Politics

US protectionism poses 'existential challenge' to Europe, say EU leaders

"I think it's time for us Europeans to tell our American friends that we are very concerned about the Inflation Reduction Act, and that it could cause the deindustrialisation of Europe."

Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Belgian Foreign Affairs Minister meets with US Secretary of State

The Belgian and American foreign ministers discussed providing further aid to Ukraine at the NATO meeting in Bucharest.

Wednesday, 30 November 2022

Biden announces second democracy summit, set for March

The second edition of the Democracy Summit, an international meeting initiated by the US, will be held on 29 and 30 March 2023.

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

#Metoo in Belgian politics: Tensions surface between parties over letter

Although the open letter contained the signatories of many politicians, Flemish separatist parties were not approached to pledge their support.

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

'Utter inhumanity': UN condemns Russian missile strikes and prisoner executions

"The devastating impacts of the patterns of missile strikes by Russian forces and the allegations of summary executions of prisoners of war show all too plainly the intolerable human cost of this, and any other, armed conflict."

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Belgian PM denies agreeing to botched budget which led to resignation

One of Eva De Bleeker's former aides had accused the Prime Minister's cabinet of granting "explicit approval" to the budget she had submitted in parliament.

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

'Confederalism or nothing': N-VA sets condition for joining next Federal Government

While the current government is pushing for European solutions to the crises, Flemish separatists want competencies to become more regionalised.

Tuesday, 29 November 2022

Benelux prime ministers want to build strategic industrial policy together

Benelux must build a strategic industrial policy, Prime Ministers of the tri-nation group said in a joint statement on Monday. following a summit in Luxembourg.

Monday, 28 November 2022

Kanye West suggests he will run for president in 2024

Rapper Kanye West suggests he will run for president in 2024; claims to have offered Donald Trump to be his running mate.

Monday, 28 November 2022

N-VA slams wage agreement as "disappointing and harmful"

Government should increase net wages without increasing gross wage costs for employers, N-VA's Björn Anseeuw argues.

Monday, 28 November 2022

#Metoo in Belgian politics? Over 120 MPs sign open letter condemning sexism

The more than 120 signatories hope to kickstart a turning point in Belgian politics.

Monday, 28 November 2022

NATO claims Ukraine has suffered a 'horrific start to the winter'

"Waves of deliberate missile attacks on cities and civilian infrastructure. Depriving Ukrainians of heat, light, and food. This is a horrific start to the winter for Ukraine."

Sunday, 27 November 2022

Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo in Ukraine

This is the first time that the Belgian Prime Minister has set foot in Ukraine since 24 February and the start of the Russian invasion of the country.

Saturday, 26 November 2022

Far-right extremist to assume powerful position in Israel's new government

Earlier this month, Israel's own President, Isaac Herzog, was unintentionally caught on microphone claiming that "the entire world" is concerned about Ben-Gvir's potential appointment to a senior government position.

Saturday, 26 November 2022

Interior Minister denies having summoned Belgian police chief

Minister Verlinden denied the reports on summoning the police chief and "certainly not under the current circumstances."

Friday, 25 November 2022

Merkel claims she 'lacked power' to stop Ukraine invasion

"Everyone knew that I was leaving in autumn...For Putin, only power counts."

Friday, 25 November 2022

Whistleblowers to receive improved protection in Belgium

The new bill will ensure that an EU standard of whistleblower protection is transposed into Belgian law.

Friday, 25 November 2022

Musk grants 'general amnesty' to suspended Twitter accounts

The decision follows Musk's recent decision to reinstate the accounts of a number of controversial figures including Donald Trump, Jordan Peterson, and Ye.

Friday, 25 November 2022

Calls to extend nuclear reactors anger Belgian green parties

Federal Government infighting over nuclear power continued after liberal MPs crossed party lines to demand the extension of Belgian reactors.

Thursday, 24 November 2022

MR pressures Federal Government to reverse nuclear phase-out

Should the bill be put to a vote in parliament and an alternative majority to the government formed, it could provoke a major political crisis.

Thursday, 24 November 2022