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Belgian Police Did Not Alert von der Leyen About Reynders Investigation
Freund, a German Green Party politician, recently sent a letter to the European Commission seeking clarification on whether the police investigation into Commissioner Reynders had any connection to his official duties. In response, Ilze Juhansone, the Secretary-General of the Commission, clarified that Reynders’ official work was not implicated. She explained that areas like money laundering…
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Antwerp’s Centre Brain-NM Introduces Fund to Aid Young Mental Health Patients
Antwerp (Eurotoday): Edward Schiettecatte, CEO of Brain-NM, talked about mental health issues for young people. He shared Noëmie’s story of overcoming severe depression. Brain-NM started a fund to help families afford treatments like TMS, ensuring everyone can access care and find hope. Edward Schiettecatte, CEO of Brain-NM, spoke about the challenges young people face with…
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Top Advisers Recommend Temporary EU Ban on Solar Geoengineering
Scientists have emphasized that five decades of research demonstrate the importance of reducing emissions to prevent dangerous climate change while reaping numerous benefits for both humanity and the planet. In contrast, they argue that Solar Radiation Management (SRM) technologies address only the symptoms of climate change rather than its root causes. The scientists recommend that…
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Brussels’ Economy Declines by 0.5% Despite High Productivity and Increasing Housing Costs
Brussels (Eurotoday): Brussels’ economy fell by 0.5% in 2024, while Flanders grew by 1.46% and Wallonia by 0.23%. Despite having the highest productivity in Belgium, income inequality is a major issue, with GDP over three times higher than disposable income. The average rent is now €1,249, and house prices increased from €465,000 to nearly €555,000…
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Hasselt Rejoices: Syrian Rebels Seize Damascus as Bashar al-Assad Flees
Hasselt (Eurotoday): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been removed after 13 years of civil war, with rebels taking Damascus in just 12 days. Many people, like George, who moved to Hasselt, feel mixed emotions about the change. They worry about the future, especially for the 10% of Syrians who are Christians. There’s uncertainty about how…
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Hasselt Rejoices as Bashar al-Assad Flees: Syrian Rebels Seize Control of Damascus
Hasselt (Eurotoday newspaper): Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been removed after 13 years of civil war, with rebels taking Damascus in just 12 days. Many people, like George, who moved to Hasselt, feel mixed emotions about the change. They worry about the future, especially for the 10% of Syrians who are Christians. There’s uncertainty about…
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Temporary Budget Prepared to Prevent US-Style Shutdown in France
French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to swiftly appoint a replacement and may announce the decision as soon as Wednesday, according to a presidential adviser who spoke to POLITICO on the condition of anonymity due to not being authorized to speak publicly on the matter. Several potential candidates have been floated by French media in…
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EU Foreign Affairs Representative Celebrates “End of Assad”
Brussels – New EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has expressed her support for the recent overthrow of Syria's leader Bashar al-Assad, calling it “the end of Assad’s dictatorship,” which she deemed a significant and positive shift. In a post on X, she highlighted how this development underscores the diminishing influence of Assad's backers, Russia and…
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Antwerp Celebrates the Downfall of Assad’s Regime
Antwerp (Eurotoday): Farhan Al Mufreh, a shop owner in Antwerp, celebrated the fall of Assad’s regime with baklava. Artino Van Damas, who just had surgery, was happy about the peaceful changes and talked to his family. Sally Ghannoum, a former restaurant owner and now a councilor, is hopeful for Syria’s future, even though some people…
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Romanian Police Thwart Armed Mercenaries in Plot Echoing January 6 Insurrection
Romanian authorities have reportedly unraveled a potential “intimidation operation” involving a list of politicians and journalists, according to Digi24. In a statement, officials said they had stopped multiple vehicles and confiscated various weapons, leading to the questioning of 13 individuals. However, they did not immediately respond to queries from POLITICO regarding the incident. Among those…