EU to probe Hungary over alleged spy activities in Brussels

The European Commission said on Thursday that it will launch an investigation into allegations that Hungary has been conducting spy activities in Brussels, reported Xinhua, quoting multiple media reports. A joint investigative report by media...

Germany embraces AI, digitization; Trust in generative AI rises

Homepage > News > Business > Germany embraces AI, digitization; Trust in generative AI rises Germany has unveiled ambitious plans to revitalize its ailing economy, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and a range of digital solutions to drive...

EU Donates Four Tractors to Help Farmers Boost Production

Farmers across several parishes are set to boost production with the help of four tractors donated to Jamaica by the European Union (EU) and valued at $43.3 million. The donation has been made under the ‘Jamaican Path from Hills to Ocean’ Project,...

EU launches new biometric border checks

Next week, the European Union’s new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) will officially take effect at the bloc’s borders. The automated system will record all entries and exits of non-EU travelers as part of preparations for the launch of the ETIAS...

EU Ecolabel gaining momentum

The latest figures on EU Ecolabel-certified products and licences, released today, show the EU Ecolabel gaining momentum and appearing on more and more environmentally friendly products. The post EU Ecolabel gaining momentum appeared first on...

Europe’s holiday from reality

The African Union recently called for the standard 16th century Mercator global map to be replaced by a new one to better reflect Africa’s true geographic size. This is long overdue as a purely representative measure, but potentially misleading in...

EU arms export controls in a world of change: report on COARM-NGO Forum 2025

Publication Downloads The COARM-NGO Forum 2025 brought together over 60 representatives from civil society, EU institutions, Member States, academia and think tanks to discuss developments in EU arms export policy and their implications for peace...

EU puts off 'chat control' vote amid deep division

The EU Council has cancelled its vote, which had been due next week, on a controversial anti-child sexual abuse regulation - a law popularly dubbed "chat control." The Danish EU presidency withdrew the item from the agenda of home affairs...

Europe’s Bed-Blocking Crisis: When Continuity of Care Fails

“Bed blocking” refers to hospital beds being occupied by patients who no longer require acute medical care. In other words, they are clinically ready for discharge but cannot leave the hospital for nonmedical reasons — such as the inability to...

Belgium foils Jihadist plot to kill Prime Minister and other politicians in drone attack

Belgium claims it has foiled a Jihadist plot to kill the prime minister and other politicians with a drone attack. Three young suspects have been arrested in connection with what prosecutors described as a "jihadist-inspired terrorist attack" that...

EU’s €95m commitment to Rwanda is a major boost for vaccine manufacturing

EU and US demand Belgium allow use of Russian assets

Planned terror attack on Belgium's prime minister foiled by police

Belgian police have detained three people over a suspected plot to attack the country's politicians, including Prime Minister Bart De Wever, with a drone carrying explosives. The group planning attacks on Belgian politicians was thwarted on...

EU Commission Publishes Call for Evidence on Digital Simplification Agenda

[co-author: Isabel Iglesias]* On September 16 2025, the Commission opened a public consultation on the digital simplification agenda (the Digital Omnibus). This initiative aims to streamline and clarify the EU’s digital regulations by: reducing...

Italy mulls burqa and niqab ban in public areas to combat ‘Islamic Separatism’

Italy’s ruling Brothers of Italy party has said it plans to propose a law that would prohibit the wearing of burqas and niqabs in all public areas across the country, describing it as a measure aimed at combating “Islamic separatism.” “Religious...

Germany to equip F127 frigates with SPY-6(V)1 radars

The German government has decided to procure SPY-6(V)1 radar systems from Raytheon, an RTX business, for installation on its upcoming F127 frigates. This decision marks Germany as the inaugural international customer for the advanced radar...

European Leaders Unite in Support of Israel-Hamas Gaza Ceasefire Deal

European leaders have expressed unified support for the newly announced Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, with multiple nations calling for immediate humanitarian assistance and a sustainable political resolution. The diplomatic...

Spain Hails Gaza Ceasefire as Potential Start of Lasting Peace

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has expressed approval of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, characterizing the development as a potential foundation for establishing sustainable peace in the region. In a statement released via...

Spain's Parliament Approves Comprehensive Arms Embargo on Israel

Spain's parliament has formally enacted a comprehensive arms embargo against Israel, establishing one of the most restrictive military trade bans in Europe amid ongoing conflict in Gaza. The parliamentary approval on Wednesday finalizes a decree...

EU Hails Israel-Hamas Deal on Initial Gaza Ceasefire Phase

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has applauded the agreement reached between Israel and Hamas on the initial phase of a Gaza ceasefire arrangement, describing it as a "significant breakthrough" in diplomatic efforts to resolve the...