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Brussels – According to the latest Eurobarometer public opinion survey, 85 percent of Europeans view climate change as a significant issue, with Slovenia reporting an even higher figure of 89 percent. A substantial majority believes the European Union should act by enhancing renewable energy use and boosting energy efficiency. Armed conflicts are perceived as the…

IBM, a leader in quantum technology, recently announced it aims to have the first functional quantum computer by 2029, highlighting the need to protect vital data. “The fact that we have this roadmap now and that all of the EU member states agreed on it … I think this is really a big step,” said…

Politicians who “deny the obvious climate emergency put our children and grand-children at risk.” That is the claim of European Greens and comes in the wake of a major announcement by the EU on climate change. After years of deliberation, the European Commission has now presented the EU’s 2040 climate target. The proposal of a…

Brussels – The European Commission proposed on Wednesday to uphold its target of a 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, while introducing “flexibilities” to address the hesitance of certain member states. Wopke Hoekstra, the European Commissioner for Climate, acknowledged the need for “pragmatism” in light of the politically “sensitive” discussions among the 27…

At this stage, the vote is mostly symbolic, as the majority of political groups have indicated their opposition to the no-confidence motion. However, it highlights growing discontent with her in Brussels following a series of controversial actions and scandals. If the motion passes, it would result in the resignation of the entire Commission and initiate…

Aarschot (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A 22-year-old man was resuscitated at the newly opened swimming pond in Schoonhoven Park, Aarschot, prompting swift emergency response on site. The man had lost consciousness after getting into problems in the swimming pond. The on-scene rescuers began resuscitation right away. In critical condition, he was brought to the hospital. …

Prague – The Czech Republic has submitted requests to the European Commission (EC) for modifications to the emission allowances trading framework for transportation and building heating, known as ETS 2. This document has been endorsed by 17 other EU member states, as announced by the Ministry of the Environment in a press release today. The…

While CEOs were voicing their concerns to the Commission president, a few floors below, Teresa Ribera, commissioner for a clean industrial transition, was unveiling the bloc’s 2040 climate targets. Von der Leyen’s European People’s Party is criticized for diluting the EU’s environmental agenda to maintain competitiveness, which seemed to satisfy the German visitors. The Commission…

Schaerbeek (Eurotoday) – Police in Schaerbeek have arrested a suspect caught with a saw after three trees were felled and seven others damaged in a string of local vandalism incidents. A suspect who had a saw in his hand while out and about in the neighborhood on Monday night was taken into custody by the…

Brussels/Ljubljana – On Tuesday, the European Commission released its 2025 review of the EU’s justice system. The report highlights Slovenia’s advancements in digitalization and the reduction of the duration of corruption case proceedings, while also noting ongoing challenges in handling complex money laundering cases. Slovenia is classified among countries with relatively stable indicators. However, similar…