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Xi Jinping calls on EU to jointly resist 'unilateral bullying'
Xi Jinping calls on EU to jointly resist 'unilateral bullying'

Xi Jinping calls on EU to jointly resist ‘unilateral bullying’

Chinese president Xi Jinping has called on the EU to join China in opposing “unilateral bullying”, according to state news agency Xinhua. “China and Europe should shoulder their international responsibilities (…) and
1 day ago
Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs
Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs

Markets soar following Trump’s reversal on trade tariffs

The global market meltdown turned into euphoria on Thursday morning after Donald Trump’s about-turn on tariffs imposed on the rest of the world, with the exception of China. After triggering a global
3 days ago
Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court
Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court

Hungary to withdraw from International Criminal Court

“Hungary is leaving the ICC. The government will initiate the withdrawal procedure, in accordance with the international legal framework,” Gergely Gulyas, chief of staff to prime minister Viktor Orban, announced on Facebook.
1 week ago
Flemish exports amounted to 418bn euros last year
Flemish exports amounted to 418bn euros last year

Flemish exports amounted to 418bn euros last year

According to figures from Statistics Flanders, the export of goods from Flanders amounted to 418 billion euros in 2024. That is 3.7% less than in 2023, but still the third-highest export figure
2 weeks ago
EU court adviser backs WhatsApp in privacy fine appeal
EU court adviser backs WhatsApp in privacy fine appeal

EU court adviser backs WhatsApp in privacy fine appeal

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – WhatsApp, a Meta Platforms got the support of an adviser to Europe’s top court in its fight against the European Union privacy watchdog, which had ordered the
2 weeks ago
Umicore's germanium projects receive EU support
Umicore's germanium projects receive EU support

Umicore’s germanium projects receive EU support

The European Commission has selected 47 strategic projects to improve the extraction, processing and recycling of critical raw materials in the European Union, including the germanium activities of Belgium’s Umicore. Under the
3 weeks ago
EU expands military support for Ukraine
EU expands military support for Ukraine

EU expands military support for Ukraine

The European Union plays a key role in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities. In recent months, Brussels has announced new military assistance programs, including the supply of ammunition, modernization of the Armed Forces,
3 weeks ago
Singapore’s president begins state visit to Belgium
Singapore’s president begins state visit to Belgium

Singapore’s president begins state visit to Belgium

Singapore’s president, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, has arrived in Belgium for a three-day state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations. The visit begins with a formal welcome from
3 weeks ago
Dutch lawmakers object to EU's multibillion defense proposal
Dutch lawmakers object to EU's multibillion defense proposal

Dutch lawmakers object to EU’s multibillion defense proposal

The Dutch parliament narrowly rejected the EU’s ReArm Europe defense plan, citing concerns over national debt. The government is now divided on its next steps. The Netherlands’ parliament on Tuesday narrowly voted against
1 month ago
EU's von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan
EU's von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan

EU’s von der Leyen proposes €800 billion defense plan

The European Commission president says increasing defense spending is necessary in “an era of rearmament.” A European summit on defense and Ukraine is planned this week amid tense transatlantic relations. European Commission
1 month ago

Fico on the Zelensky-Trump Meeting

Robert Fico’s statement about the meeting between Trump and Zelensky reflects his pragmatic approach to Slovakia’s foreign policy and does not hide his ties with Russia. Fico clearly states that Slovakia will
1 month ago
Brave Sir Keir Runs Away from the Battle
Brave Sir Keir Runs Away from the Battle

Brave Sir Keir Runs Away from the Battle

LONDON – Almost exactly 50 years ago, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” hit cinemas – a mercilessly sarcastic parody of Britain’s national myth: King Arthur and the Knights of the Round
1 month ago

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