EU Russia negotiations have returned to the center of European diplomatic discussions after Italy’s prime minister called for a single European Union voice in future talks involving Moscow. The comments have sparked renewed debate over how the EU should organize its diplomatic efforts and whether smaller negotiation groups can effectively represent the

The visitation of Leo regarding papal encyclicals.
An encyclical is a formal letter authored by the Pope intended to instruct, guide, or deliberate on significant matters of faith, morality, social life, or current global challenges. Originating from the Greek word enkyklios, meaning “circular” or “addressed to all,” they were initially letters sent to various bishops for distribution among the

The grand 250th birthday celebration of the U.S. embassy in Brussels is a highly anticipated event for the city’s elites, yet it faces criticism.
In today’s episode, Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart explore the growing discontent among MEPs and environmental activists regarding this American Independence Day festivity. With 5,000 attendees expected, the event will result in the closur