EU shuts out US in massive defense strategy

The 46% support for Israel is the lowest percentage in 25 years of tracking of this metric on its World Affairs survey, even though Americans are still more inclined to say they sympathize with Israelis than with Palestinians on the Middle East issue. Both last year and in 2001, Americans’ affection for Israel fell to its lowest point in history, at 51%. Meanwhile, 33% of American adults now say

Brussels/Luxembourg – Slovakia is backing the European Union’s agenda to enhance self-sufficiency in critical medicines. This was announced by Slovak Minister of Health, Kamil Šaško (Hlas-SD), following Friday’s EU Health Council meeting in Luxembourg, as reported by TASR.
Šaško highlighted that the Council of Ministers addressed numerous issues, emphasizing the significance of legislation

The decision, announced a day before the final negotiations with EU countries and MEPs, means the EU will not ask companies to provide verified information for their green claims. “The European Commission has the right of initiative to make but also withdraw a proposal after its own assessment of the legislative process,” said Stefan de Keersmaecker, a Commission spokesperson. On Wedne

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Antwerp students applaud the success of library atmosphere managers, who offer study support in locations like Permeke, with plans for further expansion.
Students can study at the Antwerp libraries during exam times in Belgium. Some libraries have implemented atmosphere managers who assist students as needed to ensure that everything runs well.

“We noticed

STRASBOURG – Most children surveyed by the Committee reported positive treatment from staff, who acted swiftly during incidents of violence among the children. Nonetheless, some children and youth care workers noted that instances of painful and forceful restraint still occur, which is prohibited.
The Committee views this as a potential breach of the Convention on Human Rights.
Since January 2024

Barcelona’s approach to mandating hotel stays over local accommodations will exacerbate rather than alleviate overtourism. As tourist numbers surge and non-hotel options dwindle, congestion in the city’s hotel areas will worsen.
History demonstrates this pattern. Both Amsterdam and Barcelona imposed short-term rental restrictions in 2018 due to overtourism concerns, resulting in a drop

Deinze (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A truck collided with a pillar of the Van Crombrugghe Bridge in Deinze, forcing authorities to close the structure for safety assessments and repairs.
One of the pillars of the bridge was damaged this afternoon when a truck driver struck it. The impact on stability won’t be evident until Monday at the latest, when the bridge will remain closed.
A truck drive

Last week, members of the outgoing Brussels government sent a letter to five European institutions seeking assistance for a renovation project. This request stems from substantial additional costs that the caretaker regional government can no longer cover.
The project, initially estimated at 30.2 million euros, has seen costs increase by 12.4 million euros. Time is of the essence, as the tender fo

“We completely recognize Israel’s right to self-defense, but the principle is that we need to de-escalate this.”
“There’s a real risk of escalation here that will impact the region, possibly beyond the region, akin to Gaza, and it’s already affecting the economy.”
Starmer’s comments come after the Spectator reported that U.K. Attorney General Richard Hermer had raised legal concerns regardin

Retie (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The long-awaited reconstruction of Retie’s R18 ring road has been delayed again, frustrating residents who’ve awaited upgrades for over 25 years.
The application for an environmental permit has been withdrawn by the Roads and Traffic Agency (AWV) in order to fully examine the concerns. 
For through traffic to move more easily, the ring road needs to be rebuil