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Immigrants struggle for health care in Belgium

New legislation puts an end to free medical treatment of undocumented foreigners.

15/03/2018

Europe News

Europe lends its support to Britain's complaints against Russia

But some express doubts over London's account, and want the Russians brought into the investigation.

14/03/2018

Europe News

Russia's Ambassador to the EU says UK thwarting poison investigation

Vladimir Chizhov also said he deplored the tone in Britain's parliament, and that "a language of ultimatums will not work" with Russia.

13/03/2018

Belgium

Women in Politics: How does Europe measure up?

Statisticians have tallied the number women working in parliaments around the world and ranked countries from highest to lowest. So how did Europe do?

12/03/2018

Europe News

Scandal over rotten meat in Belgium

Authorities found traces of "waste meat" in products destined for markets in southeastern Europe.

12/03/2018

Europe News

EU 'close' to trade war with the US

The EU could tax whiskey 'n rye, bluejeans and boss hogs, as trade rhetoric ramps up.

09/03/2018

Economy

ECB boss Draghi slams unilteral trade policies as "dangerous"

Draghi also recognised the ECB needs renewed commitment to honour gender equality at the European Central Bank.

08/03/2018

Belgium

EU-US trade war talk heats up after Trump steel tariff threat

The EU has threatened to retaliate if President Trump imposes hefty import tariffs on steel and aluminium.

05/03/2018

Belgium

Young Europeans to get free Interrail pass this summer

Brussels has agreed to set aside €12 million for the scheme, which will be trialled this summer.

02/03/2018

Belgium

Former UK PM Tony Blair criticises plans to alter Irish agreement

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair says any plan to alter the Good Friday agreement to acheive Brexit is 'irresponsible'.

01/03/2018

Europe News

'Homeless' cold patrol in Belgium

Policemen Guido and Chris patrol the streets of Brussels at night helping the homeless

01/03/2018

Europe News

Croatia prepares for EU presidency

Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković was in Brussels on Wednesday, meeting with senior EU officials. On the agenda for Europe's newest member state, its upcoming EU presidency and ongoing integration into the European Union.

14/02/2018

Europe News

Juncker backs Spitzenkandidat process

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker says he backs the Spitzenkandidat - or lead candidate - process in chosing his successor next year. Under that system, the presidency goes to the candidate whose party wins the most seats in the European parliament.

14/02/2018

Europe News

Saudi Arabia hands back Belgian mosque

The Grand Mosque in Brussels is the largest mosque in Belgium and for almost 40 years it's been run by Saudi Arabia. Now that's coming to an end, over concerns that Riyadh's Salafist influence is breeding radicalism in the community.

13/02/2018

Europe News

Brussels to announce presidential candidacy process

European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker will announce the procedure for appointing his successor after he steps down next year.

13/02/2018

Belgium

Europe set to review daylight saving time

Several northern European countries are urging the EU to abolish clock changes in winter and summer

09/02/2018

Belgium

Belgium is (slowly) sterilising all its cats

European nation is the first country in the world to take the measure to avoid overpopulation.

09/02/2018

Europe News

Julian Assange, Trump's parade plan and a new government for Germany

It's all in this week's State of the Union with Stefan Grobe

09/02/2018

Belgium

Salah Abdeslam trial: hearing resumes in Brussels without him

The main surviving suspect of the November 2015 attacks in Pari told the court on Monday he didn't wish to return for the next hearing.

08/02/2018

Belgium

Belgium is (slowly) sterilising all its cats

European nation is the first country in the world to take the measure to avoid overpopulation.

07/02/2018

Belgium

Leaked document says EU will "punish" UK if it breaks rules

Member states insist on powers of quick sanction should Britain bend rules during Brexit transition period.

07/02/2018

Belgium

Paris attack suspect to face trial in Brussels today

Salah Abdeslam has been linked to attacks that killed 130 people in the French capital in 2015. But the trial will hear separate charges for a police shootout that he fled, days before his eventual arrest and four months after the attacks.

05/02/2018

Belgium

Puigdemont settles in Waterloo

The exiled Catalan leader has reportedly chosen a 550-square-metre house with a monthly rent of 4,400 euros.

03/02/2018

Europe News

Belgians split over draft migrant law

As Belgian citizens sign up to host migrants and refugees, some politicians are pushing for tougher deportation laws. A draft bill says police should be allowed to search for and arrest unauthorised migrants in privacy homes. And public opinion is split.

24/01/2018

Europe News

Catalan leaders meet in Brussels

Catalonia's former leader says he will stand for re-election as regional president, despite risking arrest if he returns to Spain.

24/01/2018

Europe News

Europe explores new opportunities in space

The 10th Conference on European Space Policy is underway in Brussels. The space industry was there to lobby the EU to increase spending. On offer, cutting edge technologies that could give the Europe a competitive advantage over its economic rivals.

24/01/2018