EU Plans Stronger Border Controls After Ceuta Crisis

By admin September 29, 2026 No comment

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European Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner has unveiled a plan to strengthen controls along the European Union’s external borders following a major surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The proposal would expand the role of Frontex, the EU’s border protection agency, and establish a standing corps that could be deployed quickly during border […]

Britain and EU Sign Gibraltar Treaty to Ease Border Crossings

By admin July 14, 2026 No comment

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Britain and the European Union have formally signed a treaty defining Gibraltar’s post-Brexit status, marking a significant step toward reducing border restrictions and ending years of uncertainty surrounding the British overseas territory. The agreement was signed in Brussels by European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic, UK Minister for Europe Stephen Doughty,

EU Solar Security Curbs Threaten Renewable Energy Expansion

By admin June 11, 2026 No comment

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The European Union’s decision to block public funding for solar projects using Chinese-made inverters has sparked concerns that renewable energy growth could slow across the bloc. Officials argue the move is necessary to reduce security risks, warning that internet-connected inverters could potentially be used by foreign actors to disrupt power grids. The restriction is

EU Agrees New Rules Allowing Deportation of Rejected Migrants to Centres Outside the Bloc

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The European Union has reached a political agreement on new migration rules that would allow member states to send rejected asylum seekers and visa overstayers to “return hubs” located outside the EU. The proposal, aimed at improving deportation enforcement, comes as European governments face growing political pressure to curb irregular migration despite a

EU Plans First Official Taliban Visit to Brussels for Migration Talks

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The European Union is preparing to invite officials from Afghanistan’s Taliban government to Brussels for talks focused on migrant deportations and repatriation cooperation. The meeting, which would mark the Taliban’s first publicly known official visit to Brussels since returning to power in 2021, is being arranged following requests from several EU member states

EU Rejects Putin’s Proposal for Schroeder Role in Russia Security Talks

By admin May 11, 2026 No comment

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European Union foreign ministers have rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent Europe in future security negotiations with Moscow. Putin recently said he was open to discussing new security arrangements for Europe and named Schroeder as his preferred negotiating partner. However, EU leaders

EU Must Project Power as Global Rules-Based System Weakens, von der Leyen Says

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The European Union must be prepared to assert its power more strongly in a changing geopolitical landscape, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, said on Monday. Speaking at a conference for EU ambassadors in Brussels, she warned that the bloc can no longer rely solely on the global “rules-based” system to safeguard […]

Macron Urges Europe to Assert Global Power

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French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to step up as a global power, warning that the continent faces a “wake-up call” amid rising challenges from China, Russia, and the United States. Speaking to European media ahead of an EU summit in Brussels, Macron emphasized the need for the EU to strengthen its economy, […]

Belgian Airports Shut Down as Nationwide Strike Escalates

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Belgium is preparing for severe disruption this week as unions launch a three-day national strike in protest against Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s austerity plans aimed at reducing the country’s high debt. The action spans multiple sectors, with teachers, healthcare workers, and waste collectors joining rolling walkouts, and public transport facing major interruptions

EU Parliament Faces Tense Vote on Von der Leyen’s Second Term

By admin July 18, 2024 No comment

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On Thursday, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are set to decide whether Ursula von der Leyen will serve a second term as European Commission president. Despite her recent efforts to garner support, the outcome of the vote, scheduled for 13:00 in Brussels (11:00 GMT), remains uncertain. Von der Leyen was officially nominated by European […]