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EU Leaders Weigh Tough Budget Compromises As Reforms Intensify
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 19, 2026 – European Union leaders are actively weighing challenging budgetary compromises as discussions move into a decisive phase over the bloc’s upcoming long-term spending…
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European Council enacts new sanctions targeting the Russian economy
Belgium (Brussels Morning) - The European Council approved the 14th Package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia. The package…
EU Council Urges Stronger Health Policies and Coordination
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The EU Council urges the European Commission to prioritize health in its next five-year term. It…
EU Council Approves Stronger Rules for Employee Representation in Multinationals
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The EU Council has approved a new directive to improve employee representation in large multinational companies.…
EU Council Advances New Detergents Regulation for Improved Safety and Compliance
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The EU Council's negotiating mandate on detergent regulation simplifies sales and movement regulations. It updates conditions…
EU Council Sets Unified Standards to Combat Corruption
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The EU Council agreed on a regulation setting minimum standards to combat corruption in both public…
European Council to Streamline Recruitment of Non-EU Jobseekers
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Council supports creating an EU Talent Pool, an online platform matching jobseekers from outside…
EU Council Enhances Retail Investor Protection Regulations
Brussel (Brussels Morning) - The European Council has strengthened retail investor protection regulations, enhancing transparency and information disclosure for individual…
European Union Applauds UN’s New Cease-Fire Proposal for Gaza
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Union welcomes the UN Security Council resolution supporting a Gaza ceasefire proposal. It emphasises…