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Belgian inflation highest in eurozone in September, but expected …
Oct 3, 2024 · The Federal Planning Bureau expects inflation in Belgium to fall to 1.8% next year, returning to relatively normal levels from a peak of 9.59% in 2022.
'Rise again for the climate': Five years on from the marches that …
Sep 27, 2024 · For the past six years, Rise for Climate has been a driving force behind Brussels' regular climate protests. Le Quang recalls the moment the idea first sparked over a casual drink with co-founder, singer Getch Gaetano, "It was at the time when UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres published UN reports which talked about the threat of extinction of living things.
Belgium in the grip of second-biggest Covid-19 wave, but no new …
Dec 19, 2023 · With an "enormous" rise of Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, Belgium is currently experiencing its second-largest infection wave ever, according to tests on the country's sewage water conducted by the Rega Institute in Leuven.
Now what? How Belgium's government formation works - The …
2 days ago · Now that all votes have been cast and counted, Belgium's government formation process can start. The notoriously long negotiations that take place after general elections are evidenced by Belgium holding the world record for the longest period without a …
Brussels terror attack: What do we know so far?
Oct 17, 2023 · At a press conference later on Tuesday morning, Verlinden refused to confirm that Lassoued had acted alone. "The Federal Prosecutor's Office is doing everything possible to investigate all possible scenarios," she said.
What's the outlook for Belgium's rule of law in 2025?
Jan 9, 2025 · 2024 was marked by uncertainty and upheaval, with tensions rising around Europe and new challenges emerging within the Union. At the heart of this, Belgium has been rocked by elections that left the country without a government to act on policy decisions. 2025 will be a pivotal year for Europe as it ...
What's the outlook for migration policy in 2025?
2024 was marked by uncertainty and upheaval, with tensions rising around Europe and new challenges emerging within the Union. At the heart of this, Belgium has been rocked by elections that left the country without a government to act on policy decisions. 2025 will be …
Belgium's local elections: What are the main takeaways?
Oct 13, 2024 · Yet on the night, PS managed to limit the damage and keep hold of its inner city strongholds in Brussels. The party continues to be punished at the ballot box, yet, overall, the socialists held their ground – especially in key places like the City of Brussels, where Mayor Philippe Close (PS) is likely to remain in his position.
Brussels Government breakthrough: Dutch-speaking parties reach …
Nov 28, 2024 · A Dutch-speaking coalition of four parties – ecologists Groen, right-wing N-VA, liberals Open VLD and socialists Vooruit – is prepared to start negotiations for the formation of the Brussels Government.