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Belgian bankruptcy dents Europe’s microchip dreams

Belgian bankruptcy dents Europe’s microchip dreams

Concerns about Chinese ownership impacted government’s thinking to keep microchips factory afloat.

August 16, 2024 4:15 am CET
Sweden reports first case of more dangerous mpox virus outside Africa
Search on for survivors after fighter jet crashes in northern France
Spain’s Sánchez outfoxes Puigdemont again
Puigdemont says he’s back in Belgium, as Catalonia welcomes new president
Teresa Ribera faces nuclear hurdle to running EU green policy
How Scooby-Doo taught Carles Puigdemont everything he knows
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Israel expels 8 Norwegian diplomats over Palestine spat 

Norway’s foreign minister called the move “an extreme act.”

August 8, 2024 10:02 pm CET

Rights groups slam Bulgaria for banning LGBTQ+ ‘propaganda’

The law mirrors similar legislation passed in Russia and Hungary in recent years.

August 8, 2024 1:38 pm CET

Scoop! Where to get the best ice cream in Brussels

Not on holiday? Don’t worry, you can still enjoy some glorious gelato.

August 8, 2024 4:00 am CET

European Jewish Association accuses Belgian magazine of ‘incitement to murder’ Jews

The Belgian author said he wants to “shove a knife down the throat of every Jew” he meets.  

August 8, 2024 4:00 am CET

Catalan separatist Carles Puigdemont risks arrest with bid to sneak back into Spain

‘Puigdemont can’t just sneak in through a back door or through the kitchen … Maybe he’ll try to get smuggled in like Cleopatra in a carpet.’

August 7, 2024 4:01 am CET

Seine water quality ‘marginally acceptable’ at latest Olympics race, new samples show

The pollution levels in the Paris river’s murky waters have come under scrutiny during the Olympics, with several swimming competitions held in the river.

August 6, 2024 12:22 pm CET

Where the EU’s political tribes should go on holiday

Where to go this summer, depending on your political persuasion.

July 30, 2024 4:00 am CET

The 11 MEPs who actually matter

Here are the EU lawmakers to keep your eye on in the new term.

July 29, 2024 4:00 am CET

‘Blood minerals’: EU accused of fueling conflict with Rwanda deal

Facing criticism it is stoking a humanitarian crisis, Brussels seeks to clarify the aims behind its minerals pact with Kigali.

July 25, 2024 6:00 am CET

Who will be the next European commissioners?

What we know so far about Ursula von der Leyen’s next top team.

July 24, 2024 8:30 pm CET

Football bosses ask EU to intervene in FIFA’s new match schedule

Football players and leagues filed a complaint with the European Commission to try to rein in football’s governing body.

July 23, 2024 12:11 pm CET

‘Invisible’ Kamala Harris struggles to win over Europe

Top ECB official got caught on a hot mic saying Harris will never win.

July 22, 2024 10:37 pm CET
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Eurozone debt keeps climbing

Amid political chaos, France’s debt has increased.

July 22, 2024 11:17 am CET

Von der Leyens Tag der Entscheidung

Am späten Mittag hat sie nur einen einzigen Versuch, die nötigen Stimmen der EU-Parlamentarier zu bekommen. Dass von der Leyen durchfällt, ist unwahrscheinlich, aber hundertprozentig sicher kann …

July 18, 2024 6:31 am CET

‘Quoi? What? Wat?’ Languages and demographics of Brussels 

Your quick guide on what to expect from the different quarters of Brussels — depending on which languages you speak and whom you might prefer to have as neighbor.

July 18, 2024 4:00 am CET

Germany isolated as EU countries tilt toward duties on Chinese EVs

Ten countries voted in favor, four against and 11 abstained in non-binding vote, diplomats say.

July 17, 2024 5:23 pm CET

Cocaine seizures fall in big EU ports as gangs target easier routes

As Antwerp and Rotterdam crack down, other ports bear the brunt.

July 16, 2024 7:55 pm CET

MEPs call to strip Hungary’s EU voting rights amid Orbán’s ‘peace missions’

The letter is the latest attempt to rein in Budapest’s rogue Council presidency.

July 16, 2024 10:13 am CET

Smartphone ban to hit Belgium’s Francophone schools

New regional government will limit use of smartphones by kids in Brussels and Walloon schools.

July 12, 2024 11:50 am CET

2 percent on defense? That is so last year.

One of the NATO Summit’s biggest guessing games this week: What should members spend on defense?

July 11, 2024 11:31 pm CET

F-16s jets from Denmark, Netherlands to begin Ukraine defense within months

Denmark and the Netherlands have begun sending the jets, but Ukraine’s president says he needs more.

July 10, 2024 5:08 pm CET

Belgian government talks begin with Flemish nationalist Bart De Wever at the helm

Far-right Vlaams Belang was never considered as a coalition partner.

July 10, 2024 11:55 am CET

Spanish court shelves Puigdemont terrorism probe

The end of the inquest doesn’t mean the Catalan separatist leader is off the hook, however.

July 9, 2024 5:18 pm CET

NATO’s decade-long battle to boost defense spending

It’s part of a two-pronged effort to deter Russia and defang any attacks by Donald Trump if he returns to the White House.

July 8, 2024 2:17 pm CET
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