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A European Court ruling has determined that church-affiliated institutions cannot automatically terminate employees solely for leaving the church, particularly if church membership is not required for their positions.

A record number of 175,000 applicants, particularly from Italy, have inundated the EU with job applications following the reopening of recruitment for EU institutions.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz highlights the current geopolitical reality and the erosion of the international order at the Munich Security Conference, expressing concerns over the decline of multilateral institutions and its economic consequences.

The Greek Council of State upheld the legality of required financial guarantees and fees for foreign private universities wishing to operate in Greece, rejecting appeals from several institutions.

The article discusses Slovakia's increasing alignment with Hungary in its political stances against the EU and growing concerns regarding its democratic institutions.

A letter to the editor calls for the establishment of a European payment service similar to Sweden's Swish to reduce reliance on American financial institutions.

The European Parliament has signed a five-year contract with Qualco S.A. and ENG Group for testing and quality assurance of IT solutions across various EU institutions.

The European Parliament has signed a five-year contract with Qualco A.E. and ENG Group to provide testing and quality assurance for digital solutions across key EU institutions.

European institutions illuminated in blue and yellow to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, showcasing solidarity with the nation.

Italy attends Trump's controversial Peace Board, distancing itself from the EU's stance while navigating complex relationships with both the U.S. and European institutions.

The article discusses the annulment of Romania's 2024 presidential election and how it reflects broader issues of democratic standards and intervention by EU institutions.

A recent study reveals that approximately 22% of EU citizens find dictatorship preferable to democracy in some cases, highlighting a significant distrust in institutions, with Greece showing alarming dissatisfaction in democratic processes.

A conference on the simplification of European regulatory frameworks is being held in Reykjavik, involving various Icelandic institutions and the EU.

European Parliament members are calling for EU institutions to be involved in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's alleged crimes, highlighting the need for international cooperation.

Germany is underrepresented in EU institutions, prompting Berlin to encourage applications for jobs in the sector.

Documents reveal that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained a network of contacts in Brussels for decades, communicating with influential individuals and fashion agencies about women.

The case involving educational centers could develop into a significant problem for the government, with serious allegations of embezzlement against public institutions and large sums of money involved.

Newly released documents show that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein maintained a network of contacts in Brussels, including communications with influential individuals and modeling agencies regarding women and travel arrangements.

Mario Draghi, during a ceremony at KU Leuven, warns European governments and institutions that the continent must evolve from a confederation to a federation to survive.

European institutions are exploring methods for European armies and defense authorities to securely share information without US involvement, as part of a new initiative from the European Defence Agency.

Poland has strongly reacted to early discussions within the EU about reopening diplomatic channels with Russian President Vladimir Putin, insisting that any future contact with Moscow must occur through existing EU institutions.