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Rutte’s praise for Trump sparks discomfort among EU officials

Several European Union officials have expressed unease over what they perceive as excessive flattery by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte toward U.S. President Donald Trump during a recent summit in The Hague. Rutte’s comments, made both privately and publicly, aimed to support Trump’s diplomatic......

Morocco's key role in Europe's migration strategy

In a letter addressed to EU heads of state and government dated June 23, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, emphasized Morocco’s essential contribution to the European Union’s external migration strategy. The six-page document provides an overview of current and upcoming......

Morocco’s asylum applications in EU reveal pivotal role in migration strategies

Morocco ranked 10th among countries of origin for asylum seekers in the European Union in 2024, with 25,347 applications filed in EU member states and associated countries. Despite representing an 18% decline compared to 2023, the number underscores Morocco’s significance in EU migration trends......

Far-right coalition’s roadmap to dismantle the European Union gains momentum

The European far-right has unveiled a detailed plan to radically reshape or dismantle the European Union (EU), spearheaded by Hungarian and Polish think tanks with support from Spain’s Vox party and other populist forces. Known as The Great Reset, the document outlines two scenarios: either dismantle......

Schengen at 40: Challenges and transformations for Europe's border-free zone

Four decades ago, a small town in Luxembourg became the birthplace of one of the world’s most ambitious border-free initiatives—the Schengen Agreement. Signed on June 14, 1985, by five European countries, the agreement sought to dismantle internal border checks and enable seamless travel......

Nationalist Nawrocki Wins Polish Presidential Election

Poland’s National Electoral Commission has officially announced that Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist figure backed by the opposition, has narrowly won the presidential election. Garnering 50.89% of the vote, Nawrocki edged out liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, who secured 49.11% in a closely......

Poland Faces Pivotal Presidential Choice amid EU Tensions

Poland is holding a crucial presidential run-off election that could significantly shape its future relationship with the European Union. Voting began at 7 a.m. local time, with Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski, a pro-EU candidate from the center-right Civic Platform within the Civic Coalition, competing......

EU seeks Moroccan leverage to repair fractured Sahel ties

The European Union is turning to Morocco to restore its strained ties with Sahel countries. This diplomatic shift was highlighted during the recent visit of EU Special Representative João Cravinho to Rabat. Cravinho held talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, emphasizing the importance......

Poland faces pivotal presidential runoff amid deep divisions

As Poland approaches its second round of presidential elections on June 1, the political landscape is sharply divided. Voters will choose between Rafał Trzaskowski, the center-right mayor of Warsaw backed by the Civic Coalition, and Karol Nawrocki, an independent aligned with the right-wing Law and......