Tag: EU
Founding of EU celebrated in Brussels as new survey gives strong...
Thousands of people visited EU institutions on Saturday to mark the 76th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration.
This is the historic speech by French foreign minister Robert Schuman in 1950...
CPMR islands call for an EU strategy tailored to their realities
Europe’s islands have sent a clear message: “there is no European future without us.”
Representatives from Europe’s islands gathered in Cagliari, Sardinia (28-29 April) to...
Former Brussels journalist fondly remembered
Warm tributes have been paid to a much-loved former Brussels-based journalist who has died at the age of 55.
Karen Carstens (pictured) tragically died in...
EU plans major new investment in pan-European reporting
The EU has launched a multi-million-euro initiative aimed at “improving the quality” of news gathering at EU level.
The European Commission says the proposal seeks...
Belgium helps contribute humanitarian aid
The European Commission has scaled up its humanitarian response in Lebanon, delivering nearly 150 tonnes of life-saving supplies to support people displaced by the...
Forging future collaboration on the Antarctic
The first Antarctic futures symposium will be held on April 23rd - 24th, 2026 at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce.
It will mark a significant...
Cash help for redundant Belgian workers
The EU Parliament has backed €1.9 million EU support for Belgian workers who were laid off after home decoration chain Casa went bankrupt.
On Thursday,...
EU chief pays tribute to those killed in Brussels’ attacks
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has paid solemn tribute to those killed in one of Belgium’s darkest days.
“Ten years ago, on 22 March...
Broad welcome for landmark ruling on abortion
Belgium’s EU commissioner has welcomed news that EU funds will be able to be allocated for providing access to safe abortion care.
The European Commission...
From boat people to resto owners: that’s Minh and Trang
Imagine having to flee your own country at the tender age of eight and do so in a boat.
This nightmare scenario has echoes today,...
