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Bulgarian Government Falls Amid Weeks of Mass Protests
The widespread protests that erupted in November were triggered by a divisive budget proposal that increased taxes on private enterprises while allotting more funds to the state sector — though this budget was merely the catalyst. The true impetus behind the protests has been a broader discontent with the government as a whole. An initial…
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20% of EU Companies Utilize AI; Poland Ranks Second to Last Among Member States
According to a Eurostat study, 20 percent of companies in the European Union are utilizing AI, with Poland at 8.4 percent, ranking second lowest among EU countries. This year’s figure of 20 percent marks an increase of 6.5 percentage points from 13.5 percent in 2024, and up from 8.1 percent in 2023. The highest usage…
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Westerlo Reveals 11 km Red Thread for Gaza, Led by Jim Baeten
Westerlo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Residents of Westerlo and nearby towns spent 3 months creating an 11-kilometre red crocheted line, unveiled on December 10, 2025 (Human Rights Day), led by Jim Baeten, to show solidarity with Gaza. As VRT News reported, the 11-kilometre red crocheted line was unveiled yesterday, Dec 10, 2025, on Human Rights…
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Rutte und Merz erkunden die Zukunft der NATO
Heute steht die Sicherheitslage in Europa im Fokus. Mark Rutte, der NATO-Generalsekretär, ist in Berlin und trifft den Kanzler. Dieses Gespräch ist für Friedrich Merz von großer Bedeutung, da die Frage im Raum steht, wie Europa sich verteidigen soll, falls Washington sich weiter zurückzieht.Gordon Repinski erläutert die Erwartungen an das Treffen und die Rolle von…
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Slovenia Advocates for Streamlined Sustainability Reporting Rules Amidst Opposition
Brussels/Ljubljana – On Monday, the EU Council and the European Parliament reached an agreement on simplifying corporate sustainability reporting and due diligence rules, part of the European Commission’s omnibus legislative proposal. The Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport expressed support for the proposal’s objectives but remains cautious regarding individual amendments, as reported to STA on…
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Deadline Approaches Amid Uncertainty Over ACA Subsidies
USA (Eurotoday Newspaper) – Congress faces impasse on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire end-2025, threatening 22 million enrollees with premium surges exceeding 100% as the 15 December open enrolment deadline approaches. Senate Democrats push a three-year extension vote amid Republican resistance, stalled Trump plans, and bipartisan frameworks lacking traction. ACA Subsidies…
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Slovenia Advocates for EU-Wide Age Limit for Online Platforms
Ljubljana – Slovenia endorses efforts to establish age limits at the EU level and enforce mandatory age verification for users of online platforms, including social networks and gambling services, according to the Ministry of Digital Transformation. The ministry considers 16 years the most suitable age for independent use of social networks. The Ministry of Digital…


