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Trump has just proposed to take over Gaza, transfer its denizens to Arab states, and convert it into a scintillating Riviera. I never support ethnic cleansing.  But the facts are important here: only 30% of the population of Gaza is local. More than 70% are refugees from the erstwhile territory of Palestine (now the State…

Bayrou admitted the budget was “imperfect” just before the vote but emphasized the need to pass it to stabilize France. The country has been operating under a temporary spending plan after failing to approve a budget last year. He also warned that France must address its financial situation as it faces growing challenges, including the…

Brussels – Today, hundreds of workers from various EU nations, including the Czech Republic, gathered in Brussels near the European Commission’s headquarters to advocate for the stabilization of European industry. They expressed their frustrations over surging energy costs and ambitious decarbonization goals that they believe are placing a heavy burden on businesses. Approximately 350 individuals…

London (Eurotoday) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that he is “determined” to lower barriers to trade with the European Union, saying that a better association with European business partners will benefit UK citizens. In a session in Parliament, Prime Minister Keir Starmer restated his intentions to reduce trade barriers with the European Union. …

Heard this one before? Badenoch fiercely criticized the agreement, describing it as an “immoral surrender” designed for “north London lawyers to boast at their dinner parties.” The anti-lawyer sentiment remains a recurring theme… Legal talk: Starmer took a measured, lawyerly approach, arguing that “without legal certainty, the base cannot operate effectively.” However, he was vague…

Bratislava – Recent reports indicate that Slovakia has only utilized three percent of its total allocation of 12.5 billion euros in EU funds. If the pace of fund absorption does not significantly improve, the country risks losing 1.54 billion euros by the end of this year. On Wednesday, Veronika Remišová, an opposition member of the…

Zwijndrecht (Eurotoday) – The Roads and Traffic Agency will upgrade signposts along the E17 and E34 roads. This upgrade aims to reduce confusion for drivers after Zwijndrecht, Beveren, and Kruibeke merged into one area. On January 1, 2025, Zwijndrecht, Beveren, and Kruibeke united to form a new area named Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht. Zwijndrecht has also relocated from…