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Addressing Europe's Military Challenges: The Need for Greater Investment Europe is facing significant logistics shortcomings, particularly when it comes to infrastructure for crossing rivers and fuel supply systems, according to French Admiral Pierre Vandier. These deficits, coupled with evolving security threats, highlight the urgent need for substantial investments in the continent’s defense capabilities. The Call…

A cherished Christmas tradition returns to Brussels this year It is the annual Christmas concert in the city’s magnificent Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula. It takes place on Friday, December 27 at 5 pm and is again organized by the association ARS in Cathedrali. The concert features the Choir of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation,…

Antwerp (Eurotoday): An explosion occurred at Habitim Tower, Linkeroever, Antwerp, around 2:30 AM, causing significant damage but no injuries. A resident linked it to local drug issues and possible revenge. Police are investigating and reviewing the footage. An explosion happened on 25 November around 2:30 AM  at Habitim Tower in Linkeroever, Antwerp. A resident who…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The EU Commission stated U.S. maker of break-resisting glass Corning had offered to waive all exclusive deals with mobile phone manufacturers to address apprehensions over possible anticompetitive behaviour. What competition concerns did the EU raise about corning?What steps has Corning taken to address EU concerns? The European Commission invites comments on pledges…

“Russia’s oil revenues are fueling the flames of war and destruction in Ukraine,” Lammy declared in a statement. “I am committed to working with our G7 allies and beyond to apply unrelenting pressure on the Kremlin. Our goal is to disrupt the flow of money into its war fund, weaken its military apparatus, and limit…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – The EU has filed a World Trade Organization case against Chinese tariffs on the bloc’s exports of brandy in the latest manoeuvre in an increasingly tight trade dispute. Today on 25 Nov 2024 the European Commission has formally requested consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over the provisional anti-dumping steps set…

One in Three Women in the EU Have Experienced Violence A staggering one-third of women in the European Union have been subjected to violence at home, in the workplace, or in public spaces. Young women report higher rates of sexual harassment at work and other forms of violence compared to older women. Yet, violence against…

La taxe sur les rachats d’actions en débat Des propositions d’ajustement concernant la taxe sur les rachats d’actions sont sur la table. Plusieurs amendements visent à assujettir cette taxe à la valeur actuelle des actions rachetées, plutôt qu’à leur valeur nominale ou comptable. Ces modifications incluent également des propositions pour augmenter le taux de la…

Ghent (Eurotoday): A new shared lane for cyclists opened on Ottergemsesteenweg in Ghent, allowing cars and bikes. Activist Gregory Mortier from the Ghent Environmental Front wants safer spaces for cyclists, especially for students. They used temporary chalk to mark safety issues, but it’s unclear how the city will respond. This morning on 25 November, a…

Sans le retard d’une correspondance, un engin incendiaire aurait probablement explosé dans un avion en plein vol au-dessus de l’Union européenne. Au lieu de cela, cet appareil s’est enflammé au sol, à l’aéroport de Leipzig en Allemagne, déclenchant un incendie dans un conteneur de fret aérien de DHL. Selon les services de renseignement occidentaux, cet…