Brussels Morning Magazine

Venice Commission Updates Rule of Law Checklist for European Parliament

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 29, 2026 – The European Commission for Democracy through Law, commonly known as the Venice…

European Parliamentarians Gather in Brussels to Strengthen Democratic Resilience

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 28, 2026 – European parliamentarians, national lawmakers, institutional representatives, and civil society experts have convened…

European Parliament Praises Jordan as Key Regional Strategic Partner

Amman (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 25, 2026 – A visiting European Parliament delegation reaffirmed that Jordan remains a vital strategic…

Horizon Europe Sectoral Plans Shift to Pillar 2 for Funding

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 24, 2026 – European Parliament negotiators are shifting discussions regarding new bottom-up research funding instruments…

Panama Declares Major Emergency After Powerful Earthquakes

Panama City, 11 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Panama has declared a national state of emergency after powerful earthquakes struck the Central American country, injuring at least 27 people and damaging…

Ukraine Makes Major Energy Ceasefire Offer to Russia as Zelenskyy Demands Guarantees, Brussels

Kyiv, 11 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a reciprocal Ukraine energy ceasefire, offering to…

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UK Could Rejoin EU Within One Parliament as Major New Report Reveals Faster Brexit Reversal – Brussels

BRUSSELS, 11 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A new UK EU rejoining report has revealed that Britain could potentially return…

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EU Faces Mounting Pressure Over China Trade Restrictions After Key Beijing Deal, Brussels

Brussels, 10 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union is facing renewed pressure over EU-China trade restrictions as European…

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Europe Is Reaching for the Wrong Weapon Against Chinese Hybrids

Renault’s shares jumped 6.1 percent on Wednesday and Volkswagen’s 4.6 percent after a Bloomberg report that Brussels was preparing to cap…

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Saudi Arabia Faces Severe Houthi Threats Amid Wider Iran War

Riyadh (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 10, 2026 – Saudi Arabia faces an unprecedented level of security peril as Yemen’s Iran-backed…

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Ireland Proposes 8% Cut To EU Budget For 2028-2034

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 10, 2026 – The Irish presidency of the European Union has proposed an 8% reduction…

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Europe’s nicotine policy dilemma: can tougher rules curb smoking without fuelling the illicit market?

Eight member states are reportedly calling on the EU to freeze the introduction of new products containing nicotine, putting the…

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EU Announces Major Tax Blacklist Shake-Up as Panama and Vietnam Are Removed in Brussels

Brussels, 10 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union has removed Panama and Vietnam from its EU tax blacklist…

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EU Plans Major Lebanon Military Mission Ahead of UN Withdrawal – Brussels

Brussels, 10 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union is preparing to formally establish a new security support operation in…

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France and Germany Face Major EU Budget Dispute in Brussels

Brussels, 10 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – France and Germany remain divided over the European Union's proposed long-term financial framework, with…

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EU Leaders Prepare for Crucial October Summit on Energy, Ukraine and Defence in Brussels

Brussels, 10 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Union leaders are preparing for a crucial Brussels EU summit on 15–16…

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EU Finance Ministers Reach Landmark Agreement on Financial Supervision Reform in Luxembourg

Luxembourg, 10 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Union finance ministers have reached a political agreement on EU financial supervision…

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EU AI Act: Strong Defence Against Growing Rogue AI Threats in Brussels

Brussels, 10 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union is defending the EU AI Act as a central safeguard…

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EU-China Trade Breakthrough Could Halve Projected Hybrid Car Exports to Europe

Brussels, 10 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union and China have reached a preliminary trade understanding that could…

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Europa League 2026–27: Milan, Benfica and Lyon Feature in Matchday One

Anderlecht (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) - October 9, 2026 - The 2026–27 UEFA Europa League league phase began on 16…

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