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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/
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/
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
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.
The Hungarian opposition's top candidate promises early elections: The Hungarian opposition will fight for early elections if voters show in the European ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/16/spitzenkandidatin-der-ungarischen-opposition-stellt-vorgezogene-neuwahlen-in-aussicht
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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 ...
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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.
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/
Creative workshops on Generation Z voter participation in Europe: As part of this initiative, projects were carried out to encourage young citizens to take part ...
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.
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/
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/
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
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/
After criticism: Markus Pieper resigns from 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
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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NATO is working on a plan to organize aid to Ukraine: NATO wants to better coordinate support for Ukraine in the future. The alliance plans to take over the ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/04/nato-arbeitet-an-plan-zur-organisation-der-ukraine-hilfe
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 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
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
Sunday poll for the European elections - Forschungsgruppe Wahlen / ZDF (projection): CDU/CSU 30 % | SPD 16 % | AfD 16 % | GREENS 15 % | BSW 5 % | DIE LINKE 3 % ... Show more www.wahlrecht.de/umfragen/europawahl.htm #EUWahl #EP2024
Doctors' song "Democracy" is a call to vote in the 2024 European elections: "Your cross against swastikas"
berliner-zeitung.de/news/dein-kreuz-gegen-hakenkreuze-aerzte-song-soll-zum-waehlen-bei-europawahl-2024-aufrufen-li.2202578
The French Riviera — already a stronghold of the political right — has in recent years become even more receptive to right-wing ideas ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/french-riviera-cannes-europe-florida-mainstream-far-right-le-pen-national-rally-normalization-eu-election/
Code of conduct for European elections: Only one group does not sign: Ahead of the upcoming European elections, the parties in the EU Parliament have signed a ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/09/verhaltenskodex-fur-europawahl-nur-eine-fraktion-unterzeichnet-nicht
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/
"Wants to sell German Turks for fools" - AfD courts migrants of all people: Ahead of the European elections in 2024, the AfD is targeting German Turks for votes ...
fr.de/politik/afd-deutschtuerken-europawahl-maximilian-krah-tiktok-spd-bundestag-macit-karaahmetoglu-zr-92992989.html
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/
Europe's restless farmers are forcing policymakers to act: European policymakers have scaled back rules to protect nature, drawn up limits on the import of ...
reuters.com/world/europe/europes-restless-farmers-are-forcing-policymakers-act-2024-04-03/
Eichstätt student falls seriously ill after coronavirus vaccinations and Covid disease
donaukurier.de/lokales/landkreis-eichstaett/nach-corona-impfungen-und-einer-covid-erkrankung-ist-eine-eichstaetter-studentin-schwer-erkrankt-15766941
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/
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/
Affair about money from Russia: AfD top candidate urges MP Bystron to refrain from appearances
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/afd-spitzenkandidat-legt-abgeordnetem-petr-bystron-wegen-russlandaffaere-verzicht-auf-auftritte-nahe-a-a0550940-9f6b-4a24-b411-3a2b45a8f0b7
Quick Glance: AfD: Bystron to Clarify Network Connections
- AfD leadership demands clarification from Bystron regarding allegations of Russian disinformation campaigns.
- Bystron denies the accusations, but there are audio recordings that could be incriminating.
- Reports of money transfers to politicians in various countries, including the AfD, are being discussed.
- Debates about a campaign ban for Bystron and parliamentary hearings in the Bundestag next week.
Shift to the left with “Syriza”? Greece's opposition mobilizes for European elections
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/15/linksruck-mit-syriza-griechenlands-opposition-macht-fur-europawahl-mobil
Bruxelles-Propreté to use AI to see which streets need cleaning most: Bruxelles-Propreté, the capital's waste management and public cleanliness organisation ...
thebulletin.be/bruxelles-proprete-use-ai-see-which-streets-need-cleaning-most
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.
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 trib.al/boSxSYD
European elections 2024: A huge shift to the right looms in the European elections
zeit.de/politik/2024-04/europawahl-2024-europaeisches-parlament-parteien-kandidaten-faq
Who's afraid of non-market policies?: Why are the EU and the US condemning China's "non-market" policies whilst proposing non-market policies themse
euractiv.com/section/economy-jobs/news/whos-afraid-of-non-market-policies/
Fed's Kugler says disinflation "to continue": Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler on Wednesday said she believes inflation will continue to fall this year as ...
reuters.com/markets/us/feds-kugler-says-disinflation-continue-2024-04-03/
Quick Glance: Fed's Kugler Forecasts Lower Rates This Year
- Inflation could moderate further this year without significant costs to jobs or economic growth, paving the way for borrowing cost cuts, according to Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler.
- Weaker consumer spending is expected to slow economic growth below last year's 3.1% pace, along with a decrease in demand for workers.
- The Fed governor noted that underlying inflation rose at a 2.8% pace in February from a year earlier, significantly above policymakers' 2% target.
- The Federal Reserve will receive another update on the job market's health on Friday with the release of the monthly employment report, expected to show a gain of 213,000 jobs in March. Fed officials were divided in March on the aggressiveness of rate cuts this year.
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
Volt party elects Sophie IN ‘T Veld and the German Damian Boeselager: The Netherlands' Sophie IN ‘T Veld and Germany's Damian Boeselager were chosen by Volt in ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/06/volt-party-elects-sophie-in-t-veldt-and-the-german-damian-boeselager
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/
The French Riviera has for decades been a stronghold of the political right — and in recent years has become even more receptive to right-wing ideas ... Show more www.politico.eu/article/french-riviera-cannes-europe-florida-mainstream-far-right-le-pen-national-rally-normalization-eu-election/
How Europe’s Florida learned to stop worrying and start loving Le Pen: Wealthy voters fear something bigger than taxes is threatening their lavish lifestyle.
politico.eu/article/french-riviera-cannes-europe-florida-mainstream-far-right-le-pen-national-rally-normalization-eu-election/
Turkish local elections: Erdoğan's AKP party heading for defeat in largest cities
brusselstimes.com/world-all-news/989022/turkish-local-elections-erdogans-akp-party-heading-for-defeat-in-largest-cities
Quick Glance: Erdogan's Fate after Turkey's Local Elections
- Opposition celebrates surprise victory in Turkish local elections as AKP falters
- CHP wins 35 mayor positions, including Istanbul and Ankara
- Media sees Erdogan's power diminishing and speculates on possible consequences
- Erdogan announces self-criticism and may resort to nationalist foreign policy to sway public opinion
PS leader Magnette 'unsuitable' to become Prime Minister, says De Wever: "He will never be able to transcend his party. So it will be up to me ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/990437/ps-leader-magnette-unsuitable-to-become-prime-minister-says-de-wever
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
'We want to help': Why climate activists are trying something new: A recent disruption at An Enemy of the People on Broadway by Extinction Rebellion shows a new ...
npr.org/2024/04/05/1242840734/climate-protest-broadway-extinction-rebellion
Climate change kills: Rosa Reichel died in the 2021 Belgium flood: At the same time as the Ahr Valley flood, the Belgian province of Wallonia was flooded ...
freitag.de/autoren/the-guardian/klimawandel-toetet-rosa-reichel-kam-bei-der-flut-in-belgien-2021-ums-leben
The Vice President has been silent on the issue concerning national security, and yet she has openly defended doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy ... Show more www.rappler.com/philippines/sara-duterte-response-continued-china-bullying-no-comment-april-8-2024/
EU preparing 14th sanctions package against Russia this spring: "We have started preparing a 14th sanctions package, which should be adopted in spring ...
kyivindependent.com/commissioner-eu-preparing-14th-sanctions-package-against-russia/
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
Property prices most stable in Brussels but demand still weak: Despite Brussels recording the smallest price increase, it still by far has the highest price ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/989907/property-prices-most-stable-in-brussels-but-demand-still-weak
EU Migration Pact: Flemish nationalists fight each other for far-right vote: Flemish far-right Vlaams Belang and rightwing N-VA are using the EU Migration Pact ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/1001695/eu-migration-pact-flemish-nationalists-fight-each-other-for-far-right-vote
NY Fed inflation gauge sees cooler price pressures in February: The Federal Reserve Bank of New York said on Monday that underlying inflation pressures weakened ...
reuters.com/markets/us/ny-fed-inflation-gauge-sees-cooler-price-pressures-february-2024-04-01/
IMF official says Egypt's next review at end-June 2024: The next review of Egypt's IMF loan programme should be completed by the end of June ...
reuters.com/world/africa/imf-official-says-egypts-next-review-end-june-2024-2024-04-01/
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/
Backed by the controversial ex-president, new political party uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) is challenging the ruling ANC in Jacob Zuma’s home province — and ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/4/5/will-jacob-zuma-and-his-mk-party-cause-an-upset-in-south-africas-election
'Cordon sanitaire for new parties': Volt Belgium’s battle against the establishment
brusselstimes.com/belgium/994020/cordon-sanitaire-on-new-parties-volt-belgiums-battle-against-the-establishment
HAPPENING NOW: Sec. Blinken delivers remarks before departing the NATO conference in Brussels, Belgium. abcnews.go.com/US/video/antony-blinken-meets-nato-allies-brussels-108798876
Belgian food price inflation slowing down: Supermarket food price inflation has stalled to its lowest level in a year, up 2.7%, according to new research from ...
thebulletin.be/belgian-food-price-inflation-slowing-down
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
'Perpetuating the problem': How politicians use migration to deceive voters: "Time and time again, politicians make voters believe that that works and that ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/999154/vicious-cycle-how-politicians-use-migration-to-deceive-voters
'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
'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
In Pulse Asia's pre-election survey, Senator Raffy Tulfo and Vice President Sara Duterte are tied for the presidency for the 2028 election.
Rwanda genocide: How the UN and EU failed to prevent it: “The international community did not react. In a way complicit, they stood back, closed their eyes.”
brusselstimes.com/politics/998658/rwanda-genocide-how-the-un-and-eu-failed-to-prevent-it
Quick Glance: Survivor's Account of the Rwandan Genocide
- The 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide is approaching on April 6.
- Paul Rusesabagina shares his harrowing experiences after being released from prison.
- The 1994 genocide continues to shape the lives of many Rwandans.
- Rusesabagina emphasizes the importance of resilience and the power of words in the face of oppression.
Ministers call on young people to prevent 'ignorance, hatred and intolerance' in Rwanda
brusselstimes.com/belgium/997472/ministers-call-on-young-people-to-prevent-ignorance-hatred-and-intolerance-in-rwanda
European elections 2024: Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann visits Föhr: Strack-Zimmermann is touring the far north. She seemed relaxed and approachable during her ...
shz.de/lokales/amrum-foehr-halligen/artikel/europawahl-2024-marie-agnes-strack-zimmermann-zu-besuch-auf-foehr-46771983
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Did Putin money flow to AfD leaders? Weidel now wants clarity about possible scandal
derwesten.de/politik/afd-europawahl-2024-putin-krah-bystron-id300906486.html
Proportional representation in Belgium: How does it work?: Belgium's voting system favours smaller political parties and allows voters to choose whether they ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium-unlocked/991247/proportional-representation-in-belgium-how-does-it-work
Basic banking services extended to Belgians outside the EU: This initiative came after mounting grievances from several hundred Belgians, predominantly based in ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/992701/basic-banking-services-extended-to-belgians-outside-the-eu
Rwandan genocide: Commemorations for 30th anniversary to start on Sunday: "Belgium is at the forefront of countries that have judged genocide perpetrators ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/991567/rwandan-genocide-commemorations-for-30th-anniversary-to-start-on-sunday
NATO marks 75th anniversary in Brussels: Foreign Ministers gathered at NATO Headquarters on Thursday to mark 75 years since the signing of the Alliance’s ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/nato-marks-75th-anniversary-in-brussels/
New government in Portugal: Cabinet of experts and Brussels connoisseurs: Only one of the new 17 ministers in Portugal has previous experience at the highest ...
de.euronews.com/2024/04/03/neue-regierung-in-portugal-kabinett-aus-fachleuten-und-brussel-kennern
Pension reform in Belgium gets the green light: What this means for you: The deal should help better control the cost of ageing, encourage those who want to ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/993936/pension-reform-in-belgium-gets-the-green-light-what-this-means-for-you
Belgian non-profit seeks recognition for Rwandan genocide victims: "The intention is to allow people to share their history without negating others ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/993096/belgian-non-profit-seeks-recognition-for-rwandan-genocide-victims
The animal kingdom of Belgian beer: Animals appear everywhere in Belgian beer branding. It’s partly because they share behaviours, characteristics ...
brusselstimes.com/art-culture/980439/the-animal-kingdom-of-belgian-beer
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