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Prague – Prime Minister Petr Fiala (ODS) has rejected a proposal to monitor online communications to combat child pornography and child abuse, expressing concerns about potential misuse that would infringe on the privacy of millions. He made this statement today on the social platform X. Interior Minister Vít Rakušan (STAN) noted on the same platform…

Thorsten Benner, director at the Global Public Policy Institute in Berlin, explained that the trade deal results from Europe’s security weaknesses, its neglected military investment over 20 years, and its shortfalls in technology development and market integration. Similarly, Europe’s dismissal of warning signs recalls the Qing leadership’s historical oversights. Sabine Weyand, trade director-general at the…

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On August 25, 2025, Ghent University’s rectorate archives were severely damaged by drilling during the construction of a new bicycle parking. Archivist Isabel Rotthier reported that water and mud ruined documents, filing cabinets, and historical records. As VRT News reported, Ghent University faced a major problem yesterday morning, Aug 25,…

Bratislava – The European Commission (EC) is proposing to reduce funding for agriculture by 30 to 40% in the upcoming long-term EU budget for 2028-2034, despite an overall budget increase of approximately 800 billion euros. This was announced on Tuesday by Richard Takáč, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Slovakia, during a briefing with…

Last year, during the presidential campaign, Trump commented that Swift might “probably pay a price” for endorsing Kamala Harris, his opponent. These remarks came following the pop star’s endorsement of Harris, the Democratic candidate. “I’m voting for Kamala Harris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them,”…

Veurne (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Veurne is creating a local volunteer corps supported by the Red Cross. Mayor Peter Roose says trained residents aged 16+ will assist in crises, supporting police, fire, and health services. As VRT News reported, the municipality of Veurne, in the province of West Flanders, Belgium, has decided to create its…

Brussels – European Commission spokesperson Paula Pinho stated on Tuesday that “it is the sovereign right of the EU and its member states to regulate economic activities on our territory in accordance with our democratic values.” The EU also “firmly rejected” claims that American companies were being intentionally targeted by these digital regulations. The American…