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Brussels/Bratislava – Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico and his party Smer-SD will not join any faction in the European Parliament (EP) for the time being, according to Slovak MEP Monika Beňová of Smer-SD. Instead, Fico is contemplating the formation of a new group within the EP alongside other like-minded leftist and “anti-war” parties, as reported…

The clarification came after MPs voiced their concerns on social media. “Taking jewellery from refugees” is “similar to painting over murals for refugee children,” backbench MP Sarah Owen remarked, alluding to a contentious directive by the Conservatives to cover cartoons at a center for unaccompanied child migrants. The first Labour MP mentioned earlier noted that…

Blankenberg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Workers in Blankenberge uncovered a 5×3 meter historic tile tableau at Vissersstraat and Bakkersstraat. Made by a Wigmaal manufacturer, it will be removed on Friday, Nov 21, 2025, and restored for public display. As VRT News reported, workers in Blankenberge, in the province of West Flanders, Belgium, discovered a large…

Brussels – Slovakia is calling for greater consideration regarding the capping and direct payments in the forthcoming common agricultural policy of the EU. This was emphasized on Monday during the EU Council meeting on agriculture and fisheries in Brussels by the State Secretary of the Slovak Ministry of Agriculture, Vladimír Vnuk, as reported by TASR.…

Last month, Trump imposed fresh sanctions on two major Russian oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, a decision praised by the Finnish president. Stubb stated that the U.S. is justified in advancing the bill due to Putin’s refusal to consider a ceasefire. “Putin only listens to oligarchs,” Finland’s leader remarked. “If the oligarchs in Russia decide…

Kortrijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Kortrijk enforces stricter rules for night shops, barbers, shisha bars, and hand car washes to reduce nuisance and protect the city’s image, while offering guidance for new business owners. As VRT News reported, Kortrijk will introduce stricter rules for night shops, barbershops, shisha bars, and hand car washes. Police can…

Brussels – On Saturday, November 15, negotiators from the European Parliament (EP) and the EU Council reached an agreement on the EU budget for 2026, which was announced on Monday by Slovak MEP Lucia Yar (PS) for TASR. The agreement marks a significant boost in funding for essential sectors including healthcare, defense, research, and innovation.…

Union Renten Debate Aftermath and Weapons for Israel The weekend left an impact: At the Junge Union’s Germany Day in Rust, Chancellor Friedrich Merz encountered unexpected resistance. The debate over the proposed pension reform is dividing the Union and causing ripples across the political landscape. Meanwhile, the issue of supplying weapons to Israel is back…