Member States Reach Agreement to Extend Temporary Protection for Ukrainian Refugees

Brussels/Vienna – Since November, a potential EU deficit procedure against Austria has been in consideration, and last Wednesday the European Commission took initial steps toward this action. After identifying an excessive deficit, the Commission announced its recommendation for a deficit procedure, which is expected to be formally addressed by the Council of Economic and Finance Ministers at thei

Ronse (Eurotoday) – A horse ran wild during the Ronse Fiertelommegang procession, leaving three people slightly injured and taken to hospital, officials confirmed Sunday.
The animal struck two children and one adult. They had minor wounds and were brought to the hospital.
The shrine containing the relics of Saint Hermes, the city of Ronse’s patron saint, is carried 32.6 kilometers around the fir

The emphasis has moved from safety concerns to keeping pace with U.S. and Chinese AI leaders, putting the EU’s valued AI rulebook at risk of modification amid a push in Brussels to streamline regulations and lessen business requirements.
Digital rights advocates warn this shift could lead to technological disaster, while the industry remains divided over the lack of clear direction.
“If you

Bratislava – On Sunday, Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico (Smer-SD) announced plans for the government to create a development vision for the country by 2040. He indicated that he will propose a dedicated section on peace in the forthcoming conclusions of the EU Council on foreign policy (FAC). EU foreign ministers are scheduled to meet in Luxembourg on June 23, with Foreign Minister Ju

Begijnendijk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Two new landscape walks were officially opened in Tremelo and Begijnendijk, offering scenic routes between the Demer and Dijle for locals and visitors.
These are the “Betekomse Beemdenwandeling” in Begijnendijk and the “Landschapswandeling Balenberg” in Tremelo. 
In both locations, hikers have the option of a long or short loop along some of Noord-Hage

During a press conference with Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen, Macron stated that the key issue is whether President Trump is willing to implement much stronger sanctions against Russia if Moscow fails to honor a U.S.-proposed ceasefire.
Macron suggested that Trump could significantly impact the de-escalation of the unexpected conflict bet

The member states activated the temporary protection directive shortly after Russia’s 2022 invasion, allowing Ukrainian refugees to bypass traditional asylum processes. This provided them with immediate residency rights and access to housing, social assistance, healthcare, the labor market, and education. Currently, around 4.3 million Ukrainians are under temporary protection in the EU, with

Paris (Eurotoday) – French Foreign Minister Jean Noel Barrot responded to a question regarding French President Emmanuel Macron’s travel to the Arctic island by telling RTL radio on Sunday that Greenland is a European area and that it is appropriate for Europe and France to express interest.

Why is Macron visiting Greenland at this moment?How are Greenland and Denmark responding to US pressure?

Despite the ongoing intensity of the conflict in Gaza, Tel Aviv has shifted its focus to a new battlefront against Iran. The Israel Defense Forces announced on Saturday that Iran was now considered the primary combat zone, as reported by Haaretz.
On Friday, Israel launched attacks on significant Iranian sites and individuals, triggering a series of missile exchanges over three days. The IDF also

The Luxembourg Minister of Internal Affairs, Leon Gloden, stated to PAP that it was unexpected for such a small EU country to file a complaint against Germany, but they have done so, and he hopes Poland will support them regarding concerns about border controls.
In February, Luxembourg filed a complaint with the European Commission about Germany’s border controls. Gloden highlighted that th