New Environment Commissioner: Desertification and Flooding Pose Challenges for the EU

A Comparative Look at Leadership Styles: Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola
European politics often draws attention to its prominent leaders, and two figures currently making waves—Ursula von der Leyen and Roberta Metsola—offer fascinating contrasts in their leadership styles. As key players shaping the European Union’s future, exploring their approaches to governance, decision-making,

Antwerp (Eurotoday Newspaper) – A new female genital mutilation (FGM) victim care centre will open in Antwerp, which will increase care availability after Ghent and Brussels start their service. The initiative targets the needs of more than 35,000 women with FGM in Belgium and provides medical rehabilitation and preventative actions within at-risk populations. 
The upcoming federal government ag

Prague – At the end of January, the Czech Republic submitted a request to the Court of Justice of the European Union to participate as a secondary party in the European Commission’s (EC) legal action against Hungary. This move comes in response to a law concerning the protection of national sovereignty. The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed this information today in response to in

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Sunak and Cameron Join Lucrative Speaking Circuit Post-Politics
Rishi Sunak brings a unique blend of “corporate financial expertise, technological acumen, and experience leading a G7 nation,” making him, according to Heil, an “invaluable voice” for businesses navigating today’s intricate global landscape.
Similarly, the f

The World Food Programme (WFP) issued a dire warning on Thursday that food supplies in Goma, a key city in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), are dangerously low. The deepening crisis is being worsened by widespread water and electricity outages.
Aid Delivery Severely Hampered
The ongoing seizure and closure of Goma’s airport by M23 rebels, reportedly backed by Rwanda, has compounded the dif

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The European Union (EU) and Moldova agreed on an energy security plan on February 4, 2025, which sought to wean the nation off its reliance on Russian supplies and integrate it into the EU’s network, AP reported.
The European Commission stated that Moldova would acquire 250 million euros in the current year, 40 per cent of the package by mid-April–after Russia’s Gazprom ha

Brussels – In her first significant report as EU Environment Commissioner, Jessika Roswall reveals that only 40 percent of surface water in the European Union is deemed to be in good condition.
“Our water resources are polluted, our supply is at risk, and we are not adequately addressing flood prevention,” warns Roswall, the former EU Minister from Sweden, as she discusses the water status across

The next general election in the United Kingdom is still a long way off — it is not required to take place until August 2029 — and Reform UK’s polling lead remains within the margin of error. According to POLITICO’s Poll of Polls, Labour and Reform UK are currently tied at 25 percent, while the Conservatives trail with 22 percent support.
However, this latest data is likely to raise concerns in No

Haitians Face Uncertain Future After Deportation from the Dominican Republic
Mireille’s Story
Pregnant, exhausted, and clutching a small bag containing all her remaining belongings, Mireille* stood under the relentless heat of the Haitian sun, unsure where to turn. She had just been deported from the Dominican Republic, the country she had called home since the age of eight.
Haiti, her birthplace

The pre-Christmas period, as usual, saw an increased interest in online shopping services, and last year was no exception. Moreover, after two years, Czech e-shops experienced year-on-year growth in revenue.
In total, the amount reached 194 billion CZK, which is 5% more than in 2023. Overall, Czechs spent 228 billion CZK online last year, with 34 billion going to foreign online marketplaces.
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