EU conducts ‘dawn raid’ on Chinese security equipment supplier: Separate Brussels probe targets Chinese medical market amid growing trade tensions with Beijing
ft.com/content/4aa9b10f-93bf-4af3-b5e0-e2865ad78af7
US inflation rises in line with expectations; consumer spending strong: U.S. monthly inflation rose moderately in March, but stubbornly higher costs for housing ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-inflation-rises-line-with-expectations-march-2024-04-26/
Quick Glance: Rising Key Fed Inflation Measure in March
- In March, inflation remained strong, with an important indicator closely monitored by the Federal Reserve indicating elevated price pressures.
- The personal consumption expenditures price index excluding food and energy increased 2.8% from a year ago in March, above expectations.
- Both the all-items PCE price gauge and the core index increased by 2.7%, higher than estimates, leading to a positive market reaction.
- Markets reacted mildly to the data, with Wall Street set to open higher, while Treasury yields fell and the probability of rate cuts increased slightly.
Brussels' under-used offices increasingly converted into homes: A quarter of new housing in Brussels is converted from office spaces, according to a new ...
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Dreaming of Pedro Sánchez, Brussels could be headed for a rude awakening: Spain’s PM has threatened to resign, but will he end up becoming the next president of ...
politico.eu/article/pedro-sanchez-eu-top-jobs-spain-brussels-european-parliament-election-2024/
Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann is the top candidate in the upcoming European elections in June. She is running for the FDP under the motto “Controversial in ... Show more
Orbán to Brussels: Time to shake up ‘bad’ EU leadership: “If the leadership proves to be bad, it must be replaced. It’s that simple,” Hungarian leader says.
politico.eu/article/hungarian-prime-minister-viktor-orban-calls-for-eu-leadership-change-at-the-upcoming-elections/
Russia's war: EU holds out prospect of further aid for Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was connected to the EU summit in Brussels via video ...
spiegel.de/ausland/eu-stellt-ukraine-weitere-hilfe-in-aussicht-a-14f20bc5-d555-43bb-aab9-20f0dae8b986
BOJ will hike rates if trend inflation accelerates, gov Ueda says: The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again if trend inflation accelerates toward its 2% ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-will-hike-rates-if-trend-inflation-accelerates-says-gov-ueda-2024-04-23/
Japan's corporate service inflation perks up in March: Japan's annual business-to-business service inflation accelerated for the second month to hit 2 ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/japans-corporate-service-inflation-perks-up-march-2024-04-24/
The EU spares the Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Following the Islamic Republic's attack on Israel, the member states are introducing new sanctions ...
nzz.ch/international/die-eu-verschont-die-iranischen-revolutionswaechter-ld.1826841
Majority of EU states object to capital markets reform push: France led calls to revive financial integration project to help fund Europe’s rearmament and green ...
ft.com/content/6164fb0d-634f-444b-b7e5-069c590f24ca
Brussels Mayor joins EU-wide call for the right to set safer speed limits: "This is not about restricting the freedom of cars, but about making roads safer ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1021272/brussels-mayor-joins-eu-wide-call-for-the-right-to-set-safer-speed-limits
Cancel culture comes to Brussels: Those trying to cancel the National Conservatism conference believe public life must be subjected to the policing of speech ...
politico.eu/article/cancel-culture-comes-to-brussels/
ECB's Lagarde hints it is too early to review inflation target: European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hinted on Wednesday that it was too early for ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecbs-lagarde-hints-it-is-too-early-review-inflation-target-2024-04-17/
EU expected to sue Germany over gas tariff, sources say: The European Commission is expected to sue Germany for charging its neighbours an extra fee for buying ...
reuters.com/business/energy/eu-expected-sue-germany-over-gas-tariff-sources-say-2024-04-17/
Belgium pushes to expel controversial Palestinian activist ‘hate preacher’: Mohammed Khatib leads Palestinian group already banned in Germany for its actions ...
timesofisrael.com/belgium-pushes-to-expel-controversial-palestinian-activist-hate-preacher/
Economists confident euro zone inflation will fall to 2% - ECB poll: Economists are sticking to their view that inflation in the euro zone will fall to 2% and ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/economists-confident-euro-zone-inflation-will-fall-2-ecb-poll-2024-04-12/
The 11 moments that defined the European Parliament's term: The European Parliament has closed the last plenary session of its 9th term.
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/25/closed-for-business-the-11-moments-that-defined-the-european-parliaments-term
“We think it is very important to do everything we can to isolate Iran,” said EU Council President Charles Michel on Wednesday evening in Brussels.
In Belgium, the Flemish far right is gaining ground ahead of the European elections
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Hungary, in Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s words, is preparing for war with the European Union — and he wants to "take over Brussels" in the process ... Show more
Viktor Orbán’s plan for Europe – POLITICO
Viktor Orbán’s plan for Europe – POLITICO
ECB's Lagarde says inflation more likely to ease but risks both ways: Euro zone inflation is likely to decline further and the European Central Bank may cut ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-lagarde-says-inflation-more-likely-ease-risks-both-ways-2024-04-19/
Belgium probing alleged Russian interference in EU election campaign: Belgian prosecutors are looking into possible Russian interference in the upcoming European ...
reuters.com/world/europe/belgium-probing-alleged-russian-interference-eu-election-campaign-2024-04-12/
European far right condemns move to ban Brussels conference: Politicians say chaotic attempt to shut down gathering undermines free speech ahead of EU elections
ft.com/content/70291bc6-7cd8-4d4e-97bc-2e2904b16222
ECB could cut rates more than three times in this year: Simkus: The European Central Bank could cut interest rates more than three times this year and the ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/ecb-could-cut-rates-more-than-three-times-this-year-simkus-2024-04-15/
Nigel Farage returns to Brussels with disruptive circus antics: Stand off between organisers and police at controversial right wing conference
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/04/16/nigel-farage-returns-to-brussels-with-disruptive-circus-antics/
Quick Glance: Brussels Police Shut Down Right-Wing Conference with Farage and Braverman
- Brussels police stormed a right-wing conference attended by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman after orders for the event to be shut down.
- The controversial National Conservatism Conference was closed to ensure public safety.
- Despite police arriving and giving attendees 15 minutes to leave, speeches continued.
- The conference, hosted by Viktor Orban and the Edmund Burke Foundation, aimed to strengthen national conservatism principles in Western countries.
After criticism: Markus Pieper resigns from his post in Brussels: A majority in the EU Parliament suspected nepotism in Ursula von der Leyen's EU Commission ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/markus-pieper-eu-parlament-100.html
Freedom of speech? Belgian antifascists respond to attacks after far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011516/freedom-of-speech-belgian-antifascists-respond-to-attacks-after-far-right-natcons-fundraiser
Brussels to host European LGBT Police Association conference: The conference aims to establish a platform to discuss advancements made in LGBTQIA+ rights for ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1014550/brussels-to-host-european-lgbt-police-association-conference
European elections: Belgium's judiciary investigates Russian attempt to exert influence
spiegel.de/ausland/europawahl-belgien-ermittelt-zu-russischem-einflussversuch-a-72298da0-7b26-46d4-94d8-c6e1c6b05ec9
Our 2024 unAward for Shortest Stint in the European Parliament goes to Heather Anderson — who barely had time to unpack in Brussels before Brexit sent her back ... Show more
The MEP unAwards 2024 – POLITICO
The MEP unAwards 2024 – POLITICO
'One city region, one policy': N-VA presents election plan for Brussels: "We realise that we have to be incontournable," N-VA said ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1017247/one-city-region-one-policy-n-va-presents-election-plan-for-brussels
Freelancing? How to set up as a self-employed worker in Belgium: From residency documents to paying taxes and setting up social security, here is a handy guide ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/991592/freelancing-how-to-set-up-as-a-self-employed-worker-in-belgium
Femicides: Belgium still failing to collect data despite pioneering law: Belgium last year became one of Europe's legislative pioneers in the fight against ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1016450/femicides-belgium-still-failing-to-collect-data-despite-pioneering-law
Uber Eats riders in Brussels to go on strike for better pay and conditions: Riders are expressing outrage at the "laxity of the authorities" and ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1023638/uber-eats-riders-to-go-on-strike-in-brussels-for-better-pay-and-conditions
Vote in Brussels: EU Parliament votes in favor of asylum reform: The reform has long been the subject of debate in the EU. Now faster asylum procedures at the ...
taz.de/!6003964/
July start to Fed rate cuts back in view after data: The Federal Reserve could start interest-rate cuts as early as its late-July meeting ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/july-start-fed-rate-cuts-back-view-after-data-2024-04-11/
Employment rate among migrants reaches record high: "Inactivity and unemployment among people with a migrant background are structurally higher but thanks ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013436/employment-rate-among-migrants-reaches-record-high
Belgian politicians urged again to better protect vulnerable undocumented migrants
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011412/belgian-politicians-urged-again-to-better-protect-vulnerable-undocumented-migrants
'Master Plan' to end homelessness in Brussels by 2029: Over 200 experts have contributed to the proposal, intended as a guideline for the next Belgian Government ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1007097/master-plan-to-end-homelessness-in-brussels-by-2029
How do the EU's new disability cards facilitate cross-border travel?: In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews reporter Paul Hackett travels to Ljubljana ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/17/an-eu-wide-disability-card-what-are-the-benefits-and-drawbacks
No adoption of Animal Welfare Code in Brussels before end of parliamentary term: Brussels' parliamentary Environment Committee members have begun discussing the ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1020007/no-adoption-of-animal-welfare-code-in-brussels-before-end-of-parliamentary-term
While Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's tough immigration stance may be domestically popular, it could prove to be a weakness with some of her European ... Show more
Denmark’s tough stance on migrants plays well at home. In Brussels, it could be a different story. – POLITICO
Denmark’s tough stance on migrants plays well at home. In Brussels, it could be a different story. – POLITICO
Belgium, Czech Republic seek sanctions for Russian interference in EU elections: Belgium and the Czech Republic have called for new European Union sanctions to ...
ctvnews.ca/world/belgium-czech-republic-seek-sanctions-for-russian-interference-in-eu-elections-1.6851669
'I am happy NatCon was able to go ahead,' says Belgian Prime Minister De Croo: De Croo addressed parliament over the controversial events surrounding the ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1013241/i-am-happy-natcon-was-able-to-go-ahead-says-belgian-prime-minister-de-croo
Suspicion of espionage: Krah employee wanted to work for the BND: The suspected spy from the office of AfD politician Maximilian Krah tried to work for the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/spionageverdacht-krah-mitarbeiter-wollte-fuer-den-bnd-arbeiten-li.2209728
Quick Glance: Investigation of Possible Payments from China and Russia to Maximilian Krah
- The General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden has officially initiated investigations against Maximilian Krah due to potential financial flows from Russian and Chinese sources.
- The AfD lead candidate for the European Parliament elections, Maximilian Krah, is the subject of two preliminary investigations at the General Prosecutor's Office in Dresden.
- Towards the end of last year, Krah was questioned by the FBI about possible payments from Kremlin-related sources, allegedly carrying a four-digit sum of money at that time.
- On Monday evening, German authorities arrested Jian G., a close associate of Krah, who is suspected of spying for the Chinese intelligence service in Germany.
'Remarkable' Brussels aid donation campaign for DR Congo conflict draws to a close
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1002829/remarkable-brussels-aid-donation-campaign-for-east-dr-congo-conflict-draws-to-a-close
PKK terrorists exploit legal gaps in Europe to recruit, finance: The PKK terrorist group has been infiltrating European countries by exploiting the legal gaps ...
dailysabah.com/politics/war-on-terror/pkk-terrorists-exploit-legal-gaps-in-europe-to-recruit-finance
7 parties are on the ballot paper in the EU elections: VIENNA. In addition to the five parliamentary parties, the KPÖ and the List DNA are also running - they ...
nachrichten.at/politik/innenpolitik/sieben-parteien-stehen-bei-der-eu-wahl-auf-dem-stimmzettel;art385,3943823
Nico Semsrott: "The powerful act as if they control themselves": Nico Semsrott sits for Die Party in the EU Parliament. In the podcast he talks about five years ...
zeit.de/arbeit/2024-04/nico-semsrott-die-partei-arbeit-podcast
Federal police raid PKK-linked TV networks in Belgium: Belgian police raided PKK-linked television networks in Brussels on Monday, nearly a month after mass ...
dailysabah.com/politics/eu-affairs/federal-police-raid-pkk-linked-tv-networks-in-belgium
How a conservative conference morphed into a crisis of liberalism: A Brussels hard-right confab descends into a mix of farce and petty tyranny
economist.com/europe/2024/04/17/how-a-conservative-conference-morphed-into-a-crisis-of-liberalism
I just moved up to the EU Parliament from Sauerland: Jan Ovelgönne from Arnsberg sits in 437th place for the Greens in the European Parliament in Brussels - yet.
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How a conservative conference morphed into a crisis of liberalism: A Brussels hard-right confab descends into a mix of farce and petty tyranny
economist.com/europe/2024/04/17/how-a-conservative-conference-morphed-into-a-crisis-of-liberalism
EU elections: Who is running?: A striking number of women from Germany, a communist from Austria - and otherwise? An overview of who the political groups are ...
profil.at/ausland/eu-wahlen-wer-geht-ins-rennen/402864197
EU’s hard right scrambling to stay relevant in election campaign: With less than two months before June’s EU elections, the hard right ECR party - possibly ...
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/eus-hard-right-scrambling-to-stay-relevant-in-election-campaign/
Frustrated farmers are rebelling against EU rules. The far right is stoking the flames
apnews.com/article/europe-democracy-farmers-protest-green-deal-elections-a0278919b2fe47c7476c0c56ccf4850b
Belgium in Brief: Election season and how to get through the frenzy: Election season is rife with hyperbole and appeals to common sense. The latest Brussels ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-news/1013083/belgium-in-brief-election-season-and-how-to-get-through-the-frenzy
Armenia to receive aid from EU European Peace Facility for the first time: RFE/RL
armenpress.am/eng/news/1135016.html
Belgium in Brief: Election mania and how you can get stuck in: Still baffled by Belgian politics? Is it all just hot air? Elections what? If you're unsure about ...
brusselstimes.com/politics/1011499/belgium-in-brief-election-mania-and-how-you-can-get-stuck-in
Nigel Farage is the worst of us, but he has a right to speak: Fighting populism cannot be done with bans
inews.co.uk/opinion/nigel-farage-worst-us-right-speak-3011239
Simon Harris: ‘new kid on the block’ is seen as an ‘unknown quantity’ in Brussels
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/12/taoiseach-harris-seen-as-an-unknown-quantity-in-brussels/
SkeyDrone marks milestone with automated BVLOS flight for remote perimeter inspection at DronePort
aviation24.be/air-traffic-control/skeyes/skeydrone-marks-milestone-with-automated-bvlos-flight-for-remote-perimeter-inspection-at-droneport/
EU situation check in Brussels: “The ability to compromise is one of the highest values” - Upper Austria
meinbezirk.at/oberoesterreich/c-politik/kompromissfaehigkeit-ist-einer-der-hoechsten-werte_a6629481
Upper Austria/BRUSSELS. The European Parliament elections are coming up in June this year and climate change is also a central issue here ...
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Vote in Brussels: EU Parliament votes in favor of asylum reform: The reform has long been the subject of debate in the EU. Now faster asylum procedures at the ...
taz.de/!6003964/
Fed seen waiting until September to cut rates: The Federal Reserve will wait until September before starting to cut interest rates, traders bet on Wednesday ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/fed-seen-waiting-until-september-cut-rates-2024-04-10/
Occupy Brussels! Viktor Orbán’s plan for Europe: In the Hungarian leader, the EU faces a new type of Euroskeptic, one who doesn’t want to leave the bloc but ...
politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-plan-europe-hungary-council-presidency-election/
NATO marks its 75th birthday as war in Ukraine enters its third year : NATO is marking its 75th anniversary. But Russia’s war on Ukraine and rising populism is ...
apnews.com/article/nato-anniversary-75-russia-ukraine-trump-washington-d599e1a3cf266731c1bfc3041997fe4c
Quick Glance: NATO Exposes Russian Spies in Brussels
- In recent years, NATO has expelled suspected Russian spies from its headquarters in Brussels.
- Secretary General Stoltenberg confirms the expulsions without providing specific numbers.
- German politicians like Strack-Zimmermann and von Notz call for better security measures against espionage.
- Kiesewetter describes the Russian intelligence system as offensive-aggressive and praises NATO's response.
European Parliament passes stricter EU migration and asylum rules | DPA: The European Parliament passed stricter migration and asylum rules in the European Union ...
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BOJ will scrutinise trend inflation in adjusting monetary support, says Gov Ueda: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Wednesday the central bank will ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/boj-will-scrutinise-trend-inflation-adjusting-monetary-support-says-gov-ueda-2024-04-10/
Barclays reduces Fed rate cut view to one in 2024: Barclays economics team on Wednesday said it now sees the U.S. Federal Reserve cutting rates just one time in ...
reuters.com/business/finance/barclays-reduces-fed-rate-cut-view-one-2024-2024-04-10/
Swiss inflation hits lowest level in two and half years: Swiss inflation eased to its lowest level in two-and-a-half years in March, supporting the Swiss ...
reuters.com/world/europe/swiss-inflation-hits-lowest-level-two-half-years-2024-04-04/
Quick Glance: Swiss Inflation Reaches Lowest Point in Two Years and Six Months
- Swiss inflation dropped to its lowest level in March, marking the lowest point in two and a half years and backing the Swiss National Bank's recent decision to cut interest rates.
- In March 2024, consumer prices increased by 1%, the smallest rise since September 2021 and lower than the 1.2% seen in February.
- Analysts predict that the SNB will lower rates in June to prevent the franc from appreciating.
- The SNB will carefully monitor the inflation situation in May before making any decisions on interest rates in June.
Jewish community sends open letter about antisemitism to Belgian Prime Minister: "We feel abandoned by the government."
brusselstimes.com/politics/997123/jewish-community-sends-open-letter-about-antisemitism-to-belgian-prime-minister
Indian consumer confidence at more than four-year high, cenbank data shows: Consumer confidence in India is at its highest level since mid-2019 ...
reuters.com/world/india/indian-consumer-confidence-more-than-four-year-high-cenbank-data-shows-2024-04-05/
Volt party elects Sophie In ‘T Veld and the German Damian Boeselager: The Dutch Sophie In ‘T Veld and the German Damian Boeselager were chosen in Brussels as ...
euronews.com/2024/04/06/volt-party-elects-sophie-in-t-veldt-and-the-german-damian-boeselager
Belgium in Brief: New rules for renting in Brussels: It took a lot of time and effort, but Brussels finally approved the new rules last week.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/994218/belgium-in-brief-new-rules-for-renting-in-brussels
'Let's be realistic': Socialists push to delay Brussels' stricter Low Emission Zone
brusselstimes.com/brussels/992730/lets-be-realistic-socialists-push-to-delay-brussels-stricter-low-emission-zone-tbtb
Vlaams Belang announced as first on the ballot for Belgian elections: The list order of political parties on the ballot is announced via a draw which takes place ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/994417/vlaams-belang-announced-as-first-on-the-ballot-for-belgian-elections
Roberta who? Carles Puigdemont more familiar to Europeans than EU Parliament president
politico.eu/article/roberta-metsola-carles-puigdemont-more-familiar-to-europeans-than-eu-parliaments-president/
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