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Prague – Today, hundreds of tractors and agricultural machinery traveled along major roads in the Czech Republic, heading towards border crossings to protest against food imports from non-EU countries. The farmers’ actions caused minimal disruption to traffic, with a brief complete blockage at the Náchod border crossing, while in other areas, they demonstrated without their…

Ukrainian Exports Aren’t the Problem, EU Policies Are, Analyst Says According to economist Oleg Nivievskyi, Ukrainian agricultural imports are not to blame for the struggles of EU farmers. Instead, he argues that the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) is what hampers competitiveness within the sector. “I wouldn’t call it communism,” he said, “but it’s…

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced plans to enhance the focus on developing a circular economy within the EU. She highlighted the alarming trend of sending significant quantities of valuable waste back to China, urging the need for the EU to start reclaiming critical raw materials. Von der Leyen…

Ostend (Eurotoday) – Ostend is planting 500 new trees and 20,000 shrubs, including 20 along Groene 62 and 20 at the city cemetery. Mayor John Crombez emphasizes sustainable greening. Ostend is investing €65,000. Landscape architect Eli Devriendt supports biodiversity and drought-resistant planting. Ostend is undergoing a major greening initiative, with the planting of 500 new…

On Wednesday, the European Commission unveiled a new action plan aimed at making energy more affordable. This initiative seeks to help EU residents and businesses save up to 260 billion euros annually by the year 2040. This action plan for lower energy costs is part of the broader Clean Industrial Deal, also introduced on the…

Starmer Defends U.K.'s Commitment to Free Speech in Meeting with U.S. Vice President During a discussion with the U.S. vice president, U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaned forward in his seat and firmly responded, emphasizing that his government has no intention of interfering with American citizens. “We wouldn’t want to reach across U.S. citizens, and…

Ghent (Eurotoday) – Delhaize is transforming Ghent’s historic Sint-Annakerk into a supermarket, restaurant, and wine bar, set to open in fall 2027. The €3 million renovation, supported by the Flemish government, faces opposition from locals and heritage activists. Delhaize is converting Ghent’s old Sint-Annakerk into a multipurpose area that will house a restaurant, wine bar,…

Paris – On Thursday, French Economy Minister Eric Lombard emphasized the need to streamline business operations while maintaining commitments to sustainability and transition goals. He expressed appreciation for the Commission’s recognition of this need and its intent to implement practical measures. However, Lombard highlighted that the proposals must be refined to better address the challenges…