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Europe's rubber demand poses big threat to African forests, NGO says

The "EU demand for rubber is the most important contributor to Europe’s deforestation footprint across West and Central Africa," Global Witness says.

17/06/2022

Europe News

Brussels backs Ukraine and Moldova as candidates for EU membership

EU national leaders will have the final say at a summit in Brussels on 23-24 June. Georgia, meanwhile, was told it wasn't ready yet.

17/06/2022

Belgium

NATO to boost military forces and equipment on its eastern flank

NATO defence ministers on Thursday discussed ways to bolster forces and deterrence along the military alliance's eastern borders.

16/06/2022

Europe News

MEPs denounce fresh reports of migrant pushbacks in Greece

MEPs on the Civil Liberties Committee are calling on the Commission to ensure that the rule of law is respected at the bloc's external border.

16/06/2022

Eco-Innovation

More people cycle than drive in this 'forward-thinking' European city

Belgium’s greenest city is pedalling into the future with policies to tackle the climate crisis.

16/06/2022

Europe News

EU relaunches legal action against UK over unilateral Brexit changes

The UK unveiled legislation that unilaterally alters the Brexit agreement earlier in the week.

15/06/2022

Europe News

MEPs strike down EU plans to label nuclear and gas as green investment

The objection will be put before the whole plenary in the first week of July. If the hemicycle replicates the outcome of the committees, the Commission’s plan will be officially scrapped.

14/06/2022

Europe News

Europe urged not to neglect other refugees amid focus on Ukraine

NGOs want the EU to use its welcoming of Ukrainian refugees as a blueprint for helping others fleeing conflict around the world.

14/06/2022

Europe News

EU officials say common charger will help consumers and environment

European Parliament rapporteur Alex Agius Saliba said that consumers had been "frustrated with multiple chargers".

07/06/2022

Nature

These nearly-extinct birds are returning to the wild after 20 years

A team of international experts is experimenting with something that has never been done before: successfully re-introducing a nearly-extinct bird species into the wild.

03/06/2022

Belgium

'Right to die': Belgium marks two decades since legalising euthanasia

Twenty years ago, Belgium became only the second country in the world to legalise euthanasia. Today, more than a dozen European nations allow some form of it.

28/05/2022

World

EU unity on Ukraine is the fruit of "listening" says Belgian PM

Belgian PM Alexander De Croo says he is "convinced" that European Union members will remain united in their approach to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, because their strategy was the fruit of careful coordination.

27/05/2022

Green News

2 tonnes of vegetables are grown on a supermarket roof in Brussels

The Lagum Project experiments with the idea of an urban garden and tries to determine whether they are sustainable or not.

25/05/2022

Europe News

Brussels exhibition retraces Europe's past 100 years in posters

The more than 100 posters range from World War recruitment ads to posters created to comment on the various crises Europe has gone through in recent years — including terror attacks as well the euro and migrant crises.

24/05/2022

Belgium

Sweet sixteen: Belgium lowers voting age for European elections

It is the fourth EU member state to reduce voting ages for European Parliament elections after Austria, Greece, and Malta.

20/05/2022

Belgium

'Historic moment': Finland and Sweden submit their bids to join NATO

Spurred by Russia's war in Ukraine, it represents a seismic shift from long-held neutrality in Finland and Sweden.

18/05/2022

Belgium

Belgian court rules out extradition for Spanish rapper Valtònyc

The musician has been living in exile since 2018 and faces more than three years in prison in Spain.

17/05/2022

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Europe Day: The EU opens its doors to the public

The EU throws open the doors of its core institutions ahead of Europe Day celebrations on May 9. The day marks the 72nd anniversary of the Schuman declaration, which proposed the creation of a pan-European trade arrangement and is widely recognised as the first step on the path towards Europe.

07/05/2022

Culture news

Birthplace of Audrey Hepburn honours her with garden and statue

The birthplace of Audrey Hepburn have honoured the Breakfast at Tiffany's star by inaugurating a garden in her name, complete with a bronze bust of the film and fashion icon

05/05/2022

Real Economy

Brussels Economic Forum 2022: War, pandemic and climate to top agenda

In partnership with The European Commission

Real Economy speaks to the IMF’s no2 Gita Gopinath and the EU’s Commissioner for Trade Valdis Dombrovskis about the economic fallout of Russia’s war in Ukraine. The team also look ahead to the EU's flagship economic event, the Brussels Economic Forum.

04/05/2022

Europe News

Belgians resigned but not yet panicking as prices continue to rise

Inflation in Belgium is one of the highest in Europe, while Brussels has a high unemployment rate.

03/05/2022

Belgium

Germany could cope with Russian oil embargo by end of year — minister

Diplomats say the EU is edging towards a ban on Russian oil imports by the end of 2022. A crisis meeting in Brussels is also seeking unity against Moscow's demand for gas payments in roubles.

02/05/2022

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Ukrainians urge EU to stop buying Russian oil, gas

Ukrainian citizens demonstrated in front of the European Council building in Brussels on Friday to call on the European Union to stop buying Russian oil and gas.

29/04/2022

Belgium

Belgian foreign minister temporarily steps down to care for husband

Sophie Wilmes' husband has been diagnosed with "aggressive brain cancer".

21/04/2022

Belgium

Belgian trial begins against alleged accomplices of 2015 Paris attacks

The suspects are accused of providing shelter, money or transport to the terrorist cell behind the attacks which left 130 people dead.

19/04/2022

Belgium

Migrant fights to prove identity in bid to land €250,000 lottery prize

The man, 28, bought the winning scratch card for €5 a few weeks ago but has been unable to claim his prize.

15/04/2022