The EU gave on Friday, January 9, a long-delayed go-ahead to a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur championed by business groups but loathed by many European farmers – overriding opposition led by France. A majority of the European Union's 27 nations backed the pact at an ambassadors' meeting in Brussels.


EU Farmers Protest: EU Paves Way For Latin America Trade Deal

Farmers in tractors blocked roads and set off fireworks in Brussels on Thursday outside a European Union leaders’ summit, prompting police to respond with tear gas and water cannons as protesters rallied against a major free-trade deal with South American nations.

Brussels: Volatile Farmers Protests Delay Mercosur Deal Signing

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Farmers in Brussels have blocked major streets in protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, with the demonstrations gaining momentum as agricultural groups across Europe express fears that the agreement could undermine local farming standards and livelihoods. 

EU-Mercosur Trade Deal: Anti-Mercosur Protests Gain Momentum in Brussels 

Volodymyr Zelensky has called on EU leaders at a crunch summit urgently to agree to a multi-billion euro loan in frozen Russian money to fund Ukraine's military and economic needs.


EU leaders meet in Brussels for decision on Russian frozen assets

Brussels Airport closed operations twice on the evening of November 4, 2025, following reported drone sightings in its airspace. Flights were suspended from around 8 pm to 11:15 pm as a security precaution, resulting in over 28 flight cancellations and several diversions to nearby airports like Maastricht and Amsterdam’s Schiphol. 

Brussels Airport Shuts Down Flight Operations After Multiple Drone Sightings

Emergency Summit HIGHLIGHTS | European summit, EU, Brussels: It comes as the US suspended military and intelligence support to Ukraine after the fiery conversation between the two leaders at the White House. 

Emergency Summit HIGHLIGHTS: 'Conflict will unavoidably resume', Russia warns EU as leaders hold summit

India and the European Union are looking to strengthen ties in the defense and security fields this year. A series of proposals are being considered, focusing on a new strategic dialogue on foreign-related issues and the elevation of security and defense partnerships at the defense secretary level.

India & EU to bolster security, defence ties

Audi Brussels announces change in leadership: Thomas Bogus becomes plant manager

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with France's Minister of Defense in Paris. Both the leaders discussed the ongoing collaboration with Europe in supporting Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken drives to Brussels for NATO meeting as aircraft grounded

Top US diplomat Antony Blinken’s aircraft faces mechanical issue in Paris

Farmers threw beets, sprayed manure at police and set hay alight on Tuesday as hundreds of tractors again sealed off streets close to the European Union headquarters, where agriculture ministers sought to ease a crisis that has led to months of protests across the 27-member bloc.

Farmers in tractors again block Brussels to protest EU policies

European consumers challenge Meta's 'pay or consent' service. Here's why

‘Won’t let anyone in,’ Hungary condemns EU’s new asylum deal in ‘strongest’ terms

Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban has said that Ukraine was in no way ready to join the bloc. He has made it clear that he will block a proposal to start negotiations on Ukraine's EU membership at a summit in Brussels. James Jackson, journalist, and political analyst in Germany & CE Europe joins us to discuss.

EU to open membership talks with Ukraine, Moldova | Hungary blocks EU aid | World News | WION

A year after Qatargate, a corruption scandal that rocked the European Parliament, Belgium's probe seems far from resolution. The country's Chief Federal prosecutor insists that the investigation is moving ahead but has expressed concern over the constant leaks and enormous pressure in the case.

Qatargate: A year after a political scandal roiled EU, what has changed?

As delegations of around 200 nations have gathered to discuss the issues surrounding climate. A lot of climate activists across nations are staging demonstrations against climate inaction - around 25,000 people gathered in Belgian capital, Brussels.

COP28: Thousands protest in Belgium, demand action against climate inaction; 'There is no planet B'

International support for Ukraine continues to make headway. NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels. Ministers pledged to support Ukraine in war.

NATO Foreign ministers attend meeting on Ukraine in Brussels

NATO Foreign Ministers concluded two days of meetings in Brussels on Wednesday, addressing support for Ukraine, preparations for the Washington Summit and pressing security challenges, including in the Western Balkans and NATO's southern neighbourhood.

US Secretary of State discusses war in Ukraine with NATO countries

Belgian Justice Minister Vincent Van Quickenborne announced his resignation on Friday (Oct 20), four days after a Tunisian migrant living illegally in the country killed two Swedes in Brussels. Addressing a press conference, Quickenborne said he sought Abdesalem Lassoued's extradition last year and it had not been followed up. Lassoued, 45, shot dead two Swedish football fans and wounded another on Monday. A day later, he was shot dead by police in a cafe.

Belgium justice minister resigns after deadly Brussels attack

Belgium justice minister takes 'political' responsibility for the attack

Who is Abdesalem Lassoued? Man who shot dead 2 Swedes over Quran burnings, US Muslim boy's killing

Two Swedish Nationals have been shot tent and a third person injured in Brussels in an attack which prosecutors are treating as terrorism. Brussels is on its highest Terror alert as the gunman who appeared to have an assault rifle remains at large in Europe. Belgium's Euro 2024 qualifier against Sweden was suspended at half-time and subsequently abandoned.

Brussels shooting: Sweden match abandoned after terror attack in Brussels

ISIS terrorist kills 2 in Brussels to 'avenge' murder of 6-year-old Illinois boy

Two Swedish nationals have been shot dead and a third person injured in Brussels, in an attack that prosecutors are treating as terrorism. Brussels is on its highest terror alert as the gunman, who appeared to have an assault rifle, remains at large. With two ‘motivated by Israel-Hamas war’ attacks within 24 hours, the European Union leaders are now scheduled to hold an emergency summit on Tuesday.

How the Israel-Hamas war is keeping Europe at the edge

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