Keep your moccasins on and the espresso at the ready because things are about to get awfully Italian in Brussels. Giorgia Meloni’s man, Raffaele Fitto, hits the auditorium to defend his expertise and diplomatic credentials while being considered for an executive vice president role overseeing some €400 billion in funding for poorer regions. And things could get firey. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has already let it be known she wants the distribution of these so-called “cohesion funds” — which apply to various sectors including transport and agriculture — to be subjected to conditionality, something that’s already upset everyone from…
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Well, the Trump show’s just been rebooted. And Europe can’t look away. European policymakers have spent months preparing for Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House. But let’s be honest, they don’t really know how this will all unfold. For instance, Trump has promised to slap tariffs on every single European good entering the U.S. So the EU has preemptively locked and loaded some retaliatory measures. Seems logical — but that only works in a world where Trump is not erratic and impulsive. Also, remember Trump’s boast that he could instantly “end” Russia’s war in Ukraine? Whatever his bluster means, it…
Rue Armand Campenhout 62 What’s good? Looking for your new favorite brunch spot? Look no further than Holy Bagels. This gem offers an array of delicious bagel varieties. Indulge in classics like the Kevin, a mouthwatering bacon, egg, and cheese bagel topped with coriander; or savor the Nina, a flavor-packed creation with cream cheese, chicken, grilled onions and avocado. If you wake up with a sweet tooth, Holy Bagels’ homemade pancakes are a must-try, served with seasonal fruit. For a unique twist, sample the Lost Bagel — a reimagined French Toast in bagel form, topped with pear compote, sea salt…