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Bratislava – On Wednesday, Peter Pellegrini, President of the Slovak Republic, urged the government to maintain close ties with EU partners and NATO allies in its global foreign policy initiatives. He made this statement during his address to the National Council of the Slovak Republic regarding the state of the nation, as reported by TASR.…

The European Commission stated, “If no mutually acceptable solution is achieved, both current and further EU measures will automatically be implemented on July 14 — or sooner, if needed.”

The keenly-awaited V&A East Storehouse, which officially opened on Saturday (31 May), is the size of 30 basketball courts and houses all-manner of items. Designed by world renowned architects Diller, Scofidio and Renfro, it opens as part of “East Bank”, the new cultural quarter in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. A “ground-breaking” new museum experience…

Brussels – The European Union must give full attention and unconditional support to the Republic of Moldova during these challenging times, ensuring its freedom, independence, and continued pursuit of EU membership, stated Nathalie Loiseau, president of the Special Committee on the European Democracy Shield in the European Parliament (EUDS), following her delegation’s visit to Chișinău…

Europe is prepared with retaliatory measures against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to impose steel and aluminum tariffs, stated the chair of the European Parliament’s trade committee on Saturday. “We have our countermeasures ready for the unjustified tariffs on steel and aluminum. If what has been announced truly comes into effect, we should implement…

Singapore (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – India’s top general said on Saturday that the country changed strategy after losing air battles against Pakistan on the first day of the conflict earlier this month and gained a clear lead before the neighbours declared a truce three days later. An incident in Indian Kashmir on April 22 that…

Brussels – Following cuts in research budgets and the expulsion of foreign students initiated by US President Donald Trump, numerous EU ministers responsible for research expressed deep concern ahead of their recent meeting in Brussels. Austria’s research minister, Eva-Maria Holzleitner (SPÖ), called for adequate funding for the research framework program in the upcoming EU multiannual…

Hegseth previously informed delegates at the Singapore conference that the U.S. is encouraging European allies to take greater responsibility for their defense investments. “Thanks to President Trump, they are stepping up,” Hegseth stated, referring to Poland and the Baltic States as “model allies.” Highlighting the differences in military spending attitudes within Europe, Kallas noted, “Some…

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Hasselt prison (640 inmates, built for 450) has 115 of 220 cameras broken. Yzermans urges Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden to take urgent action, as promised €5 million upgrades have stalled. As VRT News reported, Yzermans checked the Hasselt prison, which is supposed to have good security. He found that over…

Brussels – Austria and Luxembourg pushed for a more straightforward EU deforestation regulation at the Council of EU Agriculture Ministers meeting on Monday in Brussels, persuading several member states. Minister for Agriculture and Forestry Norbert Totschnig (ÖVP) stated, “We do not want to burden those affected in Europe with bureaucracy; our aim is to combat…