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Belgium: The Small Country with Big Surprises, Angela Dansby

Having walked nearly 1,000 kilometres across every Belgian region andprovince while researching my travel guide, I made a surprising discovery:Belgian residents, including Belgians, often don’t realise how
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A Tribute to James Wilson and a New Chapter for the EU Political Report

The EU Political Report enters 2026 with both reflection and renewal, following the passing of its long‑serving Editor in Chief, James Wilson, in late 2025. Wilson, a
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High Rates, High Prices: Europe’s Households Face a Relentless Squeeze

Europe’s cost‑of‑living debate was reignited on 2 May, when the central bank confirmed that interest rates would remain elevated for the foreseeable future — a decision that
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All Eyes on Brussels: The Week the Committees Set the Tone

The upcoming committee week in Brussels will be dominated by budget politics, AI regulation, and a dense round of ministerial and diplomatic activity across the institutions. As
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Only Yes Means Yes

The European Women’s Lobby congratulates MEPs and urges the Commission to act now on EU-wide consent-based rape legislation. Mary Collins, EWL Secretary General, writes for EU Political
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Belgium’s Postal System Grinds to a Halt

Belgium’s postal strike has now stretched into several weeks, leaving Brussels and much of Wallonia without regular deliveries, with millions of letters and parcels stuck in blocked

Politics

Politics

All Eyes on Brussels: The Week the Committees Set the Tone

The upcoming committee week in Brussels will be dominated by budget politics, AI regulation, and a dense round of ministerial and diplomatic activity across the

Trump, Tehran and the Strait: Europe Caught in the Crossfire of Rising Oil Prices

The War That Won’t Wait: EU Scrambles to Match Ukraine’s Urgency

Europe’s Moral Crossroads: Gaza Tests the EU’s Human Rights Resolve

Highstakes week in Strasbourg as Parliament confronts Europe’s future

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Reports

All Eyes on Brussels: The Week the Committees Set the Tone

Reports
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 Lack of Adequate Checks at Some EU Agencies

Reports
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New Report Focusses on Scandal of Food Waste

Reports
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MEPs Unhappy with Housing Report

Inside the EU

Regions

Belgium: The Small Country with Big Surprises, Angela Dansby

AFRA

Awards Celebrate Asian Contribution to UK Cuisine

New Deal Illustrates EU’s Support for Ukraine

Kazakhstan and Europe: Building a Strategic Economic Partnership

Foreign policy

Foreign Affairs

Trump, Tehran and the Strait: Europe Caught in the Crossfire of Rising Oil Prices

The War That Won’t Wait: EU Scrambles to Match Ukraine’s Urgency

Europe’s Moral Crossroads: Gaza Tests the EU’s Human Rights Resolve

ARMENIA: Pashinian vs. The Catholicos: What’s behind the PM’s campaign against the Church?

Business

Business

Europe’s AI Turning Point: How Technology Is Reshaping Work, Business and the EU’s Political Agenda

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Awards Celebrate Asian Contribution to UK Cuisine

German Business in Russia: Profit Over Principles

Danger Posed by Octopus Farming

Acquiring Belgian Nationality

Dealing with Critical Shortage of Medicines

Economy

Economy

High Rates, High Prices: Europe’s Households Face a Relentless Squeeze

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New Report Focusses on Scandal of Food Waste

Auditors Voice Concern Over Trade

New Factory Aims to Boost Europe’s Strategic Autonomy 

Chip In With Taiwan for Global Prosperity

The Rust Beneath the Armour

Culture

PhotoCredit Ecclestone Hotel;
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Ecclestone Square Hotel

Culture

Awards Honour Women Leaders

AFRA
Culture

Awards Celebrate Asian Contribution to UK Cuisine

Marrakech Cafe
Culture

Top Chef Opens Marrakech Café in Canterbury

INTERVIEW

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Claire Saumarez-Roth

Designs on Comfortable, Timeless and Elegant

British-born Claire Saumarez-Roth moved to Belgium as a trailing spouse
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Zhanna Shamalova

Zhanna Shamalova, Mastering The Art of Reinvention

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Lisa Chee MBE

Autumn’s Comforting Food

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Tamaz Somkhishvili

Tamaz Somkhishvili, British Investor

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