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The European automotive sector is going through one of the most critical, if not decisive, phases in its history, with increasing tensions between environmental goals, commercial interests, and employment needs. The EU has set a target for car manufacturers to reduce average CO2 emissions to 95 g/km for new vehicles by 2025, followed by further…

In a recent interview, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz acknowledged that upcoming elections will test whether voters still support the firm yet cautious approach he has championed, particularly in regard to foreign policy. “This is, of course, something that the public will be thinking about when elections are held in the near future: whether or not…

Brussels – In 2023, wildfires impacted 500,000 hectares in Europe, worsened by climate change, requiring new firefighting strategies and prevention. According to the Forest Fires 2023 report, published by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, wildfires affected over 500,000 hectares of natural lands, around half the size of the island of Cyprus. How has climate…

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to revise the country’s nuclear doctrine followed a provocative move by outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden, who authorized Ukraine to use American-made weapons for strikes deeper into Russian territory. Ukraine subsequently employed ATACMS missiles to launch an attack on a facility in Russia’s Bryansk region. French President Emmanuel Macron defended…

Kortrijk (Eurotoday): Three inmates escaped from the Kortrijk detention center at 11 PM by breaking a window and fleeing in a waiting car. Kathleen Van De Viver confirmed the escape, and director Els Deloof called it impulsive. Investigators are now examining how the escape occurred and whether they had external assistance. On the night of…

Brussels – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament, reinforcing his calls for ongoing support from the European Union.  In his speech, Zelenskyy expressed Ukraine’s deep gratitude for the EU’s continued assistance and underscored the need to maintain and expand sanctions against Russia. Marking the significant milestone of 1,000 days since the conflict escalated,…

The recent ruling by Poland’s National Electoral Commission (PKW) comes at a crucial time, just ahead of the May presidential election. This could potentially weaken the party’s ability to fund its campaign, where it is hoping to hold onto the presidency, currently occupied by Andrzej Duda, an ally of the ruling Law and Justice Party…

Brussels – Today in Brussels, Timcho Mutsunski, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of North Macedonia, and Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, signed a Security and Defense Partnership Agreement between North Macedonia and the European Union. This agreement aims to enhance resilience and facilitate collaborative responses…

Brussels – Erasmus+ will invest €5 billion in 2025 for educational exchanges, inclusion, and cooperation, supporting Ukraine and promoting green, digital change. Almost €5 billion will be spent by the EU’s Erasmus+ programme on learning exchanges abroad and cooperation partnerships in education, training, youth, and sport in 2025. Representing a 6.5% growth in funding compared…

Brussels – The upcoming meeting of EU defense ministers on Tuesday marks the final gathering for Josep Borrell in his role as foreign affairs chief, with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte invited to attend. This meeting coincides with the 1,000-day milestone since the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. One significant topic on the…