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Brussels – On Wednesday, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares informed the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, that co-official languages are integral to “Spanish identity,” as they await an internal report assessing the implications of their use during parliamentary sessions. In comments to the media following his meeting with Metsola at the European…

Antwerp (Eurotoday): Jan Fabre’s sculpture “The Man Who Measures the Clouds” shows human ambition. Even after his 2022 conviction for misconduct, a 2016 statue of him is being auctioned, starting at €100,000. “The Man Who Measures the Clouds” is a well-known series of sculptures by Belgian artist Jan Fabre that represents human ambition. The artwork…

The Resolution Foundation, a research body focused on addressing low pay in the U.K., has welcomed the government’s pledge to prioritize improving living standards. However, it offered a pointed reminder, emphasizing that enhancing living standards should be considered “the absolute bare minimum for any functioning government.” Perhaps that could be their campaign slogan! The government…

Brussels – The EU Commission has ordered TikTok to preserve data during Romanian and upcoming EU elections to address potential electoral threats. The European Commission has intensified its monitoring of TikTok in the context of the ongoing Romanian elections, under the Digital Services Act (DSA). According to the press release of the EU Commission, this…

Prague – The recent push to finalize a free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American nations of Mercosur has raised serious concerns among Czech farmers about its impact on their competitiveness, consumer health, and environmental sustainability. During a press conference today, representatives from the Agricultural Association of the Czech Republic urged…

French President Emmanuel Macron is slated to deliver a televised address at 8 p.m. on Thursday, though it remains uncertain whether he will announce the appointment of a new prime minister during the broadcast. The choice of a successor to outgoing Prime Minister Michel Barnier is not immediately clear, though several potential candidates have been…

Belgium (Eurotoday): Rock Werchter 2025 will take place from July 4-7. Key artists include Linkin Park, Deftones, Iggy Pop, and Jacob Collier on July 4. Other performers are Underworld and Purple Disco Machine on July 5. The festival features a mix of famous and new artists, with Thursday’s tickets already sold out. Rock Werchter, a…

At a summit with the Mercosur trade bloc—which includes Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia—European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen managed to finalize a long-discussed trade deal, despite facing staunch opposition from France. In France, political leaders across the spectrum had united in condemning the agreement, which has been under negotiation for 25 years.…

SOFIA/LUXEMBOURG – According to the latest data from Eurostat, the European statistical service, retail trade volume in the EU saw an annual increase of 0.7 percent for food, beverages, and tobacco, a rise of 3 percent for non-food items, and a 0.6 percent uptick for automotive fuels sold in specialized stores. Retail trade is experiencing…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – Minister Demir announced minimum targets for preschoolers, including vocabulary and listening skills, to address Flemish students’ declining performance. Flemish Minister of Education Zuhal Demir has announced minimum targets for preschoolers in the Education Committee of the Flemish Parliament, including a rich vocabulary and good listening skills as the targets to be achieved.…