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“The concept of having a global sales force to aid business isn’t truly effective,” he told POLITICO. He mentioned that businesses actually desire “low tax, easy employment rules and well-designed fluid regulations,” emphasizing that the “idea that the government can somehow ‘do business’ is irrational and contributes to the world’s current issues.” Trade veteran David…

Bratislava – The Slovak Republic’s government has officially criticized the European Commission’s (EC) Rule of Law Report 2025, claiming it was formulated using flawed methodology and contains significant inaccuracies regarding Slovakia’s rule of law situation. This position was conveyed in a government document approved during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday. The government specifically objected to…

Sint-Niklaas (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Sint-Niklaas offers Cipierage (€1M) and Walburg Castle (€1.2M) to investors with heritage grants (40%) and €500K subsidy; proposals due March 1, 2026, tours Sept 19 & Nov 24. As VRT News reported, Sint-Niklaas is working to save 2 historic empty buildings. The Cipierage on the Grote Mark and Walburg Castle…

Stockholm – Sweden is dispatching two firefighting aircraft to Portugal, which is grappling with severe wildfires, as stated by Carl-Oskar Bohlin, the Minister for Civil Defense. The minister noted, “Sweden is dedicated to assisting EU member states through the civil protection mechanism of the union.” Bohlin also conveyed his sympathies to those who have lost…

A Russian military drone crashed in eastern Poland early Wednesday, impacting NATO’s eastern edge as Western leaders work to pursue delicate peace negotiations with Moscow regarding Ukraine. The drone landed in a cornfield near Osiny, approximately 100 kilometers southeast of Warsaw. Local footage shared by LukowTV showed a flash and loud explosion, breaking windows in…

Bonheiden (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A 200-meter graffiti wall near Imelda Hospital in Bonheiden features 40 insects painted by artist Dzia. Coordinated by Nils Wens, it highlights local biodiversity and Flanders’ fragmented nature. As VRT news reported, a 200-meter graffiti wall has been unveiled near Imelda Hospital in Bonheiden, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium.…

Paris (France) – Following the recent agreement between Brussels and Washington to implement 15% tariffs on European exports to the United States, the President of the European Central Bank has stated that “uncertainty continues as the tariffs applicable to the pharmaceutical and semiconductor sectors remain undefined.” This remark was made during a meeting of the…

After meeting with the Jordanian foreign minister, Lavrov stated at a press conference that Moscow would not accept collective security guarantees for Ukraine without Russia’s involvement. Russia would agree if the guarantees are provided equally alongside countries like China, the US, UK, and France. Western allies reject the idea of Beijing and Moscow having influence…

Vilvoorde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In Vilvoorde’s Broek neighbourhood, residents, led by Laetitia Mascaux, fear redevelopment could remove the Loodstuin garden and nearby warehouse. Alderman Laure Scheerlinck says plans are still being drafted; 131 signed a petition. As VRT News reported, in Vilvoorde, concern is growing over the future of the Loodstuin and the nearby…