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New EU geographical indications announced
The European Commission says it has approved the registration of three new Protected designation of origin. From Spain, the Commission registered two geographical indications. ‘Pernil Cerretà’ is a meat product from Catalonia,…
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Slovak PM Demands Immediate Lifting of EU Sanctions on Russian oil and gas during Mideast war
Bratislava, April 4, 2026 — Brussels Morning Newspaper — Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has urged the European Union to…
New anti-corruption rules only a “first step”
The EU’s new Anti-Corruption Directive can only be a "first step” towards tackling the issue, say some MEPs. But the…
EU official demands more action on gender inequality
Belgium’s EU commissioner Hadja Lahbib has called for more to be done to close the gender gap. This comes after the…
EU and UK urged to step up “re-set” efforts
MEPs from across the political divide have called for the proclaimed EU–UK “reset” to be “decisively accelerated”. Their demands are timed…
Next EU budget is a “defining moment for Europe’s future”
The proposed EU budget for 2028-2034 risks “weakening” Europe’s territories and undermining the Union’s cohesion, resilience and competitiveness, it has…
Like a horse, Belgium-China relations “are strong”
China’s ambassador to Belgium has conceded that his country’s economy has faced “challenges.” But Fei Shengchao also stressed it was…
EU ruling on abortion hailed as “ground breaking”
The S&D group says it welcomes the European Commission’s recognition of the right to abortion. This came in response to a European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI), which is backed by…
EU leaders mark a “grim anniversary”
Ukraine has been told by the EU: "you can rely on the European Union – we will be on your…