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Brussels, my love? War in Gaza - what's Netanyahu's endgame?

In this week's edition of Brussels, my love?, panelists are discussing the situation in Gaza, the latest European defence initiative and another fight between Brussels and Hungary.

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Georgia arrests second opposition figure as pro-EU protests continue

Nightly protests across the country began on 28 November, when Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze halted the country's EU integration process.

Syria

So-called IS claims first attack on Syrian forces since al-Assad fall

The extremist group, which once controlled large parts of Syria and Iraq, has opposed the new authority in Damascus led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, who was once the head of al-Qaeda's Syria branch.

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Cyprus offers money for migrants to return to Syria, minister says

Syrian nationals make up the largest group of asylum-seekers on the island.

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Von der Leyen awarded Charlemagne Prize for promoting European unity

In her acceptance speech, Ursula von der Leyen outlined key priorities for Europe’s future: stronger defence, greater innovation, EU enlargement and the protection of democracy and resilience.

Green News

High Seas Treaty gets major boost from EU and 6 member states

The High Seas Treaty has the potential to bring about a significant shift in global ocean conservation efforts.

Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan and Slovenia strengthen ties with new cooperation deals

Uzbekistan is Slovenia's second-largest foreign trade partner in Central Asia, and the two plan to increase trade turnover to €500 million by further expanding the exchange of goods and services.

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EU slaps sanctions on alleged culprits of attacks on Syria’s Alawites

The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced plans to remove sanctions last week, but said the move was "conditional" and that sanctions could be resumed if the new government doesn’t keep the peace.

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EU pitches security hub to protect Black Sea from Russian threats

The security hub in the Black Sea envisioned by the European Commission could help oversee an eventual peace deal between Russia and Ukraine.

Green News

EU says it is ‘well on track’ to reach 2030 emissions target

Belgium, Estonia and Poland were also singled out for not submitting their NECPs and were urged to “do so without delay”.

Travel News

Easier cross-border train travel? Deutsche Bahn says it’s coming

The EU is expected to propose legislation this year to make passenger rights to rebooking and reimbursement mandatory.

Europe News

Seven dead after migrant boat capsizes near Canary Islands

The Spanish archipelago located off Africa's western coast has for years been a main route, and a deadly one, for migrants trying to reach Europe.

Europe News

Racial profiling still rife across the EU, Council of Europe says

New technologies such as facial recognition could worsen the problem, experts have suggested.

Europe News

US aid cuts leave humanitarian sector in crisis, warns lead aid organisation

US cuts to humanitarian aid created a critical funding gap, threatening the ability of organisations like the Danish Refugee Council to support millions in need. Charlotte Slente, the Council’s Secretary General, warns the global humanitarian and development response is at serious risk.

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Spanish minority language question echoes across Europe

Spain is continuing to push for greater recognition of its regional languages at EU level, but it's far from alone among countries wresting with a multilingual population where some feel less recognised.

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New US Senate bill could wreck Russia, but also damage the EU economy

In a bid to isolate Moscow, a new bill in the US Senate threatens to impose 500% tariffs on any country that buys Russian fossil fuels. If implemented as intended, the plan could ravage several EU countries.

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Romania's Călin Georgescu announces withdrawal from politics

Georgescu said he made his decision to take a step back following the conclusion of the presidential race, which for him indicated "the sovereignist movement has come to a close."

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Why nuclear energy is making a comeback across Europe

Belgium has scrapped its nuclear phase-out law, joining a growing number of EU nations reconsidering atomic energy as part of their climate strategies.

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Spain fails again to secure unanimity to make Catalan an EU language

The Spanish request fell short of the necessary majority, as countries like Finland, Sweden and Austria voiced their reservations.

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What are the EU’s 'safe country' proposals for asylum seekers?

The European Commission has put forward two plans to overhaul asylum processes amid a charged political atmosphere over irregular migration.

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