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Under-fire Keir Starmer’s chief whip pledges to modernize role
He stated he would firmly reject complaints from MPs regarding members of his whips’ office who are related to figures in No. 10, such as Imogen Walker, whose husband is Starmer’s chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney. MPs have privately expressed concerns that they can no longer trust the whips’ office to protect them from No.…
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Belgium Reports First 2025 BTV8 Cases, FASFC Cites Bonte
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium confirms first 2025 BTV8 cases in cattle, sheep, and goats. FASFC reports vaccination against BTV3, BTV8, and EHD is effective. Spokesperson Hélène Bonte notes mild symptoms in vaccinated animals. As Nieuwsblad News reported, for the 1st time in 2025, Belgium has confirmed cases of the bluetongue virus. The Federal…
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EU-funded initiative trains youth as tour guides for the archaeological park of Bylis in Albania
The archaeological park of Bylis, situated in the Mallakastër region of southwestern Albania, has a rich history spanning from the 4th century BC to the 6th century AD, offering breathtaking views of the Vjosa River and much more to explore. A number of local youth are now training to become tourist guides through the “EU…
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Commission Supports Costa’s Plan to Bypass Hungary’s Veto on Ukraine’s EU Bid
Costa’s plan maintains the need for unanimity to approve a country’s final accession, keeping the collective authority of EU nations intact. However, lowering the threshold to start talks could facilitate progress and reduce frustration in Kyiv and Chișinău. This move would enable candidate countries, like Ukraine and Moldova, to initiate reforms to align with EU…
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KdG Antwerp Launches Flanders’ First Pain Postgraduate with De Bock
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Antwerp Karel de Grote University College will launch Flanders’ first postgraduate program in pain management in September 2026, led by Julie De Bock, developed with MATA and the Belgian Pain Society. As VRT News reported, Karel de Grote University College in Antwerp will start a new postgraduate course in specialised…
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Moldova Confirms Its European Path in Sunday’s Parliamentary Elections
The electorate of the Republic of Moldova largely favors a pro-European stance in the parliamentary elections. Chisinau/Bucharest – The Action and Solidarity Party (PAS, pro-European) in the Republic of Moldova has decisively won the parliamentary elections held on Sunday, securing a majority in Parliament with 55 seats, according to preliminary official results. The new legislative…
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Ex-French PM Barnier Rejoins Parliament Following Victory in Upscale Paris District
Michel Barnier, the EU’s former Brexit negotiator, will join the Les Républicains party members in the National Assembly, where they hold 50 of the 577 seats. As prime minister, Barnier led a minority government with Les Républicains backing and a coalition supporting President Emmanuel Macron. His tenure ended after three months when he failed a…
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EU Member Nations Support Dutch-Led Chips Coalition Revision
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Dutch government announced on Monday that all European Union member states have joined a Dutch-led chips coalition advocating for changes to the EU’s Chips Act. What reforms to the EU Chips Act are being proposed?How did previous Chips Act measures fall short of expectations? “Today all EU Ministers agreed…