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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…

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…

Brussels – EU countries are reinstating sanctions against Iran that had been suspended under the 2015 nuclear agreement (JCPOA). These sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes targeting various individuals, companies, and organizations, along with a range of trade and transport restrictions. Notably, the import and transport of Iranian crude oil, natural gas, gasoline, and…

Friedrich Merz in Attack Mode: The chancellor aims to hinder the EU’s legislative efforts, openly challenging Ursula von der Leyen. At the EU summit in Copenhagen this week, his focus is on reducing bureaucracy, enhancing competitiveness, and reversing the combustion engine ban. The ‘Brussels Decoded’ newsletter can be found here. In a 200-second interview, Michael…

Ghent (Eurotoday) – The Deinsesteenweg bridge (N466) over the E40 in Drongen-Baarle near Ghent, reopened in September after a 6-month construction, restoring a vital route used by 1,500 daily commuters; part of Flemish bridge renewal. As VRT News reported, the Deinsesteenweg bridge (N466) across the E40 in Drongen-Baarle near Ghent is open again after months…

The Central Election Commission is working to count the votes, with provisional results expected throughout the night. The final verification will take place after the watchdog and external observers release their findings on Monday morning. The PAS aims to maintain its majority, having held 61 out of 101 seats in the parliament since 2021, and…

Tehran (Eurotoday) – Iran on Sunday denounced the reinstatement of United Nations sanctions over its nuclear programme as “unjustifiable,” following a process initiated by major European powers after talks collapsed. The restrictive measures, which prohibit dealings related to the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, came into effect overnight after Western powers activated the…

Brussels – Sweden, along with several other EU nations, is expressing concern over the increasing population of the great cormorant, particularly regarding its impact on local fish stocks. However, the EU Commission appears reluctant to modify the bird’s protection status. “I acknowledge your suggestion to categorize the great cormorant as a huntable species within the…