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Albania takes another step towards EU accession
The eighth meeting of the Accession Conference with Albania confirmed that Albania has, overall, met the interim benchmarks on the so-called cluster (fundamentals). This cluster covers notably the functioning of…
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“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.”
Juliet was wrong. In William Shakespeare’s famous play Romeo and Juliet, protagonist Juliet seems to suggest that a name by…
Protests in Germany over law requiring men get military approval for long stays abroad
Berlin, April 5, 2026 — Brussels Morning Newspaper — is witnessing widespread protests in Germany following a controversial law requiring…
EU aid for farmers hit by “extreme weather”
EU Member States have endorsed the Commission's proposal to mobilise €21.5 million from the agricultural reserve to support farmers in Bulgaria, Estonia and…
Brussels court rules against Open Dialogue Foundation in Bakai Bank defamation case
A Brussels court has dealt a significant blow to the Polish – Belgian NGO Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF), ruling in…
Social media addiction Italy pushes new law to limit screen time for Consumers
Rome, April 1, 2026 — Brussels Morning Newspaper — Italian senators introduced a draft law this week aimed at tackling…
Red Sea security EU expands naval operations in key waters
Brussels, March 30, 2026 — Brussels Morning Newspaper — The European Union has announced a significant expansion of its naval…
New EU Customs Authority hosted by Lille
The Council of the European Union and European Parliament selected Lille to host the new European agency, who will be…
EU chief pays tribute to those killed in Brussels’ attacks
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has paid solemn tribute to those killed in one of Belgium’s darkest days. “Ten…