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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has achieved a personal victory after successfully campaigning for a proposal to gain approval from EU governments. The proposal holds special significance for von der Leyen, whose pet pony Dolly was killed by a wolf in 2022. The measure received broad support from countries such as Andorra, Armenia,…

Brussels (Eurotoday): In 2023, Brussels had 18,338 self-employed people, making up 14.8% of Belgium’s total. However, new self-employed individuals decreased from 17.9% in 2019. Most new entrepreneurs are around 35 years old, with 71.3% being male. There are nearly 124,000 self-employed in Brussels, about 10% of the country’s total. In 2023, Brussels remained the top…

Here’s a rewritten version of the article: — TikTok announced it had disrupted several networks involved in spreading political campaigns on Friday, November 29. These actions occurred in the critical period between the first round of Romania’s presidential elections and the parliamentary vote held on Sunday, December 1. Among the campaigns, two originated within Romania.…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The European Commission and the European Investment Bank unlocked a new partnership to boost investments in the European battery manufacturing value chain. How will the EU’s battery sector benefit from new funds?How does the EIB aim to enhance battery production capacity? On 3 Dec 2024, the European Commission and the European Investment…

If Michel Barnier loses the confidence vote, as widely anticipated, he will hold the dubious distinction of being the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history. The EU’s former chief Brexit negotiator was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron in September, tasked with the near-impossible challenge of pushing through a slimmed-down budget without having a parliamentary…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The EU Parliament hosted a conference that discussed Iran’s destabilizing actions, including terrorism, human rights abuses, and proxy warfare. The European Parliament convened an important conference titled “Iran Alliances: Destabilising Influences in Europe and the Middle East.” Managed by Austrian MEP Lukas Mandl, the event brought together major political figures, diplomats, human…

NATO Allies Face New Defense Spending Challenges Amid Political Shifts Long vocal about his criticisms of NATO, Donald Trump has regularly accused member nations of relying too heavily on U.S. defense spending while failing to adequately invest in their own military capabilities. With growing momentum to increase NATO’s target for defense expenditure from 2 percent…

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“Most redundant services should be restored and will hopefully not face further disruptions,” the company stated. Finnish authorities, alongside the network operator, are currently investigating the incident, Finnish Transport and Communications Minister Lulu Ranne announced on Tuesday. “We take the situation seriously,” she emphasized. This latest disruption follows another event just two weeks ago, involving…

Lokeren (Eurotoday): Lokeren is enhancing its water tourism with a new Water Tourism Centre, attracting visitors. However, outgoing councilor Bruno Reniers criticized the poor condition of jetties, calling them an “embarrassment” and urging repairs to support tourism growth. Alderman Marina Van Hoorick acknowledged ongoing jetty issues, leading to budget discussions for infrastructure assessment and renovation…