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Karel Lannoo, chief executive of the Centre for European Policy Studies in Brussels, believes that due to a lack of fiscal discipline in some EU countries, eurobonds will likely not be accepted, especially by frugal nations, in the next decade. He suggests that using frozen Russian assets seems to be the only viable option. “€140…

Antwerp (Eurotoday) – Residents of Bergen op Zoomlaan in Merksem report minimal noise from the bypass, opened this weekend to divert Antwerp ring road traffic while work on the new Oosterweel connection continues. As VRT News reported, residents of Bergen op Zoomlaan in Merksem, Antwerp, say the new bypass has caused minimal noise. A meter-high…

Athens – A 38-year-old man suspected of orchestrating a significant fraud scheme involving EU funds has reportedly admitted to some allegations during a lengthy session with a European prosecutor, while asserting that “many individuals were involved” in these actions, as reported by the ANA news agency on Monday. On Wednesday, authorities apprehended thirty-seven individuals linked…

POLITICO: Do you think it’s a mistake to allow this type of argument in public debate? Calenda: No, as a liberal, I believe all viewpoints should be heard, but they need context. For instance, presenting Sachs, I’d say: “A journalist who has often aligned with Russia and recently participated in the Forum of the Future…

Tongeren-Borgloon (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A 41-year-old Tongeren-Borgloon driver crashed into parked cars at a Borgloon breathalyser checkpoint last week, injuring 6 officers; he faces multiple charges and will be placed under electronic monitoring. As VRT News reported, the 41-year-old driver involved in the weekend crash at a breathalyser checkpoint in Tongeren-Borgloon appeared before the…

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis emphasized the need for accelerated progress in establishing a unified European energy market, particularly in Southeast Europe, where prices remain higher compared to other member states. During a press conference in Portorož, Slovenia, following the MED9 summit, he stated that enhancing market integration through substantial investments and interconnections should be prioritized…

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Zalmay Khalilzad, the former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan, is considered one of the most influential political and diplomatic figures in the history of Afghanistan’s prolonged conflict and peace efforts. His series of informal visits, political contacts, and negotiations particularly with the Taliban merit close scrutiny by international observers and the Afghan public alike. Khalilzad…