Au Parlement européen, conservateurs et extrême droite allègent les règles écologiques pour les entreprises

Bratislava – The Climate Coalition, comprising 18 environmental organizations in Slovakia, has expressed support for the European Parliament’s proposal to cut net greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by 2040 and urges the Slovak government to cease its opposition to unified European measures. This information was shared by Lucia Szabová from the Climate Coalition, according to TASR.
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La restauration de la biodiversité ne bénéficie plus d’un fonds dédié dans le budget de l’Union proposé par Bruxelles. Les ONG craignent que les programmes écologiques soient réorientés vers ceux destinés à l’industrie.

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium’s military attaché to the U.S., Major General Frank Verbist, resigned this week after Pentagon concerns over his Belgian Military Journal article criticising Trump’s policies, confirmed by Defence Minister Theo Francken.
As VRT News reported, Belgium’s military representative in the United States, Major General Frank Verbist, has resigned after cri

Humanitarians warn that young Gazans, whose stability and security have been undermined by the breakdown of essential services, will require “sustained, long-term efforts to recover.”
In September, child safety partner assessments shared by the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) indicated that 93 percent of children showed aggressive behavior, and 90 percent were violent towards young

Protests against urgent changes in the Spanish judicial system continue to intensify. Judges and lawyers have called strikes, while bar associations are attempting to open debates on possible solutions. The problems are real. To an already overwhelmed judicial system, there is an intention to apply a “reform” that, instead of strengthening its independence and professionalism, poi

Brussels – On Thursday, MEPs voted to reduce the scope of the “duty of vigilance” law, with a result of 382 votes in favor and 249 against, limiting the number of companies affected and removing certain obligations.
This move, marked by an unusual alliance between the EPP and far-right groups, has sparked significant backlash from other political factions.
Social democrat René Repasi criticized t

The relaxation of Ukrainian exit rules over the summer led to a significant increase in the number of young Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 entering Germany, rising from 19 per week in mid-August to between 1,400 and 1,800 per week in October, according to reports citing the German interior ministry.
Markus Söder, Bavaria’s conservative premier and an ally of Merz, suggested restricting the EU’s Tempo

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Leuven charity Kirikou, celebrating its 10th anniversary, seeks more donors to support low-income families. Volunteers help distribute clothing, toys, and essentials to children in need across the community.
As VRT News reported, Kirikou, a charity based in Leuven, is asking for more donors to help children from low-income families. The organisation is celeb

During the opening session of COP30, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized the importance of truth in combating climate change, equating it to the battle against emissions. He asserted that COP30 should signify “a new defeat for climate deniers.”
Twelve countries, including Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, and Spain, signed the inaugural Statement on Climate Change

Vienna/Fuschl/Brussels (APA) – The European Commission has launched an antitrust investigation into the Austrian energy drink company Red Bull. The inquiry aims to determine if the Salzburg-based firm has unlawfully restricted competition and abused its dominant market position, as announced by the Commission on Thursday. There are suggestions that Red Bull has offered “monetary” and “non-monetar