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Hasselt (Eurotoday): On Wednesday morning, a fire in a Hasselt apartment building evacuated 19 residents. Local police, including Stephanie Bikkembergs, praised emergency responders. Fourteen residents found temporary shelter while the fire’s investigation was going on. On 27 November, a fire started in the basement of an apartment building in Hasselt, causing heavy smoke that required…

Ursula von der Leyen has placed Mario Draghi’s recommendations at the core of her agenda for her second term as European Commission president. While her political program—presented to the European Parliament for endorsement earlier this year—largely incorporates Draghi’s key proposals, it notably excludes joint EU borrowing. During her presentation of the new Commission team to…

European Union’s Erasmus+ Programme is the European Commission’s Programme for Education, Training, Youth, and Sport for the term 2021–2027, following the previous programme (2014–2020). The word “Erasmus” also served as the acronym for “European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students.” As a unified programme, the EU Erasmus+ Programme presents more opportunities for…

Here’s a rewritten version of the article: — “The President Represents All 27 EU Member States,” Says Costa In an interview, António Costa emphasized the crucial role of the European Council president in representing the collective interests of all 27 EU member states. “The president must speak on behalf of the European Council, which is…

In line with the European Newsroom’s goal to enhance the skills of journalists from its member agencies, an engaging three-day workshop combining theory and practical experience was held in Brussels. Led by AFP’s Laurent Kalfala, the workshop guided participants through the entire video production process, utilizing smartphones for planning, shooting, and editing. Attendees received hands-on…

Here’s a rewritten version of the article: — Lawmakers Face Two Chances to Trigger a No-Confidence Vote Against the Government French lawmakers have two key opportunities to introduce a motion of no confidence: one following the vote on the social security budget and the other after the vote on the state budget. The vote on…

Bitola – At a press conference in Bitola today, Michalis Rokas, the head of the EU Delegation in the country, underscored the significant efforts expected from the newly appointed European Commission. He expressed optimism that the European Union will achieve results at an accelerated pace this time around. “The new composition of the European Commission…

A Walk with Jörg Kukies: What Does the Man Behind Scholz Want? In a special episode from Berlin Playbook, Germany’s State Secretary for Finance, Jörg Kukies, dives into pressing topics in financial policymaking. From the implications of temporary budget management to navigating the debt brake and rolling out proposed tax reforms, Kukies addresses the key…

The incident marks a significant setback for Keir Starmer, who has pledged to rebuild public trust in politics. Starmer will be hoping that Louise Haigh’s rapid and dramatic resignation sends a clear signal to voters that the newly-elected Labour government is serious about upholding high standards in public life. However, the opposition Conservative Party has…

Bruges (Eurotoday): On 27 November at 3 p.m., a boat crashed into a bridge at the marina after losing steering control. Police and fire departments responded, closing part of the bridge for safety. No one was injured, and the boat was safely towed away. The bridge reopened quickly after the incident. On 27 November around…