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Prague – The negative effects of the forthcoming EU ETS 2 emissions trading system can be alleviated by effectively capping allowance prices. As a result, households are projected to face lower monthly expenses, averaging in the hundreds of crowns. This is based on an analysis conducted by PwC for the Ministry of the Environment, with…

Brussels (Eurotoday) – Decathlon will open its 1st new Belgian store in 5 years in Brussels near Porte de Namur. The City store offers sports gear, bike repairs, and recruits via Decathlon Academy. As VRT News reported, Decathlon will open its 1st new store in Belgium in 5 years. The store is set to launch…

European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen announced the pact’s three sections: people, economy, and the link between security, preparedness, and migration. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas revealed that the pact includes over 100 projects. These projects will focus on enhancing 5G networks, improving mobile connectivity, initiating youth programs, and strengthening connections like rail,…

The EU Court of Justice has ruled in favor of Denmark, determining that the country did not violate EU law by implementing a restriction on cabotage bus services. This case originates from an administrative measure introduced by Denmark in November 2019, following a complaint from the EU Commission. Under this practice, non-Danish transport companies are…

Kyiv (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Russian defence forces launched over 300 drones and 37 missiles to hit energy infrastructure across Ukraine in overnight strikes on Thursday, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Why is Ukraine seeking liquefied natural gas from the US?How severe were the October attacks on energy systems? He said that targets in the central…

Merz faces increased political pressure domestically to tackle Germany’s economic challenges. Following two years of economic downturn, economists predict minimal growth this year, influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies, which have significantly impacted Berlin’s export-dependent economy. German business leaders are pressing the chancellor to implement bold reforms to boost growth. Merz’s centrist coalition…

Schwechat/Luxembourg (APA) – A recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) establishes that a lightning strike on an airplane can be deemed an “extraordinary circumstance” in cases of significant delays. This decision, made on Thursday, was prompted by a request from Austrian courts concerning an incident involving an Austrian Airlines (AUA) flight that…

The unconditional support for Israel as a Jewish homeland and a Jewish national state exists among all Israeli Jewish believers, regardless of their religious affiliation. The majority of Jews hold the belief that God awarded Israel to them and maintain that Jewish statehood is vital for their enduring existence. Most Jews support Jewish citizenship priority…

Brussels (dpa) – The European Union is expressing concern over reports of violence involving Hamas and armed clans in the Gaza Strip. “We are troubled by reports indicating multiple fatalities in Gaza due to clashes between Hamas and gang members,” stated a spokesperson for EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas. Additionally, there are allegations that Hamas…

Neue Regierungserklärung, alte Herausforderungen: Friedrich Merz nutzt seinen Auftritt im Bundestag, um außenpolitisch Flagge zu zeigen, von der Ukraine über Verteidigung bis Bürokratieabbau. Hans von der Burchard analysiert, welche Botschaften der Kanzler vor dem EU-Gipfel kommende Woche in Brüssel richtet. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview spricht Ron Prosor, Israels Botschafter in Deutschland, über die fragile Waffenruhe mit der…