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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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…

Ireland opens probe into Facebook personal data breach

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Irish regulators have launched an inquiry into a personal data breach at Facebook, allegedly affecting…

French parliament votes to end short-haul domestic flights

Brussels (Brussels Morning) France’s parliament voted over the weekend to abolish in full a number of domestic air…

Macron to close and replace elite ENA school with more diverse institution

Brussels (Brussels Morning) France’s President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to close the elite ENA school and replace…

German conservatives favour Bavarian leader Söder as Merkel’s successor

Berlin (Brussels Morning) According to opinion polls, German conservative voters would prefer Bavarian Premier Markus Söder as the…

Croatia’s Fortenova sells regional ice-cream brand for €615mn

Zagreb (Brussels Morning) The Croatian food and retailing conglomerate Fortenova has sold its frozen foods business unit for…

Slovakia’s PM Matovič resigns to avert government crisis

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Slovakia’s Prime Minister Igor Matovič announced his resignation on Sunday, in a surprise move designed…

DW Journalist detained while filming Minsk protests

Brussels (Brussels Morning) More than 245 people were arrested in Belarus on Saturday as police appeared in force…

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