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German Lawmakers Resolve Stalemate Over Top Court Judge Appointment
The controversy surrounding Brosius-Gersdorf arose after questionable plagiarism allegations and a perceived smear campaign targeting her stance on abortion. Last month, she withdrew her candidacy, citing the need to prevent a coalition dispute over judicial appointments from escalating and potentially harming democracy. This situation highlighted divides within the coalition and its fragility, given the government’s…
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A New Middle Eastern Alliance: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia Redefine Power Dynamics
It’s hard to miss the quiet symbolism in Riyadh this week. On September 17, amid the opulent hush of Al Yamamah Palace, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif put pen to paper on a mutual defense agreement that feels less like a routine diplomatic handshake and more like a…
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Austria and Germany Oppose EU-Wide Ban on Combustion Engines
Vienna/Berlin (APA) – The European Commission’s proposed ban on combustion engines for cars and light commercial vehicles has prompted Austria’s Economic Affairs Minister Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer from the conservative ÖVP and his German counterpart Katherine Reiche (CDU) to take action. They both voiced their support for technological flexibility and the acknowledgment of CO2-neutral fuels during a…
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Germany Reduces New Arms Export Approvals for Israel to Zero
The response highlights a discrepancy. While the chancellor described the measure as a targeted restriction, it has resulted in a broader freeze so far, indicating that ministries are being cautious and delaying approvals. Thoden, from The Left group, officially questioned what permits had been issued since Merz’s announcement and how Berlin plans to enforce the…
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Antwerp Central Fire Station and Shelter Relocating to Digipolis
Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A central Antwerp fire station and part of the city’s homeless shelter will relocate to the Digipolis site, creating a new hub for public services. Renovations are expected to begin in the fall of 2026 and be completed by 2029. Digipolis Antwerp is expected to move to Den Bell, the…
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Apple requests Brussels to revoke the digital markets law
BRUSSELS – Apple has claimed that the Digital Markets Act (DMA) results in a “worse experience for Apple users in the EU” and poses security risks. In a formal submission to the European Commission, Apple urged the withdrawal of the DMA until a more appropriate legislative solution is created. The legislation requires app developers to…
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Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy Convicted by French Court in Libyan Funding Scandal
Paris (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy was convicted by the Paris criminal court in a criminal conspiracy case involving illegal funding from late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 presidential campaign. However, on Thursday, the court acquitted Sarkozy on three other cases, including passive corruption, embezzlement of Libyan public…
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EU Law Prohibits Naming and Shaming of Doping Athletes, Top Lawyer States
Publishing the name of a professional athlete online due to breaking anti-doping rules violates EU privacy laws, according to a top EU lawyer. Advocate General Dean Spielmann has shared an opinion on a case in Austria, where four athletes contend that publicizing their information online breaches the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation. Austrian law mandates…
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Oliver Ropke: The Living Cost Crisis Poses a Significant Risk to Democratic Trust
Oliver Ropke, president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), has expressed concerns about the severe impacts on society if housing challenges and the escalating cost of living are not effectively tackled. In an interview with the European Newsroom (enr) marking the conclusion of his term, Ropke stated, “The cost of living crisis poses…