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Ljubljana – The Slovenian government has endorsed the free trade agreement between the EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, comprising Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay. The government believes the agreement, along with a proposed European regulation, includes adequate safeguards to prevent exploitation and protect farmers and economic stakeholders within the EU. However, representatives…

Sint-Lievens-Houtem (Eurotoday) – Audit Flanders is investigating possible tender fraud in Sint-Lievens-Houtem. The municipality, represented by spokesperson De Knyf, is fully cooperating and has appointed a lawyer to oversee staff rights and procedures. As VRT News reported, Audit Flanders has launched an investigation into possible tender fraud in Sint-Lievens-Houtem, in the province of East Flanders,…

Paris – The European Commission “must take action” and impose sanctions on Shein, which is “clearly violating European regulations,” stated Jean-Noël Barrot, head of diplomacy, on France Info radio Thursday. A customs inspection of Shein packages at Roissy airport uncovered “non-compliant and illegal products: unauthorized cosmetics, hazardous toys for children, counterfeits, and faulty household appliances,”…

Drones were sighted over Antwerp’s port area on Thursday night, as European issues raise concerns, with some governments blaming Russia. Drones were also seen above Sint-Truiden’s Royal School for Non-Commissioned Officers on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Following a National Security Council meeting on Thursday, Belgium’s Interior Minister Bernard Quintin assured the public that authorities had…

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Antwerp’s Petroleum Pier will be raised 11 meters, extended 135 meters, and restored. Minister Jo Brouns approved the project, led by De Vlaamse Waterweg and Blue Gate Antwerp Public Holding NV. As VRT News reported, the Petroleum Pier on Antwerp’s Petroleum-Zuid site is set to undergo a major renovation. Flemish…

Brussels (ANSA) – A lengthy negotiation span of over 24 hours has resulted in an agreement among the twenty-seven EU countries to reduce emissions by 90% by 2040, marking a significant step towards achieving climate neutrality by 2050. To address concerns from certain capitals, including Rome, the agreement incorporates flexibility and concessions to ease the…

Das Versagen in der Russland-Politik: Ein Rückblick auf zwei Jahrzehnte deutscher Russlandpolitik mit Georg Mascolo und Katja Gloger. Die Autoren des Buches „Das Versagen“ sprechen mit Gordon Repinski über Fehleinschätzungen, Verflechtungen und den Einfluss auf die gegenwärtige Situation.

Oudsbergen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Staff at the Wildlife Aid Centre in Oudsbergen rescued a weak crane in Bocholt, likely infected with bird flu. Frederik Thoelen confirmed strict quarantine after outbreaks killed tens of thousands of cranes in Germany and France. As VRT News reported, staff from the Wildlife Aid Centre in Oudsbergen, in the…