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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…

ALBENA – Enhancing regional connectivity is becoming a significant focus for Europe. The European Commission’s proposal aims to double the budget of the Connecting Europe Facility for transport, as stated by Yordanka Chobanova, head of the European Commission Representation in Bulgaria, during the plenary session at the Annual Meeting of Local Authorities held in the…

The Trump Administration’s massive ICE deportations in Chicago, Operation Midway Blitz, began back in September 8. It did not take long for citizens of Chicago to take to the streets and protest against the major immigration crackdown taking place in their city. Protestors have shown their disdain for the presence of ICE by demonstrating in…

Christopher Cash, 30, a former researcher for a Conservative MP, and Christopher Berry, 33, a teacher, both denied allegations of passing sensitive information to an alleged Chinese intelligence agent between 2021 and 2023. The Crown Prosecution Service unexpectedly dropped charges against them last month, leading to political backlash. The director of public prosecutions in the…

Belgrade – “Mr. President, it is time for Serbia to take concrete steps” toward its ambition of joining the European Union, stated European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday during a joint press conference with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic. “We require progress in the areas of the rule of law, electoral reforms, and…

The southern Portuguese city of Baixo Alentejo has been recognised as the European Wine City for 2026. The announcement, made at an event in Brussels on Wednesday, recognises its wine growing heritage stretching back many years. Awarded by RECEVIN, the title celebrates regions  that combine excellence in winemaking with sustainable tourism, cultural heritage, and innovation.…

Conclusions for the Council require unanimous support from all 27 EU member countries to be formally adopted. However, Hungary’s recent opposition has led to joint statements issued on behalf of the remaining 26, with Slovakia usually included. Fico stated, “I am not interested in new sanctions against Russia until I see the European Council’s conclusions…

Bratislava – Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) of Slovakia believes that the current focus on Ukraine is diverting attention from the EU’s critical challenges. This was reported on Wednesday by the press and information department of the Slovak Government Office. “In preparation for the European Council, I had an extensive phone conversation with European Council…