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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Bloc pressures Brussels for continued support for gas projects

Brussels (Brussels Morning) European Union countries are at odds with the European Commission, as they try to prolong…

Vatican sued for ‘ripping off’ street artist’s work on official stamp

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Italian street artist Alessia Babrow is suing the Vatican for using a stylised image of…

German police raid organisations financing Hezbollah

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The German police conducted early morning raids across seven federal states, entering locations of organisations…

France leads European call to end Israeli-Palestinian violence

Brussels (Brussels Morning) France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian called on the international community to do everything possible…

Italy slaps Google with €102mn anti-trust fine

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Italy’s competition watchdog announced on Thursday it had imposed a fine of 102 million euro…

Online attacks on German Greens’ leader Baerbock ramp up

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The co-president of the German Greens party Annalena Baerbock is facing an escalating campaign of…

Stellantis reports 190,000 fewer cars built due to chip shortage

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The European automotive giant Stellantis produced 190,000 fewer vehicles than planned during the first three…

Brussels summons Russian ambassador over sanctions on EU officials

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The EU has summoned the Russian ambassador after Moscow barred entry to eight EU officials…

No middle ground candidates in race to replace NI First Minister Foster

Brussels (Brussels Morning) After Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster announced she will resign and end June, the…

Airbus launches next-generation observation satellite

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Airbus launched the first of a planned four-satellite constellation envisioned to make Europe a leader…

NI First Minister Foster to resign under party pressure

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster has announced she will step down at the end…

Albania’s PM Rama looks set to serve third term

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Incumbent Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is on course to serve his third consecutive term…

Denmark failing victims of trafficking

Brussels (Brussels Morning) A new Council of Europe (CoE) report on Denmark by the Group of Experts on…

Macron, Merkel show support for Ukraine as Zelensky visits Paris

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Paris on Friday for a meeting with France’s President Emmanuel…

Slovenian PM Janša floats proposal to redraw Balkan borders

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Slovenia’s Prime Minister Janez Janša reportedly floated an informal proposal to European Council head Charles…

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