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A government official confirmed the news to POLITICO on Tuesday evening. The Department for Business and Trade reportedly warned Sarah Bokkerink, the departing chief of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), that the regulator was not adequately aligning with the government’s ambition to boost economic growth. The Labour government has directed its regulators to actively…

Strasbourg/Bratislava – Transatlantic relations between the European Union (EU) and the United States have long served as a foundation for peace, security, and economic progress. European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, Maroš Šefčovič, made this assertion during a session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg on Tuesday, in light of the new American administration…

Leuven (Eurotoday) – Leuven’s childcare sector faces a shortage with 695 job openings. VDAB, led by Julie Ramaekers, partners with CVO Volt and Hogeschool UCLL to recruit and train candidates via job days. The childcare sector in the area has a serious problem. There are not enough workers to fill the jobs. According to Julie…

Davos 2025: Shifts in Perspective on Trump — Insights from Anthony Scaramucci and Niall Ferguson In a new episode of Power Play presented by IBM, Anthony Scaramucci and Niall Ferguson delve into evolving opinions on former U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of Davos 2025. Opinions and sentiments around Trump have shifted dramatically since his presidency,…

Brussels/Bratislava – Slovak Finance Minister Ladislav Kamenický (Smer-SD) emphasized on Tuesday that upcoming negotiations between the European Commission (EC) and the new US administration should prioritize the interests of European Union (EU) member states. This statement followed discussions held in Brussels among the Eurozone and EU finance ministers, according to reports from TASR. Kamenický acknowledged…

Italy (Eurotoday) The San Rizzo Hills, and particularly their trails, are about to come to life anew. The Municipality of Messina is set to rehabilitate, revitalize, and enhance the areas and paths within the vast green lung overlooking the city on the Strait, innovating the experience for both residents and tourists visiting the city. The…

Here’s a rewritten version of the article: — “President Zelenskyy has navigated the situation masterfully,” Volker noted. “By aligning with President Trump’s priorities, he’s effectively demonstrated that the issue isn’t Ukraine—it’s Putin.” The coming weeks will be critical for both Kyiv and Moscow. “I believe Trump will reach out to Putin and urge him to…

Davos (Switzerland) – Ursula von der Leyen emphasized a pragmatic approach towards the new American administration while affirming that the European Union will uphold its core principles and safeguard its interests. Her remarks came during one of the opening speeches at the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos on Tuesday. While she did not…