Britain abandons request for Apple user data access amid tech negotiations with the US
The privacy row had become a flash point in relations between London and Washington.
Trump administration reportedly explores potential investment in Intel amid industry challenges
US Government Considering Stake in Intel to Support Chipmaker’s Ohio Hub The Trump administration is exploring a partnership with Intel Corp. that could involve the US government acquiring a stake in the
Serbian protests against Vučić escalate amid calls for accountability and elections
POLITICO spoke to an opposition lawmaker who said he was beaten by masked men as demonstrations were met with a violent response.
Violent protests erupt in Serbia against President Vučić amid ongoing student demonstrations
Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš and Pančevo awoke to streets littered with stones and charred garbage containers. On August 15, Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic confirmed that 37 individuals were arrested and 42
Belgian foreign minister calls for urgent recognition of Palestine to uphold two-state solution credibility
Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot (Les Engagés) urged parliament to swiftly recognize the state of Palestine, cautioning that delays could jeopardize Belgium’s credibility regarding the two-state solution. He announced plans to align
New facilitator appointed to resolve deadlock in Brussels government formation
Brussels Government Negotiations Restart After 14-Month Stalemate Yvan Verougstraete has been appointed facilitator by four parties: Groen (the greens), Vooruit (the socialists), CD&V (the Christian democrats), and Les Engagés (the centre-right). The
Trump hosts Poland’s new nationalist president amid political tensions with EU partner
Karol Nawrocki won the election with the backing of the Trump administration.
President of Guinea-Bissau announces independent candidacy for upcoming elections
Guinea-Bissau President Embaló to Run as Independent in Upcoming Elections Umaro Sissoco Embaló, the President of Guinea-Bissau, announced his decision to run as an independent candidate in the forthcoming presidential and legislative
Social Democrats nominate Inga Ruginienė for Lithuanian prime minister position
New Leadership on the Horizon in Lithuania Following Government Collapse If confirmed, Ruginienė will spearhead the formation of a new cabinet after the collapse of Paluckas’ government, which lasted merely eight months,
Finance minister appointed as Lithuania’s new prime minister following government collapse
Rimantas Šadžius Appointed Interim Prime Minister of Lithuania Lithuanian Finance Minister Rimantas Šadžius has been appointed as a short-term prime minister following the resignation of Gintautas Paluckas and his government, reports 24brussels.
Confusion in politics exacerbates wildfires across southern Europe
Cyprus Government Plans Reshuffle Amidst Rising Costs of Climate Change The Cypriot government is undergoing a potential reshuffling as it faces escalating challenges from climate change and recent wildfires. “I expect that
Belgian government implements major reforms ahead of holiday, Brussels Airport permit revoked due to EU violations
Belgium’s Government Faces Crucial Reforms Before National Holiday The federal government led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) continues to deliberate over several significant reforms that must be finalized before the
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
Bouchez reports progress while Brandt remains uncertain in Brussels negotiations
Brussels – Georges-Louis Bouchez has stated that negotiations for a new Brussels government are advancing to prevent potential bankruptcy. However, Elke Van den Brandt has accused him of resorting to media stunts
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)
Hundreds join protest against political deadlock in Brussels
Around 500 people gathered outside the Brussels Stock Exchange on Monday to protest against the political deadlock affecting the capital. One year after the last elections, negotiators still have not formed a
Brussels pushes back on federal unemployment reform
Brussels authorities have triggered a conflict of interest procedure to delay the federal government’s contentious unemployment reform. However, questions over the legality of the move have quickly followed. Brussels employment minister Bernard
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
Court of Audit fears payback effects in Belgian budget are highly overestimated
There is a high risk that the payback effects the Belgian government is counting on to reduce its budget deficit have been greatly overestimated, according to the Court of Audit. Opposition parties
Thousands more people set to lose unemployment benefits under new cap
More than 113,000 people will lose their entitlement to unemployment benefits next year under the new two-year cap, many more than the 100,000 people initially estimated, De Morgen reports. The federal government
Is the government doing enough to stop PFAS pollution in the Ijzer?
A broad protest in Diksmuide opposes PFAS pollution in the Ijzer, impacting water sports and drinking water. Johan Vercruce (Diksmuide Kayak Club) and Klaas Van Nevel call for government action. People protest
Flemish government postpones FM radio switch off, dropping 2031 end date
The Flemish government is postponing the planned switch-off of FM radio, abandoning the previously proposed target date of 2031. Amid concerns over economic consequences and the potential exclusion of older listeners, the
No breast cancer screening invitation for Brussels women due to absence new government
No women in Brussels have yet been invited for a mammogram in 2025, reported the magazines “Medi-Sphere” and “Le Spécialiste” on Wednesday. In the absence of a fully-fledged new Brussels government, funding