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Bucharest (Eurotoday) – President Iohannis nominates PM Ciolacu to form a pro-European coalition government following the cancelled presidential election. Romania’s President Klaus Iohannis on 23 Dec 2024 nominated incumbent Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to head the latest pro-European coalition administration in hopes of finishing a prolonged political situation in the European Union nation following the…

Madrid – The recent agreement between the European Union and the Mercosur countries—namely Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela—will not alter existing food safety and quality standards. Consequently, all products sold within the EU must adhere to strict health, phytosanitary, and food safety regulations. This partnership is expected to enhance Spanish agri-food exports and incorporate…

“It’s an odd choice if the goal is to foster ties with the Trump administration,” remarked Dalibor Rohac from the American Enterprise Institute about Peter Mandelson’s appointment. Mandelson’s previous critiques of Trump have already stirred backlash from Trump loyalists, with senior campaign adviser Chris LaCivita labeling him “an absolute moron” on social media, as reported…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – A December 21 decision by a military court in Pakistan that sentenced 25 civilians to prison has set the European Union raising serious concerns.  It was reported that the rulings breached international standards on fair trials and could therefore put at risk Pakistan’s trade benefits under the Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus,…

BRUSSELS/SOFIA – In 2023, Bulgaria generated approximately 22.6% of its energy from renewable sources, a notable increase from 19.04% in 2022, according to the latest figures from the European statistical agency Eurostat. This performance places Bulgaria 14th among EU countries in terms of renewable energy usage. Leading the EU in renewable electricity usage are Sweden…

In a year of unprecedented events, where political actors often navigate uncharted waters without historical precedents to guide them, their words carry extraordinary weight. Journalists scramble to feature them on TV panels and radio shows, where they’ve been a constant presence since June 9. In the upscale neighborhoods of Paris, business networks invite them to…

Kortrijk (Eurotoday): Hoppy, an e-scooter rental company in Kortrijk, will introduce a digital alcohol lock this Christmas. Users will play a reaction game from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. to ensure safe riding. Over 4,500 users have taken 52,000 rides since May. Hoppy, a company renting out e-scooters in Kortrijk, is introducing a new blank”…

Fragile Coalition: A Look at Spain's Shaky Political Landscape Spain’s political stability is facing significant challenges, as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government relies on a delicate coalition to maintain power. The junior coalition partner, leftist alliance Sumar, continues to stand by Sánchez’s Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), but the coalition’s survival hinges on a fragile web…