EU Plans Social Media Restrictions for Under-15s

By admin September 17, 2026 No comment

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The European Commission has proposed the EU KIDS Act, which would introduce EU-wide restrictions on children’s access to social media. Under the proposal, children under 13 would not be allowed to access social media platforms, while those aged 13 to 14 could use supervised “mini accounts” with limited features and time restrictions. The proposal would […]

EU Pledges Fresh Support to Armenia Amid Rising Russian Economic Pressure

By admin July 2, 2026 No comment

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The European Union has announced an additional €18 million in economic assistance for Armenia and eased export rules for Armenian goods as part of efforts to strengthen ties with the South Caucasus nation. The support comes as Armenia faces increasing trade restrictions from Russia, which have affected key exports including fresh produce, flowers, fish, and […]

Belgium Train Crash Kills Four

By admin May 26, 2026 No comment

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A tragic train collision in Buggenhout claimed the lives of four people after a train struck a school van at a level crossing on Tuesday morning. The victims included two special needs students, the driver, and an adult escort, while two other children were seriously injured. Authorities said the van was carrying pupils to a […]

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

By admin March 9, 2026 No comment

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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 […]

EU Pushes for Greater Independence, von der Leyen Says

By admin January 21, 2026 No comment

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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told the European Parliament on Wednesday that the EU must accelerate its drive for independence to protect itself in a rapidly changing world. She emphasized that while Europe prefers dialogue, it is ready to act with unity, urgency, and determination if necessary. Von der Leyen highlighted that Europe […]

Belgium Opposes EU Plan to Use Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine

By admin December 3, 2025 No comment

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Belgium has raised strong objections to the European Union’s plan to use frozen Russian assets to provide a “reparations loan” to Ukraine. Prime Minister Bart De Wever and Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot argue that tapping €140bn of Russian state assets held in Belgium could expose the country to massive legal risks and potential bankruptcy if […]

G7 and EU Leaders Hold Side Talks on US-Backed Ukraine Peace Plan at G20 Summit

By admin November 22, 2025 No comment

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Group of Seven leaders and senior European officials, including EU chiefs Ursula von der Leyen and Antonio Costa, held closed-door discussions on Saturday regarding Washington’s proposed peace framework for Ukraine. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, according to people familiar with the talks. Ahead of the broader conversation, […]

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 […]

Von der Leyen Nominated for Second Term as EU Commission President

By admin June 28, 2024 No comment

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EU leaders have nominated Ursula von der Leyen, the current European Commission head, for a second five-year term during a summit in Brussels. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has been selected as the EU’s next foreign affairs chief, and former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa has been chosen as the next chairman of EU summits. […]

Macron Calls Snap Election After Far-Right EU Defeat

By admin June 10, 2024 No comment

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France’s President Emmanuel Macron has called a snap parliamentary election after a significant defeat by the far-right National Rally party, led by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, in the European elections. This unexpected move came as exit polls indicated that the National Rally secured over 30% of the vote, double that of Macron’s centrist […]