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EU Parliament to decide fast‑track procedure for €90 billion Ukraine aid

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Parliament is expected to vote on whether to apply an accelerated procedure to…

EU Parliament schedules debates on Trump Greenland claims and global crises

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 19, 2026 – The Oireachtas National Parliament Office for the European Union announced this week's…

EU finalises mega free-trade agreement with South American Mercosur Bloc

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 17, 2026 – The European Union prepares to sign a comprehensive free-trade agreement with the…

EU Parliament schedules censure motion debate against EU Commission

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) January 17, 2026 – The European Parliament will debate a motion of censure against the European…

Switzerland Housing Crisis Fuels Explosive Population Cap Push as Rent Pressure Surges Zurich 2026

ZURICH, Switzerland – May 22 – Brussels Morning Newspaper — Switzerland housing crisis concerns are intensifying across major economic regions as rising rents, low housing supply, and continued population growth increase political pressure for…

US China Relations Near Breaking Point as Taiwan Tensions Trigger Global Security Fears and Market Anxiety Washington 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 22 – Brussels Morning Newspaper — US China relations are once again facing serious geopolitical strain as discussions surrounding potential…

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Canada Energy Investment Rebounds as Oil Sector Confidence Grows Calgary 2026

Calgary, Alberta, Canada – May 21 – Brussels Morning Newspaper — Canada energy investment is showing renewed momentum in 2026 as…

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Europe’s Sin Tax Debate Needs More Evidence

Across Europe, governments and EU institutions are expanding taxes and regulations aimed at shaping personal behaviour. Excise policy has quietly…

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From Brexit to Bre-entry?

The uncertainty surrounding Keir Starmer’s political future has reopened a debate Labour had tried hard to avoid: Britain’s long term…

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Do you love Bach?

If the answer is "yes," try not to miss a series of four "Bach ad Meridiem" concerts on Saturdays, June…

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Russia’s seat in the Security Council “must be questioned” – EPP Group

Centre right MEPs have added their voices to those demanding urgent reform of the United Nations (UN) Security Council. They…

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Underwater Recovery Mission Ends After Italian Divers Found in Maldives 2026

Maldives – May 20, 2026 – Brussels Morning Newspaper — underwater recovery mission operations concluded in the Maldives during 2026…

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Asian Interest Rate Crisis Sparks Market Panic After Indonesia Shock in Jakarta 2026

Jakarta, Indonesia – May 20, 2026 – Brussels Morning Newspaper — Asian interest rate crisis concerns intensified in Jakarta, Indonesia, during…

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Prague Hospital Emergency After US Doctor Ebola Exposure Scare in Czech Republic 2026

Prague, Czech Republic – May 20, 2026 – Brussels Morning Newspaper — Prague hospital emergency measures were activated in the…

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Any UK return to EU would need a “focused review” – leading MEP

The chair of the EU Parliament’s influential foreign affairs committee has told the UK there are “no political shortcuts” to…

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Britain and Europe: The Long Road Back – by Edward McMillan-Scott

Wes Streeting’s call for Britain to rejoin the European Union, and Andy Burnham’s more cautious but still sympathetic noises, signal…

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Taiwan reaffirms its sovereignty amid “escalating military threat”

Taiwan has hit out at what it calls an “escalating military threat” posed by its neighbour China. The comments come…

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Belgium’s Türkiye outreach signals a wiser European realism

The recent rapprochement between Belgium and Türkiye may appear at first to be another routine diplomatic engagement shaped by trade…

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Cup final flares and fire “raises important security questions”

Questions have been asked about stadium security after Thursday's Belgian Croky Cup Final King Baudouin Stadium. The showpiece fixture between…

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Amnesty Report Raises New Concerns Over Indonesia’s Online Crackdown Jakarta 2026

JAKARTA, Indonesia – May 19, 2026 – Brussels Morning Newspaper — Indonesia cyber crackdown concerns intensified this week after Amnesty International released a…

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