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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…

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…

Germany Reaffirms Support for Ukraine While Urging Diplomatic Resolution Germany remains committed to supporting Ukraine militarily even as it intensifies efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed this week. “We are not overlooking any possible avenues toward a diplomatic resolution,” Merz said during a recent press conference.…

Israel’s past relations with Hamas have been marked by complexity and contradiction. Recent investigations indicate that during the 1980s and 1990s, Israel covertly supported Hamas as a counterbalance to the secular Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and its dominant faction, Fatah. The support aimed to empower an Islamist alternative that could weaken the PLO’s influence. Several…

Brussels – During her inaugural visit to Brussels, Slovenia’s President Nataša Pirc Musar accused Israel of genocide in Gaza. In her speech to Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) and during discussions at EU institutions, she highlighted the union’s enlargement as a crucial geopolitical necessity. “What is happening is genocide,” Pirc Musar stated to Slovenian…

The European People’s Party (EPP) is carefully navigating a complex political landscape in Brussels. While it officially avoids direct negotiations with far-right parties, the group has often relied on their support in the European Parliament—particularly on contentious issues like migration and deregulation. These topics, party leaders argue, reflect the priorities of voters who backed the…

Westhoek (Eurotoday) – Only 20% of Westhoek residents test their smoke detectors on a monthly basis, prompting local fire brigades to issue warnings about the dangers of a “false sense of security” when it comes to fire safety. This concern has been highlighted by the ‘Great Smoke Detector Test’, an online fire safety survey organized…

Today, the governments of Portugal and Spain have formally requested the European Commission to provide a “strong political and financial commitment” to enhance interconnections between the Iberian Peninsula and the broader European Union (EU). This request comes in light of a significant blackout that occurred in April. In a letter addressed to European Commissioner for…

KYIV — Spanish authorities are investigating the murder of Andrii Portnov, a prominent former Ukrainian politician who had been living in Spain. Portnov, 51, was fatally shot by several unidentified individuals in Pozuelo de Alarcón, a suburb of Madrid, according to Spain’s Interior Ministry. “Official reports confirm the victim was shot multiple times while entering…

Paris – A coalition of approximately fifteen European organizations, including France’s UFC-Que Choisir and CLCV, has urged the European Commission to investigate the hand luggage fee policies of seven low-cost airlines. The airlines in question—EasyJet, Norwegian, Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea, Vueling, and Wizzair—are accused of imposing unfair charges on consumers, according to the Confederation of Consumption,…