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Markus Ferber, a German politician and center-right coordinator for economic affairs, is tasked with selecting a replacement for Berger within the next week. One prominent candidate being considered for the role is Fernando Navarrete Rojas, a former Spanish central banker. The digital euro represents a virtual alternative to physical euro coins and banknotes, an initiative…

Genk (Eurotoday): The old Victoria cinema in Genk has been sold to an anonymous Limburg investor who plans to preserve its historical character while transforming it into a public meeting space. The city council supports this redevelopment, aiming to keep the cinema accessible for community use and maintain its significance in local history. The old…

Brussels – During a meeting with his EU counterparts today, Czech Interior Minister Vít Rakušan stressed that border controls within the Schengen area should be temporary. He believes that enhancing the functionality of Schengen will depend on improved protection of the EU’s external borders and effective return policies. Countries like Germany have reinstated internal border…

French President Emmanuel Macron recently visited Warsaw for a brief and focused meeting with Donald Tusk, aiming to discuss potential solutions for Ukraine in the aftermath of the ongoing war, according to a European diplomat and a French official. However, his already brief visit was cut even shorter as Macron prepared for a critical domestic…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The European Commission has welcomed the EU Council’s decision to allow Bulgaria and Romania to become fully part of the Schengen zone. The European Commission has blank” rel=”noopener”>welcomed the European Council’s unanimous conclusion to lift internal land border controls with Bulgaria and Romania as of 1 January 2025. The EU Council decision…

French President Emmanuel Macron is working to secure a compromise with opposition forces in the nation’s divided legislature as he seeks to ensure the next head of government outlasts the tenure of Michel Barnier. The top contenders being discussed in French media both hail from Macron’s political circle: former Industry Minister Roland Lescure and centrist…

Tbilisi (Eurotoday Newspaper) – MEPs visit Georgia to show solidarity, demand fair elections, and urge EU involvement for Georgia’s European future. The visiting delegation of Members of the European Parliament to Georgia has held closed-door discussions with the President and opposition coalitions on 12 Dec 2024. Visiting MEP Rasa Juknevičienė on 11 Dec 2024 outlined…

Ljubljana – The Slovenian Ministry of Cohesion and Regional Development has approved European funding aimed at co-financing the energy renovation of municipal buildings, with a total allocation of 30 million euros for the years 2023 to 2027. An official announcement regarding this funding call is anticipated on December 20, with a total budget of 34.5…

Political Food Fiascos: When Meals Take Center Stage Ed Miliband’s Infamous Bacon Sandwich Moment “Ed Miliband fails to look normal while eating bacon sandwich ahead of campaign tour,” proclaimed The Independent at the time. The photo of the Labour leader awkwardly biting into his breakfast became an enduring symbol of his campaign’s struggles. Seizing the…

Bruges (Eurotoday): Ian Soenen, a steward at the Club Brugge vs. Sporting Lisbon match, was injured when a bomb exploded in his section. He felt confused and experienced headaches but received assistance from classmates and emergency services. Ian plans to report the incident, emphasizing the dangers of bombs and fireworks. Ian Soenen and his classmates…