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Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – By mid-2025, the Islamic Republic of Iran faces a historic crisis. Following the collapse of its regional influence – the so-called Axis of Resistance – Iran has now entered into a direct military confrontation with Israel, with its strategic depth eroding on all fronts. The downfall of the Assad regime…

The EU is reviewing its Association Agreement with Israel, which addresses trade and political relations, following a request from most member countries. Kallas is to report on the review process on Monday. The agreement requires Israel to uphold human rights, a commitment questioned by a majority of EU nations. “Every day this war continues, humanity…

Oviedo – Mario Draghi, former president of the European Central Bank (2011-2019) and president of the Council of Ministers of Italy (2021-2022), has been honored with the Princess of Asturias Award for International Cooperation 2025. The jury honored Draghi “for being a pivotal figure in defending European integration and international cooperation, recognized widely for his…

A senior MEP says he supports child protection but defends national legal sovereignty and harsher penalties against child abusers, including medical castration. Anders Vistisen was speaking on Wednesday in a key plenary debate on the proposal to combat child abuse across the EU. Vistisen emphasized both his strong support for protecting vulnerable children and his…

Oleksiy Chernyshov, the minister for national unity, stated on Facebook that this decision is vital for maintaining and restoring connections with millions of Ukrainians worldwide. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy introduced the bill to the parliament last August. The government must now create a list of countries whose citizens can qualify for dual Ukrainian citizenship. The law…

General and Special Prosecutors from the Western Balkans convened in Tirana, facilitated by the EU’s Criminal Justice project for the region. The meeting aimed to address international organized crime networks, enhance cross-border cooperation in justice, foster trust among regional prosecutors, and offer EU support, particularly through Eurojust, the European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation.…

Beijing (Eurotoday) – Speaking on Wednesday, Lin Jian, the spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, denied EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s remarks on China’s “pattern of dominance, dependency and blackmail” and charges that it uses its “quasi-monopoly” of rare earths to “undermine competitors in key industries.” How did China respond to Von der Leyen’s…

Keir Starmer’s insights on Trump’s Iran strategy were discussed by Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy. They offered a crucial overview of British political developments, focusing initially on Starmer’s comments regarding the potential outcomes of Trump’s plan for Iran.

Strasbourg – Environment ministers from EU countries have reached an agreement on the approach to recycling and scrapping old vehicles during a meeting in Luxembourg. Classic cars will continue to be recognized as part of “the moving cultural heritage.” Poland’s climate and environment minister Paulina Hennig-Kloska stated in a press release, “The legislation will not…

Maasmechelen (Eurotoday) – A new monument was unveiled in Maasmechelen commemorating the British bomber that crashed there on 12 May 1940, paying tribute to fallen WWII airmen. The memorial may be found in Opgrimbie on Kikmolenstraat.  The purpose of the monument is to get the people of Maasmechelen to think back on what transpired when…