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Jaén .- The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, cautioned on Friday that estimates from the Junta de Andalucía indicate the Andalusian agricultural sector could face a loss of approximately 2 billion euros in aid due to the CAP model proposed by the European Commission for 2028-2034. During his remarks at…

“They killed [the agreement]. The lack of leadership from the EU makes my blood boil,” said a person familiar with the discussions, who was granted anonymity for candid commentary. The decision received backing from major fossil fuel producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia, who often resist climate measures aimed at reducing oil, gas, and coal…

Flanders (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Flemish Energy Minister Melissa Depraetere extended the digital meter deadline to March 31, 2026, for solar panel owners;a  subsidy of up to €4,000 applies, with applications due December 31, 2025. As Nieuwsblad News reported, owners of solar panels in Flanders who did not receive a digital electricity meter by the…

Košice – The governments of Slovakia and Ukraine have signed multiple intergovernmental agreements following a joint cabinet meeting in Košice on Friday. The discussions also covered EU sanctions against Russia, as reported by TASR. Prime Ministers Robert Fico and Yulia Svyrydenko formalized an agreement to enhance cooperation and information exchange regarding labor mobility and developed…

Due to a ban on Russian aircraft flying through EU airspace linked to broader sanctions, the Russian president cannot reach Budapest without defying EU measures, risking a flight over Ukraine, or taking a circuitous Balkan route. Under the EU’s sanctions regime, national authorities may consider exceptions for Russian travel if it is determined that such…

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Leuven’s self-driving bus service, led by De Lijn, WeRide, and Espaces-Mobilités, has been delayed to ensure safety. Buses carry 8 passengers on fixed routes at 40 km/h; Marco Demerling. As VRT News reported, the launch of Leuven’s self-driving bus service has been delayed. Initially planned to begin in mid-November 2025, the…

The Danish EU presidency has reached an agreement with the EU Parliament and the EU Commission on a new defense initiative for the EU. Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen (V) announced the news in a press release. “This agreement is a significant milestone in bolstering a competitive and capable European defense industry,” stated Troels Lund…

Starmer’s direct intervention increases pressure on the British government to resolve the ongoing issue. Culture Minister Ian Murray confirmed Friday that Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, who oversees the sport brief in the U.K., would meet with the Home Office to explore solutions. Murray stated on Sky, “We can’t allow this to happen. We can’t allow…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels’ Mont des Arts carillon, with 24 bells and 12 statues, reopened after 6 months’ renovation by the Buildings Agency in 2025; Minister Vanessa Matz tested its new remote-control system. As VRT News reported, after more than 6 months of renovations, the Brussels carillon at the Mont des Arts has…