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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Local residents start petition against swimming pond in Neerpede

Six local residents from Brussels have started a petition against the planned conversion of the 'Middenvijver' in the…

Anderlecht’s rising baller Marco Kana feels not being allowed to play is mentally difficult

Kana was born in Kinshasa, but when he was four his parents came to Brussels.

Brussels to get green ‘islands’ in the canal

Floating vegetated rafts over a length of 100 meters

Vincent Kompany victim of racist cries from Bruges supporters, some spectators were seen shouting “Black Monkey”

Vincent Kompany confirmed at the microphone of Eleven Sports that he had been the victim of racist insults

Scholz government appoints new Bundesbank chief

The new German government-appointed Joachim Nagel as the next Bundesbank chief.

EU Money shall not go to criminals

EU energy ministers are pushing for public funding

Italy to seek EC permission to extend bad loans scheme

Italy to seek EC permission to extend bad loans scheme

Zelensky claims Ukraine uncovered Russian coup plot

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said today that Ukrainian intelligence agencies had uncovered evidence of a…

German ‘traffic light coalition’ agrees to form joint government

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The three German parties negotiating a coalition to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cabinet presented their…

Italy bids to halt Chinese takeover of military drone company

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Italy plans to launch a complaint against the Chinese takeover of an Italian firm producing…

EU aims to establish rapid deployment force by 2025

Brussels (Brussels Morning) A draft plan for the development of a joint EU military capacity envisions establishing a…

Croatia warns of crumbling democracy in Bosnia

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Croatia’s Foreign Minister, Goran Grlić Radman, issued a warning today that democracy is at risk…

Nuclear engineer accuses French EDF of downplaying security incidents

Brussels (Brussels Morning) A senior engineer working at the Tricastin nuclear power plant in the southeast of France…

Afghan interpreters call on NATO to rescue them from Taliban

Brussels (Brussels Morning) More than 70 Afghan nationals who worked for NATO forces as interpreters were left behind…

ECJ fines Poland 1m euro a day until disciplinary chamber dissolved

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The European Court of Justice (ECJ) announced on Wednesday that it has ordered Poland to…

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