Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco in EU list of safe countries of origin
Asylum requests of migrants coming from EU candidate countries and seven other countries will be assessed in fast-track procedures. Read More
Russia strikes Ukrainian port city of Odesa, hours after NATO Secretary General’s visit
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the alliance’s support for Ukraine remains ‘unwavering.’ Read More
‘The West as we knew it no longer exists,’ von der Leyen says amid Trump tensions
“Europe is still a peace project. We don’t have bros or oligarchs making the rules. We don’t invade our neighbours, and we don’t punish them,” Ursula von der Leyen said…
Survivors and doctors recount horror of deadly Russian missile attack in Sumy
In the deadliest Russian attack on Ukrainian citizens this year, 35 people were killed and more than 100 others were injured by missile strikes in the city of Sumy on…
How are Belgian chocolate makers coping with Trump’s tariffs?
In addition to the pre-existing 6% US customs duty on Belgian chocolate, the sweets will be subject to a 10% tariffs like most products imported into the US. Read More
Is the EU’s aid to Palestinians useful? | Radio Schuman
Earlier this week, the EU held its very first high level dialogue with Palestine, and proposed to spend up to €1.6 billion, to “foster Palestinian recovery and resilience”. Read More
Is the EU banning American credit cards?
Social media users allege that ECB President Christine Lagarde has announced plans to get rid of the likes of Visa, Mastercard and PayPal. Read More
Frosty ties: What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Poland
Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has plans to visit Warsaw before expected new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in in the first week of May. What does his…
NATO chief Mark Rutte reaffirms support for Ukraine during surprise visit to Odesa
Rutte’s visit came days after two Russian ballistic missiles struck the centre of Sumy on Palm Sunday, killing at least 35 people, including two children, and injuring 119 others. Read…
Belgian teens charged with wildlife piracy by Kenya court after found with 5,000 ants
Kenya has in the past fought against the trafficking of parts of larger species of wild animals such as elephants, rhinos and pangolins but this case represents ‘a shift in…