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Era-defining elections loom as EU celebrates Europe Day

As the EU institutions marked the bloc’s founding with Europe Day on Thursday, the union is also preparing for its…

My Europe

EU celebrates anniversary of ‘Big Bang’ enlargement with a splash of colour

The EU put on a colourful display to celebrate Wednesday’s 20th anniversary of the biggest enlargement in its history, known…

Business & economy

Why do France and Belgium risk credit rating downgrades in 2024?

France and Belgium are under the close watch of major rating agencies, with recent fiscal developments signaling mounting risks for…

World

Supporters call for release of Swedish prisoner on second anniversary of detention in Iran

The European Union’s Home Affairs Commissioner has made an appeal for the release of a Swedish employee of the EU’s…

World

Brussels police shut down hard-right, nationalist gathering featuring Orbán, Farage and Braverman

Officers were acting upon an order issued by the mayor of the Saint-Josse Ten Noode region of the Belgian capital…

My Europe

Brussels police tries to shut down Orbán and Farage’s far-right, nationalist gathering

The likes of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, French far-right candidate Eric Zemmour and the UK’s former Home Secretary Suella…

Society & culture

Balkan Trafik! Festival shines spotlight on Moldova

Moldova, a former Soviet Republic, lies between Ukraine and Romania. The territory teeters on the edge of Europe, and it…

Travel

‘The return of the night train’: Belgium plans to boost sleeper services during its EU presidency

“Night trains are the future,” says Georges Gilkinet, Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mobility. It’s something he hopes…

Green

In pictures: Farmers spray manure and throw beets to protest EU agricultural policy

Farmers protests in Brussels turned violent this week as EU agricultural ministers met to try and quell the ongoing crisis.…

Travel

Colourful carriages and dreamy Elbe views: On board the European Sleeper from Brussels to Prague

Standing on the platform at Brussels-Midi station, it’s hard not to smile as the European Sleeper rolls in. The night…

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