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    • Forming a minority Flemish government is the ‘plan B’
    A minority Flemish government composed of two parties with the outside support of a third is a "plan B," N-VA regional parliament group ...
    Forming a minority Flemish government is the ‘plan B’
    A minority Flemish government composed of two parties with the outside support of a third is a "plan B," N-VA regional parliament group leader, Peter ...
    Brussels Airlines unions on the qui vive following warnings of “new measures” at Lufthansa
    Unions representing employees of Brussels Airlines are now on the qui vive, following the announcement by parent company Lufthansa of the impending ...
    EU auditors: Mind the gap in EU reporting on sustainability
    In a new audit report the European Court of Auditors delivers scathing critique of how the EU institutions report on United Nations´ Sustainable ...
    MR calls for serious approach as efforts to form a government in Wallonia continue
    Leaders of the Mouvement réformateur (MR) called on Monday for a serious approach to efforts to form a majority government in Wallonia. Since the ...
    The African Development Bank Provides an African Perspective on Regional Integration and Growth
    Regional integration in Africa is fast becoming one of the driving forces for economic growth with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) ...
    Prosecution calls for 29 years to life for murder of disabled Liege teen
    The prosecution in the Valentin Vermeesch murder trial at the Liège Assize Court on Monday called for prison terms ranging from 29 years to life for ...
    Belgium’s population breaks 11.4 million
    Belgium had 11,431,406 legally registered inhabitants by 1 January 2019, the national statistical office, Statbel, reported on Monday. This ...
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    With the next few months set to be dominated by unseemly haggling over top EU jobs, starting with the ...
    Philippe Legrain
    It’s the national politics, stupid
    One could say the campaigns in the European Parliament elections, which are taking place this week on 23 – 26 ...
    Robert Steenland
    Animal welfare, a favourite issue for many politicians but forgotten after elections 
    With the EU elections this week, we are witnessing a plethora of references to animals in speeches and ...
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    Vote for 5G: securing the legacy of Robert Schuman
    As in 1950, Europe today is again facing the choice of being bold and forward-looking on its future, writes ...
    Abraham Liu
    Fake news has taken hold in Europe: it’s time for the EU to act
    It’s become a truism to accuse Russia for the spread of fake news around the world; the Kremlin has been ...
    Igor Pliner
    The architectural destruction of Brussels: Incompetent decision-making and the rise of ‘Brusselization’
    A picture of a horribly renovated house in Brussels recently went viral on social media. Nothing spectacular, ...
    Alicja Gescinska
    Tackling climate change: Citizens vote increasingly green but politicians slow on meaningful action
    Greta Thunberg is an unlikely instigator of a global social movement. The then-15-year-old schoolgirl who ...
    Philippe Legrain
    A warning for democracy, not a eulogy
    ‘A blow of the hammer.’ That is how Dutch writer and essayist Bas Heijne captured the sentiment prevailing ...
    Alicja Gescinska
    Erdogan is trying to create himself an image of a “fighter for human rights” while Turkey itself pursues repressive policies
    In February, Turkish foreign ministry spokesman Hami Aksoy condemned China's treatment of its Muslim ethnic ...
    Masood Iqbal Mir
    Three years after the Brussels attacks fight against terrorism is still high on the EU agenda
    Today, we are commemorating the third year of the horrid Brussels attacks where 32 victims were killed and ...
    Eli Hadzhieva
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    Why did Brussels become the capital of Europe? Because Belgium starts with letter B!
    9 May 1950: The French foreign minister Robert Schuman makes his famous declaration calling for Germany, ...
    Philippe Van Parijs
    Brussels’ abrupt population boom: fatal success?
    Something must have happened in Brussels in 2000, something unpredicted and unpredictable, that abruptly ...
    Philippe Van Parijs
    What no government…The current state of Belgian politics and the rocky road ahead
    Belgium may not have an elected federal government at the moment, but you would be forgiven for not knowing ...
    Dafydd ab Iago
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    December of 2017 in Belgium was one of the darkest and most sunless since records began to be kept. ...
    Dafydd ab Iago
    Saving Europe 2020
    October 16, 2014 will see European ministers for employment and social affairs travel to Luxembourg for an ...
    Heather Roy
    Champions in Migration
    Champions in migration. What’s in a name?I was invited to attend a EUROMED meeting in Lyon, France, last ...
    Rachida Lamrabet
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    Experiences over exhibitions: the changing face of art in Brussels
    An explosion of digital and immersive art in Europe is making itself known in Brussels, as immersive experiences crop up across the ...
    Certificate of virginity: Cultural pressure and ethical dilemmas facing Belgium’s medical practitioners
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    Further updates on missing Belgian backpacker Théo Hayez as a murder investigation is launched, Brussels firefighters go on strike, and an end is in sight for ...
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    Spanish venue crowned best restaurant in Brussels region
    Road safety ad featuring sex workers removed after backlash
    Charleroi sets limitations on rental e-scooters, before they are available
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    Philippe Legrain
    It’s the national politics, stupid
    Robert Steenland
    Animal welfare, a favourite issue for many politicians but forgotten after elections 
    Olga Kikou
    Vote for 5G: securing the legacy of Robert Schuman
    Abraham Liu
    Fake news has taken hold in Europe: it’s time for the EU to act
    Igor Pliner
    The architectural destruction of Brussels: Incompetent decision-making and the rise of ‘Brusselization’
    Alicja Gescinska
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    A warning for democracy, not a eulogy
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    Erdogan is trying to create himself an image of a “fighter for human rights” while Turkey itself pursues repressive policies
    Masood Iqbal Mir
    Three years after the Brussels attacks fight against terrorism is still high on the EU agenda
    Eli Hadzhieva
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    Brussels
    Spanish venue crowned best restaurant in Brussels region
    Four cars damaged in chain-reaction-crash on Brussels roundabout
    Tour de France: Additional trains announced for Grand Depart weekend
    EU Affairs
    EU auditors: Mind the gap in EU reporting on sustainability
    Incumbent Tokayev wins snap elections in Kazakhstan to become the country’s second president
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    Business
    German car maker Opel recalls 8,000 vehicles in Belgium
    World’s most sought-after beer now available online
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    Art & Culture
    Too many tourists: Bruges will no longer advertise for day trippers
    Artwork by Koen Vanmechelen found dumped in skip
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    Politics
    MR calls for serious approach as efforts to form a government in Wallonia continue
    Blackmail accusations made against the Walloon Minister of Employment
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    Health
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    World
    The African Development Bank Provides an African Perspective on Regional Integration and Growth
    No more slaughterhouses: Brussels campaigners call for an end to abattoirs
    France demands a million euros from tax evading mayor and spouse
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    Westerlo schoolkids come up with new way to tackle train graffiti
    Police in Brussels ask schools to report “difficult” refugee children
    Top Opinions
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    Brussels’ abrupt population boom: fatal success?
    Something must have happened in Brussels in 2000, something unpredicted and unpredictable, that abruptly ...
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    Belgium may not have an elected federal government at the moment, but you would be forgiven for not knowing ...
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