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Paris and Madrid Refuse to Let the Combustion Engine Ban Stall

Javier Villamor October 22, 2025

The ban is wrecking Germany’s auto industry and threatening to fracture EU unity but Brussels is urged to “stay the course.”

The gas-fired power plant in Duisburg, Germany

Germany’s Energy Crisis Deepens as Brussels Blocks Gas Plants

Rebeka Kis October 21, 2025

Proposed gas-fired backup plants face EU restrictions, limiting Germany’s ability to secure reliable electricity during periods of low renewable output.

Fear on The Streets of the Capital of Europe

TEC News October 20, 2025

Brussels may host the institutions of European power but many residents say the city feels increasingly unsafe outside of its EU bubble.

Brussels Looking for Ways To Clamp Down on Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’

TEC News / AFP October 20, 2025

Member states could grant the EU powers to negotiate agreements for pre-authorised inspections of Russian oil tankers.

Georgia and Germany: Diplomatic Conflict Increasing

Lukács Fux October 20, 2025

Georgia has accused EU diplomats of meddling in its internal affairs, prompting Berlin to recall its ambassador.

Gas burner -- Illustration Russian energy

UPDATED Brussels Decides To Cut Off Russian Gas to Hungary and Slovakia

Javier Villamor October 20, 2025

The plan to phase out Russian gas completely is dividing Europe.

Commissioner for Cohesion and Reforms Raffaele Fitto

Is Brussels Yielding to Pressure on Common Agricultural Policy?

Javier Villamor October 17, 2025

Italian Commissioner Raffaele Fitto has signaled openness to changes in the proposed EU budget.

A farmer drives a tractor with a banner reading “Europe do you still want your agriculture?" as farmers take part in a protest at the Pont de l'Europe (Europe bridge) crossing between France and Germany, in Strasbourg on November 18, 2024.

Regions Rise Up Against Brussels’ Budget Centralization Plans

Javier Villamor October 14, 2025

The proposal would strengthen Brussels’ power over the member states while weakening the Union’s internal plurality.

Protesters take part in a demonstration during a national day of action against the austerity of the federal Arizona government, in Brussels on October 14, 2025.

Belgium Hit by National Strike Against Budget Cuts

TEC News / AFP October 14, 2025

Thousands of people are expected to join demonstrations in Brussels as part of an attempted general strike opposing government cutbacks—disrupting airports and public transport.

Thousands March in Brussels for Israel and the Hostages

Javier Villamor October 13, 2025

Jews, Christians, and Muslims joined together to honour the October 7 victims and denounce rising antisemitism in Europe.

Tag: Brussels

Paris and Madrid Refuse to Let the Combustion Engine Ban Stall

Germany’s Energy Crisis Deepens as Brussels Blocks Gas Plants

Fear on The Streets of the Capital of Europe

Brussels Looking for Ways To Clamp Down on Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’

Georgia and Germany: Diplomatic Conflict Increasing

UPDATED Brussels Decides To Cut Off Russian Gas to Hungary and Slovakia

Is Brussels Yielding to Pressure on Common Agricultural Policy?

Regions Rise Up Against Brussels’ Budget Centralization Plans

Belgium Hit by National Strike Against Budget Cuts

Thousands March in Brussels for Israel and the Hostages

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