Ola Källenius on Tariffs, Europe & the Strength of Germany’s Economy

Gaza (Eurotoday) – At least 31 people were killed in Gaza on Sunday by an Israeli strike close to an aid distribution centre operated by a private U.S.-based organisation, according to local health officials, as Israel and Hamas shifted blame over a failed truce attempt.
The event in Rafah, in the southern part of the enclave, was the most recent in a string of incidents that highlight the unsta

Madrid (EFE).- The European Commission has selected Spain for a pilot project aimed at developing a tool for age verification to shield minors from adult content available online, including pornography.
This confirmation comes from sources within the Ministry of Digital Transformation and Public Function, who noted that this selection follows a call issued by the Commission last October for member

The European Commission stated that if no mutually agreed solution is achieved, current and further EU measures will automatically be implemented on July 14, or sooner if necessary.

Knokke-Heist (Eurotoday) – The ‘Tentuinstelling’ sculpture route in Knokke-Heist features 14 locations, including AZ Zeno Hospital and Scharpoord Cultural Centre. Organiser Luc Michils highlights art’s role in healing and everyday life.
As VRT News reported, the sculpture route called ‘Tentuinstelling’ in Knokke-Heist has become a well-known cultural event that mixes art with the natural and old

Bratislava – Andrej Danko, chairman of the SNS, asserted that Slovaks are not slaves of Germany, responding to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s remarks about potentially withdrawing EU funds from Slovakia due to its divergence from EU norms. This was reported by TASR.
“The Germans suggest that our independent views could lead to a loss of EU funds. This comes on top of the existing practi

“This is the chance for Europe to start a new Enlightenment and create new partnerships around the world,” stated Alain-Laurent Verbeke, a law professor at Belgium’s KU Leuven research university and a Harvard Law School instructor since 2007.
European universities and leading politicians have responded to Trump’s domestic policies by launching new efforts to draw top foreign talent to Euro

Maaseik (Eurotoday Newspaper) – The Maritime Police inspected 17 boats at Heerenlaak (Maaseik) and Spaanjerd (Kinrooi, with Dutch police help), issuing 8 warnings; Niels Vanspauwen emphasised shared boating safety responsibility.
As VRT News reported, the Maritime Police conducted a major inspection on the Meuse River in Maaseik, a municipality in the province of Limburg, Belgium, yesterday, May

Bratislava – Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) stated on Wednesday that Slovakia will support anti-Russian sanctions as long as they do not jeopardize the nation’s interests, maintaining alignment with the European Union (EU). He asserted that if sanctions pose a threat, Slovakia has the right to reject them. His comments respond to criticism from coalition chairman Andrej Danko regardin

“If no mutually acceptable solution is reached, both existing and additional EU measures will automatically take effect on July 14 — or earlier, if circumstances require,” the European Commission stated.

Greece (Eurotoday) In a decisive political and economic move, the Australian government is weighing the re-acquisition of the lease rights to Darwin Port from Chinese company Landbridge, reigniting debates over blank”>national security and foreign investment.

A late decisionWhat future holds

Landbridge, a privately owned Chinese firm with alleged ties to Beijing’s strategic apparatus, acq