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AGENDA New Belgian presidency, Red Sea tensions This WEEK

Returning from the Christmas holidays, the Belgian EU Council presidency will host its first informal council and the European Parliament's committees will resume their work in Brussels. Read on »

INTERVIEW Italian admiral: Red Sea muddle shows Nato 'weakness'

The US and EU's inability to field a joint naval mission in the Red Sea is a sign of Nato weakness in dangerous times, Italy's ex-armed forces chief has said. Read on »

Media law reform poses major test for Tusk as PiS fights back

The current clash in Poland over the future of public service media marks a key test for prime minister Donald Tusk in his bid to restore the country to the rule of the law after eight years of populist rule. Read on »

EU wants to end bogus internships, but not unpaid ones

The European Commission is preparing a proposal to improve the quality of internships in the EU. The initiative is expected in the first semester of 2024, but so far seems to focus more on ending bogus internships than unpaid internships. Read on »

OPINION Collateral damage: Ukraine's destroyed football stadiums

Many of these stadiums were constructed decades ago, renowned for their architectural magnificence or for hosting international tournaments. They held a special place in the hearts of Ukrainians and football fans worldwide. Read on »

EU chief stepping down early to seek election as MEP

EU Council president Charles Michel has said he will step down early from his job in order to run in European Parliament elections in June. Read on »

Meloni decree detained rescue boats a dozen times in 2023

Charity vessels operating in the Mediterranean were detained at least 13 times last year under an Italian decree that curtails rescue efforts, according to civil society groups. And the requirement to immediately sail to distant ports inflates fuel costs. Read on »

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