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Brussels – This week, trade ministers convened following a recent suspension of tariffs between China and the United States, as well as a new trade deal between the US and the UK announced last week. Additionally, there are reports of an invitation to negotiate from the Trump administration to the EU Commission. Sweden’s trade minister,…

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU is considering lowering the price cap on Russian oil, a measure coordinated at the G7 level, as part of a new sanctions package against Moscow. A senior EU diplomat, speaking anonymously, told POLITICO that targeting Russia’s energy and financial sectors could significantly pressure the…

Bucharest – On Tuesday, the Council of the European Union announced the appointment of Lucian Romaşcanu as Romania’s representative on the European Court of Auditors. Mr. Romaşcanu will serve a term from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2031, succeeding Mr. Viorel Ştefan. These appointments are made by the Council based on recommendations from member…

Kortrijk (Eurotoday) – Authorities suspect that a 24-year-old man from Kortrijk instigated a series of disturbances in the Sint-Elisabeth district three years ago, involving the throwing of stones at homes in the area. Investigators were surprised to discover that the alleged perpetrator resides nearby. The man, now 24, is accused of hurling stones at rooftops,…

Here is a rewritten version of the article based on the provided content: Title: A Look at the Merz Government’s First Days – Featuring Veit Medick Ten days into Friedrich Merz’s term as German chancellor, political observers are beginning to take stock of how his administration is shaping up. In the latest episode of POLITICO’s…

Skopje – North Macedonia has made significant progress and needs to continue on this trajectory. The accession process resembles a marathon rather than a sprint. It is a challenging journey that can be frustrating at times, a common experience for all previous candidate countries. However, they all reached their goals, and with your determination, hard…

Antwerp & Brussels (Eurotoday) – Low-emission zones (LEZs) in Antwerp and Brussels have led to improved air quality and reduced pollution levels, according to a recent study conducted by the Independent Health Insurance Funds in collaboration with other research bodies. A significant drop in nitrogen dioxide concentrations has been noted. Air quality in Antwerp and…

“When someone centralizes all power, they inevitably take on full responsibility for any failures,” said a member of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), speaking anonymously about internal dynamics. In the past, party co-leader Lars Klingbeil could deflect blame for setbacks—often pointing to Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s lack of popularity, the SPD lawmaker noted. “But now,” the…

Brussels – The European Union has reported a notable reduction in irregular border crossings during the first four months of this year, with a decrease of nearly 30% compared to the same timeframe last year. According to new data released to the German Press Agency, the total number of crossings has dropped to approximately 47,000.…

Hasselt – This afternoon, justice sector employees gathered outside the courthouse in Hasselt to highlight ongoing staffing shortages. The demonstration is part of the broader campaign “Justice Deserves Respect, It’s Five to Twelve,” which seeks to draw attention to the structural challenges facing Belgium’s justice system. Justice personnel united in Hasselt today to protest understaffing…