The two biggest groups in the EU parliament have re-elected their long standing leaders for another term.

Iratxe Garcia Perez and Manfred Weber were re-elected as leaders of the S&D and EPP groups respectively.

Both have been in their positions … Read more

Three consumer giants have reportedly agreed to change recycling claims advertised on their plastic bottles.

The three are Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Danone, among the world’s largest food and beverage companies.

The EU says that the move means “consumers can rely … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 30, 2026 – The Seafood Ireland Alliance hosted key industry representatives, European lawmakers, and institution officials in Brussels on 14 October to mark Ireland’s presidency of the Council of the European Union. The … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 30, 2026 – The European Commission has initiated a mandatory one-year standstill period on national attempts to enact country-specific social media bans for children. The decision effectively halts individual legislative proposals in member … Read more

Brussels, 30 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Euroclear Russia lawsuits are increasing legal and financial pressure on Belgium’s securities settlement institution following another Russian court decision concerning approximately €200 billion in frozen sovereign assets. The Brussels-based financial services … Read more

belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) 30 October 2026 – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced on Friday that he will convey specific trade concerns raised by Asian allies directly to European Union officials in Brussels. Key economic partners across Asia expressed … Read more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, 30 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – EU protectionism has become a growing concern for Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledged to raise objections from Asian trading partners about proposed European industrial policies that could create additional … Read more

Brussels, 30 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium student jobs remain available to eligible students aged 25 and over, as recent employment reforms bring renewed attention to age restrictions, working conditions and opportunities for young people. While Belgium… Read more

Brussels, 30 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European lawmakers are seeking stronger commercial safeguards and more balanced economic cooperation with China as concerns continue over industrial subsidies, market access and Europe’s economic security. The debate surrounding China Trade … Read more

Brussels, 30 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Gender Equality Week 2026 is drawing attention to women’s leadership, political representation and equal opportunities across the European Union, as the European Parliament continues its work to address inequalities affecting … Read more

Brussels, 30 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European and United Nations institutions are examining growing concerns about AI and human thinking as new research raises questions about the technology’s influence on critical reasoning, education and independent decision-making.

Recent … Read more

MONTREAL, Canada, 30 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union’s proposal to establish an unprecedented partnership with Canada has encountered significant opposition from several member states, exposing divisions over how Brussels should strengthen relations with international allies … Read more

Montreal, Canada, 30 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Union and Canadian leaders are holding a high-level EU–Canada summit in Montreal to strengthen cooperation on technology, trade, defence and economic security, as both sides pursue a more ambitious … Read more