Alessia Balducci
Canada will elect a new Prime Minister (again) on April 28
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called for early federal election on April 28.…
The future of European defence takes shape: from weapons purchases to international cooperation
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – March 20, 2025: EU Commission President von der Leyen presents the White Paper…
Council discusses ocean initiatives with UN Secretary-General
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres joins EU leaders at the European Council and discusses…
Council approves a declaration to put EU values and security first
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The General Affairs Council approved a declaration focused on enhancing EU global influence…
New Canadian PM Carney to strengthen ties with France and the UK
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting France and the UK…
Foreign Affairs Council: Support to Ukraine and Syria, concerns over Iran and trade with the US
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – EU Foreign Affairs Ministers met in Brussels today and discussed the Ukraine war,…
Italy’s doubts on ReArm Europe: From defining “defence” to internal fractures
Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – While the European Commission is ready to mobilize up to 800 billion euros…
Defence is the new priority, but fiscal responsibility and social policies matter too, MEPs say
Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – MEPs debated the 2025 European Semester for economic policy coordination with Vice President…
Commissioner Mînzatu on abortion rights: “We need to be together in this fight”
Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – After the MEPs debate on Women’s rights, Executive Vice President and Commissioner for…
EU Parliament debates how to send back rejected migrants more efficiently
Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – MEPs debated a new legal framework on migrant returns. The Commission’s proposal would…
MEPs debate the future of European Defence. Von der Leyen: “We really need to step up”
Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Parliament hosted a joint debate on the future of European defence…
Mark Carney is the next Prime Minister of Canada (for now)
Ottawa (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The Liberal leadership race to replace Justin Trudeau is over. Former Bank of…
EU leaders update Canada, UK and other “like-minded” NATO partners on defence
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – EU leaders held a videoconference with leaders of Canada, Türkiye, UK, Iceland and…
EU gets ready for rearmament and discusses further aid to Ukraine
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – EU leaders met with President Zelensky for the Special European Council and informally…
U.S. and EU likely to remain partners on cybersecurity in the long run, former White House staffers say
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – At CyberNext BRU, Brussels Morning Newspaper explored the future of EU-U.S. relationship on…