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Tom Van Grieken: An interview with the man who wants to destroy Belgium: “Belgium is like a forced marriage: nobody asked for it.”
brusselstimes.com/politics/1007260/tom-van-grieken-an-interview-with-the-man-who-wants-to-destroy-belgium
National Conservatism Conference to resume after being shut down by Brussels police
independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/national-conservatism-brussels-police-braverman-farage-b2530001.html
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.
How a Brussels mayor wants to cancel a right-wing conference: The authorities in the Belgian capital tried three times to break up a high-profile meeting of ...
nzz.ch/international/wie-ein-bruesseler-buergermeister-eine-rechte-konferenz-canceln-will-ld.1826678
Quick Glance: Brussels Mayor's Battle Against Right-Wing Conference
- Authorities in Brussels attempted multiple times to dissolve a conference of right-wing politicians, inadvertently benefiting the organizers.
- Despite resistance and the mayor's intervention, the National Conservatism Conference took place in a different hotel.
- Prominent politicians like Viktor Orban and Nigel Farage discussed topics such as the nation-state and the future of Europe.
- After intense reactions and criticism, the police ordinance was lifted, and the second day of the conference proceeded without incidents.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told EU leaders in Brussels that his country needs more support to combat Russia's invasion ... Show more www.dw.com/en/zelenskyy-israel-showed-ukraines-real-need-is-aerial-defense/liveblog-post-68852528
In his exclusive interview with Euronews, The president of the European Council Charles Michel called for the Iran-Israel tensions not to take focus away from ... Show more www.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/19/exclusive-michel-hopes-apparent-israeli-attack-on-iran-will-bring-end-to-escalation
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's speech at the European Defence and Security Summit in Brussels was interrupted when a protester said she ... Show more
Quick Glance: Heckler blasts von der Leyen over Israel support
- Ursula von der Leyen was interrupted during a speech by a man who accused her of being a 'criminal' for supporting Israel.
- The man shouted that she had 'aided genocide in Gaza' and accused her of having the blood of Palestinian children on her hands.
- The incident occurred at the European Defence and Security Summit, where von der Leyen was delivering a speech on strengthening European security and defence.
- The man, later identified as David Cronin, defended his action as a 'citizen's arrest' and continued to criticize von der Leyen for her support of Israel.
‘Get the facts straight,’ EU’s Michel tells Trump over Ukraine funding: “Don’t be intimidated by Putin. We aren’t,” European Council president says in message ...
politico.eu/article/charles-michel-donald-trump-ukraine-aid-vladimir-putin-nato-volodymyr-zelenskyy/
Hungary's Orban Headlines Far-Right Forum After Brussels Ban Overruled: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban addressed a far-right political conference in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-17/orban-headlines-far-right-forum-after-brussels-ban-overruled
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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
China's steel sector has bigger worries than Biden tariff hike: U.S. President Joe Biden's push to triple tariffs on Chinese steel imports strikes a mostly ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/chinas-steel-sector-has-bigger-worries-than-biden-tariff-hike-2024-04-19/
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
Recognize Palestine, Irish prime minister to tell EU leaders ｜ DPA: Ireland's new prime minister said on Wednesday he will use his first EU summit in ...
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Belgian leader announces probe into suspected Russian interference in EU elections
apnews.com/article/eu-elections-russia-interference-f0962ec30ba2ec3833f755ccdc8bc6b2
Should we take the microphone away from the right?: The example of a conference in Brussels shows: No, this only strengthens them.
profil.at/morgenpost/soll-man-rechten-das-mikrofon-wegnehmen/402861548
‘Ridiculous own goal’: Brussels mayor gives Europe’s hard-right a free hit before EU election
politico.eu/article/ridiculous-own-goal-brussels-mayors-give-europe-hard-right-nationalists-free-hit-before-eu-election/
Nearly half of Flemish people in favour of reintroducing obligatory military service
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1008451/nearly-half-of-flemish-people-in-favour-of-reintroducing-obligatory-military-service
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
Belgium, Czechia ask EU to step in against Russia's elections interference: The governments of Belgium and Czechia sent a letter to other EU leaders on ...
kyivindependent.com/belgium-czechia-russa/
🔴 After G7 leaders held a video conference, European Council President Charles Michel said that the group of countries “unanimously condemned” Iran's attack ... Show more
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
China war sales to Moscow surge as UK and US ban Russian metals: The UK and US have banned certain Russian-made metals, while China's sales of war parts to ...
euronews.com/2024/04/13/ukraine-war-uk-and-us-metal-ban-china-sells-military-parts-to-moscow-russian-influence-net
Quick Glance: Russia Strikes Chernihiv: 18 Dead, Ukraine Appeals for Air Defense
- At least 18 people were killed and over 60 wounded in Chernihiv due to Russian missile strikes. Ukrainian officials emphasized that the attack could have been prevented with adequate air defense systems.
- Russia launched three Iskander cruise missiles at the city, located near the Russian border and previously encircled by Russian troops.
- Ukraine currently has three Patriot air defense systems but requires 26 for full coverage. Following appeals for more systems, Germany pledged to send an additional one.
- A $60 billion aid package for Ukraine is stalled in the US Congress, allowing Russia to exploit ammunition and air defense shortages and gain ground in the east.
Belgians see wealth grow by €62.5 billion again in year
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1005707/belgians-see-wealth-grow-by-e62-5-billion-again-in-year
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
Exclusive: Poland focusing on EU recovery grants, law change to ramp up investments
reuters.com/world/europe/poland-focusing-eu-recovery-grants-law-change-ramp-up-investments-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Poland's Strategy for EU Recovery Grants and Law Change to Boost Investments
- With a little over two years left to spend European Union recovery money, Poland is firmly focusing on maximizing the smaller grants portion of the program, while viewing cheap loans as a secondary component.
- Poland is expected to receive 6 billion euros from recovery funds on Monday, and Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government is revising the national reconstruction plan to list projects and reforms aimed for approval by Brussels this month.
- To expedite investments, the Polish government is also working on amending existing laws to avoid converting all incoming euro-denominated funds into Polish zlotys, with a decision expected either this month or next.
- However, some economists caution that investor optimism regarding the inflow of funds may be excessive, especially with the upcoming Polish presidential elections next year potentially impacting the implementation of necessary reforms to ensure the continuous flow of funds.
Far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser back on and underway in Saint-Josse: After being cancelled twice in a matter of days, the far-right conference is being held in a ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1007837/far-right-conference-back-on-and-underway-at-saint-josse-school-tbtb
Palais 1 in Brussels opens Gaza donation centre from Friday: The centre, whose opening hours are 11:00 to 20:00, has an indefinite operation period and will be ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1011858/palais-1-at-heysel-will-host-a-donation-centre-for-gaza-from-friday
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/
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/
Survey shows: Almost two thirds of EU citizens intend to vote in European elections S
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/17/umfrage-zeigt-fast-zwei-drittel-der-eu-burger-wollen-bei-europawahl-stimme-abgegeben
EU leaders to hear shake-up needed to match global rivals: European Union leaders will hear on Thursday how the bloc could act to catch up to the United States ...
reuters.com/technology/eu-leaders-hear-shake-up-needed-match-global-rivals-2024-04-18/
Top candidate of the Hungarian opposition holds out the prospect of early elections
de.euronews.com/2024/04/16/spitzenkandidatin-der-ungarischen-opposition-stellt-vorgezogene-neuwahlen-in-aussicht
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EU’s Jourová will replace Reynders in mediation to renew Spain’s top judicial body
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eus-jourova-will-replace-reynders-in-mediation-to-renew-spains-top-judicial-body/
📸 “OK, you can watch cartoons for 5 minutes if you promise to keep still for the rest of the trial.”
Think you can do better?
Enter our caption contest via ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/stuck-inside-a-conference-center-with-the-nigel-farage-blues-again/
'Foreign influence' law pushes Georgia away from EU dream, says Michel: The European Union has doubled down on its criticism of the "foreign ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/19/foreign-influence-law-pushes-georgia-away-from-eu-accession-dream-warns-michel
Eurobarometer: What citizens think of the European Parliament: The image of the European Parliament is better than ever - but the differences between the ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/eurobarometer-europaparlament-europawahl-100.html
Belgium opens probe into pro-Russia network accused of paying MEPs: Moscow’s “objectives are clear,” said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.
politico.eu/article/belgiam-prosecutor-open-probe-pro-russia-network-accused-pay-mep/
“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.
On Wednesday night, activists from Scientist Rebellion, "Scientists For Future Austria" and Extinction Rebellion Austria put blindfolds on numerous statues of ... Show more www.derstandard.at/story/3000000216287/protest-gegen-klimakrise-mit-augenbinden-fuer-wiener-denkmaeler
Russian banks' profits drop slightly m/m to $2.9 billion in March: Russian banks' profits fell marginally in March to 270 billion roubles ($2.89 billion) ...
reuters.com/business/finance/russian-banks-profits-drop-slightly-mm-29-billion-march-2024-04-19/
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/
Lufthansa seeks to persuade EU regulators over ITA stake buy: Lufthansa executives and lawyers will attend a day-long hearing in Brussels on Friday to try to ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/lufthansa-seeks-persuade-eu-regulators-over-ita-stake-buy-2024-04-19/
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/
EU activates crisis response corps to fight Russian interference: x
euractiv.com/section/politics/news/eu-activates-crisis-response-corps-to-fight-russian-interference/
Belgium probes Russian interference in EU elections: Two months before Europeans vote in 27 countries, Moscow is accused of trying to influence the vote.
bbc.com/news/world-europe-68797624
Russia paid pro-Kremlin lawmakers to influence EU elections, says Belgium: Authorities investigating cash payments to MEPs ahead of June vote ...
ft.com/content/8bb921fa-57b3-44aa-80d6-b35794a523db
Russiagate: Belgium investigates Russian propaganda network: The Belgian federal prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into EU politicians accused of ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/12/russiagate-belgien-ermittelt-gegen-russisches-beeinflussungsnetzwerk
Survey for the 2024 European elections: AfD continues to lose, Union is the strongest force
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/eu/id_100381546/umfrage-zur-europawahl-2024-afd-verliert-weiter-union-staerkste-kraft.html
Quick Glance: Survey on European Parliament Election 2024: AfD Declines, Union Gains
- The AfD's poll numbers decline significantly before the European Parliament election, with CDU and CSU emerging as the strongest force.
- The FDP loses support, while the newly founded BSW party can increase its polling numbers.
- Significant differences in polling results between East and West Germany are evident.
- The satisfaction with the work of EU Commission President von der Leyen is mixed, based on survey results.
Group of EU states should coordinate recognition of Palestine - Michel: European Union countries willing to recognise the State of Palestine should move in ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/12/like-minded-eu-countries-should-move-together-to-recognise-state-of-palestine-charles-mich
Belgium to investigate suspected Russian interference in EU elections: Belgium will investigate Russian meddling in European Parliament elections after the ...
cnn.com/2024/04/12/europe/european-elections-russian-interference-intl/
Foreign Secretary heads to Brussels for post-Brexit Gibraltar talks: Following Brexit, the British overseas territory has been operating under temporary rules.
bbc.com/news/uk-politics-68790429
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 ...
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Czech Republic: Is nuclear energy the answer for a green environment?: Czech Republic plans to build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/09/tschechien-ist-kernenergie-die-antwort-fur-eine-grune-umwelt
Quick Glance: Czech Republic: Is Nuclear Energy the Answer for a Green Environment?
- The Czech Republic plans to phase out coal energy within the next 25 years and build four new nuclear reactors to accelerate the green transition.
- The government commits six billion euros for the construction of the new nuclear reactors, marking the largest investment since the end of the socialist system.
- Petr Hladík, Czech Minister of the Environment, emphasizes the potential to increase capacity in nuclear power plants and combine them with renewable sources to ensure long-term stable and low energy costs.
- The tender for the construction of the new reactors will be conducted between the French company EDF and the South Korean company KHNP, excluding Chinese and Russian companies from participation. Czech voters, according to a survey, show low concern about climate change.
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
Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/
Brussels house prices further dropped though flats grow more expensive: With the European Central Bank (ECB) not expected to lower interest rates until June ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1009977/brussels-house-prices-further-dropped-though-flats-grow-more-expensive
Mayor of Uccle wants to re-open Bois de la Cambre to traffic: This measure could take a variety of forms, such as only opening the route to traffic on weekdays ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1011989/mayor-of-uccle-wants-to-re-open-bois-de-la-cambre-to-traffic
Far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser allowed to continue after court decision: "I have no sympathy for those who preach hate, but the ban was imposed to maintain ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1009530/far-right-natcons-fundraiser-allowed-to-continue-by-court-decision
Belgium declares war on MEPs who took Russian 'cash': Belgian spies have evidence MEPs took Russian money, Belgium's prime minister has said ...
euobserver.com/world/158351
By order of the mayor: police block entrance to right-wing populist conference in Brussels
spiegel.de/ausland/polizei-blockiert-eingang-zu-rechtspopulisten-konferenz-in-bruessel-a-2195b314-52b2-42b1-9826-acbb43155f18
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 www.politico.eu/article/viktor-orban-plan-europe-hungary-council-presidency-election/
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
Netherlands: Greta Thunberg arrested twice during protests in The Hague: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was arrested twice during a blockade ...
welt.de/politik/ausland/article250906598/Niederlande-Greta-Thunberg-bei-Protesten-in-Den-Haag-zweimal-festgenommen.html
Quick Glance: Greta Thunberg protests against fossil fuels in the Netherlands
- The demonstration was specifically targeted against the subsidies for fossil fuels in the Netherlands.
- Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained twice by police at a demonstration in the Netherlands, after she and a group of marchers blocked a main road to protest against these subsidies.
- Hundreds of protesters marched from The Hague’s city center to the nearby A12 arterial highway that connects the Dutch government's seat with other cities like Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Utrecht.
- Organized by the Extinction Rebellion (XR) environmental group, the demonstration was part of efforts to pressure the Dutch government ahead of another planned debate on subsidies for fossil fuels in June.
Is South Africa ready for a change in government?: The ANC is unpopular, but the opposition is fractured
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/11/is-south-africa-ready-for-a-change-in-government
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/
Nearly one company in two in Belgium does not use salary optimisation solutions: These solutions include various forms of cheques, premiums, bonuses ...
brusselstimes.com/business/1012202/nearly-one-company-in-two-in-belgium-does-not-use-salary-optimisation-solutions
Global steel demand to return to growth in 2024, says World Steel: Global steel demand is expected to rise by 1.7% to 1.793 billion metric tons in 2024 and to ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/global-steel-demand-rise-by-17-2024-says-world-steel-2024-04-09/
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/
Creative workshops on voter participation of Generation Z in Europe: As part of this initiative, projects were carried out to encourage young citizens to vote in ...
de.euronews.com/kultur/2024/04/15/kreative-workshops-sollen-die-generation-z-fur-die-europawahlen-begeistern
Quick Glance: Campaigns to Mobilize Young Voters in Europe
- The initiative Changemakers conducts programs to encourage young citizens to participate in the 2024 European elections.
- Gen Z Votes organizes workshops and events to enhance the political participation of young people and amplify their voice in elections.
- The increasing youth voter turnout in recent European elections is attributed to their dedication to EU values and social issues.
- Through hackathons, video workshops, and guerrilla marketing events, Gen Z Votes supports mobilizing young voters and combating misinformation.
The European Parliament on April 11 refused discharge of the EU Council's budget until European leaders decide to support Ukraine with additional Patriot air ... Show more
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/
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
'Child of divorce': If Belgium splits, what happens to Brussels?: Flemish nationalist parties are on track to (again) become the biggest winners of the election ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1002349/child-of-divorce-if-belgium-splits-what-would-happen-to-brussels
ECB's Simkus says several interest rate cuts are most likely: The European Central Bank will most likely cut interest rates several times, but it does not need ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-simkus-says-several-interest-rate-cuts-are-most-likely-2024-04-18/
ECB's Vasle sees rates much closer to 3% at year-end: The European Central Bank deposit rate should be "much closer" to 3% by the end of the year from a record ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/ecbs-vasle-sees-rates-much-closer-3-year-end-2024-04-17/
Brussels venue ditches far-right conference after public pressure: The Concert Noble venue pulled out of the conference featuring far-right figureheads like Eric ...
euobserver.com/eu-political/158355
Hidden Belgium: A war walk in the Ardennes: The course of the fighting is explained in a series of information panels along the 7km trail.
brusselstimes.com/hidden-belgium/1011543/hidden-belgium-a-war-walk-in-the-ardennes-2
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