February 3, 2025 – Order of the General Court in Case T-1126/23 (9/2025)

Hopes Shattered as Gaza Returnees Face Harsh Realities
Tess Ingram, Communications Manager for UNICEF in the Middle East and North Africa, recently visited northern Gaza, where she observed people navigating the streets on donkeys, bicycles, and in cars.
A City in Ruins
“There are many people with shovels clearing rubble, while others erect makeshift tents where their homes once stood,” she

They claim that it “confirms widespread concerns that President Ursula von der Leyen’s administration is unleashing a sweeping deregulation agenda.”
It is further alleged that this will “come at the expense of democracy and social and environmental protections.”
The Competitiveness Compass defines corporate competitiveness as the Commission’s overarching goal, with deregulation positioned as the

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has yet to speak with newly appointed U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but he has already engaged with officials connected to the Trump administration to highlight Poland’s ambitious defense expansion.
“We can confidently demonstrate to the new Trump administration that we meet the two key conditions frequently emphasized by President Trump:

The European Commission and Moldova have reached an agreement on a comprehensive two-year strategy aimed at enhancing the country’s energy independence and resilience.
This agreement has two primary goals: to sever Moldova’s reliance on the uncertainty of Russian energy supplies and to facilitate its full integration into the EU energy market. As part of this plan, total support for M

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Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In the past month, the Italian Government had to handle the news of PM Meloni under investigation, severe train circulation issues, and the possibility of the resignation of Minister of Tourism Santanché.
Meloni under investigation
On January 29, 2025, Italian Prime Minister PLACEHOLDER107879e866b84418 posted a PLACEHOLDER443be4a505729199 on her social med

Bratislava – Slovakia’s entry into the European Union (EU) and the eurozone has provided the nation with economic stability, an improved standard of living, security, and the freedom to move across borders. Since becoming an EU member in 2004, Slovakia has benefited from over 24 billion euros in funding aimed at facilitating development across various sectors. In light of this, the Slovak Banking

Britain’s Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, told POLITICO that the country is currently evaluating a chatbot that has raised concerns about China’s potential lead in the AI race. According to Kyle, officials are assessing the tool to ensure it meets safety standards from the outset.
This review comes amid growing fears that China may be gaining ground in artificial intelligence, prom

Irish MEP Challenges EU Commission Over Long-Running Discrimination Against Foreign Lecturers in Italy
Irish Member of the European Parliament (MEP) PLACEHOLDERa5ed12f43bf4c5d3 has posed a priority parliamentary question to EU Commissioner for Social Affairs, PLACEHOLDER945ac165e0c2d1c3, concerning the handling of infringement case C-519/23. The case focuses on Italy’s prolonged discriminat

Ninove (Eurotoday) – The renovation of Ninove’s swimming pool, planned for 2023, is delayed due to procedural issues and soil problems. Mayor Guy D’haeseleer criticized the previous council’s rushed €1.7 million /year deal with Sportoase. The city is renegotiating the agreement, but work likely won’t start before 2026, frustrating locals.
The renovation of the swimming pool in Ninove has faced m