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Thousands attended a lavish celebration in Brussels, organised by the US Embassy to mark 250 years of US independence. The event featured activities like baseball and line dancing, alongside performances and a drone show. However, it faced criticism for the privatisation of public space, sparking protests from local residents and activist groups.
The European Commission has mobilised emergency assistance to Venezuela following devastating earthquakes that have claimed at least 1,430 lives and left over 50,000 missing. Responders from eight EU Member States, including Italy and Spain, are on the ground, with aid efforts coordinated through the EU’s civil protection mechanism.
EU UPDATE
This morning, Europe focuses on addressing pressing migration policies and economic resilience in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.
Leaders are poised to enhance collaborative efforts and strategic dialogue.
Greens/EFA group Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Saskia Bricmont described the EU-US trade agreement as a “total capitulation,” urging for increased investments and a decoupling from Washington amid ongoing trade negotiations.
French President Emmanuel Macron has initiated a debate on EU common debt, or eurobonds, as reported by EU news editor Maria Tadeo in Strasbourg. This discussion is significant as it addresses ongoing financial challenges faced by the bloc.
The European Union’s anti-corruption efforts have stalled, with Hungary and Bulgaria scoring the lowest in Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, said Flora Cresswell, regional advisor for Europe. The findings are crucial as the EU prepares to adopt a new Anti-Corruption Directive.
The European Parliament approved a legislative change allowing the transfer of asylum seekers to unrelated countries before claim processing, stated German MEP Lena Düpont. This move is significant as it may reshape EU cooperation with third countries regarding migration.
Political groups in the European Parliament agreed on the EU-US trade deal, established in July 2025 by US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The deal requires ratification following controversies around tariffs and territorial sovereignty issues.
MEPs from Hungary’s Tisza party opposed European Parliament safeguards for the EU’s Mercosur trade deal, asserting support for local farmers. Their stance raises concerns within the European People’s Party as they lead in upcoming elections against Viktor Orbán’s government.
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