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Sarhan Basem is Eurotoday’s Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful comment

The Council has initiated an excessive deficit procedure as Bulgaria faces a deadline in October to demonstrate how it will bring its public finances back within EU limits.
Bulgaria has been subjected to the EU’s excessive deficit procedure, increasing the scrutiny of its public finances during its first year using the euro. The Council of the EU requires Sofia to submit corrective measures by 15

Fabien Roussel, leader of the French communist party, condemned Rajoy’s remarks, stating on X: “They reveal blatant racism aimed at provoking our French team!” Pierre-Alexandre Anglade, a centrist MP and European affairs committee head in the French National Assembly, labeled the comments “a grave insult to our French team and country.” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s Socialist Workers’ Par

Sarhan Basem is Eurotoday’s Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful comment

The Commission’s preliminary finding against Facebook and Instagram intensifies Europe’s effort to regulate platform architecture, not just online content
The European Commission has advanced one of its most politically sensitive Digital Services Act investigations, initially finding that Meta violated EU regulations through the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook. While not a final decis

Svyrydenko, appointed prime minister in July 2025, acknowledged the changes in a post on X, stating, “At this moment, it is critically important to unite all our strength and resources to make Ukraine stronger.”
Zelenskyy expressed gratitude for Svyrydenko’s steady and effective work as prime minister and her productive service, without detailing her new position.
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A leading airline has unveiled its next-generation signature lounge concept that is being introduced and rolled out across its key cities globally this year.
The move is said to mark a milestone in Emirates’ continued investment into elevating customer experience on-ground.
The new design aesthetic has been revealed in the Emirates Lounge in Munich, as well as Frankfurt, with signature lounges in

Salman Rushdie’s memoir, “Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder,” explores themes of bodily harm, artistic endurance, and the crucial need for free expression. Written following the 2022 assault at New York’s Chautauqua Institution, the book transforms a violent act into a testament, defending literature’s power to restore agency against terror. Based on available p

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen expressed her condolences on the social media platform X, praising Senator Graham for his steadfast support of Ukraine’s freedom and efforts to increase the costs of Russia’s war. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz described Graham as a “true friend and partner of Germany.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy mourned Grah

Ankara, Türkiye, July 11, Eurotoday – Turkey Canada global defence bank discussions remain under review as Turkish officials continue evaluating whether to participate in Canada’s proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. Government sources say no final decision has been made, despite Ankara taking part in discussions surrounding the NATO-backed financial initiative.
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