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€90 billion EU support for Ukraine agreed at summit

Belgium hosted an EU summit ending with a €90bn Ukraine support deal, while divisions over the Mercosur trade pact forced leaders to delay a decision.

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Farmers clash with police near European parliament in Brussels

Belgium farmers clashed with police in Brussels during protests against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, as leaders debated safeguards and possible delays.

Belgium

Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal

Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.

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Farmers bring tractors to Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers drove tractors into Brussels to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing competition.

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Travel News

Ryanair threatens to cut 20 more EU routes over ‘sky-high’ taxes

Ryanair has slammed the increasing aviation tax in Belgium, pledging to drastically reduce its services.

Europe News

Belgian drug chief warns of hidden 'spice' in vapes affecting children

The majority of illegal refillable vape capsules seized in Belgium are laced with synthetic cannabinoids, Belgium's drug commissioner warned. This risks addiction from a young age.

Culture news

Infant Jesus stolen from controversial nativity scene in Brussels

The new nativity design by artist Victoria-Maria Geyer sparked debate on social media over its characters' faceless depictions.

Tech News

Digital Networks Act: new pushback from 6 EU member states

Six EU countries are challenging the upcoming Digital Networks Act, pushing to keep national control over key telecom rules. Meanwhile, European consumers, trade partners, and the EU’s own watchdog cast doubt on the Commission’s plans.

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Strikes in Belgium disrupt public transport and flights

Belgium held a nationwide strike as unions protested the 2026 budget, halting public transport and grounding flights while demanding changes to pension and welfare plans.

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Belgium reaches budget deal as planned nationwide strikes continue

The coalition government's breakthrough on Monday came after a marathon 20 hours of talks.

Travel News

Flights cancelled and trains cut as Belgium hit by nationwide strikes

Previous strikes in October resulted in severe delays and cancellations which affected tens of thousands of travellers across the country.

Europe Today

Meet the co-anchor of Euronews' morning show Europe Today, Maria Tadeo

Euronews launches Europe Today with Maria Tadeo, bringing key EU news and analysis each morning. Expect live updates, hard talk and interviews with top European leaders.

Europe News

Live news, hard talk, key interviews: Euronews launches new programme

Beginning on Monday 24 November, Euronews will launch its new daily live programme “Europe Today”, with accompanying newsletter and podcast, just one of several new formats available on the channel.

Belgium

Eight people arrested over suspected plot to kill Brussels prosecutor

Suspects have criminal records for organised drug trafficking and may "be active within the Albanian criminal underworld", Belgian prosecutors said.

Brussels, My Love?

EU vs TikTok bots: Who will win?

TikTok bots and foreign interference, more money for European artists and a migration pact struggling for survival - catch up on the week in EU politics on “Brussels, my love?” the podcast

Belgium

Is the EU spy unit coming? Von der Leyen wants her own secret service

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to create an intelligence service using data from member states, aiming to expand its operational use and increase her influence, according to international media reports.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, My Love?: Understanding EU politics

Brussels, My Love? is back, but this time as a weekly podcast to help you navigate EU affairs.

Belgium

Latest drone sightings force flight cancellations at Brussels airport

The airport operator said that about 400-500 travellers spent the night there after 41 flights were cancelled and 24 diverted to other airports.

Belgium

Airspace over Brussels Airport closed following drone sighting

Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks.

Economy

Twenty years on: Did joining the EU make new members richer?

EU membership enjoys strong approval in new member states largely thanks to the economic firepower they have gained. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the GDP growth story in the new accession states since the bloc’s historic enlargement in 2004.