Belgian politics

Europe News

Belgian PM De Croo announces resignation after heavy election loss

De Croo will now tend his resignation to King Philippe, who has the power to reject it at his discretion.

10/06/2024

Belgium

Could Belgium's new sex workers labour law set an example for Europe?

The law is the first in Europe — and the world — to provide sex workers with social security provisions such as pensions and maternity leave, as well as an official employment contract.

13/05/2024

Green News

Euroviews. Corporate capture won’t solve environmental crises

We implore EU and member state leaders to prioritise the protection of citizens and environments suffering from chemical, pesticide, and fossil fuel pollution, and action to ensure that big polluters can no longer evade responsibility for the climate crisis, seven European activists write.

20/02/2024

Belgium

Belgian court suspends controversial prisoner swap treaty with Iran

Critics argue that the proposed agreement would threaten Iranian dissidents.

08/12/2022

Euronews Witness

Asylum crisis in Belgium: A sign of failing European migration policy?

Unable to cope with the scores of asylum seekers, Belgian authorities point to the lack of European solidarity.

24/11/2022

Belgium

Belgian MPs approve controversial prisoner exchange treaty with Iran

Critics say the deal will help free and pardon convicted Iranian terrorists.

21/07/2022

Belgium

Belgian foreign minister formally resigns to care for ill husband

Sophie Wilmès is stepping down after her husband was diagnosed with brain cancer. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo will take on the foreign minister's role.

14/07/2022

World

EU unity on Ukraine is the fruit of "listening" says Belgian PM

Belgian PM Alexander De Croo says he is "convinced" that European Union members will remain united in their approach to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, because their strategy was the fruit of careful coordination.

27/05/2022

Belgium

Belgian foreign minister temporarily steps down to care for husband

Sophie Wilmes' husband has been diagnosed with "aggressive brain cancer".

21/04/2022

Work

Belgium approves 4-day week and right to disconnect

The package of labour reforms announced on Tuesday would also give gig economy workers more protections.

15/02/2022

Work

Belgian government to propose four-day working week

A government spokesperson confirmed the plans to Euronews Next, saying they would be announced in the coming days.

07/10/2021

Belgium

Belgian MP shares video of intimidation by young men in Brussels

Brussels police have confirmed they are investigating the incident.

28/04/2021

Belgium

Why did it take so long to form Belgium's new 'Vivaldi' coalition?

The alliance of parties from four distinct political backgrounds, nicknamed after the famous composer's "Four Seasons", follows 653 days of temporary arrangements.

07/10/2020

Belgium

Belgium: New seven-party coalition government officially sworn in

The country has been without an elected government since December 2018.

02/10/2020

My Europe Series

Will Belgium's new government delays push the country to split?

Today (Wednesday), after nearly 500 days of intensive negotiations, the programme for a government led by Flemish liberal Alexander De Croo was finalised.

30/09/2020

Belgium

Meet Sophie Wilmès, Belgium's first woman prime minister

Sophie Wilmès has been named Belgium’s first female prime minister, replacing Charles Michel, who is set to take over as European Council president.

29/10/2019

Europe News

The Brief: Reality check on Iran sanctions and bridging Belgium's political divide

In this edition we look at the potential for detente with Iran and an initiative in Belgium to bridge the political divide over beer.

27/08/2019

Europe News

Divided Belgium: What will it take to form a government?

It took the Belgium 541 days to form a government last time.

20/06/2019

Belgium

Biggest party in Belgian coalition government quits

Belgian prime minister forms a minority government after biggest party in coalition quits over UN migration treaty row.

09/12/2018

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