Don’t Kill Equal Treatment at Work Bill, EU Countries and MEPs Tell Commission

As trade tensions with the U.S. intensify, the EU is increasingly focused on competitiveness, leading to potential easing of planned pharmaceutical regulations. This shift could result in final legislation that is more favorable to the industry than initially expected.

Brussels – The European Parliament will discuss an updated report by MEP Thomas Waitz on North Macedonia at the upcoming plenary session in Strasbourg next week. A total of 28 amendments have been submitted, including proposals to remove references to “Macedonian identity and language” from the report.
According to MIA’s correspondent in Brussels, Amendment 20, co-sponsored by M

Linter (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Linter laid the first stone for a new sports zone, its first major investment since 1970. Mayor Marc Winants leads the project, which includes fields, a hall, and the benefits club KSV Drieslinter.
As VRT News reported, Today, July 4, 2025, in Linter, the first stone for a long-planned sports and recreation zone was put in place. Mayor Marc Winants of CD&#03

BRUSSELS – The European Union achieved a current account surplus of 114 billion euros in the first quarter of this year, equating to 2.5 percent of its GDP, as reported by Eurostat today. This represents an increase from the 88.9 billion euros recorded in the last quarter of 2024, although it is lower than the 132.3 billion euros surplus seen in the same quarter last year.
The trade in goods contr

According to the senatorial inquiry commission, streamlining these thousand public organizations would generate, at best, half a billion euros, far from the substantial savings suggested by some parliamentarians or even ministers.

Dilbeek (Eurotoday) – Extreme heat caused many fires in Flemish Brabant West. Fire crews tackled dozens, including major ones in Dilbeek and Halle, using drones, water tankers, and help from locals. Wouter and Jean-Philippe Jeanfils led efforts.
As VRT News reported, the fire department in the Flemish Brabant West zone has had a busy few days because extreme heat and long-lasting dry weather mak

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, visited Rome, where he addressed the Italian Senate and delivered a keynote speech at LUISS University regarding EU infrastructure.
During his visit, Mr. Tzitzikostas held private talks with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Matteo Salvini, Minister of Entrepreneurship A

Keir Starmer’s authority is being questioned after several embarrassing U-turns and discontent within the parliamentary Labour Party. In this Westminster Insider interview, Anne McElvoy speaks with Maurice Glasman, a Labour peer known as the godfather of “Blue Labour” and a significant influence in the Labour movement, with ties to the Trump administration in the U.S.
Glasman contends that Starmer

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In 2028, Leuven pilots a daycare center where children with and without high care needs will be cared for together, promoting inclusion and support.
Of the 36 spots, 8 are reserved especially for kids with multiple disabilities.  
Through the Centre for Inclusive Childcare (CIK), the Belgium city of Leuven is demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusive ch

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, visited Rome, where he addressed the Italian Senate and delivered a keynote speech at LUISS University focusing on EU infrastructure.
During his visit, Tzitzikostas engaged in private talks with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Matteo Salvini, Minister of Entrepreneursh