Hadja Lahbib
Zaharieva Among Top Five Controversial EU Commissioner Nominees, Says Politico
Ekaterina Zaharieva is identified as one of the five European Commissioner nominees facing significant scrutiny, according to Politico. Zaharieva, recently nominated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for the role of Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation, is under particular scrutiny.
Belgium Misses EU Commissioner Deadline, Unlike Bulgaria
Belgium was the only country that missed the August 30 deadline to nominate its candidates for European Commissioner, according to Politico. The deadline, set by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, required each member state to propose both a male and a female candidate.
Belgium commits to deliver 30 F-16 jets to Ukraine by 2028
Belgium on Tuesday committed to delivering 30 F-16 fighter jets by 2028 to help Kiev battle Russia's invasion, at the start of a visit by Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
Incidents in Belgium prove PKK’s threat in Europe: Foreign Ministry
Ankara has emphasized that the PKK terror organization constitutes a threat to social peace and public order in Western Europe, as proven by the recent incidents in which its members attacked Turkish citizens in various cities in Belgium.