Regional leaders demand a “strong” cohesion policy
By Martin Banks The European Commission has signalled its intention to amend parts of its initial proposal for the long-term EU budget beyond 2027.
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November 18, 2025 Fico drops joining Patriots, could create new Parliament group with ‘friends of peace’
The Slovak PM won’t join any other political groups for the moment, according to a close ally. Instead, he is considering forming a new alliance with like-minded left-leaning parties that share anti-war rhetoric.
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November 16, 2025 Electricity and gas prices across Europe: Which countries are the most expensive?
Electricity and natural gas prices for households have diverged sharply across Europe in 2025, with some countries facing bills several times higher than others, according to new Eurostat data.
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November 13, 2025 Germany inches close to agreement on contentious military service but questions remain
In ten years, Germany wants to increase the number of service members in the Bundeswehr; the question of how to do this is another, with the SPD and CDU/CSU divided about the details.
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November 10, 2025 Belgium to strengthen airspace security following multiple drones incursions
The country’s defence minister said the National Airspace Security Centre aims to be made operational from 1 January 2026.
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November 7, 2025 Ukraine: “strongly committed to its EU accession path”
By Martin Banks The European Commission adopted its annual Enlargement Package which, it says, paves the way towards possible EU membership for several countries.
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November 6, 2025 Sudan’s ambassador makes urgent appeal to EU on behalf of his country
By Martin Banks Sudan’s ambassador in Brussels has made an urgent appeal to the EU to help relieve the tragic suffering of those caught up in his country’s brutal civil war.
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November 6, 2025 Awards honour women leaders
By Martin Banks The European Women’s International Leadership Award (EWILA) 7th edition ceremony took place on November 3, marking a significant moment in the recognition of women leaders worldwide.
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November 4, 2025 MEPs and others have paid tribute to the dead in the Serbian rail station tragedy one year ago.
By Martin Banks On 1 November 2024, the canopy of Novi Sad’s railway station collapsed, killing 16 people, and sparking a year of peaceful protests across Serbia.
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November 3, 2025 Drones spotted over Belgian military base for third night in a row
For a third consecutive night, drones were seen flying over a Belgian military base. This weekend, drone sightings were also reported above two other military bases and near two of the country’s airports.
