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  • Swedish Specialty Obtains EU Protection

    Swedish Specialty Obtains EU Protection

    Brussels – Sweden is the sole producer of Swedish coffee cheese, which has now received protection in the EU. This unique northern delicacy has been added to the EU’s register of products with protected designation of origin. According to a press release from the EU Commission, “Traditionally cut into small pieces and placed in hot…

  • Der Mindestlohn wird zur politischen Zerreißprobe

    Der Mindestlohn wird zur politischen Zerreißprobe

    Sachsens Ministerpräsident plädiert in einem Interview mit POLITICO für einen speziellen „Strompreis für die Wirtschaft“. Auf dem G7-Gipfel zeigt sich Trump unkooperativ bezüglich Zöllen und Sanktionen gegen Russland.

  • Knokke Residents Oppose Parking Garage Under Golf Course

    Knokke Residents Oppose Parking Garage Under Golf Course

    Knokke (Eurotoday) – Knokke residents have filed an appeal against the permit for an underground parking garage beneath the Approach Golf site, citing environmental and legal concerns. Earlier this year, the municipality in Belgium first denied a permission for the garage’s construction, but the province later approved it. However, locals are increasingly taking their permit…

  • Fico dismissed the SNS leader’s criticism over backing the EU summit declaration on Ukraine.

    Fico dismissed the SNS leader’s criticism over backing the EU summit declaration on Ukraine.

    Brussels – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico took to Facebook on Thursday to criticize the chairman of the coalition SNS and Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrej Danko, for “attacking him out of absolute ignorance on fundamental foreign policy issues,” as reported by the special correspondent of TASR. Danko had expressed his disapproval of the Prime…

  • Keir Starmer’s disillusioned MPs finally find their voice

    Keir Starmer’s disillusioned MPs finally find their voice

    Another Labour MP expressed their frustration: “I didn’t want to spend four years as lobby fodder for a government I didn’t always agree with.” Numerous issues now allow MPs to voice their opinions. Many mentioned the recent assisted dying debate, where they decided independently rather than following the party whip, as a pivotal moment. Understanding…

  • The Political Opposition to the Rearmament Program Led by Giuseppe Conte Takes Shape

    The Political Opposition to the Rearmament Program Led by Giuseppe Conte Takes Shape

    A coalition of some 15 left wing European parties led by the former PM of Italy Giuseppe Conte (M5Stelle) opposes the Rearm Europe plans. Last Tuesday June 24, 2025, they signed a common declaration to reject increased military spending at the solemn end of a hybrid meeting in the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament…

  • EU Summit: 2040 Climate Goal on the Agenda

    EU Summit: 2040 Climate Goal on the Agenda

    Brussels – European sources indicate that the European climate target for 2040 may be discussed at the dinner among heads of state and government on Thursday evening. After a prolonged period of uncertainty, the European Commission is set to unveil its quantified proposal for CO2 emission reductions by 2040 next Wednesday. The European executive is…

  • US State Department Adviser Proposed Funding Marine Le Pen

    US State Department Adviser Proposed Funding Marine Le Pen

    In France, defendants can usually have their punishment temporarily lifted by appealing a verdict, during which they return to being presumed innocent. However, the court made a rare decision that Le Pen’s crimes were so severe and the risk of recidivism so significant that her ban should be enforced immediately. Her appeal is scheduled for…

  • Why Did Europe Overlook the Warnings About the Muslim Brotherhood?

    Why Did Europe Overlook the Warnings About the Muslim Brotherhood?

    There are many illnesses that may remain in a latent phase for a long time, showing no significant symptoms, but becoming much more dangerous if left untreated. Once they break out, treatment becomes difficult—sometimes even impossible. This applies to various cancers, for example. A similar analogy holds for certain social problems, such as the creeping…

  • Fico and Von der Leyen Discuss the Impact of REPowerEU Legislation on Slovakia

    Fico and Von der Leyen Discuss the Impact of REPowerEU Legislation on Slovakia

    Brussels – The primary focus of Thursday’s talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was the REPowerEU legislative package, as emphasized by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) during the ongoing EU summit in Brussels, according to TASR. Fico confirmed a meeting with the EC President prior to the European Council session, mainly…