MEPs tell EU: Do not be “vulnerable to coercion”
By Martin Banks MEPs say that the EU needs to “strengthen its global partnerships and enhance its threat deterrence.”
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January 22, 2026 Sailing into the unknown… that’s Belgian Quentin Debois
By Martin Banks A Belgian sailor has set sail in an ambitious bid to enter the record books, readily admitting that Lady Luck will play a part in him achieving his target.
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January 20, 2026 MEPs declare: “Greenland is not for sale”
By Martin Banks MEPs have reacted with fury to President Donald Trump´s recent threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Europeans over Greenland.
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January 18, 2026 EU will maintain Arctic cooperation with US, von der Leyen says amid Greenland tensions
Amid Donald Trump’s threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is “in principle” covered by the bloc’s mutual assistance clause.
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January 17, 2026 Cyprus takes over EU presidency
By Martin Banks Cyprus brings a “unique perspective” to its new EU presidency, says EU council chief Antonio Costa.
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January 15, 2026 EU political leaders throw weight behind Greenland
By Martin Banks EU parliament political group leaders have stepped into the row over the future of Greenland.
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January 15, 2026 Warning over “racist” language in election campaigns
By Martin Banks The President of the Roma Foundation for Europe has urged political leaders to denounce “racist language” in election campaigns.
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January 14, 2026 EU politicians tell Iran: “People have the right to peaceful protest”
By Martin Banks The European Green Party says it “strongly condemns” what it calls the Iran authorities’ “violent repression of peaceful protests that includes killings and mass arrests.” The pan-EU party has now called on the European Union to “move beyond statements and take decisive action against those responsible.” The demand comes with tensions still […]
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January 14, 2026 Exclusive: The Netherlands to propose fresh sanctions against Iran after protest crackdown
The proposed sanctions would include the freezing of assets for new individuals involved in the recent crackdown, which has reportedly claimed hundreds of lives since protests began nearly two weeks ago in Iran.
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January 13, 2026 Panto is back in Belgium…. oh yes it is
By Martin Banks It’s that time of the year again…oh, yes it is.
