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Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 19, 2026 – The European Commission published a draft delegated act establishing uniform labelling requirements for all packaging entering the EU single market under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). The proposal mandates 12 standardised pictograms identifying materials such as paper, plastic, glass, metal, wood and textiles, alongside recycling…

Canada, caught between U.S. President Trump’s tariffs, has strengthened its ties with China. Ottawa, a long-time U.S. ally, recently signed a deal to liberalize trade in agriculture and electric vehicles with China. “Tariffs and trade war have no winners,” He said, highlighting the benefits of “free trade and economic globalization,” and noted the global trade…

Bratislava – To address the high energy prices that threaten the EU’s competitiveness, Slovakia advocates for a drastic solution. Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) proposed in a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, published on social media, a four- to five-year suspension of the emissions allowance mechanism. Fico noted that during multiple…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – January 19, 2026 – Mabo Brussels has completed construction of its new playground, sports hall, and school building after two years of teaching amid ongoing works. Students and staff transitioned into the fully operational facilities this week. The project addresses long-standing capacity needs in the multilingual education network. Pupils at…

All options are under consideration regarding the USA’s threats of tariffs and the potential takeover of Greenland, according to EU Commissioner for the Economy, Valdis Dombrovskis. This remark was made ahead of the Eurogroup meeting in Brussels on Monday. “We have tools ready. At this moment, nothing is off the table,” stated Dombrovskis. The EU…

The U.S. president criticized the United Kingdom’s plan to transfer the Island of Diego Garcia to Mauritius, expressing concerns over the impact on U.S. military interests and perceived weakness in the face of China and Russia, as mentioned in a post on Truth Social. He asserted that handing over such strategic land reflects poorly on…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – January 19, 2026 – EU foreign policy chief has stated that the European Union will present itself as a strong and self-confident entity in response to the Greenland dispute. The comments address ongoing territorial and resource claims involving the strategically important Arctic territory. Brussels maintains its position through diplomatic channels…

Bratislava – The opposition party Progressive Slovakia (PS) has criticized the Slovak government for its lack of action in foreign policy. They have specifically called out Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) and Foreign Affairs Minister Juraj Blanár (Smer-SD) for failing to take a definitive stance on recent U.S. decisions concerning Greenland and the EU. This…