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US envoy in Brussels sidesteps questions amid diplomatic spat with Belgian officials

US envoy in Brussels sidesteps questions amid diplomatic spat with Belgian officials

'We're on right track,' Bill White says, repeatedly expressing appreciation for Belgium's Foreign Minister Prevot and his 'will to tackle antisemitism'

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Former European commissioner slams US envoy for skipping summons from French Foreign Ministry
24.02.2026

Former European commissioner slams US envoy for skipping summons from French Foreign Ministry

Breton says ambassador appeared to prefer meeting far-right leaders Bardella and Le Pen rather than Foreign Minister Barrot

French foreign minister demands ‘explanations’ after US ambassador skips summons
24.02.2026

French foreign minister demands ‘explanations’ after US ambassador skips summons

'When one has honor of representing one’s country in France, one respects most basic customs of diplomacy and responds to summonses from Ministry of Foreign Affairs,' says Jean-Noel Barrot

Armed man arrested in front of German co-ruling CDU party headquarters
24.02.2026

Armed man arrested in front of German co-ruling CDU party headquarters

Witnesses say man was carrying a knife or sword, according to reports

Poland forms team to probe alleged Epstein-linked recruitment of minors
24.02.2026

Poland forms team to probe alleged Epstein-linked recruitment of minors

National Prosecutor’s Office says newly formed 'Investigation Team No. 5' will conduct preliminary inquiries

Germany rules out 'further concessions' to Russia over Ukraine war
24.02.2026

Germany rules out 'further concessions' to Russia over Ukraine war

'We are not begging’ for ceasefire talks with Russian President Putin, says Foreign Minister Wadephul