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Europe expresses frustration with Israel over ongoing conflict

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Flemish minister president: deepening European market could generate 8 billion euros for economy

Flanders Seeks Economic Boost from European Single Market Flanders’ Minister-President Matthias Diependaele states that enhancing the European Single Market could generate over 8 billion euros annually for the region. This assertion was

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Trump and von der Leyen provide differing views on EU–US trade agreement

A day after it was announced, confusion has emerged over key elements of the EU–US trade agreement, with Donald Trump and Ursula von der Leyen offering sharply diverging interpretations, reports 24brussels. While

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Trump’s handshake leads to Europe’s economic challenges

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Teachers and police officers exempt from stricter pension rules for civil servants

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Vlaams Belang criticizes EU and Meta for restrictions on political advertising in Belgium

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Belgian government to define position on Palestine recognition in September

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Belgian PM defends summer agreement as necessary reform amid claims of decay

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Macron announces France’s intention to recognize Palestinian state in September

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The European Parliament’s least influential member

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France plans to recognize Palestinian state at UN assembly

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Belgian PM defends summer agreement as a necessary reform step amid criticism from CD&V leader

Prime Minister Bart De Wever defended the federal government’s summer agreement on Thursday during a session of the House Committee on Home Affairs, following a request for debate by the opposition., reports

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CD&V leader criticizes parties’ hypocritical stance on Israel and advocates for sanctions

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Keffiyeh debate: Palestine symbol’s potential ban in EU Parliament

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Charles Michel questions the lack of a clear EU China policy

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Germany faces backlash from ‘woke mob’ against AfD in reality TV show

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EU AI code passes Meta’s stress test, entering more rigorous phase

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Flemish government and VRT finalize five-year management agreement

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Danish minister calls for inclusive EU migration policy without opt-outs

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Belgium’s market economy does not align with free market principles, experts say

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US withdrawal from Unesco undermines international cooperation, says Flemish government and VRT

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Belgium’s tax burden debated as opposition and unions criticize government reforms

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Foreign ministers urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza in joint statement

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Italy’s ‘Click Day’ migration program criticized for harming businesses

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Opposition and trade unions criticize government reforms while employers show support

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Federal government outlines strategy to meet EU climate and energy targets

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Belgian government launches socio-economic reforms on National Day

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Flemish government postpones appeal on military goods ruling for independent legal advice

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Flemish government allocates €1.56 billion to power grid and finalizes VRT agreement

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Belgium faces increased scrutiny amid stalled EU corruption investigations

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Kremlin spokesman: Russia will minimize impact of new European sanctions

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Ministers finalize agreements on defence strategy, home searches, and social benefits

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Government approves merger of six police zones in Brussels

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Core cabinet dissolves as Belgian Parliament passes justice reform and migration measures

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Alpine fortress to host international military training exercises

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Belgian Parliament passes justice reform, new migration rules, and Iran resolution

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France withdraws military forces from Senegal as part of African disengagement

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Belgian government implements major reforms ahead of holiday, Brussels Airport permit revoked due to EU violations

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Brussels Airport permit cancelled for violating EU law; Belgium reduces UN climate summit delegation

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Belgium to reduce ministerial delegation at UN climate summit in Brazil

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Meloni approaches 1,000 days in office amid declining approval ratings

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Europe’s evolving alliances: the emergence of E3, E4, G5, and super groups

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Belgian government works to finalize summer deal as emergency law is approved

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Bayrou champions austerity with spending freeze and holiday cuts

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EU establishes significant new competitiveness fund

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EU weighs retaliatory tariffs on US goods valued at 72 billion euros

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Trump warns of 100 percent tariffs on Russia at NATO press conference in Brussels

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Belgian parliamentary committee passes emergency law to address prison overcrowding issues

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New budget reveals the power dynamics in Europe

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EU contemplates retaliatory tariffs on US goods as cracks appear in MR’s solution for Brussels

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Judicial scrutiny intensifies around France’s far-right party

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Greens leader Eickhout stands by support for von der Leyen

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Brussels government talks resume after 400-day impasse as UN and Belgium condemn US sanctions on Gaza

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Spain considers fiscal autonomy for Catalonia in response to separatist demands

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Czech PM calls for Fico to support sanctions, referencing shared Soviet history

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Trump intensifies actions while Ursula remains indecisive

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UN and Belgium criticize US sanctions on Gaza rapporteur De Wever urges summer agreement before budget talks

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De Wever urges summer agreement before budget discussions as Van den Bossche criticizes Brussels PS

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Van den Bossche criticizes Brussels PS as Bouchez suggests upcoming agreement on mandatory drug testing in Belgium prisons

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Belgium implements mandatory drug testing for prisoners amid calls for greater autonomy

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EU and Israel finalize Gaza aid agreement, says Kallas

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France initiates new migration policy reforms

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Italy aims for enhanced involvement in Ukraine’s defense and recovery efforts

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Minister-president highlights autonomy efforts in Flanders Day speech as Belgium unveils largest ammunition plan

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Meloni and officials face scrutiny in Libya-ICC case

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Czech president to announce Ukraine reconstruction strategy

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Belgium to invest €2.3 billion in largest military ammunition program in history

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Trump shifts tone on Ukraine, signals readiness to supply weapons and confront Russia

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Polish minister urges citizens to enlist in police, not vigilante groups

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Socialists face budget standoff

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US lawmaker urges EU to release frozen Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine

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European public prosecutor investigates former far-right ID group in EU Parliament

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European Parliament greenlights phased implementation of electronic border controls

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Lavrov proposes Hungary join Russia in ‘defending minorities’ in Ukraine

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Polish farmers stop protests to participate in border patrols

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Russia becomes first to recognize Taliban regime as migrant crisis at Afghan border deepens

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Orban calls for expanded Hungarian soft power in Romania’s Transylvania

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Flemish government tightens consultancy spending rules and shifts taxes to reduce electricity bills

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Flemish tax reform seeks to reduce electricity costs and enhance climate initiatives

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Trump agrees to aid in bolstering Ukrainian air defenses, Zelensky reports after call

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Putin tells Trump Russia won’t back down on Ukraine as US pauses arms transfers

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Flemish government initiates campaign against spiking amid Kortrijk case developments

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Majority parties aim to provide VRT with greater advertising flexibility

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Moldova urges EU to open accession talks before elections as Ukraine lags under Orban’s veto

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US House votes to approve final version of Trump’s infrastructure bill amid European Parliament scandal

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Flemish connections revealed in European Parliament spending scandal as Belgian minister proposes action plan

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Belgian minister unveils plan to tackle urgent issues in justice system

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Slovak government deepens rift with EU over Russia stance and Ukraine war

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