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Paris – Emmanuel Macron urged the newly elected Polish president to enhance the relationship between Poland and France, inspired by the Treaty of Nancy signed in May. He emphasized the importance of building a robust, independent, and competitive Europe that upholds the rule of law in a message on X. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot…

Der GKV-Spitzenverband warnt vor steigenden Beiträgen im Gesundheitswesen, was Gesundheitsministerin Nina Warken unter Druck setzt. Rasmus Buchsteiner hat die Zahlen analysiert und erklärt, warum Finanzminister Lars Klingbeil kaum entlasten kann. Warken hat wenig Zeit und Spielraum. Im Podcast wird auch Karol Nawrockis Wahlsieg in Polen besprochen. Johanna Sahlberg analysiert die möglichen Blockaden des neuen Präsidenten…

The European Committee of the Regions (CoR) has held its first meetings with local and regional politicians from Albania, Kosovo, and Moldova. The aim was to accelerate the three countries’ preparations for accession to the European Union. It is hoped contacts between mayors and councillors from the EU and from Albania, Kosovo, and Moldova will…

Skopje – Prime Minister Christian Mitskoski commented on the rapporteur Thomas Weiss‘s working report, highlighting its importance as it marks the first instance of a specific Macedonian identity being acknowledged. He expressed that Europe has an opportunity to rectify a historical injustice, affirming that there exists a Macedonian identity and language, though opinions among European…

The implementation of checks on fresh produce has been postponed multiple times due to concerns over their impact on supply chains. Industry leaders praised the decision, describing it as “common-sense,” and highlighted previous estimates that suggested the checks could have led to £200 million in increased costs and higher prices. “This Government’s EU deal will…

Antwerp (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Chef Roger van Damme is closing his Michelin-starred Antwerp restaurant Het Gebaar on June 27, 2025, after 15 years. He’s opening a culinary academy in Schoten to teach cooking. As HLN and VRT News reported, Antwerp‘s famous chef, Roger van Damme, is closing his Michelin-starred restaurant, Het Gebaar, after 15…

Madrid – Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez have called for an urgent end to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza after their discussions in Madrid. They urged the EU to back international legal frameworks for investigating alleged war crimes in the region. The leaders highlighted the need for an immediate…

Das Bundestagspräsidium und die neue Bundestagspräsidentin wollen striktere Maßnahmen einführen und die Disziplin im Parlament verbessern. Themen wie provozierende Zwischenrufe, Fragen zur Kleiderordnung und Aufkleber auf Laptops sind im Fokus, ebenso wie oft leere Regierungsbänke. Rasmus Buchsteiner berichtet, wie Klöckner und ihre Stellvertreter die Ordnung erhöhen möchten. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview ist Andrea Lindholz (CSU) zu Gast.…

Warsaw (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Polish voters are casting their ballots in a crucial presidential run-off, which could significantly influence the country’s future within the European Union.  Poling started at 7 am local time (05:00 GMT), with pro-Europeean Union Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski of the centre-right Civic group, an element of the governing Civic Coalition,…

The European Commission is expected to approve Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro beginning in 2026 on June 4. However, public opinion in Bulgaria is mixed, with studies indicating more opposition to this move than support. Reports from sources within the EC, including Reuters, suggest that Brussels is preparing to deliver a positive assessment. Concerns among…