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Stockholm – A synthetic drug akin to khat is becoming more prevalent in Europe’s drug market. The EU’s drug agency, EUDA, has issued a warning about an “unprecedented” rise in imports and seizures. In contrast to khat, a natural substance that contains cathinone and impacts the central nervous system similarly to amphetamines, the cathinones that…

Senior Trump administration officials have consistently stated that the 10 percent universal baseline tariff currently applied to most of America’s trading partners is their minimum threshold. EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič met with his U.S. counterpart Jamieson Greer in Paris on Wednesday. (Image: Ronald Wittek/EPA) Brussels is also considering boosting imports of liquefied gas or…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Thursday, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth expressed his confidence that NATO countries would agree to Donald Trump’s request for a significant increase in defence expenditure, but he added that it had to happen by a summit later in June. According to the U.S. president, NATO countries should increase defence…

Brussels – President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antonio Costa voiced their support for the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the U.S. imposition of sanctions on four judges, including Slovenian judge Beta Hohler. They underscored the importance of safeguarding the court’s independence and integrity. “The Commission…

The investigation in France coincides with mounting global pressure on Israel to enhance aid delivery to Gaza amidst concerns of a humanitarian disaster. Israel’s prolonged bombing and blockade have drastically limited access to food, water, and medical supplies for civilians in the Palestinian area. The Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health in Gaza reports that over 54,000…

Merksem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A 62-year-old man was stabbed in Merksem after reportedly pulling off a woman’s headscarf in public, prompting a violent altercation and police response. The local police only made the announcement today, but the facts go back to Monday. “A 20-year-old woman was attacked on Monday on a zebra crossing at…

Brussels (ANSA) – The Hungarian law aimed at protecting minors, deemed discriminatory towards LGBT individuals, breaches EU law, as stated by the Advocate General of the EU Court of Justice, Tamara Ćapeta, in a non-binding opinion regarding a case initiated by the European Commission, supported by 15 member states. This marks the largest human rights…

Le 23 juin, Bardella, également président du parti et pressenti pour Matignon, parle dans la presse de son futur gouvernement. Le jour suivant, il expose sa vision de la cohabitation, tandis que sa cheffe le fera deux jours plus tard, après avoir consulté des constitutionnalistes. Les stratèges du parti réfléchissent également à leur approche en…

The European Commission has unveiled its European Ocean Pact but the package has met with a mixed response. The EU calls it a “comprehensive strategy to better protect the ocean, promote a thriving blue economy and support the well-being of people living in coastal areas.” The Pact brings together EU ocean policies under one single…

Luxembourg – The rise of cyberbullying, misinformation, and hate speech is creating a hazardous online environment for children, prompting several European nations, including France, to seek restrictions on minors’ access to social networks. The European Union is already recognized for having one of the most stringent regulatory frameworks for digital platforms worldwide. However, there is…