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Kuwait – European foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated on Monday that Europe has a significant role to play in the context of a potential EU involvement in the “Peace Committee” proposed in U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for Gaza, in response to a journalist’s inquiry. During her visit to Kuwait, Ms. Kallas highlighted that…

Update: Political Vacuum in France – Between Conflict and Peace in the Middle East French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns shortly after taking office. In conversation with Rixa Fürsen, Hans von der Burchard analyzes the crisis, the president’s loss of power, and the implications for the Middle East situation involving Israel and Palestine.

Ghent (Brusels Morning Newspaper) – The Ghent Floralies, held since 1809, returns May 1–10, 2026, at Floraliënhal, Kuipke, Botanical Garden; expects 70,000 visitors, youth tickets, interactive exhibits, Garden Lab, and organisers Pieter Toebaert and Wendy Droesbeke. As VRT News reported, the Ghent Floralies, a flower event, is preparing to welcome a younger audience in its…

Skopje – The Growth Plan for the Western Balkans presents opportunities that will help shape the future for upcoming generations. We must capitalize on these opportunities to turn aspirations into reality for a brighter future for all, stated Deputy Minister for European Affairs Viktorija Trajkov during her speech at the regional seminar organized by the…

Skopje/Prishtina (APA) – Austrian Minister for Europe Claudia Plakolm conducted a working meeting in Skopje with North Macedonia’s Minister for Europe Orhan Murtezani and Slovenian State Secretary for Europe Neva Grašič. Plakolm’s spokesperson informed APA on Monday that “Austria will advocate for a qualified majority in the accession process.” Plakolm remarked, “For over 20 years,…

A series of drone-related disruptions has recently affected Europe’s airspace, with European leaders attributing violations over Danish, Estonian, Norwegian, Romanian, and Polish airspaces to the Kremlin. Merz likened the violations to Cold War airspace incursions but noted their increased frequency in recent weeks. He described these actions as espionage attempts and efforts to unsettle the…

Herent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Herent joined the Digital Cemetery project, part of the Flemish government plan, mapping 4 cemeteries online in 2025, said Alderman Maarten Forceville (CD&+), improving public access online. As VRT News reported, residents and visitors in Herent, in the province of Flemish Brabant, Belgium, can now find graves through the new…

Copenhagen (APA) – At the European Political Community summit in Copenhagen, key figures including Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker from the ÖVP and EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola convened on Thursday to bolster their collaborative efforts against irregular migration in Europe. The Danish government, currently holding the EU Council presidency, is recognized for its strict stance…