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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Denmark wants fewer “non-western” residents in its poor neighbourhoods

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Denmark is proposing extensive changes to a law on disadvantaged neighbourhoods which would mandate an…

Spain to remove Gibraltar from tax haven blacklist based on new pact with UK

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Spain will remove Gibraltar from its tax haven blacklist based on an agreement with the…

Turkey jails pilots who helped former Nissan chief flee Japan

Brussels (Brussels Morning) A Turkish court has handed out jail sentences to two pilots and an executive of…

Hong Kong executive backs anti-democratic electoral changes

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam voiced her backing for the controversial package of electoral…

Agencies raise alarm over worsening conditions in Lesbos camp

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The Kara Tepe refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos is ill-suited for winter…

What happens when marriage with a Saudi citizen does not work out?

After a custody reform was enacted in Saudi Arabia last year, Brussels Morning asks experts what rights EU…

Spain’s Jews calling for investigation of neo-fascist demonstration in Madrid

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The Federation of Jewish Communities in Spain (FCJE) is calling on the public prosecutor for…

Tehran summons Belgian ambassador after Iranian diplomat is jailed for terrorism

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Tehran has summoned the Belgian Ambassador to Iran after a Belgian court ruling which sentenced…

Spanish economy falls behind Czech Republic’s in per capita GDP terms

Brussels (Brussels Morning) With the latest statistics indicating that the Czech Republic has overtaken Spain in terms of …

Serbian rape testimonies spark regional women’s movements

Brussels (Brussels Morning) A regional MeToo-like movement is growing in the Western Balkans, and thousands of women are…

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…

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