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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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…

The EU will not ‘share identity’ with US on China

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Following US President Joe Biden’s appearance at the EU leaders’ summit on Thursday, German Chancellor…

EC threatens to tighten vaccine exports, plans increased production

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Leaders of EU member states agreed on Thursday to increase the production of coronavirus vaccines…

Denmark wants fewer “non-western” residents in its poor neighbourhoods

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Denmark is proposing extensive changes to a law on disadvantaged neighbourhoods which would mandate an…

Spain to remove Gibraltar from tax haven blacklist based on new pact with UK

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Spain will remove Gibraltar from its tax haven blacklist based on an agreement with the…

Turkey jails pilots who helped former Nissan chief flee Japan

Brussels (Brussels Morning) A Turkish court has handed out jail sentences to two pilots and an executive of…

Hong Kong executive backs anti-democratic electoral changes

Brussels (Brussels Morning) Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam voiced her backing for the controversial package of electoral…

Agencies raise alarm over worsening conditions in Lesbos camp

Brussels (Brussels Morning) The Kara Tepe refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos is ill-suited for winter…

What happens when marriage with a Saudi citizen does not work out?

After a custody reform was enacted in Saudi Arabia last year, Brussels Morning asks experts what rights EU…

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