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The Latest Breaking News from Brussels

Georgian President Zurabishvili vetoes controversial 'Russian law'

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili on Saturday put a mostly symbolic veto on the "foreign influence" law that sparked unprecedented protests and warnings from Brussels that the measure would undermine Tbilisi's European aspirations.

France 24

New Dutch government vows to introduce 'strictest-ever' asylum policy outside EU rules

New Dutch coalition vows to crackdown on migration in a potential showdown with Brussels

Evening Standard

Chinese Firms Exit Romania Solar Tender After EU Probe

Two Chinese-owned solar panel manufacturers have withdrawn from a public procurement tender in Romania after the EU launched an anti-subsidy probe, Brussels said Monday.

International Business Times

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Booking.com To Face Tough New EU Tech Rules

Brussels also said it would investigate whether social media platform X, owned by tech billionaire Elon Musk, can be exempted from the rules.

International Business Times

The ageing female body and the cult of youth: Joan Semmel in Belgium

Joan Semmel’s ‘An Other View’ is currently on show at Xavier Hufkens, Belgium, reimagining the female nude

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Nick Cave: I can express myself better with sculpture than song

The singer has his first solo show at a gallery in Brussels

Evening Standard

EU's Green Deal the target of online disinformation ahead of polls

The EU's Green Deal has been the target of a virulent online disinformation campaign ahead of European parliamentary elections in June, such as fabricated claims that Brussels plans to introduce a "carbon passport" or a ban on repairing cars older than 15 years.

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EU to end sanctions procedure against Poland

Brussels says it will drop rule-of-law case after new government vowed to restore judicial independence

The Guardian - UK

Far Right Seen Making Gains In EU Elections

Surveys predict Europe's far right will surge in EU elections next month, giving it more influence in Brussels politics even if mainstream players will still have greater weight.

International Business Times

Belgian insurer urges politicians to strengthen low emission zones

Mutualités Libres among 140 health and environment experts calling for more clean air measures

The Guardian - UK

EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation concerns

The EU on Tuesday launched an investigation into Meta's Facebook and Instagram over concerns the platforms are failing to counter disinformation ahead of EU elections in June.

Radio France Internationale

EU Toughens Rules On Chinese Fashion Retailer Shein

The European Union on Friday added Chinese-founded online retailer Shein to its list of digital companies that are large enough to come under stricter safety curbs.

International Business Times

EU launches probe into Chinese medical device market

The European Union on Wednesday announced a probe into China's public procurement of medical devices, prompting an immediate accusation from Beijing that the bloc was engaging in "protectionism".

Radio France Internationale

EU Opens Probe Into China's Medical Device Market

Brussels fears China is favoring local suppliers and, in the journal, the EU provided the different ways this could be happening including the "Buy China" policy.

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In Belgium, the Flemish far right is gaining ground ahead of the European elections

As Belgians prepare to cast their ballots on June 9 in the European elections as well as the country's upcoming federal and regional elections, recent polls show widening regional disparities among voters in Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels. While the far right attracts few voters in French-speaking parts of Belgium, it's…

International Business Times

New EU Spending Rules Bring Back Debt Discipline Focus

With an energy crisis and record high inflation in the EU's rearview mirror, Brussels believes the time has come for the bloc to focus on ensuring sound public finances.

The Guardian - UK

Left silences right, right silences left. But censorship stops us pushing for change

In Brussels and Berlin, flimsy excuses were trotted out to stifle political debate

Latin Times

Argentina wants to join NATO to strengthen ties with West, attract investments

The request was made when NATO's Deputy General Secretary Mircea Geoana organized talks in Brussels, Belgium. The event was attended by Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri.

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Moldovan youth is more than ready to join the EU

Brussels opened accession negotiations with Moldova in December 2023 – at the same time as Ukraine. Moldova’s youth is ready to break from its Soviet past and step into a European future.

The Guardian - UK

Europe live: EU heads meet as Belgian and Czech leaders condemn Russian meddling in elections – as it happened

Alexander De Croo and Petr Fiala raise concerns about Russian interference as EU heads gather with Middle East also on the agenda

International Business Times

Israel Under Pressure To Refrain From Striking Iran After Attack

Israel faced pressure from its allies on Wednesday to refrain from striking back at Iran for its unprecedented missile and drone attack as Washington and Brussels vowed to ramp up sanctions against the Islamic republic.

International Business Times

Brussels Right-wing Meet Resumes After Court Scraps Ban

A Brussels gathering of hard-right European politicians resumed Wednesday for a second day headlined by Hungarian leader Viktor Orban, after a top court scrapped a local ban widely denounced as an assault on free speech.