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Glowing tributes to much-loved former Brussels journalist

Warm tributes have been paid to a much-loved former Brussels-based journalist who has died at the age of 55. Karen Carstens (pictured) tragically died in a fire at her home in the United States after she went back into the blazing property to save her cats. Ms. Carstens died

Commission renews youth board advising on global issues

The European Commission has renewed the EU Global Youth Sounding Board (YSB), strengthening its commitment to engaging young people in shaping EU external action. The new cohort will serve from April 2026 to April 2028. The new cohort brings together 25 young leaders aged 18–30