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European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Today, the European Commission allocated an additional €500 million to Horizon Europe, the EU's flagship research and innovation programme, for 2026 and 2027.
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Commission proposes 5-point plan to strengthen resilience and security of EU external borders Today, the European Commission is proposing a 5-point plan to pre...
European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 Today, the Commission is proposing a 5-point plan to prevent, anticipate and respond to sudden, mass illegal arrivals. It will strengthen the resilience and…
European Commission Discours Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 C'est un plaisir d'être de retour au Parlement belge, l'enceinte où les échanges sont toujours enrichissants, j'ai pu y aiguiser mon combat politique… J'ai un p...
EU leaders are scrambling to increase the bloc’s presence in the Arctic.
In this month's edition, we dive deep into a narrative used by leaders in the United States and other countries to delegitimize protests.
Since the 1950s, Europe’s democratic and human rights system has developed through the gradual strengthening of protections for political expression, assembly and dissent.
President Donald J. Trump is calling on Congress to pass the Protect College Sports Act and bring clarity, stability, and accountability back to college athletics. Just this weekend, President Trump was at Neyland…
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Carl Bednarski, of Michigan, to be a Member of the Farm Credit Administration Board, Farm Credit Administration, for a term expiring May 21, 2034. John Grunewald II, of Oklahoma, to be a…
Today, President Donald J. Trump announced one of the largest steel plants in American history: a $15 billion Mesabi Metallics mill in Iowa. The project will create 1,750 permanent Iowa jobs, support up to 6,000…
Room to protest is narrowing in Africa, as governments lean on arrests, curfews, and internet blackouts to blunt dissent. When the streets become too dangerous, dissent often migrates online.
European Commission Speech Rome, 28 Sep 2026 Distinguished guests, colleagues, ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be part of the 9th edition of the Water Festival. Today is a celebration of water....
European Commission Speech Rome, 28 Sep 2026 Minister Tajani, Minister Abu Soud, Secretary General Hajali, Good afternoon your excellencies, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honour for me to be here represe...
European Commission Speech New York, 28 Sep 2026 Excellencies, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, It's a pleasure to join you at this important United Nations discussion on how countries can shape the...
“What does it mean to be King in a country of reverence sometimes to nothing and other times to everything? It means you dare to be yourself.”
European Commission Press release Brussels, 28 Sep 2026 Amid fears of renewed conflict in Northern Ethiopia, the European Union is providing €61 million in humanitarian funding to help the most vulnerable people in…
European Commission Press release Brussels, 29 Sep 2026 The European Commission welcomes Member States' decision to endorse the first five European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs).
In this interview, writer and journalist Victoria Belim-Frolova shares her observations about Russia’s war on Ukraine and how it forces “a constant process of adaptation,” especially in women-led small businesses.
U.S.-China Board of Trade “30-FOR-30” Lists of Products Recommended for Reduced Tariff Treatment The United States and China will consider the following list of U.S. products for import into China and list of Chinese…
Two major maritime projects to be part of “new age of industrialisation” for Britain.
Mob violence is rising in Bangladesh as unchecked impunity, weak law enforcement, and social media instigations drive lethal crowd attacks, challenging institutional responses, justice delivery, and overall state…
From early August and continuing through September, dozens of informal vendors who used to ply their trade have been protesting in the hope of getting the Haitian government’s support.
The protests strengthened the political consciousness of some young Nigerians and encouraged greater participation in elections, governance and activism. For others, the experience produced fear, distrust and…
For over 250 years, America’s hunters and anglers have been faithful stewards of our great outdoors—respecting the land, pursuing their sport with honor, and preserving our lands and waters. On National Hunting and…
DELIVERING FOR AMERICANS: This week, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan of the People’s Republic of China for a reciprocal State Visit. During the…