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BRUSSELS – President of the European Council, António Costa, stated today that the conditions in Gaza are “intolerable,” echoing the remarks of the President of the European Commission, who urged Israel to “stop now.”In a social media post, the leader of the institution representing EU heads of Government and State emphasized the severity of the…

“Independent bodies like NABU and SAPO are crucial for Ukraine’s path to the EU. The Rule of Law is central to EU accession negotiations,” Kos emphasized on Tuesday. She mentioned having had “frank” discussions with new Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko and Taras Kachka, Ukraine’s EU integration lead. “We’ll continue collaborating with Ukraine on essential rule…

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Antwerp Airport has imposed a ban on all touch-and-go flights through the end of 2025, citing operational concerns and community impact, officials confirm. This is because Antwerp has nearly surpassed the maximum number of training flights allowed. The airport is presently determining whether to submit an application for an environmental…

Strasbourg/Brussels – The possibility of lifting the parliamentary immunity of Harald Vilimsky, the leader of the FPÖ delegation in the EU Parliament, has emerged again. Austrian authorities have submitted a request for this action, which has been referred to the Legal Affairs Committee, as announced by President Roberta Metsola prior to the start of the…

Frankreichs Präsident Emmanuel Macron besucht Berlin, doch die Stimmung wird angespannt sein.Bei seinem Treffen mit Kanzler Friedrich Merz stehen mehrere Konflikte auf der Agenda: der Streit über EU-finanzierte Atomkraftwerke, das europäische Kampfjetprojekt FCAS und das blockierte Mercosur-Abkommen. Hans von der Burchard beleuchtet die kritischen Punkte der deutsch-französischen Beziehungen. Zusätzlich dazu: Arbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas (SPD) arbeitet…

Puurs-Sint-Amands (Eurotoday) – A DIY store in Puurs-Sint-Amands will shut down for at least eight months due to extensive roadworks—owners say it’s the “final blow” to their business. Manager Erwin Rosiers admits that it might then close forever, as reported by RTV. “We fully understand the construction and no one is to blame. But our…

Brussels/Strasbourg – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia are making significant progress towards EU membership, but further reforms are essential: This was highlighted in three country reports approved by the EU Parliament with a substantial majority during the final plenary session before the summer recess in Strasbourg. Rapporteurs for Albania, Andreas Schieder (SPÖ), and…

Protests in Ukraine are restricted under martial law and the nighttime curfew. However, many Ukrainian civilians, war veterans, soldiers, and anti-corruption activists gathered in central Kyiv, chanting “Veto! Veto! Veto!” towards President Zelenskyy’s office. The president’s signature was the final requirement to enact the bill, granting the politically appointed prosecutor general authority over the independent…

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Former mining figurehead Michel Dylst has filed an appeal with the Court of Cassation following a stricter conviction, his lawyer confirmed on Thursday. In June, the Antwerp Court of Appeal condemned Dylst to four years in jail, with half of that time suspended, and a fine.      Dylst was given a…

Brussels – In its latest meeting before the summer recess, the EU finance ministers have officially decided to initiate a deficit procedure against Austria, following a recommendation from the EU Commission. The Council has also approved Austria’s domestic fiscal structure plan, which outlines reforms and measures to return the budget deficit below the 3 percent…