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  • Milcobel Deploys 1,256 Solar Panels in Bruges, Aiming to Reduce 35,000 Tons of CO2

    Milcobel Deploys 1,256 Solar Panels in Bruges, Aiming to Reduce 35,000 Tons of CO2

    Bruges (Eurotoday): Milcobel, Belgium’s largest dairy cooperative, is installing 1,256 solar panels in Bruges to reduce carbon emissions by 35,000 tons over 25 years. They are collaborating with Ecopower and Beauvent to engage the community, with an investment campaign starting on December 18. Milcobel, Belgium’s largest dairy cooperative, is taking steps to be more sustainable…

  • Inside the POLITICO 28 Gala: Europe’s Most Powerful Players (and the Morning After)

    Inside the POLITICO 28 Gala: Europe’s Most Powerful Players (and the Morning After)

    Here is a rewritten version of the article: — Inside the POLITICO 28 Gala: Unveiling Europe’s Key Players (and the Morning After) This week’s episode of EU Confidential provides a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated POLITICO 28 gala, where the spotlight fell on individuals poised to shape the year ahead in Europe. Host Sarah…

  • Westminster’s Debate Over Private Schools and Social Inequality

    Westminster’s Debate Over Private Schools and Social Inequality

    For centuries, Westminster has been steeped in influence from politicians who hail from the country’s elite schools. In the latest episode of Westminster Insider, host Sascha O’Sullivan investigates whether these prestigious institutions still dominate Britain’s political landscape or if the rise of state-educated figures like Rachel Reeves and Bridget Phillipson — who are pushing to…

  • Ampel raus, Merz rein? Jahresrückblick mit Robin Alexander

    Ampel raus, Merz rein? Jahresrückblick mit Robin Alexander

    Ampel Out, Merz In? Year-in-Review with Robin Alexander In the latest special episode of the Berlin Playbook podcast, host Gordon Repinski takes listeners on a journey through the major political events of the year. Joined by Robin Alexander, deputy editor-in-chief of WELT, the discussion dives deep into Germany’s political landscape and major developments that shaped…

  • TikTok Influencers Leave Romania Amid Tax Investigation Tied to Election Involvement

    TikTok Influencers Leave Romania Amid Tax Investigation Tied to Election Involvement

    “The investigation will also explore any possible connections between these payments and a specific candidate in Romania’s presidential election,” stated Toni Greblă, the head of Romania’s electoral office, regarding the ongoing tax probes. A central figure in the case is Bogdan Peșchir, who is accused of investing €1 million to fund influencers on TikTok. Authorities…

  • Over 50% of Spaniards Favor Increased Defense Spending in the EU

    Over 50% of Spaniards Favor Increased Defense Spending in the EU

    Madrid – A recent autumn Eurobarometer survey reveals that 55% of Spaniards advocate for increased defense spending within the European Union, as concerns over the war in Ukraine and the broader international situation rank high among their worries. The findings were presented on Wednesday. The survey shows that 19% of respondents are “totally in agreement”…

  • Germany’s Scholz Approaches a Turning Point: What to Expect Next

    Germany’s Scholz Approaches a Turning Point: What to Expect Next

    Scholz and his minority government, formed by his center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens, will remain in place for the time being, continuing to exercise full authority. However, lacking a parliamentary majority required to pass legislation, and with an imminent vote expected to oust him, Scholz is widely seen as a lame duck,…

  • Genk’s Dalga-Trans Fuel Fraud Uncovered: €2.6M in Tax Evasion Exposed

    Genk’s Dalga-Trans Fuel Fraud Uncovered: €2.6M in Tax Evasion Exposed

    Genk (Eurotoday): In January 2023, customs raided Dalga-Trans in Genk, finding 1.6 million liters of fake fuel. The main organizer got 5 years in prison and a €9.9 million fine. Four others received 1 to 3 years in prison and fines of up to €9.8 million. This followed the manager’s earlier conviction in 2018 for…

  • The President Celebrates Bulgaria and Romania’s Entry into the Schengen Area

    The President Celebrates Bulgaria and Romania’s Entry into the Schengen Area

    “html Bratislava – Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic, expressed his approval of the European Union (EU) member states' decision to fully admit Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen area starting January 1 of next year. This announcement was relayed by the communication department of the Office of the President of the Slovak Republic…

  • How Nigel Farage’s Road to Power Winds Through a Rainy Seaside Town

    How Nigel Farage’s Road to Power Winds Through a Rainy Seaside Town

    Three Labour Cabinet ministers, speaking anonymously to POLITICO to allow for candid comments, suggested that the Reform Party’s success could hinge on whether Nigel Farage and his team prove themselves to be competent representatives for their constituents. “They might crash and burn,” one minister speculated, expressing doubts about Reform’s ability to deliver. Farage, however, agrees…