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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…

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Flemish government will end €2.6 million annual funding for the University of Antwerp’s IOB, impacting 32 staff, 3 master’s programs, and international research, says IOB chair Nathalie Holvoet. As VRT News reported, the Flemish government will stop the annual subsidies of over €2.6 million for the Institute of Development…

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The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, reported that the drones that disrupted operations at Copenhagen’s primary airport are indicative of a “pattern of ongoing challenges at our borders.” She emphasized the threat to critical infrastructure in a post on the social media platform X, mentioning that the situation is still being…

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In Ghent, citizen proposals from Schoolhoeve De Campagne, Plasactie, and Patrasche will be discussed at the city council. Residents oppose outsourcing, paid restrooms, and relocation, highlighting active public participation. As VRT News reported, Ghent allows citizens to put topics on the council agenda if they collect at least 1,000 signatures…

On September 16, Romanian prosecutors charged Georgescu, Potra, his son, and other mercenaries with orchestrating a violent coup. According to prosecutors, they allegedly planned to hijack a protest supporting the former presidential candidate and incite violence due to the cancellation of the first round of the presidential election. Officials stated that the armed group aimed…

Regarding the cyberattacks that impacted check-in systems at Brussels, Berlin, and London airports, Commission spokesperson Thomas Renier stated, “The Commission is collaborating with the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity, under ENISA, alongside national authorities, airports, and airlines to restore services and assist passengers.” He highlighted the presence of hybrid threats and possible attacks on EU…

Submarine cables, which carry over 95% of international data, are facing heightened threats from accidental damage and deliberate sabotage amid rising geopolitical tensions. Governments and industry experts call for stronger collaboration, enhanced legal frameworks, and technological innovation to safeguard this critical infrastructure. Submarine fiber-optic cables underpin nearly all international internet traffic, supporting everything from everyday…

During the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed that NATO countries should engage Russian aircraft entering their airspace. Shortly after, Polish Foreign Affairs Minister Radosław Sikorski reacted to Trump’s comments via a clip, affirming with, “Roger that.” On Wednesday, speaking on Britain’s LBC radio, Sikorski expanded on his stance, emphasizing the…