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Gut acht Wochen ist Thorsten Frei nun Kanzleramtsminister. Er betonte, dass bei der Koalitionsarbeit auch die “B-Note” stimmen müsse, doch diese lässt derzeit zu wünschen übrig. Das liegt teils an Frei, der sich noch im Kommunikationsmodus eines Fraktionschefs bewegt. Dieses und weitere anekdotische Ereignisse sorgen für Verwirrung, sowohl bei den Länderchefs als auch bei der…

Brussels – The European Commission has approved 94 infrastructure projects for co-financing through EU grants from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). Among the selected initiatives, ten are from Slovenia, including the construction of the second railway track from Divača to Koper, which will receive 156 million euros in funding. This funding call aimed to enhance…

Sint-Truiden (Eurotoday) – Stapelstraat in Sint-Truiden has been closed since June 29, 2025, due to a 30 cm road subsidence. Mayor Gert Stas says sewer issues or old water channels may be the cause. As VRT News reported, the Stapelstraat, a busy road in Sint-Truiden, is closed. The road is closed because part of it…

At the American embassy in Vilnius, Tsikhanouskaya was taken aback by her husband’s condition. Siarhei had lost a significant amount of weight, and he mentioned to friends that he had forgotten how to speak while in prison. Their daughter initially did not recognize him. “When he began speaking, she recognized only his voice,” Tsikhanouskaya said.…

Russia cannot obstruct Moldova’s European Union accession process, asserted President Maia Sandu on Friday in Chișinău following the inaugural EU-Moldova summit. She underscored that Moldova needs to be ready to join the EU even if it does not include the pro-Russian, separatist region of Transnistria. During a press conference in Chișinău, Sandu outlined two scenarios…

Copenhagen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Denmark calls on the European Union to fully utilise its legal tools to address Hungary’s breaches of fundamental rights, including considering the use of Article 7 against Budapest, Politico reported. Denmark officially launched its presidency of the Council of the European Union on July 1, 2025, holding the rotating six-month…

Ukraine is adapting by constructing fortifications for progressively smaller units—transitioning from battalions of about 500, to companies of roughly 100, and now to platoons of 20 to 50 soldiers. “Currently, the most effective setup involves a maximum of one detachment. These consist largely of trench groups, or foxholes, which prevent enemy drones from striking. Drones,…

Ljubljana – The Ministry of the Environment, Climate and Energy has conditionally endorsed the proposal to amend the European Climate Law, which aims for a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 compared to 1990 levels in Brussels. They emphasized the need for a supportive framework to ensure the goal is achieved in a…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Commission is contemplating a new joint debt mechanism. This mechanism would enable it to access capital markets during crises and create a permanent system for issuing bonds in euros, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing three sources familiar with the matter. How are member states reacting to…

The Israeli military reported striking 130 targets across the Gaza Strip within the past 24 hours, focusing on Hamas command structures, weapons storage, and launchers, according to the AP. Netanyahu’s office announced Saturday night that an Israeli team would travel to Qatar on Sunday for ceasefire discussions. However, it also noted that Hamas requested truce…