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Tories raise fishing concerns over EU deal

The Conservative Party has warned the government not to sacrifice the UK’s fishing industry in its new deal with the European Union. Shadow Scottish Secretary Andrew Bowie said the opposition would..

Brussels City begins crackdown on illegal tourist rental and short-stay accommodation

Brussels City begins crackdown on illegal tourist rental and short-stay accommodation Authorities say the move is aimed at preserving access to housing for the people of Brussels, the Belgian..

Trump needs prison space - can Europe help him out?

Trump needs prison space - can Europe help him out? As the European Union scrambles to find bargaining chips for future trade talks with the Trump administration, there is something Brussels could..

Serbian students participating in ultramarathon arrive in Brussels

Serbian students participating in ultramarathon arrive in Brussels A group of 21 students who started an almost 2,000 kilometre ultramarathon from Novi Sad in Serbia on Friday have arrived at their..

Brussels, my love? Merz' term in Germany started with a bang - can he recover?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, panelists discuss the new coalition government in Germany, the presidential election in Romania and the aftermath of the power outage in southwestern Europe.

Serbia's President Vučić visits Moscow amid EU criticism

Serbia's President Vučić visits Moscow amid EU criticism Meanwhile, Serbian students running an ultramarathon reached Strasbourg on their way to Brussels, aiming to highlight Serbia's political..

EU sets 2027 as deadline to phase out all Russian energy, including LNG

EU sets 2027 as deadline to phase out all Russian energy, including LNG Imports of Russian oil, gas and nuclear materials must stop by 2027 at the very latest, Brussels has proposed in a new..

Brussels, my love? The EPP congress overshadowed by power outage and protests

In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists debate the power of the European People's Party inside the European Union.

Brussels, my love? The rise and fall of Marine le Pen

In this edition, we hear how the EU has started speed dating anyone who is open for business and about the rise and fall of Frances's Marine Le Pen

Ukraine pushes for faster accession to the European Union at Brussels summit

Ukraine pushes for faster accession to the European Union at Brussels summit An EU-Ukraine business summit in Brussels aims to deepen economic ties and speed up both Kyiv's recovery and EU..

Brussels bets on alcohol-free wine as drinking habits across EU change

Brussels bets on alcohol-free wine as drinking habits across EU change The European Commission recently presented measures to strengthen the competitiveness of the wine sector and that includes the..

Brussels, my love? Europe's declarations of independence

In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the EU's attempts to reach strategic autonomy, the impact of Trump's tariffs on the global economy and the debate about how many seats the..

Von der Leyen vows to use all cards to 'push back' against Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Von der Leyen vows to use all cards to 'push back' against Trump's reciprocal tariffs Brussels has a "strong plan to retaliate" against Trump's reciprocal tariffs, Ursula von der Leyen has said..

World War III Soon? Szijjarto Mocks Brussels' ‘War Prep’ As EU Urges Citizens To Stockpile Food

World War III Soon? Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó has sounded the alarm, accusing Brussels of secretly preparing for war while hiding behind a "failed pro-war policy." His remarks come..

Brussels, my love? Is democracy becoming a phase-out model?

In this edition, we take a look at the protests in Turkey, the crackdown on the annual gay parade in Budapest and the broken ceasefire in Gaza.

EU Commission preparing 'well calibrated' retaliation to US tariffs

EU Commission preparing 'well calibrated' retaliation to US tariffs As the US rolls out new tariffs, the European Commission is preparing its response. The latest measures will factor in the car..

Brussels questions arrest of Istanbul mayor, without condemning it

Brussels questions arrest of Istanbul mayor, without condemning it The mass protests triggered by Ekrem İmamoğlu's arrest come as the EU tries to deepen its engagement with Turkey over Syria and..

Brussels, my love? A democratic Syria - realistic or just a pipe dream?

In this edition of our talk show from Brussels, the participants discuss the new beginning in Syria, the continuation of diplomacy in Ukraine and the allegations of bribery in connection with the..