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Belgian prime minister doubles down on opposition to reparations loan

Hopes to secure a reparations loan for Ukraine have been dashed after the Belgian prime minister blasted the proposal as "fundamentally wrong" and called on the EU to raise fresh debt instead of touching the Russian assets.

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Strikes in Belgium disrupt public transport and flights

Belgium held a nationwide strike as unions protested the 2026 budget, halting public transport and grounding flights while demanding changes to pension and welfare plans.

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What to expect as Belgium goes on strike for third day in a row

Belgium faced major disruptions since Monday as trade unions staged a three-day strike against government austerity measures, affecting public transport, airports and ports.

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Belgium reaches budget deal as planned nationwide strikes continue

The coalition government's breakthrough on Monday came after a marathon 20 hours of talks.

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Eight people arrested over suspected plot to kill Brussels prosecutor

Suspects have criminal records for organised drug trafficking and may "be active within the Albanian criminal underworld", Belgian prosecutors said.

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Belgium buys Latvian-made drone interceptors after spate of incursions

The deal comes after several drone sightings that disrupted Belgian airports, military bases and a nuclear plant over the last month.

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Pressure mounts on Belgium to back reparations loan for Ukraine

Support for a €140 billion reparations loan to Ukraine is intensifying, but Belgium is holding its ground. Talks with the European Commission have stalled and failed to deliver any progress.

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Von der Leyen lays out alternatives to reparations loan for Ukraine

Ursula von der Leyen has outlined a plan B to fund Ukraine should the reparations loan pegged to the Russian assets fail. The loan is still seen as the best option to keep the financing going even if Belgium plays hardball.

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The decline of young farmers: A risk for food security in Europe

The European Commission presented a strategy last month to attract a "generational renewal" in the agriculture sector.

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Europe commemorates Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I

Belgium unveiled a renovated memorial in Ypres, France's President Macron paid tribute, and the UK held wreath-laying ceremonies for Armistice Day, marking the end of WWI.

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New far-right party named after Trump launches in Belgium

"Donald Trump is the ultimate symbol of populism. He immediately embodies what we stand for," says Salvatore Nicotra, founder of the new TRUMP party.

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UK deploys anti-drone specialists to Belgium after recent incursions

British Armed Forces Chief Richard Knighton announced that London will help Brussels counter drone incursions on airports and military bases in Belgium, after several sightings of unidentified drones in recent weeks.

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EU and Belgium still at odds over frozen Russian assets

The two sides met on Friday to discuss Belgian concerns pegged to using Russian frozen assets to fund Ukraine in unprecedented financial loan. Talks saw no breakthrough as the clock ticks to a December crunch summit.

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Taiwan's VP calls for closer EU ties in rare address in Brussels

EU member states, like most countries, have no formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan and follow the "One China" policy.

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UN calls for recommitment to Women, Peace and Security agenda

On the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, a photo exhibition by UN Women and EEAS in Brussels celebrates women at the heart of peace processes.

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Belgium to strengthen airspace security following drones incursions

The country's defence minister said the National Airspace Security Centre aims to be made operational from 1 January 2026.

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Bus fire forces Barcelona fans to evacuate before Champions League match

A bus carrying FC Barcelona fans to a Champions League match in Bruges caught fire after a flare was lit.

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Where are the Russian assets? Nobody, except Belgium, wants to say

The debate about issuing a reparations loan to Ukraine has prompted one burning question: Where exactly are Russia's immobilised assets?

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Latest drone sightings force flight cancellations at Brussels airport

The airport operator said that about 400-500 travellers spent the night there after 41 flights were cancelled and 24 diverted to other airports.

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Airspace over Brussels Airport closed following drone sighting

Both NATO and the European Union have been on high alert following a string of airspace violations, thought to be from Russia, in recent weeks.