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  • European Network of Judicial Councils Expresses Strong Support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Judiciary

    European Network of Judicial Councils Expresses Strong Support for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Judiciary

    Sarajevo, (Fena) – The European Network of Councils for the Judiciary (ENCJ) has expressed strong support for the judiciary in Bosnia and Herzegovina, voicing serious concerns regarding the threats and pressures faced by the High Judicial and Prosecutorial Council of Bosnia and Herzegovina (HJPC BiH) and all judicial officials in the country. The ENCJ statement…

  • Nine EU Countries Urge European Court to Relax Rules on Expelling Foreign Criminals

    Nine EU Countries Urge European Court to Relax Rules on Expelling Foreign Criminals

    Nine European Leaders Seek to Loosen Rules on Expelling Criminal Migrants Nine European heads of government are calling for a revision in the interpretation of the European Convention on Human Rights to make it easier to deport migrants who have committed crimes. In a joint statement led by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Danish…

  • Train Traffic Resumes Between Vilvoorde and Mechelen After Fire

    Train Traffic Resumes Between Vilvoorde and Mechelen After Fire

    Vilvoorde – Train services between Vilvoorde and Mechelen resumed at 9 p.m. following a major disruption caused by a fire at a nearby waste processing facility situated close to the railway tracks. Train service was temporarily suspended after a fire broke out along the railway line at trash processing company Renewi. Although trains are now…

  • European Union Set to Impose Taxes on Russian Fertilizers Beginning in July

    European Union Set to Impose Taxes on Russian Fertilizers Beginning in July

    Brussels – On Thursday, the European Parliament saw a significant majority from across the political spectrum—411 votes in favor, 100 against, and 78 abstentions—supporting a tax on imports of Russian fertilizers, despite opposition from far-right factions. The Russian government denounced the decision, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stating that Europeans are “shooting themselves in the…

  • Angry Macron Rebukes Ministers Over Mishandled Muslim Brotherhood Report Leak

    Angry Macron Rebukes Ministers Over Mishandled Muslim Brotherhood Report Leak

    A highly anticipated government report examining the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood in France and Europe was set for release on Wednesday but was postponed by President Emmanuel Macron’s office after portions of the document were leaked to conservative media outlets. According to a draft version reviewed by POLITICO, the report accuses the Muslim Brotherhood…

  • Renovation of Beringen Casino Kicks Off with Meynen & Witters

    Renovation of Beringen Casino Kicks Off with Meynen & Witters

    Beringen (Eurotoday) – The historic Casino in Beringen is set to begin renovation work on its entrance hall next week, spearheaded by Culture head Esmeralda Meynen and Heritage lead Patrick Witters. The project aims to improve accessibility, restore the building’s classic look, and is expected to be completed by October 2025. According to VRT News,…

  • EU Grants €15 Million to Support Farmers in Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Germany

    EU Grants €15 Million to Support Farmers in Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Germany

    Brussels – Today, EU member states approved a proposal from the European Commission to allocate 15 million euros from the agricultural reserve to aid farmers in the Czech Republic, Slovenia, and Germany. These farmers have recently faced challenges due to severe weather conditions and animal disease outbreaks. The European Commission made this announcement in a…

  • Leaked Muslim Brotherhood Report Deemed ‘Alarmist’ by Academics and Civil Society Groups

    Leaked Muslim Brotherhood Report Deemed ‘Alarmist’ by Academics and Civil Society Groups

    A recent report alleging links between various Muslim organizations and the Islamist group Muslim Brotherhood has sparked widespread criticism from experts and civil society groups across France and Europe. Although the document, obtained by POLITICO and covered by multiple media outlets, presents several pieces of purported evidence, it lacks clarity in establishing direct connections to…

  • EU Aims to Extend Duty-Free Lobster Agreement with US

    EU Aims to Extend Duty-Free Lobster Agreement with US

    Brussels – The European Union is considering extending an agreement that allows duty-free imports of U.S. lobsters, as part of a broader push to reverse tariffs introduced under former U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a Financial Times report citing two officials. Why is the EU seeking to extend the lobster deal? How are steel…

  • Review of Pension Rights: EU Fails to Adequately Protect Citizens’ Retirement Funds

    Review of Pension Rights: EU Fails to Adequately Protect Citizens’ Retirement Funds

    The European Union has fallen short in its efforts to promote the establishment of supplementary pensions for its citizens, according to a recent report from the European Court of Auditors, which oversees the EU’s financial activities. The auditors highlight that the lack of support for supplementary pension schemes is particularly concerning given the aging population…