Germany considers major defense spending deal before far-right can intervene.

The President of the European Commission has addressed EU member state leaders in a letter about migration ahead of the Summit on October 23 in Brussels.
This letter details a comprehensive strategy to manage migration, with an emphasis on finalizing the legal framework in the coming months.
The Commission President notes that illegal migrant trafficking is a significant issue, necessitating stro

The summit concluded shortly after 10:30 p.m., and leaders are now briefing the journalists who have been at the European Council for more than 12 hours. Once again, discussions were dominated by Ukraine and Russia, with Belgium playing hardball on the EU’s plan to use frozen Russian assets for a €140 billion loan for Ukraine.
Ultimately, the leaders agreed on wording that postponed the deci

United States (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Former Special Counsel Jack Smith has formally requested permission from Congress and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to testify publicly in open hearings. Smith seeks to address what he calls widespread mischaracterisations of his investigation into former President Donald Trump, particularly concerning classified documents and the 2020 election prob

Sudan is at the center of a severe humanitarian crisis, according to the UN. Over 30 million people require urgent aid, including 9.6 million displaced and nearly 15 million children struggling for survival. “This is one of the worst protection crises we’ve seen in decades,” stated Kelly Clements, UNHCR’s Deputy High Commissioner. UNHCR, IOM, UNICEF, and WFP have issued a

European Parliament (Strasbourg, France) – Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas stated on Thursday, during a debate in the Strasbourg hemicycle, that it is time to end the biannual time change.
This practice of switching to winter and summer time every six months was introduced in Europe in the 1970s to conserve energy amid the oil crisis.
The European Commission first proposed its aboli

Pelt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Historic 280-kg bell from Het Herent Church, Pelt, was moved to Neerpelt’s St. Nicholas Church for the carillon. Carillonneur Jan Verheyen will debut it at the November 15, 2025, concert.
As VRT News reported, this morning, Oct 23, 2025, a historic bell was removed from the church tower of Het Herent in Pelt, in the province of Limburg. The church has 2 bells,

The degree program isn’t the sole reason for listing Rector Nikita Anisimov. In 2023, amid Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Anisimov declared his university would sponsor the education of Russian soldiers involved in the conflict, according to EU legal documents.
This symbolic action, published Thursday following the EU leaders’ agreement on the 19th package of sanctions

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Today, the Center for Liberal Studies released a Policy Paper examining the effects of migration on European and American society and economy, drawing on empirical studies.
   According to KEFIM, the overall economic effects of migration in Europe and the USA are neutral to positive, as shown in their review of empirical evidence. “This study evaluates scientific data regarding the economic and p

Ghent (Eurotoday) – Jan Palfijn Hospital in Ghent launched a flu vaccination campaign led by Dr Louis Ide with support from Walter Grootaers, stressing protection as thousands in Belgium die from flu yearly.
As VRT News reported, the Jan Palfijn Hospital in Ghent has launched its yearly flu vaccination campaign. Hospital spokesperson Ide said the goal is to encourage more people to protect thems