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BRUSSELS – Canada has become the first nation outside the EU or not classified economically as such to gain access to the SAFE initiative. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney anticipates that this participation will “close crucial gaps in our capabilities, expand the market for Canadian suppliers, and attract European defense investments to Canada.” Canada is…

London (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The UK government has proposed a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing and Shanghai from January 29-31, as revealed by two sources familiar with the plan, Reuters reported. Why has Britain postponed the embassy ruling for a third time?When was the last time the British Prime Minister visited…

Turning inward with protectionist policies would only weaken the foundations we seek to strengthen. Import substitution, isolationism, and picking winners won’t ensure competitiveness or security. In contrast, the US Inflation Reduction Act offers incentives and subsidies to EU companies if they invest locally, develop talent, and build within the US. The focus should be on…

Bratislava – The foundation of European investments must continue to be cohesion and cooperation among regions. This assertion was made by Juraj Droba, President of the Bratislava Self-Governing Region (BSK), following a meeting with European Commissioner for Budget, Fight against Fraud, and Administration, Piotr Serafin. The discussion revolved around the proposal for a new Multiannual…

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Mechelen will raise parking fees in the centre, open a 240-space outer lot, expand the M-shuttle to 6 days, and invest in 50 km of sidewalks and 35 km of bike paths. As VRT News reported, parking in Mechelen will become more expensive next year as the city tries to…

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Brussels – On Tuesday, EU member states reached a consensus on the Critical Medicines Act and deliberated on the long-term budget with a focus on healthcare. This announcement was made by the Slovak Republic’s Minister of Health, Kamil Šaško (Hlas-SD), following the EU Council for Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs (EPSCO) meeting in…