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Brussels (Eurotoday): Many Dutch people travel to Belgium for cheaper fireworks due to stricter Dutch laws. Recently, police seized 20 kilos of illegal fireworks in Lanaken and Maasmechelen. Chief Dirk Minten emphasizes safety, allowing only 1 kilo per person. Every year, many Dutch people cross the border into Belgium to buy fireworks because it is…

Bratislava / High Tatras – The European Union is gearing up to reform its public procurement (PP) regulations. An international conference is currently taking place in the High Tatras, Slovakia, gathering leaders from the Visegrad Group (V4), alongside representatives from Albania, Ireland, and the European Commission (EC). Peter Kubovič, Chairman of the Slovak Public Procurement…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – European Union member states have approved removing checks on persons at the internal land borders with and between Romania and Bulgaria. On 1 Jan 2025, Bulgaria and Romania will become full-time parts of the Schengen, concluding a process that dates back to 2011, when the European Commission stated both nations were willing…

In a recent social media announcement, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis revealed that Greece has been chosen as one of the seven EU nations to establish the first “AI factories” in Europe, supported by both EU and national funding. This significant achievement underscores Greece’s commitment to innovation and its aspiration for technological leadership within Europe, according…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – New EU Commissioner for Energy Dan Jørgensen considers as his highest priority to develop a plan that would ultimately cut all “energy links” between Russia and the European Union. In the latest interview with Politico, the European Union’s new energy chief, Jørgensen, cautioned that the European Union is faltering in its multiyear…

The President of the European Investment Bank Group (EIB), Nadia Calviño, recently unveiled a substantial financing package totaling €3 billion aimed at enhancing agriculture, forestry, and fishing throughout Europe. This initiative is complemented by measures to bolster agricultural insurance. The loans from the EIB Group will be matched by other financial institutions, resulting in a…

Brussels – The European Council calls on member states to address challenges in law enforcement. What are the key recommendations from the high-level group?What steps will the EU take to access data lawfully? The European Council urges the European Union and member states to take measures to ensure adequate and lawful access to data for…

Bratislava – On Thursday, Slovak Foreign Affairs Minister Juraj Blanár (Smer-SD) expressed strong support for the full inclusion of Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen area, calling it a historic decision that Slovakia has long advocated. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs communicated this information to TASR. Starting January 1, 2025, Romania and Bulgaria will officially…

ECB Downgrades Growth Forecasts and Signals Policy Shift The European Central Bank (ECB) has slightly lowered its long-term growth projections, with the 2026 estimate cut to 1.4 percent from a previous 1.5 percent. Looking ahead, the ECB anticipates a modest growth rate of 1.3 percent for 2027. — A Subtle but Divisive Policy Shift In…

Sint-Truiden (Eurotoday): Last Friday, on 6 December, police towed a van from Fighters Against Cancer, a charity started by Bert Vanmechelen. He is under investigation for possibly driving without an alcohol lock, which he is required to use after a DUI. His lawyer says it was a simple mistake and that taking the van affects…