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On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved the new College of Commissioners, with 370 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voting in favor, 282 against, and 36 abstaining. This vote officially concluded a months-long transition period that began following the European elections in June. The process was marked by weeks of intense political clashes between left-…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The European Union approved anti-dumping duties on Chinese titanium dioxide imports, effective by January 11, 2024. As reported by Reuters, European Union member states cleared the way for the European Union to impose definitive anti-dumping duties on imports of titanium dioxide (TiO2) from China. It has come to light that some 15…

Strasbourg – The European Parliament has approved the new EU Commission with a vote tally of 370 in favor and 282 against. Former Swedish EU Minister Jessika Roswall will oversee the environment and water resilience in the newly formed EU Commission, which is set to begin its term on December 1. “I feel very positive.…

Gröger a annoncé que des “grèves d’avertissement” auront lieu avant le 9 décembre, en amont du prochain cycle de négociations avec la direction sur les coupes budgétaires. Il a également mis en garde contre la possibilité d’actions beaucoup plus drastiques si les discussions échouent. “Un mouvement social d’ampleur est envisageable. Nous sommes prêts”, a-t-il affirmé.…

Moscow (Eurotoday) – Fighting has intensified in Ukraine since Russia launched a full-scale attack and has slowly expanded the amount of territory it controls. Latest Situation Likely Outcomes and the Future of Conflict The Russo-Ukrainian War started in February 2014 with Russian forces occupied and annexed Crimea from Ukraine forces. Russia supported pro-Kremlin factions fighting the…

The ruble has faced consistent downward pressure throughout the summer, primarily due to declining oil prices — a crucial export for Russia despite ongoing Western sanctions. Weak demand from China and Europe, combined with an increase in oil supply from the U.S., Brazil, and Guyana, has pushed prices lower. Brent crude, a global benchmark, experienced…

Ghent (Eurotoday): A fire broke out in a thatched-roof house on Jockeystraat, Ghent, causing the roof to collapse. Firefighters are on-site until midnight to extinguish remaining flames and prevent re-ignition. The cause is unknown. On 27 November a fire broke out in the afternoon in a house with a thatched roof on Jockeystraat in the…

Strasbourg/Ljubljana – After the new European Commission was confirmed, former Slovenian diplomat Marta Kos expressed her deep sense of responsibility as she steps into her role as Commissioner for EU Enlargement. Speaking in the European Parliament, she highlighted the significant challenges ahead. Kos is set to visit Kyiv on Saturday, even though her official duties…

European leaders may not favor the Republican candidate, but officials from several countries have noted that his re-election could trigger significant shifts within the European Union, particularly in areas such as defense policy. This potential outcome has sparked discussions across Europe about the need to reassess and possibly strengthen the bloc’s collective approach to security…

Bruges (Eurotoday): On 27 November Wednesday morning, a man with cuts was found near a café with a shattered window. Police are investigating the connection between his injuries and the damage, with no suspects identified yet. The man is stable and recovering in the hospital. On 27 November Wednesday morning, a passerby found a man…