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From July 2026, small Chinese parcels entering the EU will incur a 3 euro tax.
Brussels – Starting July 1, 2026, all small parcels imported into the European Union will incur a tax of 3 euros, as decided by the Economy ministers on Friday. In 2024, about 4.6 billion shipments valued under 150 euros entered the European market, averaging more than 145 per second. Notably, 91% of these shipments originated…
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Imperial SCOTUS and Its Self-Absorbed Vision
I am not a legal analyst like the inimitable and profound Stephen Vladeck. But the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) is now a political institution and so, I do feel qualified to make a few observations. I assume that my readers are well-acquainted of and petrified by recent developments. SCOTUS seems to be…
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UK Relaxed About Trump’s Social Media Checks for Tourists
“Every country takes very seriously the way it protects its borders and ensures that people entering are aligned with its values and principles,” Kyle said when asked about the plans. “I’m not in the business of criticizing other countries on their methods, as we are certainly taking it very seriously for our own country.” Kyle…
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Albares urges Europe to “embrace greater sovereignty” amidst new U.S. strategy.
Madrid – Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares has stated that Europe must “take a leap in its sovereignty” in response to the criticisms of the European Union in the new U.S. security strategy, emphasizing that “We Europeans are the ones who must defend Europe’s integrity.” This assertion was made during his appearance in Congress…
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Did the Treaty of Verdun Achieve Its Goals? Examining Its Influence on Medieval Europe
The Treaty of Verdun, signed in 843, stands as a landmark agreement in medieval European history. It effectively ended the Carolingian civil war and sought to divide the vast empire of Charlemagne among his grandsons. However, historians continue to debate whether the treaty truly fulfilled its intended purpose of establishing lasting peace and a stable…
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Slovenia’s Loan Guarantee for Ukraine Anticipated to Reach 700 Million Euros
Brussels – Slovenia is expected to provide approximately 700 million euros in guarantees for a new EU loan to Ukraine, which will be funded using frozen Russian assets, as stated by Slovenian minister Klemen Boštjančič upon his arrival at the meeting of the union’s finance ministers. Boštjančič noted that discussions are ongoing within the EU…
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Russia Sues Euroclear Amid European Disagreements on Frozen Assets
“Our proposal is legally robust and fully in line with the EU and public international law,” he stated. Belgium has resisted the use of sovereign Russian assets due to concerns about potentially having to repay the money to Moscow eventually. Approximately €185 billion in frozen Russian assets are managed by Euroclear, a Brussels-based financial depository,…
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Sint-Lucia Ranst Inaugurates Green Oasis Playground with 300 Guests
Oelegem (Eurotoday) – Sint-Lucia Primary School in Oelegem opened its new Green Oasis playground on December 12, 2025, supported by €15,000 from the Province, Jan De Haes, Katlin Hofmans, parents, and volunteers. As Gva News reported, Sint-Lucia Primary School in Ranst, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, officially opened its new “Green Oasis at School”…