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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, a member of the conservative People Power Party who assumed office in 2022, finds himself navigating choppy political waters. Following a decisive parliamentary election victory earlier this year by the Democratic Party, Yoon is now widely regarded as a lame-duck leader midway through his presidential term. In a dramatic…

A new book argues that Europe must learn to “sell itself” more effectively to safeguard its long-term future. The book, Rebranding Europe, carries significant weight as it was authored by Stavros Papagianneas, a former communications official at the European Commission. Papagianneas is a senior communications strategist with 30 years of experience in the field, having…

BRUSSELS — Frédéric Bernard, the former chief of staff to European Council President Charles Michel, has been appointed as Belgium’s ambassador to the United States, according to two Belgian officials. Bernard, who has served as Michel’s head of cabinet and sherpa since 2020, played a pivotal role in organizing and managing European Council meetings, where…

Seol (Eurotoday) – In a late-night, unannounced televised address, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, saying he would eliminate “shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces.” South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol described martial law as a critical measure to eradicate the “shameless blank” rel=”noopener”>pro-North anti-state forces.” He explained the decision as essential to…

Brussels/Strasbourg – The protection status of wolves has been officially downgraded from “strictly protected” to “protected” by the signatory states of the Bern Convention. This decision was announced by the Council of Europe’s press office in Strasbourg on Tuesday. The move to lower the protection level originated from the EU, which may further adjust wolf…

Here’s a rewritten version of the article: — Starmer’s Remarks Stir Debate Over U.K.'s Ukraine Policy Keir Starmer’s recent comments have triggered immediate questions from opposition parties in the U.K., as both Conservative and Labour governments have consistently stood firm in their unwavering support for Ukraine, avoiding public discussions about peace settlements. The remarks come…

Poland (Eurotoday) The Polish Handicrafts Pavilion was showcasing an array ofartisanal products, including culinary tools, at the Saudi International Handicrafts Week(Banan), organized by the Heritage Commission. The exhibition, held at the Roshn Front inRiyadh, run until November 30.Polish artisan Ewa Kasparzyk was presenting a variety of handmade home furnishings andkitchen tools, crafted with exceptional skill.…

Vienna/Brussels – On Tuesday, the health ministers of the 27 European Union (EU) member states convened in Brussels and adopted recommendations aimed at promoting smoke-free environments. While these recommendations are non-binding, they generated significant discussion in Austria prior to the meeting. Austrian Health Minister Johannes Rauch (Greens) referred to the pre-meeting speculations as “fake news.”…

Here’s a rewritten version of the article: — A historical misstep that failed to provide Ukraine with effective security guarantees is now being revisited. Deputy Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, Andriy Sybiha, emphasized the consequences of such mistakes, referencing the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. This agreement, meant to safeguard Ukraine after it relinquished its nuclear arsenal,…

Tbilisi (Eurotoday) – Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze stated his Government’s “top foreign policy priority” was ensuring integration into the European Union, adding the goal would be achieved through “dignity, fairness, and absence of blackmail”. In his statements amid continued public protests against his Government’s suspension of EU accession discussions, Kobakhidze unfolded his gratitude to…