To those who hoped to see the centre-right divided, today we respond with facts: we are united, cohesive, and determined to carry forward the commitments made to citizens. We are introducing rules designed to promote the stability and parliamentary coherence of any government, regardless of its political colour. #ItalyElections #Meloni #PoliticalReform
The author said that the Belgian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee agenda for October 7 included a request to screen a Nazi documentary identified as NAZA. They described the proposal as disgusting and said it had been submitted by Groen/Ecolo, which they called the green party. #Belgium #ForeignAffairs #Documentary #BE
The author wrote that the Belgian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee agenda for October 7 included a request to screen the documentary “NAZA,” which they referred to as “NAZI.” They said Groen/Ecolo had submitted the proposal and described it as disgusting. #Belgique #Histoire #Politique #BE
The author, identifying as a former parliamentarian, wrote that parliamentarians played a critical role in making institutions more inclusive, holding governments accountable and rebuilding trust. Amid global challenges, the author called on parliamentarians to take a stand, but the post ended before the appeal was completed.
The author described the mocking statue of US President Donald Trump displayed at the European Parliament as a sign of decline across the European Union. They added that they did not agree with everything in the linked material. https://t.co/e5Sh3fCqEr #DonaldTrump #EuropeanUnion #Politics #EU #US
The author said they had concluded negotiations on Global Europe, the budget dedicated to external action, together with the European Parliament’s AFET-DEVE negotiation team. They described it as the first file finalized in the process for the future EU budget. https://t.co/GQtZH2JiHM #EUBudget #GlobalEurope #EuropeanParliament #EU
Hundreds protest near Spain's parliament in Madrid to honour evicted pensioner Maricarmen Abascal and demand action over the country’s housing crisis. #HousingCrisis #MadridProtests #AdiosMaricarmen
AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 8 OCTOBER 2026 Main developments of past 24 hours 1. DR Congo — Ebola outbreak expands into new hotspots as response struggles Importance: 10/10 — Critical More than 8,500 infections and over 4,000 deaths have been reported. North Kivu accounts for around 40% of newly confirmed cases. Africa CDC reports that more than 70% of new cases are outside known contact networks, while MSF warns of inadequate treatment capacity and surveillance. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/42e9c7f66b9ee7628b0a852a4e9dd73b 2. Kenya — Ebola border-screening failures expose regional vulnerabilities Importance: 10/10 — Critical Authorities identified 57 contacts linked to Kenya's first confirmed Ebola patient, with 10 quarantined. The patient travelled from DR Congo through Uganda to Nairobi undetected. Kenya has reinforced airport screening and is coordinating with regional health authorities. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-ebola-case-exposes-gaps-border-screenings-2026-10-07/ 3. Sudan — Drone strike kills civilians in Blue Nile state Importance: 10/10 — Critical A drone strike in Damazin killed at least four women and wounded dozens, according to Emergency Lawyers, which attributed the attack to the RSF. The RSF had not commented. Attacks on civilians and humanitarian operations continue amid extensive displacement. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/56473b19a098470344e54d75d0362092 4. Nigeria — ISWAP attacks military base in Borno, killing soldiers Importance: 9/10 — Very High ISWAP attacked the 101 Special Forces Battalion in Kukawa, Borno. A military officer reported 10 soldiers killed, while the army confirmed fatalities without specifying a figure. The army said it repelled the attack with air support and killed more than 25 militants. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/3cebadb3e037942384924a24917e2a7d 5. DR Congo — African Union mediators engage AFC/M23 rebels in Goma An AU delegation met Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 representatives in eastern DR Congo and called for continued engagement in peace negotiations despite ongoing fighting. The meeting is part of diplomatic efforts to advance a durable settlement. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-union-delegation-meets-congo-rebels-calls-continued-peace-efforts-2026-10-07/ 6. African Union — Africa launches its first continental credit rating agency Importance: 9/10 — Very High The AU launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Mauritius to provide an Africa-focused assessment of sovereign and corporate credit risk alongside existing global agencies. Its influence on borrowing costs will depend on credibility and market acceptance. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-union-launch-continents-first-credit-rating-agency-2026-10-07/ 7. Ethiopia / Eritrea — Witnesses report Eritrean troops crossing into Tigray Witnesses in Adigrat reported Eritrean troops in military vehicles. Reuters could not independently confirm the movements. Eritrea accused Ethiopia of using the allegations to justify further action, amid the two countries' diplomatic rupture. SOURCE: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/witnesses-spot-eritrean-troops-inside-northern-ethiopia-as-tensions-flare 8. Sudan — Army chief rejects negotiations and pledges continued operations Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said military operations would continue until the army regained RSF-held territory. The statement coincides with reported civilian casualties in West Kordofan and more than 5,500 displaced in Blue Nile over three days. SOURCE: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/sudans-al-burhan-rejects-talks-vows-to-retake-all-territory-from-rsf 9. South Sudan — Food assistance faces severe shortages Importance: 10/10 — Critical WFP warns that more than one million vulnerable people could lose essential food and nutrition assistance without funding. Stocks at Malakal reportedly fell from about 10,000 tonnes a year ago to under 300 tonnes, while arrivals from Sudan continue. SOURCE: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/south-sudans-aid-crisis-deepens-as-food-stocks-run-low 10. Ghana — Government approves formal application to join BRICS Ghana's government approved a formal application to join BRICS and sought India's backing. India expressed support for Ghana's aspirations but noted that membership requires wider group consideration. No admission decision has been made. SOURCE: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/07/brics-ghanas-parliament-gives-green-light-to-formal-application/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #AfricaDailyReport #Ghana #BRICS #BRICSExpansion #GhanaBRICSApplication #AfricanDiplomacy #India #AfricanUnion #AfCRA #AfricaCreditRatingAgency #CreditRatings #SovereignDebt #AfricanEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #FinancialIndependence #AfricanFinancialMarkets #DRC #DRCongo #Goma #M23 #AFCM23 #PeaceNegotiations #ConflictResolution #RegionalSecurity #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #AfricaCDC #Kenya #EbolaScreening #HealthSecurity #Sudan #SudanConflict #BlueNile #DroneStrikes #HumanRights #Nigeria #Borno #ISWAP #Terrorism #Counterterrorism #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Tigray #HornOfAfrica #RegionalConflict #SouthSudan #HumanitarianCrisis #FoodSecurity #WorldFoodProgramme #WFP #AfricanPolitics #AfricanSecurity #AfricanBusiness #AfricaToday #wrldorg
The author wrote that Members of the European Parliament received €8,772 net per month, with daily allowances potentially bringing the amount to around €13,000. They argued that halving the basic salary would be a small step towards bringing MEPs closer to the difficulties faced by many Europeans. https://t.co/6qIYcVQM2y #Europe #Politics #Economy #EU
"We are not asking for 'more money'. We are asking for resources that match the responsibilities assigned to the EU." Carla Tavares (S&D, Portugal), Parliament’s MFF co-rapporteur, said, "we are no longer dealing with temporary crises, but with structural challenges," and "our response must be equally structural and ambitious." #EUBudget #EU2028 #MFF (translated)
“any cuts to the budget, which would weaken Europe in the years ahead, will not be a basis for the consent of the Parliament. This house will not approve a budget that would not allow us to achieve our goals, or that would affect our capacity to react when there are crises, or unexpected developments” Siegfried Mureşan (EPP, Romania), Parliament’s MFF co-rapporteur, warned that “any cuts to the budget, which would weaken Europe in the years ahead, will not be a basis for the consent of the Parliament. This house will not approve a budget that would not allow us to achieve our goals, or that would affect our capacity to react when there are crises, or unexpected developments”. #EUBudget #EU2028 #MFF (translated)
The author said national budgets had grown by 68% in seven years while the EU budget had not, arguing that Europe needed an adequate budget backed by new own resources. They said Parliament had its mandate for budget negotiations and called on the Council to agree its position so talks could begin. https://t.co/6LRfJ36Aml #EUBudget #EuropeanUnion #BudgetNegotiations #EU
The author said an unidentified man had become vice president of a German federal county’s parliament and claimed that Russia was taking over Germany while its democracy failed to defend against it. #Deutschland #Demokratie #Politik #DE #RU
The author said they were outraged by reports that a far-left MEP had thrown Israeli and European flags on the floor inside the European Parliament, at a site honouring the victims of October 7. They added that antisemitism had no place in society or in public institutions. https://t.co/ecBA3P3Qe5 #Antisemitism #EuropeanParliament #Flags #IL #EU
The author wrote that the European Parliament could now establish a special committee to investigate what they described as the invasion of Ceuta this summer. #Ceuta #ParlamentoEuropeo #ComitéEspecial #ES #MA
The author claimed that a German state parliament had voted for a speaker they described as fascist for the first time since the Nazi regime. They warned readers and expressed shame. #Faschismus #Politik #Deutschland #DE
The author accused Sánchez and his socialist government of showing contempt for the democratic process, saying they had used a technical pre-election loophole to pass the same housing decrees rejected by the national parliament. The author said the move suggested parliament’s voice counted for nothing. #Democracia #Gobierno #Vivienda #ES
The author said in the European Parliament plenary that the European Parliament would not approve an insufficient EU budget with what they described as unjustified cuts, arguing that it would weaken Europe and fuel populists. https://t.co/F4vBPQYre2 #EUBudget #EuropeanParliament #Europe #EU
Police fired tear gas as protesters clashed outside Kosovo’s parliament over moves to limit powers of a Hague war crimes court. #PristinaProtests #KosovoConflict #WarCrimes
his series of measures to tackle the housing crisis was defeated in parliament on Friday #SpainElection #PedroSanchez #PoliticsEurope
