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Petition to stop the unconditional participation of Russians and Belarusians in the Olympic Games 2024
"Despite our numerous efforts, it was clear that the IOC would not ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from…
Appointment of Dutchman Wopke Hoekstra as European commissioner causes a stir
The current Dutch Foreign Minister, who could be given the climate action portfolio, has been criticized for his…
Should EU Choose Anarchy as an Organizing Principle?
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The recent spate of fraud and corruption scandals in the EU’s institutions signals the…
Education in the EU Should Remain a Public Good
Contrary to common misconceptions, public goods are not "goods provided by the public" (read: by the government). Public…
The Future of Oil Prices
In some countries, prices are fixed entirely by market forces, supply, and demand, usually through specialized exchanges (e.g.,…
Row flares over planned new EU building
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The Socialists and Democrats say they “regret” the decision taken by the European Parliament’s committee on…
Scientists not impressed by WHO’s “misleading” cancer scare
According to the WHO's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the classification comes from “evidence" linking aspartame…
No clear majority after Spanish elections
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) The Greens have hailed the outcome of Spain’s elections, saying fears of big wins…
Ukraine’s Grain Under Russia’s Reign
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) Here is some breaking news: Russia and Ukraine compete in the same export markets for…
The media scene during the Russian-Ukrainian conflict: between concerns and hopes
That war is, at no time, a protected space for Journalists, is an inveterate axiom, and is almost…
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and the future of EU enlargement
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) In the July Plenary Session, the European Parliament approved the Annual Reports on Albania…
MEPs call for action against Cuba in its alleged support for Russia
MEPs Antonio López-Istúriz (EPP Group), José Ramón Bauzá (Renew Europe Group), and Anna Fotyga (ECR Group) joined Rosa…