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Passionate freelance journalist, writer and moderator with experience reporting on climate/environment, trade and other issues from a range of countries and the heart of the EU. History, politics, philosophy and theatre nerd. Strong media professional with a graduate degree from the University of Oxford and journalism training from the Axel Springer Academy.

I work in English, German and French.

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Sex and Bureaucracy

Sex and Bureaucracy

Belgium wants to give sex workers more protections. Who really benefits?

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'Like mice in a cage': Inside Europe's prison overcrowding crisis

'Like mice in a cage': Inside Europe's prison overcrowding crisis

In some of Europe's richest countries, including Belgium, prison overcrowding is driving a severe deteriorati…

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Die Grauzone der Würde

Die Grauzone der Würde

Als Jan Ceuleers den Entschluss fasste, dass es Zeit sei zu sterben, unterschied sich der Demenzpatient noch …

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EU officials acted to aid tobacco giant abroad, documents show

EU officials acted to aid tobacco giant abroad, documents show

Philip Morris told EU officials that bans outside Europe on heated tobacco products like IQOS were a barrier …

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In the new scramble for Africa's resources, Europe tries to right old wrongs

In the new scramble for Africa's resources, Europe tries to right old wrongs

Ursula von der Leyen says African countries should benefit from resource extraction - but Brussels has yet to…

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Ireland's 'Viagra Village' in the eye of Trump's tariff storm

Ireland's 'Viagra Village' in the eye of Trump's tariff storm

Investments by U.S. Big Pharma in Ireland's County Cork have brought jobs and prosperity. Donald Trump's tari…

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Free trade agreement: Bangladesh plans to begin talks with the EU in September

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By Antonia Zimmermann Verified, Sebastian Turner
| Table.Briefings Verified
The EU imports most of its textiles from Bangladesh, the country with the world’s second-largest apparel industry. To ensure its market access in the coming years, Bangladesh will have to implement international human rights conventions. 14. August 2026 Recipients need a subscription to read 14. August 2026 Recipients need a subscription to read According to the Bangladeshi government, an initial official exchange of letters with the EU has already taken place.
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Critical raw materials: Why the EU’s ambitions in Bosnia and Herzegovina are running into obstacles

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By Antonia Zimmermann Verified, Sebastian Turner
| Table.Briefings Verified
The EU wants to diversify its supply chains by extracting and processing raw materials in neighboring countries. However, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, companies are facing fierce local resistance. 05. August 2026 Recipients need a subscription to read 05. August 2026 Recipients need a subscription to read In Kupres, Bosnia and Herzegovina, mining projects are facing fierce opposition from the local population.
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Steel: European Commission launches consultation on safeguard measures

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By Antonia Zimmermann Verified, Sebastian Turner
| Table.Briefings Verified
The European Commission is examining whether new safeguard measures for the steel sector should benefit additional product groups. It wants to present an assessment by the end of the year. 30. July 2026 Recipients need a subscription to read 30. July 2026 Recipients need a subscription to read New protective measures for the steel industry have been in effect since the beginning of the month. (IMAGO / Sylvio Dittrich) Sign up now and continue reading immediately No credit card details required.
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