Belgium

Europe News

Belgian petition to remove statues of colonial king gathers pace

The movement is gaining traction as Europe grapples with its own race issues alongside the Black Lives Matter protests in the USA.

05/06/2020

Belgium

'Make mine a double': Belgium launches Helpy Hour to support bars

Two drinks for the price of one is so pre-pandemic. Now it's time for one for the cost of two, according to the Belgian Federation of Cafés

05/06/2020

Europe News

Be my guest: Belgian town among first to allow weddings with invitees

Yolanda Nauwelaers and Timothy Dekeyser are thought to be one of the first couples in Europe to wed in the presence of invitees since lockdown was imposed in March.

03/06/2020

Europe News

Belgium hospital employs robot to protect against spread of COVID-19

A hospital in Antwerp is using a polyglot robot to screen patients for coronavirus symptoms and make sure they’re wearing masks.

02/06/2020

Belgium

Coronavirus: Belgian prince handed €10,400 fine over lockdown breach

It comes after he tested positive for coronavirus after attending a party in Spain that broke lockdown rules. He subsequently apologised.

01/06/2020

Economy

EU economy to rebound ‘quite strongly’ next year says Dombrovskis

The European Commission’s proposed €750-billion coronavirus recovery fund should also help make the bloc’s economy more green and fit for the digital age, Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis tells Euronews.

29/05/2020

Europe News

Transparent face masks help Belgian business see through crisis

For the deaf or hard of hearing, the see-through panel allows them to lip-read while maintaining a safe distance.

28/05/2020

Belgium

Angela Merkel says pandemic will be 'stress test' for EU

Angela Merkel sets of the role of EU in the aftermath of coronavirus as she prepares to lead the presidency of EU council

28/05/2020

Belgium

EU bailout package 'would be a game-changer' for Europe, analyst says

Guntram Wolff has told Euronews that if EU leaders can agree on a one-trillion bailout package for member states it would strengthen the bloc.

27/05/2020

Europe News

EU wants to slash pesticide use by 50% and boost organic farming

Amid coronavirus economic concerns, the European Commission is moving forward with its plans to make Europe's farms greener.

20/05/2020

Belgium

Health care workers turn their backs on Belgian prime minister

Belgium's Prime Minister Sophie Wilmes was given a frosty reception by some health care workers as she visited a hospital in the capital Brussels.

17/05/2020

Europe News

Belgians allowed to socialise again - but only with same four people

Small social gatherings are allowed again in Belgium after an easing of the country's COVID-19 lockdown rules. But there is a caveat - it has to be with the same four people for the time being.

12/05/2020

Belgium

Veteran, 98, goes on VE Day walk to save former soldiers' club

George Sutherlands says he has been inspired by the heroics of Captain Tom Moore who has raised millions of pounds for the UK health service amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

08/05/2020

World

EU foreign policy chief wants more federalised healthcare approach

Josep Borrell, the European Union Minister for Foreign Affairs, has told Euronews that the COVID-19 pandemic has made health a security issue - and a more federalised approach is now called for.

07/05/2020

Belgium

'The Western Balkans belong in the EU', says Ursula von der Leyen

"The EU is determined to further intensify its engagement at all levels to support the region's political, economic and social transformation," EU leaders said on Wednesday after a summit with Western Balkans countries.

06/05/2020

Europe News

Coronavirus: EU's Vestager lukewarm on plans to cancel flight refunds

A majority of member states are lobbying to suspend a rule that forces airlines to offer a full refund for cancelled flights. Margrethe Vestager, the EU's Competition czar, warned on Thursday that "some people may need the money".

30/04/2020

Europe News

Brace for turbulence: Customers' anger over cancelled flight refunds

EU law clearly states that in the event of a flight cancellation, passengers have the right to a refund. But that's not happening - some airlines are offering vouchers, instead.

28/04/2020

Belgium

Belgians to receive free masks as part of lockdown exit strategy

The Belgian government has laid out its #Covid-19 lockdown exit strategy, which includes compulsory mask on public transport and ban of mass gatherings until September.

25/04/2020

Belgium

EU's Barnier accuses UK of dragging its feet over post-Brexit talks

The EU's chief negotiator says the UK is refusing a post-Brexit transition extension while slowing down talks, at the end of the latest round of negotiations.

24/04/2020

Europe News

Belgium's Muslim community prepares for Ramadan under lockdown

With lockdown measures in place until at least 3 May, day-long Ramadan fasts will be broken in isolation.

23/04/2020

Europe News

EU summit: coronavirus rescue plans test Union's solidarity

As EU leaders meet to thrash out the details of the financial recovery, we look at the debates raging across European capitals.

23/04/2020

Belgium

Analysis: Can we trust Belgium's COVID-19 death statistics?

Belgium is facing an unusual problem, our political editor Darren McCaffrey writes. It's being accused of being “too honest” and overestimating the country’s death toll.

22/04/2020

Europe News

EU Commission President offers 'heartfelt apology' to Italy, as MEPs debate coronavirus response

"Too many were not there on time when Italy needed a helping hand at the very beginning" von der Leyen admitted during a debate with MEPs over the EU's coronavirus response.

16/04/2020

Europe News

EU slams Donald Trump's decision to suspend WHO funding

One MEP said Trump's move was "dangerous and irresponsible".

15/04/2020

Europe News

Coronavirus exit strategy: borders, nations and the cohesion conundrum

When the coronavirus spread in the EU, criticisms were levelled over the lack of a coordinated approach to lockdown between member states. Now the EU is attempting to coordinate the exit strategy, but can Brussels persuade nation states to weather the storm together?

15/04/2020

Europe News

Belgian potato chief appeals for government to chip in amid crisis

Most Belgian potatoes are exported but with travel bans and restaurants closed, the industry is facing huge losses.

15/04/2020