Politics

Sexism? Young men, not boomers, feel most threatened by gender equality

The greatest indicators of sexism among young men are economic uncertainty and distrust in public institutions, says a study by Gothenburg University.

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Far-right politician calls for "Flemish only" event

Despite Van Langenhove's controversial comments, the party hasn't publicly criticised him.

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Far-right festival with 'neo-Nazi' musicians to take place in Belgium

"I advise people of colour and LGBTQ+ people not to go near Ypres at the end of August," says German musicologist.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

'Like we are in Congo': Liberal leader of MR called out for trivialising racism

While the remark about the "dirtiness of Brussels" did not come from Georges-Louis Bouchez himself, at no point did he intervene, contradict or reframe what the interviewee was saying.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Conner Rousseau: 'If Vlaams Belang and PTB get even bigger, the end of Belgium will come closer'

Rousseau calls on the government to get more deals done to convince people not to vote for extremist parties.

Saturday, August 6, 2022

Belgium's Foreign Minister gives 'message of hope and determination' for denuclearisation at the UN

“Belgium is deeply concerned by the alarming expansion of Iran’s nuclear programme.”

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

UN says humanity is 'one misunderstanding away from nuclear annihilation'

"Distrust has replaced dialogue and disunity has replaced disarmament," Guterres said ahead of the latest round of reviews of a treaty to prevent further proliferation of nuclear weapons.

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

Nuclear reactors: Engie's demands are prerequisites to any further extension

Having agreed to extend their nuclear reactors by 10 years, Engie has reiterated their conditions to the Federal Government.

Friday, July 29, 2022

US condemns racist comments by Hungary's Orban

The nationalist leader had warned in a speech about the emergence of “mixed race peoples”.

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Brussels Parliament Vice-President apologises after attack on Uber driver

Hicham Talhi attempted to explain his actions by stating that he was reminding the Uber driver of the legislation that he was violating.

Thursday, July 28, 2022

Belgian political parties are richer now than ever before, says study

Political parties in Belgium are wealthier than ever before, particularly among more radical parties when compared to Belgium's traditional political forces.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Walloon Vice President Philippe Henry placed under police protection

The threats, considered serious by the police were issued in writing and are linked to “a case being processed by the regional government.”

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Belgian-Iran treaty leaves Swedish-Iranian researcher in death cell

“This is a treaty with a rogue state but we don't choose the regimes we have to talk to.”

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Coexistence Barometer: What distinguishes Belgians from non-Belgian residents?

The Coexistence Barometer aims to quantify the different views of Belgians and those who come to reside in the nation, whether from the European Union or elsewhere.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Belgium wants exemption from EU gas-saving plan

Belgium is a major exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) thanks to the Zeebrugge terminal. But the current crisis has pushed its export volumes to the limit.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

'Double-edged sword': Belgium has 13 non-elected ministers

There can be valid reasons for appointing unelected ministers, though it goes against the notion of democracy and can be contentious.

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

'Hungarians will not become a mixed race': Orbán's latest tirade sparks new row

During his speech on Saturday, Orbán alluded to the 'great replacement theory', a racist conspiracy that claims white people will be replaced through immigration.

Monday, July 25, 2022

Green leader calls for undocumented migrants to fill staff shortages

Citing the 200,000 vacancies in Belgium's job market, Nollet proposed a solution both to the labour shortage and slow regularisation of undocumented migrants.

Monday, July 25, 2022

US may intervene in Belgium-Iran deal with extradition request

Critics say the deal could pave the way for the Iranian regime to blackmail its way into getting back convicted terrorists.

Monday, July 25, 2022

Municipality of Molenbeek accused of 'faking opposition' to housing project

Opposition members of the left-wing party PTB are accusing Molenbeek's governing majority of lying about their opposition to a housing project on the commune's canal.

Saturday, July 23, 2022