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EU Enlargement Commissioner Discusses Future Challenges with Journalists Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos addressed reporters from various member agencies of the European Newsroom (ENR) about significant milestones and challenges facing countries seeking to join the European Union, particularly in the context of escalating geopolitical tensions. The Commissioner and her team hosted…

Herent (Eurotoday) – Herent is dealing with regular incidents of trucks getting stuck under low bridges on Bijlokstraat—possibly several times a month. To tackle the issue, local leader Simon Pardon is turning to visual cues and enhanced signage. The town of Herent, located in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, is taking new steps to…

Italy Faces Pressure on Defense Spending Amid Rising NATO Expectations Italy is under growing pressure to boost its defense spending as global tensions escalate and NATO allies prepare to raise expectations for military investment. “In light of current tensions, we are fully aware of the need to increase such spending in the coming years,” said…

A delegation comprising five members of parliament from various factions, including liberal, green, left, social democratic, and Christian democratic parties, visited Hungary from Monday to Wednesday to assess recent developments related to democracy, the rule of law, and fundamental rights. The European Parliament plans to release a report in the fall as part of the…

Aalst (Eurotoday) – Denny Verbiest, the creator of Samson, will be laid to rest at the Siesegem crematorium in Aalst on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Due to the expected large turnout, local police will deploy additional officers to manage traffic and ensure public safety. Originally from Dilbeek, Verbiest was initially to be buried there. However,…

In Slovakia, a controversial new law targeting nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) is drawing widespread criticism and comparisons to authoritarian tactics used in Russia. Organizations such as Via Iuris and Peace for Ukraine argue that the proposed legislation undermines democracy and threatens independent civil society in the country. “This law is a direct copy of Russian legislation,…

ZAGREB – On Tuesday, Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Polish President Andrzej Duda met in Zagreb to advocate for the ongoing partnership and collaboration between Croatia and Poland within the frameworks of the EU and NATO, in response to the intricate geopolitical landscape, as announced by the government. Plenković highlighted the significance of maintaining their…