Sarhan Basem

Sarhan Basem is Brussels Morning's Senior Correspondent to the European Parliament. With a Bachelor's degree in English Literature, Sarhan brings a unique blend of linguistic finesse and analytical prowess to his reporting. Specializing in foreign affairs, human rights, civil liberties, and security issues, he delves deep into the intricacies of global politics to provide insightful commentary and in-depth coverage. Beyond the world of journalism, Sarhan is an avid traveler, exploring new cultures and cuisines, and enjoys unwinding with a good book or indulging in outdoor adventures whenever possible.
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Research shows pandemic has improved sex life of Germans

Brussels (Brussels Morning) A pair of as-of-yet unpublished scientific studies found an unexpected silver lining in the coronavirus…

Italy’s President invites ex-ECB head Draghi to form new government

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Italy’s President Sergio Mattarella plans to hand the mandate for forming a new, technocrat government…

Macron urges EU to help neighbouring countries ahead of Vučić visit

Brussels (Brussels Morning) France’s President Emmanuel Macron urged the EU to better help its bordering countries to secure…

Myanmar military arrests elected leader Suu Kyi in a bloodless coup

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The Myanmar army detained democratically-elected State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi, president Win Myint and…

Von der Leyen aims for 70% EU adults vaccinated by summer’s end

Brussels (Brussels Morning) European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated on Sunday that the bloc still aims…

Estonia’s Kaja Kallas to become country’s first female PM

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The two largest parties in Estonia reached a coalition agreement on Sunday, which will see…

De Sousa re-elected President of Portugal despite record abstention

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Portugal’s President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa won a second term in Sunday’s presidential elections on…

Scotland to hold new independence referendum if SNP wins elections

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The pro-independence Scottish National Party (SNP) announced on Sunday its 11-point roadmap for holding another…

Cross-channel rail Eurostar close to bankruptcy

Brussels (Brussels Morning) After experiencing a steep decline in the number of passengers due to the coronavirus crisis,…

German authorities detain operator of largest illegal online market

Brussels (Brussels Morning) DarkMarket, the world’s largest illegal marketplace on the dark web, has been shut down thanks…

One Planet Summit expands global efforts to preserve environment

Brussels (Brussels Morning) World leaders who attended the One Planet Summit on Monday are hoping their efforts will…

BioNTech ups 2021 delivery plans to 2bn doses

Brussels (Brussels Morning) German pharmaceutical company BioNTech, which developed the first COVID-19 vaccine in the market in partnership…

Electric car sales in Norway pass 50% market share

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The sale of all-electric cars in Norway last year overtook sales of internal combustion engine-powered…

EC, shareholders approve Tui bailout worth €1.25 bn

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Tui shareholders voted to allow the German government to purchase a 25% stake in the…

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