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As parliamentary discussions unfold, it has become increasingly evident that Michel Barnier will need to invoke a constitutional provision to pass his budget. This mechanism permits him to enact legislation without a parliamentary vote but exposes his government to potential no-confidence motions from lawmakers. A coalition of left-leaning lawmakers has already pledged to introduce a…

Molenbeek (Eurotoday): Catherine Moureaux (PS), Saliha Raïss (Vooruit), and Dirk De Block (PTB) formed a coalition in Molenbeek, securing 23 out of 45 council seats. This agreement aims for progressive governance and will be presented for party approval before the new council’s installation. Catherine Moureaux (PS), Saliha Raïss (Vooruit), and Dirk De Block (PTB) have…

Here’s the rewritten article: — The Russian security service has accused a British diplomat of exhibiting “indications of engaging in subversive intelligence activities that pose a threat to the national security of the Russian Federation.” As a result, Russia’s Foreign Ministry has ordered the diplomat to leave the country within two weeks. Additionally, the U.K.…

Bruges (Eurotoday): The ‘4U’ integration project in Bruges, led by Alderman Pieter Marechal, helps newcomers like Abdel from Yemen connect with locals through shared interests. This initiative promotes friendship and cultural exchange in various Flemish towns, including Knokke-Heist and Blankenberge. The integration project in Bruges, led by Alderman Pieter Marechal, helps newcomers connect with residents…

The EU-Mercosur trade agreement is facing fierce opposition from European farmers, who argue that the deal threatens their livelihoods by allowing an influx of cheaper, potentially lower-quality agricultural products from South America, including Brazilian beef. Farmers fear such imports could undercut local prices and render their businesses unsustainable. Protests against the deal erupted last week…

Halle (Eurotoday): Geert De Poorter has restored the 19th-century Villa Servais in Halle, Belgium, transforming it into a bed and breakfast and concert hall. Inspired by its history, he is building a garden seating area using blue limestone from the demolished local station, enhancing cultural events while honoring cellist François Servais’s legacy. The villa of…

Strasbourg, France – The European Commission announced today that Portugal’s medium-term budget plan for the years 2025 to 2028 aligns with the new EU budgetary regulations, ensuring a “solid budgetary situation.” According to the European Commission’s Executive Vice-President, Valdis Dombrovskis, Portugal adhered to the prescribed trajectory for net expenditure growth, achieving an annual average increase…

British journalists and entrepreneurs have been caught in the crossfire of escalating tensions between the U.K. and Russia, as Times correspondent Tom Ball and Daily Mail reporter Dan Woodland have been listed alongside others in Russia’s latest diplomatic broadside. In a strongly-worded statement, the Russian foreign ministry justified its actions by condemning what it described…

Cairo (Eurotoday) – A tourist boat sank off Egypt’s Marsa Alam, with rough weather causing casualties. Five survivors were rescued; eight remain missing. What was this vessel doing and what do we know about the boat?What is the significance of the Red Sea? A boat sank off the Egyptian coastal town of Marsa Alam with…

Strasbourg – The European Commission has deemed the Slovenian medium-term fiscal-structural plan, prepared in accordance with the new EU fiscal regulations, to be appropriate. Additionally, the Commission noted that Slovenia’s draft budget plan for 2025 aligns with the recommendations of the EU Council. The fiscal-structural plan allows for an average annual increase in net expenditures…