InternationalPolitics
Putin Calls EU Ship Seizures 'Piracy,' Vows Retaliation
Putin condemned EU seizure of Russian ships as 'piracy' and vowed retaliation, escalating maritime tensions between Moscow and Brussels.
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Economy
Belgium's Package Tax Raises €42.5M in First Month
Belgium's share of the EU package tax generated €42.5 million in July. Chinese e-commerce platforms are adapting, but revenues are expected to rise.
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InternationalPolitics
Ceuta Death Toll Hits 67 as EU Rifts Deepen
Spanish PM condemns 'selfish attitude' of certain EU countries as Ceuta death toll rises to 67 following mass migrant crossing.
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PoliticsEurope
Ceuta Crisis Exposes Europe's Fragile Unity on Migration
The mass crossing at Ceuta revealed how easily the EU can be divided on migration. Analysis of the crisis, Morocco's role, and what it means for Europe.
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PoliticsEurope
EU ministers unite on Ceuta as De Wever demands answers
EU interior ministers express solidarity with Spain after 72,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta, as Belgian PM De Wever calls for a thorough investigation.
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PoliticsEurope
Belgium Split Over Schengen Suspension for Spain
MR's Bouchez calls for partial Schengen suspension of Spain after Ceuta crisis; N-VA's Van Overtveldt opposes, exposing coalition tensions.
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PoliticsEurope
22 EU Leaders Sign Letter on Migration Weaponization
22 EU leaders, including Belgium's De Wever, sign letter demanding action after 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta, calling weaponization unacceptable.
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InternationalEnvironment
Wildfires Rage in France and Spain as EU Urges New Approach
Record wildfires have forced over 300,000 evacuations across France and Spain. EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib urges a 'holistic approach' as crisis deepens.
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EconomyEurope
ECB Asks Europeans to Vote on New Euro Banknote Designs
The ECB unveils ten shortlisted designs for new euro banknotes, featuring Marie Curie, Beethoven and storks. Public voting is open until 21 September.
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TechnologyPolitics
EU Fines Google €890 Million for Abusing Search Dominance
The EU fined Google €890 million for violating the Digital Markets Act, targeting self-preferencing in search and anti-steering on Google Play.
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InternationalPolitics
EU Extends Ukrainian Refugee Protection, Tightens Rules
EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2028 but restricts new applicants who are military-age men starting March 2027.
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International PoliticsTechnology
France, UK and EU Sanction Russia Over Cyber Campaign
France, the UK and the EU have imposed coordinated sanctions against Russia over a widespread cyber campaign targeting at least ten European countries.
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EconomyPolitics
EU Parliament Divided Over Future of European Auto Industry
The European Parliament is split on saving the EU auto industry: right-wing factions oppose the EV mandate while left-wing parties push for faster action.
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InternationalTrade
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Europe Over Digital Tax
President Trump threatens 100% tariffs on European nations that impose digital services taxes on US tech firms, escalating transatlantic trade tensions.
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InternationalEU
EU Transfers First €3.2 Billion of €90B Loan to Ukraine
The EU transferred the first €3.2 billion of its €90 billion loan to Ukraine at the Gdańsk conference, marking a milestone after months of delays.
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International TradeEU
EU Member States Give Final Approval to US Trade Deal
All 27 EU member states have approved the EU-US trade deal, clearing the final hurdle before the July 4 deadline set by President Donald Trump.
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PoliticsEurope
Verhofstadt: A Convincing Alternative to Populism Is Needed
Former Belgian PM Guy Verhofstadt warns populism threatens Europe and calls for a positive alternative in his new book 'Defeating Trumpism'
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International PoliticsHistory
10 Years After Brexit: Britons Stunned by Their Own Decision
A decade after the Brexit referendum, 57% of Britons say leaving the EU was wrong. Political chaos and economic costs mark the anniversary.
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PoliticsInternational Trade
EU Leaders Demand New Trade Tools to Counter China's Might
Belgian PM Bart De Wever leads EU push for tougher trade defense instruments against China as the bloc's trade deficit hits €360 billion.
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PoliticsEurope
Belgium Rejects Higher EU Budget and Customs Duties Cuts
Belgium firmly opposes increasing its EU budget contribution and rejects customs duties changes, calling proposals 'unacceptable' at EU summit.
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International PoliticsEurope
Ukraine Opens EU Accession Talks After Hungary Lifts Veto
Ukraine and Moldova opened EU accession talks on June 15 after Hungary's new government lifted Viktor Orban's veto, marking a historic shift.
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TechnologyPolitics
US Forces Anthropic to Restrict AI Models in Landmark Action
US government forced Anthropic to disable its most advanced AI models globally over a jailbreak concern, sparking debate on AI sovereignty.
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Diplomacy & TradeEconomy
China Rejects Zero-Sum Framing of EU Trade Relations
China's Foreign Ministry affirms EU economic ties are not a zero-sum game, pushing back against Brussels' de-risking narrative as trade tensions escalate.
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International PoliticsEurope
EU Lawmakers Urge Belgium to Deny Visas to Taliban Delegates
Nearly 40 MEPs urge Belgian Foreign Minister Prévot to deny visas to a Taliban delegation invited by the European Commission for migration talks.
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TechnologyEconomy
Belgium Joins European Top 5 for Business AI Adoption
Belgium ranks in the European top 5 for AI adoption, with 34.54% of businesses using AI in 2025, far exceeding the EU average of 19.95%.
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TradeDiplomacy
China and EU Discuss New Trade Consultation Mechanism
China proposes a trade and investment consultation mechanism with the EU as Brussels debates tougher measures against Chinese industrial overcapacity.
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Economy & TradeTechnology
EU Fines Temu €200 Million Over Unsafe Products on Platform
EU fines Temu €200 million under the Digital Services Act for failing to prevent the sale of dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers.
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InternationalPolitics
Hungary's Magyar Returns to Brussels for Frozen EU Funds
Hungarian PM Peter Magyar meets EU's von der Leyen in Brussels to negotiate release of 17 billion euros in frozen funds, racing an August deadline.
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HealthEurope
Foodwatch Urges EU to Act on Banned Pesticides in Imports
Foodwatch reveals 76% of tested imported foods contain banned pesticide residues, calling on the EU to close regulatory loopholes and halt toxic trade.
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