Belgium

Belgium

Tens of thousands of protesters draw the Red Line for Gaza in Brussels

It comes days after Belgium announced it would impose sanctions against Israel and recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly later this month, protest organisers say this is the result of public pressure, and urge demonstrators to keep taking to the streets.

07/09/2025

Culture news

Culture on the streets of Molenbeek with an eye on the ECOC2030

Molenfest2025 is a multidisciplinary festival celebrating Molenbeek's diverse community. It's part of the Brussels neighbourhood's drive to change its image, that's often associated with violent crime, as it bids to become the European Capital of Culture in 2030 (ECOC2030).

06/09/2025

Europe News

Foreign Ministry: Suspect arrested outside Israeli embassy in Belgium

The foreign ministry said all of the embassy's staff was safe.

06/09/2025

Tech News

Should we really fear AI taking jobs in Europe? Here’s the data

Early studies from the US show that young workers are being replaced in AI-vulnerable jobs such as software engineering and are instead pivoting to vocational fields like nursing or retail. Is the same thing happening in Europe?

06/09/2025

Belgium

EU distances itself from Ribera's claims of Israeli genocide in Gaza

Teresa Ribera has been one of the most vocal critics in Brussels of Israel's military operation in Gaza, but Thursday’s speech was the first time she has used the term genocide in public.

05/09/2025

Europe News

EU Commission hits Google with hefty €2.95 billion fine

The European Commission on Friday fined Google €2.95 billion for abusing its dominant position in the advertising technology industry. This decision comes amid serious trade tensions with the US administration over tech regulation.

05/09/2025

The Europe Conversation

Belgium will not transfer frozen Russian assets despite Commission's plans - FM Prévot

Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot has repeated his country's firm opposition to moving frozen Russian assets - mainly held in Belgian banks – to help Ukraine. He said such a move risks the immediate and long-term credibility of Belgium as a hub for financial services.

05/09/2025

Europe News

Belgium undeterred about backlash over Israeli sanctions

The Belgian government is "concerned" about a potential backlash by Israel and the United States over its decision to recognise Palestine, and sanctioning Israeli settlements.

05/09/2025

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Farmers protest in Brussels against EU-Mercosur trade deal

A group of farmers from across Europe staged a protest outside the European Parliament on Thursday, voicing their opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal approved earlier this week.

05/09/2025

Europe News

'We are open for business': EU ambassador to Kyiv brings staff back

Just days after two Russian missiles hit an area 50 metres from the EU delegation in Kyiv, causing severe damage, staff are ready to get back to work.

05/09/2025

Europe News

Belgian Foreign Minister: EU credibility on the line over Gaza

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxine Prévot has told Euronews that the EU's foreign policy is "collapsing" due to member states' inability to sanction Israel.

04/09/2025

Europe News

ECB: Digital euro will be profit-making for payment service providers

The EU Commission estimates it would cost between €2.8 and €5.4 billion to roll out the digital euro across the whole Euro area.

04/09/2025

Europe News

Commission launches Mercosur deal ratification amid tensions in France

The European Commission is giving in to French demands by strengthening oversight of the most sensitive agricultural markets, in the hope of defusing resistance from farmers.

03/09/2025

Tech News

Online retailer Zalando bound by strictest EU platform rules: court

EU Court sides with European Commission in landmark platform rules case.

03/09/2025

Economy

Left-wing MEPs push to challenge Mercosur deal in EU court

A group of left-wing MEPs is preparing to defend a draft resolution supporting a referral to the European Court of Justice, aiming to block the ratification process of the Mercosur agreement.

03/09/2025

Economy

Commission's EU-US deal broker to be grilled in Parliamentary hearing

As the EU’s legislative process kicks off, MEPs will begin debating the EU-US tariff deal on Wednesday. A heated exchange with the European Commission is expected.

03/09/2025

Tech News

US Congress hearing set to tease tensions with EU over digital rules

EU tech regulation came under fire as soon as the US administration of Donald Trump took office.

03/09/2025

Europe News

Loopholes in ship flagging system undermine sanctions on Russia

As unchecked flagging of ships continues to enable global sanctions evasion, governance must be "radically improved," says a new report by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI).

02/09/2025

Europe News

Belgium to recognise Palestine at the UN General Assembly

Belgium joins the ranks of Australia, France, Canada and the UK, all who have pledged to recognise a Palestinian state at the UNGA next week in a bid to ramp up pressure on the Israeli government to end the war in Gaza and alleviate the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

02/09/2025

Europe News

Petition to make abortion access easier given to European Commission

With over 1 million signatures, the European citizens' initiative "My Voice, My Choice" submitted its request to the European Commission on Monday to set up a funding mechanism to make abortion more accessible.

01/09/2025

Tech News

Ombudsman opens inquiry into Commission’s silence on EU privacy chief

The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired in December, but no decision on the successor has been taken.

01/09/2025

Europe News

Unions warn of ‘low’ firefighter numbers as EU faces record wildfires

More than one million hectares burned in Europe in the summer of 2025. Despite the growing threat, unions warn that firefighter numbers remain 'woefully low', urging investment in staffing, prevention and civil protection.

01/09/2025

Economy

Does the EU-US trade deal break WTO rules?

By granting tariff advantages to the US, the EU risks violating WTO international trade rules. The political impact could be significant.

29/08/2025

Tech News

European names grace Time’s 100 list of most influential people in AI

Sam Altman and the big AI companies made the list, but there were also some surprising names.

29/08/2025

Tech News

EU tech chief faces pressure to confront Trump over digital threats

A spokesperson for the Commission has said that Henna Virkkunen will fight back against unfounded claims.

29/08/2025

Economy

EU Commission's US trade deal set for rocky reception in Parliament

The EU Commission has launched implementation of its trade agreement with the US, promising to ease the burden on the EU automotive sector. But the adoption of the text is not guaranteed, with some MEPs denouncing the agreement as unbalanced.

29/08/2025