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EU Commission planned intelligence cell illustration (Grok)

Von der Leyen’s “Intelligence Cell”: Another Attempt at Centralisation

Javier Villamor March 10, 2026

The initiative reportedly intended to strengthen the Commission’s analytical capacity is drawing criticism, as it may impact on the sovereignty of member states.

Brussels/Strasbourg Lawmakers Poised to Back Tougher Migration Rules

TEC News / AFP March 9, 2026

EU member states have approved a reform which would permit the establishment of offshore centers for rejected asylum-seekers—despite heated rhetoric from the Left—which is now with the European Parliament.

Indefinite Asset Freeze: Moscow Challenges Brussels in Court

TEC News / AFP March 4, 2026

Russia has filed a lawsuit with the EU General Court, arguing that the bloc’s updated framework for freezing its central bank reserves breaches fundamental legal rights.

European Council President António Costa (L), Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky (C) and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) pose for a photo during a press conference in Kyiv on February 24, 2026.

Funds for Ukraine: Brussels Won’t Take “No” for an Answer

Michael Curzon February 25, 2026

EU officials are pretending to take Budapest’s concerns seriously, while quietly preparing to shovel cash to Kyiv regardless.

Yet Another Brussels Shooting: Gunfire Near Metro Station

TEC News February 21, 2026

Police recovered shell casings near Étangs Noirs as prosecutors open a fresh investigation into the latest incident in the Belgian capital.

Brussels’ ‘Citizens’ Revolt’? The ‘Grassroots’ Campaign To Ban Russian Imports Raises Questions

Javier Villamor February 20, 2026

A recently registered citizens’ initiative reveals possible collusion between business interests, national governments, and the architects of the European Citizens’ Initiative.

Berlin Court Orders X to Hand Over Hungarian Election Data to EU-Backed NGOs

TEC News February 18, 2026

Forcing X, formerly Twitter, to release data for elections enables the EU-backed civil society groups to scrutinize sensitive information—prompting national sovereignty concerns.

NATO Ministers of Defense Summit at the NATO headquarters in Brussels on February 12, 2026

NATO Balances New Arctic Strategy with Support for Ukraine

TEC News February 12, 2026

Secretary General Mark Rutte insists the alliance is strong enough “to do both.”

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (L) speaks with EU Commissioner for Budget Johannes Hahn (R) as they attend a meeting of the College of Commissioners at the Berlaymont, in Brussels on October 13, 2021.

Police Raid EU Commission Offices over €900m Property Sale

Zoltán Kottász February 12, 2026

Belgian police carried out searches at multiple Commission buildings on Thursday.

After 600 Days Without Government in Capital, Belgian PM Calls for Overhaul

TEC News / AFP February 9, 2026

Belgium faces global embarrassment as parties fail to form a coalition in Brussels since the 2024 election.

Tag: Brussels

Von der Leyen’s “Intelligence Cell”: Another Attempt at Centralisation

Brussels/Strasbourg Lawmakers Poised to Back Tougher Migration Rules

Indefinite Asset Freeze: Moscow Challenges Brussels in Court

Funds for Ukraine: Brussels Won’t Take “No” for an Answer

Yet Another Brussels Shooting: Gunfire Near Metro Station

Brussels’ ‘Citizens’ Revolt’? The ‘Grassroots’ Campaign To Ban Russian Imports Raises Questions

NATO Balances New Arctic Strategy with Support for Ukraine

Police Raid EU Commission Offices over €900m Property Sale

After 600 Days Without Government in Capital, Belgian PM Calls for Overhaul

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