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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Mikuláš Peksa asks: Is the EU Too Soft on Orbán?

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Hungary's parliament recently approved two anti-corruption reforms to unlock funding from the European Union. The…

Will Bulgaria and Romania end the 11-year Schengen purgatory?

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The Schengen area is undoubtedly one of the EU's greatest achievements. Unrestricted travel benefits…

The common charger is reducing hassle for consumers and curbing e-waste

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Smartphones and tablets, including the Apple iPhone and iPad, would have to use a…

European Parliament passes legislation introducing a universal charger

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The European Parliament adopted new rules Tuesday introducing a common charger for small electronic devices…

Why Denmark instead of reforming itself is targeting Qatar?

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The news that shocked the world was recently in the spotlights of the media…

Norway’s gas pipelines are Europe’s most vulnerable target

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) EU High Representative Josep Borrell warned that the Union would offer a “robust and…

Raise a glass of plant milk on World School Milk Day!

Belgium, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) This Wednesday is World School Milk Day, a day to celebrate and raise awareness…

Italian right-wing wins elections but stays short of supermajority

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Italian coalition of right-wing parties has secured a comfortable lead in the general elections…

MEP Zdechovský urged Czech minister of interior Rakušan and the Commission to stop supporting radical Islamist groups from the EU budget

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The member of the European parliament Tomáš Zdechovský (EPP) urged in a letter addressed…

STIB also sees energy costs rising

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- As with the NMBS, STIB is also preparing for a lot of extra energy costs.…

Poland expects war with Russia in near future

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Warsaw believes there is serious danger of a Russian invasion of Poland in the…

Already 200 proposals for a Brussels energy community

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)- Energy communities, where Brussels residents share excess electricity with their neighbours, are popular in Brussels.…

Liz Truss to replace Johnson as British PM

Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) After winning a majority of votes from the rank-and-file Conservative Party members, British Foreign…

Brussels trees succumb to climate change

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)-  Several trees in the Forest Parks - especially Duden Park, Forest Abbey Park and Forest…

Here comes the Digitrain: ‘We want to make the elderly digitally stronger’

Brussels, (Brussels Morning)-  Together with several partners, the Brussels Elderly Platform is launching the Digitrain, which will run…

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