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As an aside, be wary of the germs floating around Brussels. Although it’s not pestilence per se, my doctor said it is nasty, and has even struck down at least one senior European Commission spokesperson. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Tensions high: On the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks on Israel…
Published on 06/10/2026 – 16:17 GMT+2 Representatives from the European Commission and member states plan to discuss the suspected outbreak of pneumonic plague in Siberia, Russia, as national authorities scramble to get a clear picture of the situation. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT A meeting of the Health Security Committee, which evaluates serious…
The Commission put forth on Tuesday a comprehensive proposal that includes institutional “safeguards” that could strip new member states of voting rights up to 15 years after they joined the EU. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The proposed measure is meant to avoid that regime change in a new EU country disrupts the…
Lithuania has taken a step towards removing a constitutional ban on nuclear weapons from its territory, bringing the Baltic state closer to the legal position of its neighbours as European allies debate how to strengthen NATO’s deterrence in the face of Russia. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Lithuanian parliament, the Seimas, voted…
By Anna Kirchheim with AFP Published on 06/10/2026 – 23:36 GMT+2•Updated 07/10/2026 – 0:51 GMT+2 Swedish police say they shot an armed man outside the Royal Palace in central Stockholm on Tuesday evening after receiving reports of a disruptive individual carrying a weapon. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Police said officers responding to the incident opened…
Around thirty demonstrations by secondary school, university students, parents, teachers and trade unionists are planned for Tuesday afternoon in France. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This new day of protests on was described by the Union syndicale lycéenne as ‘Act III’ of the campaign. These protesters are calling for more staff and funding…
Published on 06/10/2026 – 20:07 GMT+2 Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson announced the decision to take over the tasks currently carried out by the Netherlands. The Swedish regiment will be responsible for protecting the hub from threats coming from the air, including drones and rockets. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Commander of…
The European Commission proposed to exclude certain agricultural products from accessing the European market and receiving EU funding even after Ukraine becomes a full member of the bloc. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The proposal comes as part of an enlargement strategy meant to prepare the Union to better absorb new countries, and…
After months of tensions, relations between Brussels and Beijing are entering a crucial phase, with the European Commission having set October as a deadline to secure “tangible” results with Beijing to rebalance their trade relationship. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The stakes are high for the EU, whose trade deficit with China has…
Published on 06/10/2026 – 15:28 GMT+2•Updated 15:40 The European Parliament called on Tuesday for stronger EU action to tackle burnout, stress and other work-related conditions, addressing an increasingly common problem among European workers as digitalisation and AI reshape the workplace. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT MEPs want new rules to recognise that psychosocial…
