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BRUSSELS – The European Commission has revealed its approval of 135 projects under the technical support instrument for EU nations, facilitating the preparation, development, and implementation of a total of 390 reforms for this year. Bulgaria will benefit from support for 10 of these projects. The national project list for Bulgaria includes initiatives aimed at…

Belgium (Eurotoday) – On Monday, 31 March, a nationwide general strike will bring Belgium to a standstill, as workers from both public and private sectors protest against the Federal Government’s budget cut policies. Services across Belgium are expected to be disrupted as unions FGTB/ABVV and CSC/ACV organize a coordinated strike in opposition to austerity measures…

PARIS — The Paris Court of Appeals has announced it will hear Marine Le Pen’s case and deliver a ruling by the summer of 2026. If the court decides to overturn the ruling issued on Monday, Le Pen could be eligible to enter the 2027 presidential race. This is a developing story and will be…

Brussels/Ljubljana – The Slovenian government’s national plan for implementing the European Migration Pact, which was adopted last December, has been praised by European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner as a strong foundation for future actions. In a written interview with STA, Brunner noted that one of the primary challenges for EU member states in executing…

Antwerp – Dockworkers at Belgium’s major ports will stage a series of one-hour work stoppages at various terminals on Monday, according to a pamphlet released by the Joint Dockworkers Union Front. The participating unions — ABVV-BTB, ACV-Transcom, and ACLVB — have opted against organizing a full 24-hour strike at this time. Port workers in Antwerp,…

Brussels, Ljubljana, and Celje – Brussels has unveiled the most innovative urban renewal projects, with Ljubljana’s EffiComfort project being among the 20 winners. This initiative, designed to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings, will secure 4.7 million euros in European funds for the Slovenian capital. Additionally, the municipality of Celje will lead the UrbanGreenLeap project,…

UK Determined to Continue Trade Talks with U.S. Despite Tariffs In a recent interview, British Trade Minister Jonathan Reynolds acknowledged that the United Kingdom is likely to face U.S. tariffs before a new trade deal is finalized. However, he emphasized that this development would not derail ongoing negotiations between the two countries. Reynolds noted that…