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The situation for women in Ireland is increasingly grim.  Every day, we hear of violence against women—assault, rape, and even murder. Women are unsafe in their own homes, harassed in nightclubs, and assaulted on our streets. If a woman cannot be safe at home, she can be safe nowhere. Behind every statistic is a real…

Since January, the EU has welcomed a new Commission amidst ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, along with the inauguration of a new US President on January 20, whose policies significantly influence current affairs. During this hectic period, Kaja Kallas, the EU’s newly appointed High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and…

The European Parliament has issued a reminder to lawmakers to prioritize using its official communication platforms, Microsoft Teams and Jabber, whenever possible. Signal should only be used as an alternative when these tools are unavailable. “The use of Signal is recommended as a secure alternative in cases where no equivalent corporate tool is available,” the…

Vilvoorde (Eurotoday) – On February 12, 2025, Mayor Jo De Ro launched a safety operation at Vilvoorde Station involving police, Securail, and De Lijn. They checked 2,674 passengers, fined 50 drivers, and arrested 4 individuals for drugs and weapons. On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, a big operation took place at Vilvoorde Station. This was part…

Strasbourg (dpa) – The European Commission is set to enhance Europe’s economy and streamline bureaucratic processes this year through a series of legislative proposals. One significant aspect of the plan includes the introduction of three omnibus packages aimed at reviewing and simplifying environmental and investment regulations, as detailed in the Commission’s 2025 work program presented…

Allies worldwide have long expressed frustration over the slow and bureaucratic process of acquiring American weapons. From initial negotiations to final delivery, the procedure takes years and is burdened by excessive red tape. This sluggish system has pushed several nations—most notably Poland, NATO’s highest defense spender as a percentage of GDP—to turn to South Korea…

A senior MEP has called for a crackdown on “domestic violence” after data shows a surge in cases in Ireland. Some 21,097 domestic abuse calls were recorded in the Ireland South constituency in the last year. Now Kathleen Funchion, the MEP for Ireland South, has raised “serious concern” over the significant rise in the number…

Ljubljana – Slovenian steel and aluminum companies are expressing concerns over the United States’ decision to impose a 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum, effective March 12. This move, announced by President Donald Trump, is anticipated to impact the European Union as well, intensifying competitive pressures for the Slovenian market. The Sij Group, one…