Hidden Belgium
Liège river boat
Bestselling author Derek Blyth picks out one of his favourite hidden secrets of Belgium every day
Why is the far right so much stronger in Flanders than in Wallonia?
When entering Wallonia, you are met by a board proclaiming “Wallonie terre d’accueil”, whereas an even bigger board may warn you, as you leave Brussels, that you are entering a commune “Where Flemings are at home”.
EU Tracker
- Today - Taking stock
The plenary session will review the conclusions of the latest European Council summit, where EU leaders agreed to grant Moldova and Ukraine candidate status. The Parliament had already voted in favour of that plan.
- Today - Plenary day 3
European Parliament plenary session day 3. Agenda here.
- Today - Expansion talks
Committee of the Regions delegates will discuss EU enlargement policy on 6 and 7 July. Members from EU-hopefuls Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine will attend the event for the very first time. Full agenda here.
- Tomorrow - Plenary final day
European Parliament plenary final day. Agenda here.
- December 1 - EU-US TTC
The next round of the EU-US trade and technology council is scheduled for December.
