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Brussels – Ukraine is set to join the EU’s free mobile roaming initiative starting at the beginning of the new year. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated in a press release, “We want Ukrainian citizens to be able to stay connected with their loved ones across the entire EU, as well as in…

Antwerp  (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Around 300 people gathered in Antwerp to mourn 9-year-old Jidel, who tragically died after being struck by a police van, sparking public grief and concern. Near the scene of the accident, about 300 members of the Jewish Orthodox community, to whom the youngster belonged, assembled. Jidel was struck by a…

In Sachsen gewann die AfD 2021 an Stärke. Nun steht das Bundesland vor den Landtagswahlen im September. Die CDU führt knapp vor der AfD — aber das könnte sich noch ändern.

EU foreign policy chief Kaia Kallas stated today that Russia poses a “threat” to global security but has no chance against a united NATO. Speaking from the European Parliament in Strasbourg ahead of the Atlantic Alliance summit in The Hague, she remarked, “During the Cold War, the US and its allies outperformed the Soviet Union.…

Antwerp  (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Antwerp residents mostly complained about parking, illegal dumping, and garbage collection in 1,349 ombudsman reports on key municipal services in 2023. Parking, unlawful dumping, and the collection of domestic waste accounted for the majority of complaints. Over 255,000 connections were made overall, which is significant for a city with nearly…

A European official informed POLITICO that the EU’s chief diplomat, Kaja Kallas, will meet with her E3 counterparts and the Iranian Foreign Minister in Geneva on Friday. This meeting follows a phone call last Monday, aiming to discuss recent developments and encourage Iran to resume negotiations. At the G7 summit in Canada earlier this week,…

Today, the European Commission has put forward a legislative proposal aimed at gradually and systematically reducing the EU’s dependency on Russian natural gas and oil by the end of 2027. Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen, who introduced the proposal, highlighted that “importing natural gas from Russia threatens Europe’s security, which is why we propose a ban…

Bruges (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In Bruges, SNT adult education will maintain current tuition rates for language and photography courses in the upcoming school year, despite inflation trends. In a symbolic sense, the new school year begins on June 30 rather than September 1. By doing this, they are opposing Education Minister Demir’s (N-VA) proposal…

The Czech government avoided collapse on Wednesday after weathering a no-confidence vote sparked by a bitcoin scandal involving a drug dealer that has unsettled the nation’s political landscape. Out of 192 MPs present, 98 opposed an opposition attempt to unseat Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s administration, averting the possibility of snap elections just four months ahead…

Brussels/Strasbourg – On Wednesday, European Parliament members approved an extension of EU recovery plan funding beyond 2026. This initiative enjoys backing from several Slovak MEPs across various political groups, who shared their views with TASR. Lucia Yar (RE/PS) emphasized that the progressives support an 18-month extension of recovery plan funding, which she believes is beneficial…