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New UK towns may remain uninhabited by next election, housing minister indicates

Housing Secretary Steve Reed said there would be ‘spades in the ground’ on three sites by 2029, but that he could only ‘guess’ whether anyone would be calling the towns thei……

2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer criticizes Nigel Farage’s immigration policy as migration debate intensifies in Labour party

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said indefinite leave to remain could be linked to the contribution migrants make to communities.…

2 weeks ago

World

New efforts emerge to curb migrant crossings in the English Channel

Just this week, Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, has made a fresh effort to remove migrants arriving from the English Channel with the Government’s one-in-one-out agreement with France. S……

3 weeks ago

World

Keir Starmer faces setbacks on migration deal with France amid rising political pressure

An unnamed Eritrean man’s deportation was paused by a judge hours before takeoff.…

4 weeks ago

World

Germany appoints new head of migration department amid policy shifts

Ulrike Hornung Appointed to Spearhead Migration Policy in Germany German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has appointed Ulrike Hornung to oversee migration matters within the ministry, a key role central to Dobrindt’s flagship…

1 month ago

Politics

Von der Leyen strengthens EU competition policy amid trade tensions

Appointment of ex-Vestager adviser to Cabinet signals the European Commission chief’s heightened attention to a policy area that has become increasingly political.…

1 month ago

World

Greek Coast Guard rescues 126 migrants amid record influx in the Mediterranean

Greek Coast Guard Rescues Over 180 Migrants as Arrivals Surge On August 18, the Greek Coast Guard rescued 126 migrants aboard two makeshift boats south of the island of Crete, amid a…

2 months ago

World

New characters emerge in bizarre spectacle of the so-called Fanatic Four

Dean Cain, the actor known for his role as Superman, has recently partnered with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to endorse Donald Trump’s stringent immigration policies. Cain, who sparked controversy…

2 months ago

World

Germany takes the lead in Europe’s anti-immigration shift

Germany’s Shift in Migration Policy Signals New European Stance In a significant move reflecting Germany’s evolving approach to migration, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt convened counterparts from several European nations with stringent immigration…

2 months ago

World

National food study: too much alcohol, too little fruit and veg

Belgians don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables and drink excessive alcohol, according to the national Food Consumption Survey conducted by health institute Sciensano. The study shows that consumption of vegetables, fruit, water,…

4 months ago

Opinion

Flanders and the Netherlands develop joint action plan on AI and language

Flanders and the Netherlands are working together on a joint action plan focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and language. Flemish Media minister Cieltje Van Achter announced the initiative on Tuesday following a…

4 months ago

Innovations

Government launches plan to strengthen Belgian industry

The federal government has on Friday launched the “Make 2025-2030” competitiveness plan, a strategic plan to strengthen the Belgian industry. The plan provides for close cooperation between the federal and regional levels.…

5 months ago

Innovations·Politics

Core cabinet approves programme law as polls show broad support for key reforms

The federal government’s core cabinet reached an agreement on Wednesday night on the second reading of the programme law, marking a key step toward implementing the De Wever government’s planned reforms. Among…

5 months ago

Politics

OECD questions effectiveness of smartphone and social media bans for young people

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of banning smartphones or restricting access to social media as a way to protect children. In a report…

5 months ago

Innovations

Flanders introduces distance rules for large wind turbines

Flemish environment minister Jo Brouns is introducing distance rules for large wind turbines higher than 200 metres, reported Het Laatste Nieuws. Flanders already had rules around noise and cast shadow, but…

5 months ago

Earth & Climate

Meat sector warns Flemish restrictions on labour migration could undermine food supply

The Belgian meat industry has criticised a proposal by Employment minister Zuhal Demir (N-VA) to tighten labour migration rules, warning it could jeopardise food security. The plan would make it harder to…

6 months ago

Business

200,000 people waiting for social housing in Flanders

Almost 200,000 people are on a waiting list for social housing in Flanders, the highest figure ever. Among the 199,085 candidates, more than half are single people. The Flemish government has earmarked…

6 months ago

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New UK towns may remain uninhabited by next election, housing minister indicates

Keir Starmer criticizes Nigel Farage’s immigration policy as migration debate intensifies in Labour party

New efforts emerge to curb migrant crossings in the English Channel

Keir Starmer faces setbacks on migration deal with France amid rising political pressure

Germany appoints new head of migration department amid policy shifts

Von der Leyen strengthens EU competition policy amid trade tensions

Greek Coast Guard rescues 126 migrants amid record influx in the Mediterranean

New characters emerge in bizarre spectacle of the so-called Fanatic Four

Germany takes the lead in Europe’s anti-immigration shift

National food study: too much alcohol, too little fruit and veg

Flanders and the Netherlands develop joint action plan on AI and language

Government launches plan to strengthen Belgian industry

Core cabinet approves programme law as polls show broad support for key reforms

OECD questions effectiveness of smartphone and social media bans for young people

Flanders introduces distance rules for large wind turbines

Meat sector warns Flemish restrictions on labour migration could undermine food supply

200,000 people waiting for social housing in Flanders

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