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Veteran Cars Avoid the Scrap Heap – Are They ‘Vehicles of Significant Cultural Interest’?
Strasbourg – Owners of classic and muscle cars can relax as new EU regulations will not mandate scrapping these vehicles. The European Commission’s proposal on managing older cars has sparked debate for several years, with concerns previously raised about potential scrapping requirements. However, that concern has been alleviated as both the European Parliament and EU…
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Leuven’s Botanical Garden Unveils Drought Garden Featuring 100+ Plants
Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Leuven’s Botanical Garden opened the Drought Garden with over 100 drought-resistant plants. Aldermen Christophe Stockman and Thomas Van Opens highlight climate resilience, sustainability, and educational value. As VRT News reported, Leuven’s Botanical Garden has opened a new area called the “Drought Garden.” The section contains over 100 plants that can…
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Kippt von der Leyen den Grünen Deal?
Vor ihrer Rede zur Lage der Union in Straßburg steht EU-Kommissionspräsidentin Ursula von der Leyen unter Druck. Nach dem erniedrigenden Zoll-Deal mit Trump und internen Streitigkeiten über die Klimapolitik muss sie ihre Argumente darlegen. Hans von der Burchard analysiert, welche Ankündigungen zu erwarten sind und ob von der Leyen den Green Deal opfert. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview:…
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Metsola Commends Costa’s Leadership in the European Council and Denounces Interference
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, commended former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa for his exemplary leadership at the European Council, highlighting his serious approach to his role and dismissing any claims of power interference in international European representation. In an interview with Lusa and other agencies during the plenary session in Strasbourg, she…
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Fire Drill Conducted in Pediatric Ward B7 at Jessa Hospital Hasselt
Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Jessa Hospital in Hasselt held a full-scale fire drill in pediatric Ward B7, simulating an e-bike battery fire. Staff, led by Kris Vankriekelsvenne and Veerle Lynen, practised evacuation, coordination, and safety. As VRT News reported, Jessa Hospital on Stadsomvaart in Hasselt held a large-scale fire drill to test its emergency…
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Czech Republic Can Secure Over Two Billion Euros for Military Equipment Through SAFE Tool
Strasbourg – The Czech Republic is set to receive over €2 billion from the newly announced European Union financial instrument, SAFE, as reported by the European Commission. Nineteen countries have submitted applications for funding through the SAFE program, which allocates loans for military equipment, with a total of €150 billion (€3.7 trillion) earmarked for these…
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Update: Debatte über AfD-Verbot und Krise in Frankreich
Der Bundestag startet in die neue Sitzungswoche, und mit ihm beginnt die Debatte über ein mögliches AfD-Verbot. Die Grünen laden Union, SPD und Linke zu Gesprächen ein. Doch die SPD rudert zurück: Zwischen strategischer Zurückhaltung und Koalitionsdisziplin bleibt offen, ob es überhaupt zur Zusammenarbeit kommt. Pauline von Petzold analysiert direkt von der Fraktionsebene, wie die…
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CX-2 Electric Aircraft with 32 Motors Soars in Sint-Truiden
Sint-Truiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – At DronePort in Sint-Truiden, Cosmic Aerospace successfully flew the CX-2, a 1:10 scale Skylark with 32 electric motors, testing regional electric flight potential. CEO Ward Decaluwe highlighted its breakthrough impact. As VRT News reported, at DronePort in Sint-Truiden, Europe saw the first successful demonstration flights of a scale-model electric passenger…