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Nuuk (dpa) – US President Donald Trump has articulated his interest in acquiring Greenland primarily through the lens of national security. However, many observers believe economic factors also play a significant role in this interest, particularly Greenland’s substantial reserves of critical raw materials. Trump’s focus on resource acquisition is further demonstrated by his activities in…

Poland’s 2025 EU Presidency: Advancing Space Innovation through Research In the first half of 2025, Poland assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time. As president, Poland guides discussions and decision-making across all levels of the Council, working to build cooperation and consensus among EU Member States. Under…

Antwerp (Eurotoday) – A fire broke out in Vliegenstraat, Antwerp, destroying a house and hospitalizing two people for smoke inhalation. Firefighters evacuated neighbors, prevented further damage, and rescued a dog. The cause is under investigation. On February 26, 2025, a house on Vliegenstraat in Antwerp caught fire. The ground floor was where the fire began,…

Brussels – At the recent EU Agriculture Ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Slovenian State Secretary for Agriculture Eva Knez expressed her support for the European Commission’s newly presented vision for agriculture and food. The professional sector is currently reviewing the details of the proposal. The European Commission outlined key components of its vision, which aims to…

Starmer’s Defence Shift, Aid Cuts, and NHS Leadership – Politics at Jack and Sam’s In the latest episode of Politics at Jack and Sam’s, Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy admit they didn’t see Keir Starmer’s major defence announcement coming. The Prime Minister’s pledge to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP, accompanied…

Zwevegem (Eurotoday) – Zwevegem trades land with Verhaeghe Brewery, gaining a café and parking near Sint-Amand nursing home. The brewery invests €750,000 to restore the historic Priesterage into a tavern. Mayor Isabelle Degezelle supports the plan. The city of Zwevegem is exchanging land with a brewery. Officials stated that this initiative would help the city…

Brussels – Starting April 1, 2025, all road and rail carriers entering the European Union will be mandated to submit a comprehensive Entry Summary Declaration (ENS) that details the goods they transport into or through the Union on their way to the final destination. This requirement is part of the amendments to the European Union’s…

In the closing weeks of Germany’s election campaign, issues of violence and migration played a pivotal role in shaping the national debate. Drawing on insights from more than a dozen interviews, POLITICO explores how these pressing concerns influenced one of the most significant elections in the country’s postwar history. (Originally published on February 24 |…