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Poland continues to oppose the European Commission’s proposed climate target for 2040, which aims for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the EU compared to 1990 levels. Deputy Climate Minister Krzysztof Bolesta stated that Poland can only achieve a maximum reduction of 83% at significantly high costs. The European Commission introduced this target…

When asked if Canada wanted to participate in the initial joint procurement round, which would require quickly agreeing on participation rules with the EU, Champagne responded, “I would think so … I think we want to be in the first wave, there’s no doubt.” “The defense procurement imperative is front and center,” he added, pointing…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Muntpunt in Brussels has reopened after major renovations, featuring an open auditorium, revamped children’s department, upgraded digital zone, and a new youth café area, Director Roel Van Den Sichtenhorst confirmed. As VRT News reported, Muntpunt, the central library and cultural hub for the Flemish community in Brussels, has reopened after…

“Stand up for democracy, speak up for Europe” was the guiding principle of Oliver Röpke, the outgoing president of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), throughout his 2.5-year leadership of the Brussels-based EU body. In an interview with the European Newsroom (enr) during the Committee’s 599th plenary session, Röpke discussed his notable achievements, the…

Aarschot (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Fewer visitors came to Schoonhoven Park’s final swimming day in Aarschot due to cold weather, but locals like Pascalle and Hermien praised the safe pond, open to clubs until December 2025. As VRT News reported, the final swimming day at Schoonhoven Park in Aarschot, in the province of Flemish Brabant,…

Macron aims to present a global counterbalance to Trump’s backing of Israel’s conflict in Gaza and to increase the pressure for peace. Comparisons are being drawn to France’s stance under Jacques Chirac against the U.S. during the 2003 Iraq invasion, which was also articulated in a notable speech at the U.N. Domestically, European leaders are…

Bratislava – The European Commission’s (EC) proposals for the multiannual financial framework (MFF) for 2028 to 2034 threaten to dismantle agriculture in Slovakia. Richard Takáč, the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Slovak Republic, highlighted at a press conference on Friday that while the current programming period allocates 4.6 billion euros for the…

Bilzen-Hoeselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The fire brigades of Hoeselt and Bilzen merged into one base in Bilzen with 82 firefighters and 35 ambulance staff, said Chief Jos Peters; open days on September 27–28. As VRT News reported, the fire brigades of Hoeselt and Bilzen, in the province of Limburg, Belgium, now operate from one…