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Brussels – Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob believes the White Paper on the Future of European Defense is making promising strides. Ahead of the EU summit in Brussels, he indicated that Slovenia aims to leverage both European loans and flexibility in the union’s budgetary regulations to meet its defense investment needs. He concurred with the…

Halle (Eurotoday) – Chocolate manufacturer Barry Callebaut aims to boost production capabilities at its Halle facility located in the Flemish Region by seeking the construction of supplementary buildings. One building has received authorisation, while the factory requires approval of a planning certificate for the second building because parts of it extend beyond the designated zoning…

As Ukraine seeks a lasting security guarantee from the United States, officials in Kyiv are considering a complex proposal to regain control of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP). Initially, discussions centered on a minerals agreement that would grant the U.S. preferential access to Ukraine’s critical raw materials. However, the idea of reclaiming ZNPP…

Bratislava – Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) has stated that Slovakia may consider vetoing any additional EU sanctions against Russia if they threaten the ongoing peace process. Fico made these remarks on Thursday during a session of the Slovak National Council (NR) Committee on European Affairs, prior to his departure for an EU summit…

Brussels – The European Commission has provided an additional €1 billion in financial aid to Ukraine. This funding is part of a G7 loan initiative, to be repaid using proceeds from frozen Russian assets. “Today, the European Commission has disbursed an additional €1 billion tranche of its exceptional Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA) loan to Ukraine, to…

EU institutions are set to begin negotiations in May on revising the screening process for foreign direct investment (FDI), with the legislative process expected to be completed by the end of the year, according to EU trade chief Maroš Šefčovič. The European Commission’s proposed reform primarily aims to standardize the currently fragmented FDI screening mechanisms…

New Delhi/Bratislava – Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Juraj Blanár (Smer-SD) held a bilateral meeting on Wednesday with India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. They underscored the crucial role of the ongoing negotiations for a free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and India, as reported by TASR’s special correspondent. Following their discussions,…

Sint-Amands (Eurotoday) – The Klauterpark comprehensive school is now operational in Sint-Amands (Puurs-Sint-Amands). This facility serves more than just educational purposes, offering space for after-school care services and sports clubs. Additional sports programs are also available for participants. The Klauterpark Comprehensive School in Sint-Amands (Puurs-Sint-Amands) has officially opened, marking a significant milestone for the local…