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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Wakawe dahlia gin support 2026 Loenhout flower parade float 

Loenhout (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Wakawe released a special gin made with Stolze von Berlin dahlia to fund…

Koksijde bans alcohol at 2 squares after 100 complaints

Koksijde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Koksijde banned alcohol at Guido Gezelleplein and Casinoplein after 100 complaints. Mayor Sander…

Brussels Parliament cuts MP pay, hikes taxes to save €26.5M

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Brussels Parliament cut MP pay, raised tourist taxes, and extended gift tax rules…

EU Commission’s Von der Leyen survives parliament confidence vote by large margin

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen smoothly survived a no-confidence vote in…

Beijing hopes EU reduces criticism over market access

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - In response to European Union concerns that European companies had limited access to…

Telecoms companies oppose EU plan for laxer regulations

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - A coalition of smaller European telecom firms has voiced opposition to European Union…

DVW & VLAIO test solar panels on Hasselt’s Albert Canal slabs

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Hasselt is testing solar panels built into Albert Canal slabs to create clean…

Human rights court rules Russia responsible for MH17 downing

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg ruled that Russia breached international…

Germany’s Merz hopes for EU-US trade deal by month’s end

Berlin (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed optimism that the European Union and the United…

Ghent unions protest 416 job cuts, threaten a Fest strike

Ghent (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - City workers in Ghent protest planned budget cuts. 416 jobs may be cut…

China tells EU to rebalance mindset towards trade ties

Beijing (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - China's foreign ministry stated on Wednesday that the European Union needs to re-evaluate…

Koen Loete joins the 3-year Federal Safety Council for Eeklo

Eeklo (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Koen Loete, mayor of Eeklo and #TEAM9900 member, joins Belgium’s new 3-year Council…

Limburg Pride in Hasselt with 1,000 people and 60 tents

Hasselt (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Limburg Pride will be held in Hasselt this Sunday, July 13, 2025, with…

EU plans nature credits to fund biodiversity protection

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - The European Union plans to establish regulations for "nature credits" that compensate farmers…

Sint-Katelijne-Waver plans new public swimming pool by 2030

Sint-Katelijne-Waver (Brussel Morning Newspaper) - Sint-Katelijne-Waver has announced plans to build a modern public swimming pool by 2030,…

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