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EU pledges $10bn investment in Southeast Asia during ASEAN summit

Brussels hosts the leaders of Southeast Asian countries in the face of the Ukraine war and challenges from China.

Al Jazeera

Poland prepares changes to judicial law to unblock EU funds

Poland's government has submitted to parliament a draft law that reverses key regulations on judicial responsibility that are an obstacle blocking the release of massive European pandemic recovery funds to the nation

The Independent UK

Micheal Martin serenaded with Elvis Presley tributes during final Dail session as Taoiseach

The Taoiseach will travel to Brussels on Wednesday, meaning that Tuesday was his last day in the Dail chamber

Irish Mirror

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Who is Eva Kaili? MEP at the centre of the corruption scandal shaking up Brussels

European Parliament’s senior leaders have agreed unanimously to strip the Greek of her role as one of the body’s vice-presidents after she was implicated in the scandal

Evening Standard

EU delays decision on natural gas price cap, countries still at odds

European Union energy ministers meeting in Brussels on Tuesday failed to strike a final deal on a bloc-wide cap on natural gas prices, after months of debate between countries over whether the measure can ease Europe's energy crisis.

Reuters

The Brussels corruption scandal is an extreme example of something very common

Analysis: Suitcases of money in hotel rooms are simply the most blatant form of something that is often quite legal

The Independent UK

NATO's Stoltenberg: 'Likelihood of use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine remains low'

In an interview with FRANCE 24 from Brussels, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned that any use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine would have "severe, dramatic consequences for Russia", calling Russian President Vladimir Putin's nuclear rhetoric "reckless and dangerous". However, the NATO chief said he believes "the likelihood of any…

France 24

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Greek Foreign Minister Slams Türkiye’s Missile Threat

Greece’s foreign minister has lashed out at Türkiye after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan threatened to hit Athens with ballistic missiles. “It is unacceptable and universally condemnable for threats of a missile attack against Greece to be made by an allied country, a NATO member,” Nikos Dendias said Monday, arriving…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Four people charged in EU parliament corruption investigation

Qatar, the Gulf state that is alleged to be behind the scandal, rejects any attempts to associate it with the misconduct

Al Jazeera

EU Condemns Iran Executions, Tops up Ukraine’s Arms Fund

European Union foreign ministers on Monday condemned Iran for its crackdown on anti-government protests and its drone deliveries to Russia, while moving ahead with a new package of sanctions meant to raise pressure on Tehran. The EU "will take any action we can to support young women and peaceful demonstrators,"…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Four people charged over Qatar’s alleged bribing of EU officials

Charges come after Belgian police made six arrests and seized phones, computers and €600,000 in cash

The Guardian - UK

EU parliament vice president detained over Qatar corruption allegations

Authorities seize large sum of cash from Greek politician’s home in Brussels

The Independent UK

EU lawmaker arrested in probe of bribery by gulf state

Belgian prosecutors arrested at least four suspects, including a lawmaker, after raiding multiple properties across Brussels as part of what they called a “major investigation” into possible bribery of European Parliament officials by an unidentified gulf nation.

Tribune News Service

PM to push BCG model in Brussels

Thailand will push its bio-circular-green (BCG) economic development model at a commemorative summit in Europe this week.

Bangkok Post

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Evening Standard

Banking reforms may not cause the next crash, but they’re unlikely to boost growth either

‘Red tape’ is a revealing concept. To some, it represents bureaucracy (ideally of the foreign kind) ‘gone mad’. Think Brussels directives on the correct angle of a banana – a myth based on EU Commission Regulation No 2257/94 on standards for bananas.

France 24

Showdown between Brussels and Budapest: The battle over Hungary's EU funds

For years, Brussels has been at loggerheads with the Hungarian government over a host of issues – migrants, the rights of minorities, media freedoms, the independence of the justice system and, most recently, over Russia and Ukraine. Long-standing tensions are coming to a head as Hungary delays a proposed EU…

The Guardian - UK

Four people arrested as part of inquiry into Gulf state buying EU influence

Belgian police seized cash and searched 16 properties across Brussels during major investigation into corruption and money laundering

The Independent UK

Angry passengers block terminal after being ‘stranded’ at Brussels Airport

Angry group’s flight was grounded due to a technical issue

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Reuters

Germany wants Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania to join Schengen - interior minister

Germany supports bids by Bulgaria, Croatia and Romania to join the Schengen area, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said in Brussels on Thursday, adding that she did not share Austria's opposition to enlargement of the visa-free travel zone.

Bangkok Post

PM readying 'NY gifts' to boost spending

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday confirmed which "New Year gifts", including shopping and tourism stimulus schemes, would be submitted to the cabinet after he returns from an official trip to Europe in Brussels next week.

Reuters

Chile to sign modernization of bilateral agreement with the EU next week

Chile's President Gabriel Boric said Tuesday that the minister of foreign affairs will travel to Brussels at the end of the week to sign a modernization of a bilateral agreement with the European Union.

Radio France Internationale

Defendant slams security conditions on first day of Brussels terror attacks trial

The largest trial in Belgian history got underway on Monday with 10 men accused of involvement in Islamist suicide bombings in Brussels in 2016 that killed 32 people and injured over 300. It began with an outburst from Mohamed Abrini, a key defendant, who threatened to remain silent if security…

The Independent UK

‘We are waiting for answers’: Belgium’s largest terror trial begins in Brussels

The bombing took place in 2016, killing 32 and injuring over 300

Al Jazeera

Belgium begins trial of 10 people linked to 2016 attacks

The trial is expected to last seven months, with the verdict delivered by the jury after hearing about 370 people.

The Independent UK

Trial of 10 accused over Brussels suicide attacks underway

The trial of 10 men accused over the 2016 suicide bombings at Brussels airport and a subway station in the city has started in earnest under high security

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