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Lithuania forms new ruling coalition amid political shifts and controversial partnerships

The government reshuffle was triggered by the resignation of Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas.

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Robert Habeck resigns from politics after coalition collapse in Germany

Senior Green politician says he will swap Bundestag for academia.

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EU seeks cooperation with CPTPP to counter Trump’s trade tariffs

The fragile tariff truce has spared Europe from Trump’s wrath and kept him on board on Ukraine so far — but at a reputational cost.

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New Social Contract withdraws from Dutch government amid Israel-Gaza policy tensions

Brussels – The New Social Contract (NSC) has announced its departure from the Dutch government, resulting in the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Eddy van Hijum, ministers Judith Uitermark, Eppo Bruins, Daniëlle

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Brussels

Suspected Islamic State commander arrested in U.S.-led operation in Syria

IS Commander Arrested in Idlib Operation A suspected leader of the Islamic State (IS) was apprehended during a coalition operation in Idlib province, northwestern Syria, last night, according to the Syrian Observatory

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Macron and Starmer to lead virtual meeting on security guarantees for Ukraine

Paris – French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will lead a ‘Coalition of the Willing’ meeting later on Tuesday following discussions held in Washington, as announced by Macron’s

1 week ago

Brussels

Sweden’s PM to join virtual Coalition of the Willing meeting ahead of Zelensky’s US visit

Stockholm – Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson will take part virtually in the upcoming meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” this Sunday, ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to the

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Von der Leyen to join Zelensky for talks with Trump at White House

Brussels – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced in a post on X that she will meet with US President Donald Trump and other European leaders at the White House

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UK ready to deploy troops in Ukraine if ceasefire agreement is reached

UK Prepared to Deploy Troops in Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions Defense Minister John Healy stated that the United Kingdom is ready to deploy its forces in Ukraine to reinforce a ceasefire agreement,

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Belgian coalition government faces internal strife over Gaza response

Belgium’s Coalition Faces Crisis Over Gaza Conflict For weeks, Belgium’s ruling parties have been locked in an increasingly bitter dispute over the war in Gaza – a clash that now threatens to

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Poland’s Tusk faces scrutiny over EU funds amid tension with coalition partners

A transparency push on Poland’s long-delayed EU Covid recovery spending exposed quirky grants, giving the right-wing PiS party fresh ammunition against Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s fragile co…

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Belgium’s government takes a tougher stance on migration within the EU context

Belgium’s New Prime Minister Takes Hardline Stance on Migration Belgium’s new prime minister, Bart De Wever, has swiftly initiated a rigorous migration policy, positioning the country as a significant player in the

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Divided reactions to De Wever’s coalition agreement highlight challenges for Flemish socialists

Belgium’s Summer Agreement: Socialists Face Backlash Amid Controversial Reforms The summer agreement may be a political win for PM De Wever, but it comes at a steep price for the Flemish socialists.

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Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns amid mounting political pressure and controversies

Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas Resigns Amid Allegations Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas announced his resignation from both his position as prime minister and chairman of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP)

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

CD&V Leader Calls for Sanctions Against Israel Amid Government Tensions Sammy Mahdi, the leader of the Christian Democratic and Flemish (CD&V) party, has expressed frustration over the perceived “hypocritical stance” of certain

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

Giorgia Meloni’s Coalition Marks 1,000 Days in Office Amid Growing Public Discontent ROME – Giorgia Meloni’s right-wing coalition will reach 1,000 days in office on Friday, making it one of the five

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

Political Tensions Resurface in Brussels Coalition Talks Just one day after new hopes emerged of unblocking the Brussels government talks, the first signs of trouble are already appearing. On Sunday, the liberal

1 month ago

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

Brussels Negotiations Resume After Political Deadlock After over a year of political deadlock, six parties will resume negotiations on Monday to form a Brussels regional government: MR, PS, Les Engagés, Groen, Open

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

Flemish Parliament Speaker Criticizes Brussels Socialist Party Over Coalition Deadlock During her first address as Flemish parliament speaker on July 11, Freya Van den Bossche (Vooruit) criticized the Brussels Socialist Party (PS)

2 months ago

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Trump administration alters stance on tariffs once more

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UK to hold meeting on Ukraine coalition of the willing next week

Coalition Leaders Discuss Security Guarantees for Ukraine On Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will participate in discussions at Northwood Headquarters, the base for NATO’s Allied Maritime

2 months ago

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Ribera opposes Commission plan to eliminate greenwashing regulations Canada finalizes defense agreement with EU Concerns rise over EU actions

The recent actions have sparked outrage among centrist and left-leaning political factions, who claim that the Commission is jeopardizing the integrity of the European institutional framework and disregarding the coalition of moderate

2 months ago

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Leaders governing parties call NATO’s 5% defence spending goal unrealistic

The leaders of three governing parties in the federal coalition – Vooruit, MR and CD&V – have called it unrealistic to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of Belgium’s gross domestic

2 months ago

World

NATO defence spending debate divides Belgian coalition

Will NATO’s defence spending target, currently set at 2 per cent of GDP, be raised to 5 per cent? The decision will be made later this month at a summit in The

3 months ago

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Capital gains tax debate sparks rift between Vooruit and coalition partners

Tensions are rising within the Belgian federal coalition as the debate over a capital gains tax pits Flemish socialist party Vooruit against francophone liberal MR and other partners. Over the past week,

3 months ago

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Brussels government formation: Flemish socialists and greens ask MR for another approach

Flemish socialist party Vooruit and the Flemish greens of Groen are both asking MR to take a different approach to break the political deadlock in Brussels. French-speaking liberal party MR last week

3 months ago

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Austria swears in centrist coalition without far right

The winner of September elections, the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), must now go into opposition after a long search for a viable coalition. A three-way coalition of centrist parties was sworn into government

6 months ago

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Thousands expected in Vilnius to protest new coalition deal

Lithuania forms new ruling coalition amid political shifts and controversial partnerships

Robert Habeck resigns from politics after coalition collapse in Germany

EU seeks cooperation with CPTPP to counter Trump’s trade tariffs

New Social Contract withdraws from Dutch government amid Israel-Gaza policy tensions

Suspected Islamic State commander arrested in U.S.-led operation in Syria

Macron and Starmer to lead virtual meeting on security guarantees for Ukraine

Sweden’s PM to join virtual Coalition of the Willing meeting ahead of Zelensky’s US visit

Von der Leyen to join Zelensky for talks with Trump at White House

UK ready to deploy troops in Ukraine if ceasefire agreement is reached

Belgian coalition government faces internal strife over Gaza response

Poland’s Tusk faces scrutiny over EU funds amid tension with coalition partners

Belgium’s government takes a tougher stance on migration within the EU context

Divided reactions to De Wever’s coalition agreement highlight challenges for Flemish socialists

Lithuanian PM Gintautas Paluckas resigns amid mounting political pressure and controversies

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

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

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

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

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

Trump administration alters stance on tariffs once more

UK to hold meeting on Ukraine coalition of the willing next week

Ribera opposes Commission plan to eliminate greenwashing regulations Canada finalizes defense agreement with EU Concerns rise over EU actions

Leaders governing parties call NATO’s 5% defence spending goal unrealistic

NATO defence spending debate divides Belgian coalition

Capital gains tax debate sparks rift between Vooruit and coalition partners

Brussels government formation: Flemish socialists and greens ask MR for another approach

Austria swears in centrist coalition without far right

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