On June 14, a team of euronews journalists launched the new Brussels Bureau. In the euronews Brussels Blog we invite you to take a behind-the-scenes look at what is involved in setting up a multi-cultural, multi-lingual newsroom in the EU capital.
Where to protest in BrusselsIf you ever feel the need to express yourself to Europe’s leaders, Schuman Square, near the EU Council and the Commission buildings, is a favourite gathering… 27/07/2011
The euro: “Hare and Tortoise” Even if a deal is struck on Greece that helps calm the markets, critics say the crisis has shown the limited power of Europe’s leaders to react quickly… 22/07/2011
Le Tour de l’EuroWill the EU’s beloved euro project survive? With so much uncertainty currently facing the European single currency, comparisons with this year’s Tour de… 21/07/2011
Belgium’s highly developed sense of divisionI am from Spain so I know a bit about regional divisions, different languages in the same country and separatist movements. But nothing compared to what… 15/07/2011
Days of wine and labels This is an important time for the occasionally difficult relationship between big industrial groups and EU consumers. The stage for the head-to-head was the… 07/07/2011
EU workers’ unions: Commission’s proposal ‘quite unacceptable’The EU Commission has finally released the document on public servants regulation. Essentially it means a 5 percent reduction of staff between 2013 and… 30/06/2011
Össur Skarphedinsson, Iceland’s Foreign Minister On Monday, just as Iceland’s EU accession talks began, we had the chance to interview Össur Skarpherdinsson, the country’s foreign minister, about the most… 28/06/2011
EU Council: no commentThe ‘crucial’ June EU Summit proved not so crucial after all given the delay on the decision about the new Greek bailout. Only a deadlock in the… 24/06/2011
What gravy train? EU staff threaten to strikeRight after the daily briefing at the EU Commission I heard clapping hands and raised voices, something of a rarity in the customarily calm and cool-headed… 22/06/2011
Gloomy and rainy days in BrusselsIt is a crucial week for the EU and the euro. The Eurogroup decided to postpone their decision on how to avoid a disaster for Greece and the Eurozone. There… 20/06/2011
euronews Brussels: the blogWhat a day! French President Nicolas Sarkozy was in Brussels intent on curbing those who speculate on food and other basic commodities. With the cost of many… 15/06/2011
