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Stoltenberg: Finland and Sweden Could Join NATO Quickly

Finland and Sweden will be able to join NATO quickly should they decide to ask for membership in the Western military alliance, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday. "If they decide to apply, Finland and Sweden will be warmly welcomed and I expect the process to go quickly," Stoltenberg…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Totally dysfunctional’: Sophie in ‘t Veld on the EU’s relationship with democracy

Calling for a radical reboot, the Dutch MEP argues a weak European parliament has left EU leaders too powerful and unaccountable

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson is flailing – so he is reviving his Brexit greatest hits

The plan to override the Northern Ireland protocol is a tired repeat of the dishonesty that got Johnson elected, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

The Guardian - UK

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EU agrees on internet rulebook for Google, Facebook, other tech giants

BRUSSELS: European Union countries and EU lawmakers on Saturday clinched a deal on new rules requiring tech giants to do more to police illegal content on their platforms and to pay a fee to regulators monitoring their compliance.

Bangkok Post

Eurostar has a huge sale with tickets from £39 to Paris, Brussels and Lille

Eurostar deals for summer 2022 currently include discounted tickets from £39 each way for holidays including Paris, Brussels, Lille and Rotterdam but the sale's not on for long

Daily Mirror

Feeling blue in today's world? Head for Belgian bluebells!

Nature’s beauty is rapturous again this springtime — flaunting its purple haze of bluebells in the woods south of Brussels

The Independent UK

Belgium starts trial of suspected Paris attack helpers

Fourteen people went on trial in Belgium on Tuesday accused of helping a jihadist group that killed 130 people in the gun and bomb attacks across Paris in 2015.

Reuters

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8th Thai-Belgian Business Forum “Living up to social challenges”

The Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) Frankfurt Office in cooperation with the Royal Thai Embassy Brussels, the Royal Belgian Embassy Bangkok, and The Belgian-Luxembourg/Thai Chamber of Commerce (BeLuThai) are organising the 8th Thai-Belgian Business Forum.

Bangkok Post

Iraq Was Pressured to Increase Oil Output Away from OPEC, Says Oil Minister

Iraq was pressured to increase its oil production outside the remit of OPEC's policy on output, Oil Minister Ihsan Abdul Jabbar said on Saturday. He also told Al Hadath TV that OPEC was committed to providing the oil supplies needed to compensate for any shortages. OPEC has resisted calls by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia expels 18 from EU's Moscow mission in retaliatory move

Moscow has expelled 18 employees of the European Union's delegation to Russia in retaliation at Brussels' expulsion of 19 Russians earlier this month, the foreign ministry said in a statement on Friday.

Reuters

Now the right wants to claim Ukraine

At global gathering of right-wing nationalists, a startling pivot: Putin's toast — and wow, do they love Ukraine

Salon

Turkey To Take ‘New Steps’ towards Normalizing Ties With Egypt

Turkey announced that it will take more steps to normalize relations with Egypt, but denied appointing a new ambassador to Cairo. “Ankara and Cairo are taking positive steps and ambassadors will be reciprocally appointed when the time is right,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told reporters after a NATO foreign…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Aodhán Connolly swaps retail hat for Northern Ireland Executive role in Brussels

The former head of the NOrthern Ireland Retail Consortium has been appointed head of the Northern Ireland Executive’s office in Brussels.

Birmingham Post

Brussels says oligarchs' assets worth almost 30 billion euros frozen in EU

The European Commission said on Friday that European Union governments had frozen about 30 billion euros ($32.6 billion) of assets linked to oligarchs and other people sanctioned by the EU since the start of the war in Ukraine.

Reuters

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Condemning Bucha cruelty, EU offers speedy start for Ukraine membership

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said the civilian deaths in the Ukrainian town of Bucha showed the "cruel face" of Russia's army and pledged to try to speed Ukraine's bid to become a member of the European Union.

Asharq Al-Awsat

International Crisis Group Urges Tunisian President to Launch 'Inclusive Dialogue'

The International Crisis Group has called on Tunisian President Kais Saied to launch an “inclusive” national political dialogue to reduce polarization and prevent the country from sliding into a severe socio-economic crisis. In a report published on its website, the Brussels-based organization urged the President to launch a national dialogue…

Reuters

Prospect of Finland, Sweden joining NATO discussed at Brussels meeting: State Dept. official

The prospect of Finland and Sweden joining NATO was part of the discussion during a meeting of foreign ministers from the military alliance in Brussels this week, a senior U.S. State Department official said.

Reuters

Finland to clarify next steps on possible NATO entry within weeks -foreign minister

Finland will clarify next steps regarding a possible decision to seek NATO membership in the coming weeks, Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto told reporters after attending a NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Brussels on Thursday.

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Evening Standard

Britain steps up its supply of military equipment to Ukraine

Britain is set to send armoured vehicles to Ukraine, having already supplied thousands of missiles, including anti-tank weapons

The Guardian - UK

The UK is cut adrift by Johnson’s Brexit fantasy – when Ukraine shows the need for solidarity

For all the prime minister’s ambitions on the world stage, the big decisions are being made by Washington and Brussels, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

Evening Standard

Age of engagement with Russia is over, declares Britain

The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss delivers her landmark message at a working dinner of Nato foreign ministers in Brussels

The Independent UK

Truss: The age of engagement with Russia is over

The Foreign Secretary is meeting Nato counterparts in Brussels on Wednesday evening.

Los Angeles Times

At NATO, Biden's top diplomat keeps eye toward leaders not condemning Putin

BRUSSELS — Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken is in friendly territory: the headquarters of NATO where European leaders, almost to a man and woman, are supportive of U.S.-led efforts to punish Russia and help Ukraine.

Reuters

Finnish customs impound art works worth 42 million euros on way back to Russia

Finnish customs said on Wednesday they had stopped works of art worth around 42 million euros ($46 million) from being returned to Russia last weekend due to European Union sanctions, and would consult with Brussels on their status as luxury goods.

The Independent UK

UK and EU on collision course as Brussels fails to set ‘clear timetable’ to boycott Russian gas

Liz Truss to confront G7 foreign ministers after EU’s latest sanctions package fails to mention ending imports

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