Belgium
Who will be the next European commissioners?
What we know so far about Ursula von der Leyen’s next top team.
Football bosses ask EU to intervene in FIFA’s new match schedule
‘Invisible’ Kamala Harris struggles to win over Europe
Eurozone debt keeps climbing
Von der Leyens Tag der Entscheidung
‘Quoi? What? Wat?’ Languages and demographics of Brussels
The MEPs who actually matter
Germany isolated as EU countries tilt toward duties on Chinese EVs
Ten countries voted in favor, four against and 11 abstained in non-binding vote, diplomats say.
Cocaine seizures fall in big EU ports as gangs target easier routes
As Antwerp and Rotterdam crack down, other ports bear the brunt.
MEPs call to strip Hungary’s EU voting rights amid Orbán’s ‘peace missions’
The letter is the latest attempt to rein in Budapest’s rogue Council presidency.
Smartphone ban to hit Belgium’s Francophone schools
New regional government will limit use of smartphones by kids in Brussels and Walloon schools.
2 percent on defense? That is so last year.
One of the NATO Summit’s biggest guessing games this week: What should members spend on defense?
F-16s jets from Denmark, Netherlands to begin Ukraine defense within months
Denmark and the Netherlands have begun sending the jets, but Ukraine’s president says he needs more.
Belgian government talks begin with Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever at the helm
Far-right Vlaams Belang was never considered as a coalition partner.
Spanish court shelves Puigdemont terrorism probe
The end of the inquest doesn’t mean the Catalan separatist leader is off the hook, however.
NATO’s decade-long battle to boost defense spending
It’s part of a two-pronged effort to deter Russia and defang any attacks by Donald Trump if he returns to the White House.
Starmer government rejects calls to ditch deal with firm linked to Russian gas
The call by Ukrainian campaigners is an early test of the new Labour government’s promises to Kyiv.
Secret meetings, private threats and a massive arms race: How the world is preparing for Trump
In 2016, no one in the world was ready for President Trump. America’s NATO allies aren’t making the same mistake this time.
Orbán alliance gains enough support to be EU Parliament group
Belgium’s Vlaams Belang becomes seventh national party to join right-wing Patriots for Europe.
Europe has avoided the nuke question for decades. No longer
America has protected Europe with is nuclear umbrella for more than 70 years. In the era of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, the continent is quietly debating a different nuclear future.
The UK’s Brexit dream is dead
Sorry Boris, your Euroskeptic vision has failed in so many ways.
The call for an EU Action Plan for rare diseases
Driving excellence: A new EU Action Plan for rare diseases that drives innovation, creativity and competitiveness can position the EU as a leader on the global stage.
Right-wing MEPs loathe the Green Deal — but have no plan of attack
The surging faction has yet to offer a concrete strategy. It’s not even clear everyone can put up with each other.
Trump’s plan for NATO is emerging
Trump advisers envision a ‘radical reorientation’ in which Washington takes a back seat to Europe — and cuts a deal with Putin over Ukraine.
Spain’s Supreme Court refuses amnesty for Carles Puigdemont
Long-standing arrest warrant for Catalan independence leader to remain in effect.
Orbán’s Fidesz forming new far-right alliance with Austrian, Czech parties
The alliance with Austria’s FPÖ and the Czech ANO Movement hopes to become a new group in the European Parliament.
Belgian town shuts bridge to France during Euro 2024 football showdown
“The French are much more chauvinistic than we are,” the town’s mayor said.
Delivering digital sovereignty to EU governments
China’s military is tapping into EU-funded research
Ties with high-risk Chinese universities come at an awkward time for the bloc.
EU Green Deal author gets job for gas network
Diederik Samsom, a former top aide to Frans Timmermans, will join Gasunie supervisory board next month.
Reynders defeated in race to lead Council of Europe
Swiss former president Berset is expected to take the reins of the Strasbourg-based human rights organization in September.