Belgium

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

Belgium

Could a century-old method help treat COVID-19 patients?

The treatment involves taking plasma from the blood of survivors and injecting it into sick patients.

14/04/2020

Europe News

North-south divide stalls EU decision on coronavirus financial package

It would be a 'huge self-inflicted crisis' if Eurozone countries fail to agree a financial package to fund the coronavirus response, an economist has told Euronews.

08/04/2020

Belgium

Classic European cycling race to be held virtually this year

Thirteen cycling professionals will cycle more like hamsters on wheels than riders on their bikes in a virtual race.

04/04/2020

Belgium

Two COVID-19 infected children, aged 12 and 13, die in Belgium and UK

The girl had suffered from a fever for three days and tested positive for coronavirus, says the Belgian health authority.

31/03/2020

Economy

EU project 'in danger if no solidarity on coronavirus crisis'

European leaders have already rejected the idea of "corona bonds" as a way of financing the COVID-19 response.

30/03/2020

Europe News

'People are scared': Rubbish collectors continue despite virus fears

The role of rubbish collectors is vital in preventing a health crisis from becoming a sanitation crisis.

30/03/2020

Europe News

Watch: police find creative ways to keep us safe

From Spain to Belgium, the coronavirus is forcing people into new ways of working, and the police are no different.

27/03/2020

Europe News

COVID-19: EU leaders fail to agree on common financial response

EU leaders kicked the can down the road and demanded the Eurogroup find solutions within the next two weeks.

27/03/2020

Europe News

A new Marshall plan? MEPs debate coronavirus response

In an extraordinary plenary MEPs are set to vote through measures to deal with the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. The EU has said it will do 'whatever it takes', but solidarity means something different to different politicians.

26/03/2020

Europe News

'EU countries want us to take a stronger role' - Commission faces test of unity amid corona crisis

European Commissioner Ylva Johansson says there are problems to be solved in how the EU deals with with the crisis as a unit, but that member states are willing to work together, despite several countries taking unilateral decisions in previous days.

21/03/2020

Europe News

Experts highlight the impact of climate change on Belgium's forests

Forests in Belgium are feeling the effects of climate change, experts have told Euronews.

21/03/2020

Europe News

Watch: Meet the Romanian making face masks in a bid to stop COVID-19

Self-isolation has prompted many people to use their skills to support the battle against the novel coronavirus.

20/03/2020

Europe News

'It is not enough': Health expert wants a longer lockdown in Belgium

"In four weeks, when we will be all on the streets again, we risk another peak," said an anaesthetist, calling for a longer lockdown in Belgium.

20/03/2020

Europe News

Scientists in Belgium cautiously hail COVID-19 antibody breakthrough

Scientists at a Research Institute in Belgium have announced what may turn out to be a significant milestone in the fight against COVID-19.

20/03/2020