He said Europe’s dignity ‘is not for sale’ and urged greater unity. Speaking before the Federal Parliament on Thursday, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever reaffirmed European sovereignty and described threats by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Greenland as “intolerable.” RELATED: California Governor Newsom Was Barred From Davos Event “Too many red lines have been […]

They warn that this free trade deal would harm farmers, the environment and food sovereignty. On Thursday, thousands of European farmers gathered in Brussels to reject the free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur). The massive mobilization took place at the same time as the EU’s annual […]

The confiscation of those assets may lead to a financial snowball effect. On Thursday, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever stated that guarantees proposed by the European Union (EU) for using frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine were “still insufficient.” He warned that Belgium would not bear the risks alone. RELATED: EU Leaders Weigh Use […]

The Brussels summit seeks political decision to secure Kiev’s funding for 2026-27. On Thursday, leaders of the European Union began a summit in Brussels aimed at advancing the use of income generated by immobilized Russian assets. RELATED: Russia Backs Iran’s Efforts to Settle Crisis in Ties With IAEA They opened the meeting shortly after 11:30 […]

Talks aim to ease prison overcrowding as Belgium explores renting facilities abroad. On Tuesday, the Koha news outlet reported that Kosovo and Belgium are negotiating a possible agreement to transfer inmates from Belgian prisons to Kosovo in an effort to ease overcrowding in Belgium’s correctional system. RELATED: Kosovo Parliament Fails To Be Constituted Within the […]

Organizers cite police warnings and lack of clarity over Gaza stance. On Monday night, the board of directors of the Ghent Festival confirmed it is canceling the Munich Philharmonic concert conducted by Israeli Lahav Shani. RELATED: United Nations Inquiry Finds Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza Last week, festival organizers decided to cancel the event because […]

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated this Sunday in Brussels, the capital of Belgium and the European Union, to call for a ceasefire in Palestine, in a mobilization called under the slogan “Stop Genocide. RELATED: Death Toll in Gaza Rise to 52,810, Genocide Does Not Cease Between 20,000 and 80,000 people, according to the police […]

The general strike paralyzes airports and public services. On Monday, the socialist General Labour Federation of Belgium (FGTB/ABVV) and the Confederation of Christian Trade Unions (CSC/ACV) called for a general strike to oppose budget cuts, particularly those affecting pensions, implemented by the coalition government led by Flemish nationalist Prime Minister Bart De Wever. RELATED: Chilean […]

Stricter conditions for early retirement and cuts to public services have sparked widespread anger across Belgium. On Thursday, tens of thousands of people marched through Brussels to protest against planned government reforms, as unions warned of further strike action unless policymakers reconsider their proposals. RELATED: Belgium Considers Renting Prisons Abroad According to police estimates, around […]

The right-wing government’s plan is inspired by a decision made by Denmark to rent 300 prison spots in Kosovo. The new Belgian coalition government, led by the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), has committed to reducing the country’s chronic prison overcrowding and is considering renting or building prisons abroad to achieve this goal. RELATED: El Salvador […]