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Bratislava – Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) is facing strong opposition from SaS regarding his attempts to re-establish Slovakia’s energy dependence on Russia. The SaS party argues that these actions are not only at odds with the objectives of the European Union (EU) but also do not serve the interests of Slovakia, deeming it unacceptable…

Mechelen (Eurotoday) – The city of Mechelen is employing a specialized 3D scanning car to inspect 50 kilometres of cycling paths for potential damage, in a bid to enhance cycling safety. Spearheaded by Alexander Vandersmissen, the initiative is part of a larger European project aiming to improve urban cycling infrastructure. As reported by VRT News,…

The Netherlands is challenging Israel’s current system of humanitarian aid distribution, arguing that it fails to meet key international standards. The Dutch government has expressed concern that Israel’s approach does not align with the core humanitarian principles of neutrality, impartiality, and independence, and therefore does not ensure the unrestricted delivery of aid to those in…

Bratislava – Slovakia acknowledges the pressing objective of reducing the European Union’s (EU) energy reliance on non-member states. However, the recent proposal from the European Commission (EC), which calls for an immediate halt to imports of gas, oil, and nuclear fuel from Russia, is deemed unacceptable by Slovakia in its current form. Prime Minister Robert…

Wemmel (Eurotoday) – Starting May 16th, the town of Wemmel is implementing a new mobility plan designed to ease traffic in residential areas, enhance cycling infrastructure, and keep the market accessible from all directions. This plan will be trialed over six months to allow for adjustments based on public feedback. According to VRT News, Wemmel,…

Der Startschuss ist gefallen: Der neue Kanzler tritt sein Amt an – und nicht nur für ihn, sondern auch für die Ministerinnen, Minister und Staatssekretäre beginnt nun die eigentliche Arbeit. Rasmus Buchsteiner erklärt, wie jetzt viele Räder ineinandergreifen müssen – und warum einige ganz erleichtert sind, dass Friedrich Merz’ erster offizieller Arbeitstag mit Auslandsreisen gut…

Brussels/Strasbourg – During a plenary session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maroš Šefčovič expressed concerns about the potential for new tariffs on EU exports by the United States, which could impact as much as 97 percent of exported goods. This information was communicated by a…

Breendonk (Eurotoday) – A poignant tribute is underway at the Fort of Breendonk near Willebroek, Belgium, where the reading marathon ‘Heroes of the Resistance’ has commenced. The event gathers both public figures and private individuals to recite the names of thousands of World War II resistance fighters who lost their lives in the struggle against…

Strasbourg, France – On Tuesday, the European Commission announced its strategy to eliminate imports of Russian gas by the end of 2027. In light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized that “it is time for Europe to completely sever its energy connections” with Russia under Vladimir Putin. The…

EU Reaffirms Support for Greenland Amid Renewed U.S. Interest European Commission President Kaja Kallas has reiterated the European Union’s strong partnership with Greenland, underscoring the bloc’s full support for the island’s goals in areas such as education, sustainable development, access to raw materials, renewable energy, and security. This renewed affirmation comes as the United States…