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Nigel Farage returns to Brussels with disruptive circus antics: Stand off between organisers and police at controversial right wing conference
irishtimes.com/world/europe/2024/04/16/nigel-farage-returns-to-brussels-with-disruptive-circus-antics/
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.
Belgian leader announces probe into suspected Russian interference in EU elections
apnews.com/article/eu-elections-russia-interference-f0962ec30ba2ec3833f755ccdc8bc6b2
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
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.
🔴 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
Brussels police shut down far-right 'NatCons' fundraiser: Brussels police are in the process of shutting down the controversial National Conservative Conference ...
brusselstimes.com/brussels/1008189/brussels-police-shut-down-far-right-natcons-fundraiser-tbtb
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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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 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/
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/
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
European far right condemns move to ban Brussels conference: Politicians say chaotic attempt to shut down gathering undermines free speech ahead of EU elections
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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
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
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.
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
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/
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.
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/
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/
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
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
Brussels venue withdraws from Orbán conference: Concert Noble will no longer host NatCon conference next week.
politico.eu/article/brussels-concert-noble-viktor-orban-conference-mcc-natcon/
Belgian king laments 'loss of faith' in democratic institutions ｜ DPA: The Belgian king said the public had lost trust in democratic institutions in a ...
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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/
Europe's Trumpists warm up for EU elections with series of rallies: Leading Eurosceptics are ready to shake up June’s EU election campaign with a set of rallies ...
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/europes-trumpists-warm-up-for-eu-elections-with-series-of-rallies/
Pakistan repays $1 bln in Eurobonds, says central bank: Pakistan's central bank has repaid $1 billion in Eurobonds, it said on Saturday, a scheduled payment ...
reuters.com/markets/rates-bonds/pakistan-repays-1-bln-eurobonds-says-central-bank-2024-04-13/
Georgia’s EU bid is being sabotaged by its own government, Brussels fears: Some 80 percent of Georgians want to join the EU, but the government seems to fear ...
politico.eu/article/georgia-european-union-candidacy-protest-nana-malashkhia-georgian-dream-party/
Former home secretary Suella Braverman gives her reaction to the news that the National Conservatism Conference in Brussels will be shut down ... Show more #suellabraverman #nationalconservatismconference #brussels #tories #formerhomesecretary
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.
'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
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
US, EU to Use AI to Seek Alternate Chemicals for Making Chips: The European Union and the US plan to enlist artificial intelligence in the search for ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-03/us-eu-to-use-ai-to-seek-alternate-chemicals-for-making-chips
Paid articlePaid Springing into summer: 24°C expected in Belgium on Saturday: By Friday, the weather will take a turn for the better after several grey, cloudy days.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/990310/sweltering-spring-up-to-24c-expected-in-belgium-on-saturday
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
German builders demand billions in subsidies to stem housing crisis: A plunge in new housing construction in Germany threatens to derail the country's economic ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/german-builders-demand-billions-subsidies-stem-housing-crisis-2024-04-11/
Plane carrying Blinken breaks down in Paris: Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his delegation were forced to drive from Paris to Brussels for a NATO meeting ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4571974-plane-carrying-blinken-breaks-down-in-paris/
Activists disrupted a session at the European Parliament in Brussels during the Level Up event, an annual youth gathering organised by the European Youth Forum ... Show more
Springing into summer: 24°C expected in Belgium on Saturday: By Friday, the weather will take a turn for the better after several grey, cloudy days.
brusselstimes.com/belgium/990310/sweltering-spring-up-to-24c-expected-in-belgium-on-saturday
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
Höcke versus Voigt: who won? Pros and cons: The dust has settled after the TV duel between Björn Höcke and Mario Voigt. So who won?
t-online.de/unterhaltung/tv/id_100383872/duell-hoecke-gegen-voigt-wer-hat-denn-nun-gewonnen-ein-pro-kontra.html
Quick Glance: Voigt accuses Höcke of 'dilly-dallying' after TV duel
- Thuringia's CDU leader Mario Voigt defends public confrontation with AfD far-right extremist Björn Höcke as meaningful.
- Voigt highlights differences between CDU and Höcke's far-right extremist group.
- Poll shows 29% support for AfD in Thuringia despite Höcke's extremism.
- Voigt advocates for reason and warns against chaos from exiting Euro and EU.
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
EU vows €270m package for Armenia as ties with Russia collapse: The European Union on Friday pledged a €270 million financial package for Armenia as Brussels and ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20240405-eu-vows-%E282%AC270m-for-armenia-amid-tensions-with-russia
EU leaders, Blinken pledge continued support for Armenia amid regional tensions: The United States and European Union will continue to support Armenia and ethnic ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/eu-leaders-blinken-pledge-continued-support-armenia-amid-regional-tensions-2024-04-05/
ECB and cheap gas to blame for heat pump slump, says lobby group: The Brussels lobby group for heat pumps has blamed a 5% slump in 2023 sales on higher interest ...
euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/news/donagh-ecb-and-cheap-gas-to-blame-for-heat-pump-slump-says-lobby-group/
Congressman expects aid package for Ukraine to be adopted this week: Mike Turner, a Republican congressman, expects that this week the Chamber of Representatives ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451216/
Quick Glance: Ukraine's Isolation Amidst Defense Contrasts with Israel
- Ukraine lacks direct assistance enjoyed by Israel from the U.S. and other military partners in the region.
- While Israel successfully repelled 99% of Iranian missiles, Ukraine faces Russian attacks alone.
- President Zelensky emphasized the importance of modern air defense and urged allies not to turn a blind eye.
- Ukraine urgently needs financial and military support as it battles Russian aggression.
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
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
European shares dip ahead of ECB policy decision: European shares slipped on Thursday as investors avoided big bets ahead of a monetary policy decision by the ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/european-shares-flat-with-market-focus-ecb-policy-decision-2024-04-11/
EU's Michel meets Meloni: Efficient migration management is a priority: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni welcomed European Council President Charles Michel ...
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Europe's SMEs need one set of rules, report to say: Europe's export-oriented small businesses should be offered a single regulatory framework with the same rules ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/europes-smes-need-one-set-rules-report-say-2024-04-11/
EU will not delay deforestation law, environment chief says on Ivory Coast visit: The European Union is not planning to delay a new law to crack down on the ...
reuters.com/sustainability/land-use-biodiversity/eu-will-not-delay-deforestation-law-environment-chief-says-ivory-coast-visit-2024-04-08/
New Cameroon coach Brys signs contract but federation skips ceremony: Cameroon's new coach Marc Brys penned a contract on Monday but the Belgian's appointment by ...
reuters.com/sports/soccer/new-cameroon-coach-brys-signs-contract-federation-skips-ceremony-2024-04-08/
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/
Scholz advocates trade with China: meeting with Xi Jinping on the agenda: The Federal Chancellor also wants Chinese electric cars to drive in Germany ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/scholz-macht-sich-fuer-handel-mit-china-stark-treffen-mit-xi-jinping-steht-an-19654868.html
Quick Glance: Scholz Organizes Crisis Diplomacy in China
- Scholz condemns Iran's attacks on Israel and plans crisis communication with G7 partners.
- China trip focusing on economy and geopolitical role, despite dilemma in relations.
- Business delegation accompanies Scholz, de-risking in other countries, export wave heading towards Germany.
- Scholz aims to influence China regarding Ukraine conflict and Iran crisis, despite existing dependencies.
Where do your taxes go in Belgium?: We all know that taxes are high in Belgium, but where does the money end up? From pensions to defence ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/973648/where-do-your-taxes-go-in-belgium
Far-right ‘NatCons’ fundraiser in Brussels cancelled for second time: The National Conservative Conference had found a new venue at the Hotel Sofitel Brussels ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1006606/far-right-natcons-fundraiser-to-still-go-ahead-at-new-venue-in-brussels-tbtb
Scientists come up with project to create on-demand solar eclipses: Scientists come up with project to create on-demand solar eclipses
wionews.com/science/scientists-come-up-with-project-to-create-on-demand-solar-eclipses-709173
"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
The Netherlands has been a well-known home base for multinationals.
Now, firms are eyeing the exit.
Here's why: www.politico.eu/article/the-netherlands-business-asml-technology-election-geert-wilders/
EU leaders to call for harmonised EU bankruptcy, corporate tax laws: European Union leaders will call next week for a harmonisation of the 27-nation bloc's ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/eu-leaders-call-harmonised-eu-bankruptcy-corporate-tax-laws-2024-04-09/
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/
Bank of England appoints Ernst and Young as its external auditor: The Bank of England has appointed Ernst and Young LLP as its external auditor from the ...
reuters.com/world/uk/bank-england-appoints-ernst-young-its-external-auditor-2024-04-09/
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
'A question of governance': Bouchez's links to gambling lobby in the spotlight again
brusselstimes.com/belgium/1003157/a-question-of-governance-bouchezs-links-to-gambling-lobby-in-the-spotlight-again
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