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  • Belgium Backs European Commission’s Stance on U.S. Import Tariffs

    Belgium Backs European Commission’s Stance on U.S. Import Tariffs

    “While a proportional response is being formulated, I stand behind Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s objective to expedite negotiations for a resolution. Atlanticism predates Trump and is far broader than his influence. Reacting to foolishness with more foolishness is unwise,” remarked De Wever in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 20 percent…

  • Top US General Says Ukraine Maintains Foothold in Russia and Is Gaining Ground

    Top US General Says Ukraine Maintains Foothold in Russia and Is Gaining Ground

    General Christopher Cavoli has become the first senior military official to confirm that Ukrainian troops have entered Russia’s Belgorod region. While Ukraine’s military has not publicly acknowledged operations inside Belgorod, it frequently reports carrying out airstrikes there. Neither Cavoli nor the Ukrainian military has specified how much of the neighboring Kursk region remains under Ukrainian…

  • EU Court of Justice: Gender Identity Recognition Not Conditional on Surgical Procedures
  • Tourism Declines in Bruges This Year, Hotels Report Lower Occupancy

    Tourism Declines in Bruges This Year, Hotels Report Lower Occupancy

    Bruges (Eurotoday) – Bruges is experiencing a downturn in tourism this year, largely due to global economic uncertainty. Dimitri Thirion of Hotels Regio Brugge reports a noticeable drop in hotel bookings, although major events like the Tour of Flanders continue to attract day visitors, offering a boost to local businesses. The number of tourists visiting…

  • Gewinner und Verlierer bei Union und SPD – mit Veit Medick

    Gewinner und Verlierer bei Union und SPD – mit Veit Medick

    In einer aktuellen Sonderausgabe des POLITICO Berlin Playbook Podcasts analysiert Moderator Gordon Repinski gemeinsam mit dem Stern-Journalisten Veit Medick die Dynamik innerhalb der beiden größten deutschen Parteien: der CDU/CSU (Union) und der SPD. Dabei stehen vor allem politische Auf- und Absteiger sowie der Zustand der laufenden Koalitionsverhandlungen im Fokus. Medick gibt einen tiefen Einblick in…

  • UN Denounces Deaths of 1,000 in Gaza Following Ceasefire Breakdown
  • Park Upgrades in Oud-Heverlee: New Pavilion and Pathways Introduced

    Park Upgrades in Oud-Heverlee: New Pavilion and Pathways Introduced

    Oud-Heverlee (Eurotoday) – The park in Oud-Heverlee, near Leuven, has recently received several upgrades, including a skate park, pump track, modern playground, and a new pavilion. Mayor Bart Clerckx emphasized that further improvements are underway, such as pond renovations and upgraded pathways, all aimed at increasing the park’s appeal to visitors. According to local authorities,…

  • Procès en appel de Marine Le Pen : les scénarios possibles

    Procès en appel de Marine Le Pen : les scénarios possibles

    Une incertitude juridique plane sur éligibilité de Marine Le Pen pour 2027 La possibilité pour Marine Le Pen de se présenter à l’élection présidentielle de 2027 reste floue, en raison d’un débat juridique complexe alimenté ces derniers jours par une enquête du Canard enchaîné. La question centrale : un éventuel pourvoi en cassation a-t-il pour…

  • UN Rights Chief Urges Investigation into Killings of Medical Workers in Gaza
  • Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Send Shockwaves Through Global Trade

    Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariffs Send Shockwaves Through Global Trade

    President Donald Trump’s proclamation of April 2, 2025, as “Liberation Day” ushered in a dramatic transformation of U.S. trade policy. Central to the announcement was the implementation of sweeping reciprocal tariffs, including a blanket 10% levy on all imports. Targeted tariffs reached as high as 54% for China, 46% for Vietnam, and 20% for the…