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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Football coach sentenced to life for child abuse

The UK-based Childlight Global Child Safety Institute has welcomed a Kilifi court ruling that sentenced a 24-year-old paedophile…

Eurojust and Europol assist in cross-border fraud crackdown

Berlin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - German and Cypriot authorities blocked 13 fake investment platforms, arresting 4 suspects for…

France, Germany, Poland push Georgia on voting concerns

Budapest (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The leaders of France, Germany and Poland urged Georgia to quickly investigate “numerous…

Commissioner-designate Lahbib promises equality strategies 

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEPs questioned Belgium's nominated Commissioner, Hadja Lahbib, who is a candidate for the…

EU leaders congratulated Trump on election victory

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Reactions from European Union leaders rushed in as Donald Trump took to the…

MEP Giuseppe Antoci voted against Christophe Hansen over unpreparedness

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEP Giuseppe Antoci criticized Christophe Hansen's unpreparedness and ignorance regarding mafia infiltration in…

EU Council boosts clean construction industry standards

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Council adopted a law for clean and smart construction products, supporting…

Keir Starmer pushes for new UK-EU migration pact

London (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - UK PM Keir Starmer is aiming to restore pre-Brexit immigration deals with the…

MEP Elena Yoncheva advocates for release of sailors in Yemen

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - MEP Elena Yoncheva expressed she keeps working for the release of two Bulgarian…

EU Commission demands apple’s compliance with DMA

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The EU Commission has asked Apple to ensure iPadOS complies with all relevant…

Sandu and Stoianoglo battle for Moldova’s EU future

Chișinău (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Moldova is having its second round of presidential elections as worries over Russian…

Death toll rises as Spain faces historic flood tragedy

Madrid (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Death toll expected to keep growing as Spain’s worst flood-related tragedy in modern…

Halle’s Thomas Braem’s €10,000 Mural celebrates lambic beer at Boon Brewery

Halle (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Artist Thomas Braem, called 'Puncheur', will make a mural about lambic beer at Boon…

Kicks and Bricks in Lommel: Rob Vangansewinkel’s Minifigure machine launch

Lommel (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The 'Kicks and Bricks' event in Lommel has 5,000 square meters of LEGO fun.…

Mechelen police report: Unlocked cars result in Thefts, warns Elke Waters

Mechelen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): In Rivierenland, police spokesperson Elke Waters reported a theft from an unlocked car, where…

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