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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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EU Energy Chief Kadri Simson Urges Reduction of Dependency on Russian Gas
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - EU Energy Chief Kadri Simson urges the 27-nation bloc to set a timeline for ending Russian…
European Council Imposes New Sanctions on North Korea for Evasion Tactics
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Council sanctioned six individuals and three entities for aiding North Korea’s nuclear and missile…
EU Council Adopts Comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering Rules Package
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Council adopted new anti-money-laundering rules to protect the EU against money laundering and terrorism…
EU Security and Defence: Council Outlines Five Key Priorities
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The EU Council agreed on security and defence priorities amid escalating threats. Strengthening the EU's role,…
EU Council Renews Syrian Sanctions and Extends Humanitarian Exemption
Brussels - The EU extended restrictive measures against Syria until June 2025, targeting 316 individuals and 86 entities, while maintaining…
EU Council Introduces New Regulations for Healthcare Substances
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Council has enacted new regulations to bolster safety and quality standards for blood, tissues,…
European Council Adopts Revised Schengen Borders Code
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - The European Council approves a revised Schengen Borders Code, enhancing border control and resilience, including measures…
ECFR polling predicts far-right divisions could limit EU agenda
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) - Upcoming EU elections are forecasted to significantly impact the EU's policy agenda, with anti-European populist…