Belgian PM open to review anti-racism laws to restore freedom of speech
"As long as you don't call for violence, I think words should be combated with words and not with a court."
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Brussels mayor faces pressure over ‘largest’ US Fourth of July celebration in Europe
Philippe Close has come under mounting pressure over plans to host what the US Embassy has described as the "largest Fourth of July celebration outside the United…
Belgian PM says Europe to normalise relations with Russia after war, spurring criticism
An interview with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, in which he said that after the war in Ukraine, Europe and Russia will normalise relations and resume energy…
Belgian PM De Wever attacks past nuclear policy, will leave country paying ‘for a century’
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has launched a sharp attack in parliament on past energy policy, warning that decisions to phase out nuclear power could saddle…
Green energy policies are destroying Europe: Belgian PM De Wever
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has come out against European "green" policies, accusing them of causing de-industrialisation.
Belgian PM says US showing ‘lack of respect’ to European allies
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has reiterated his strong grievances over what he describes as the US' "clear lack of respect" towards its European partners…
‘Unhappy slaves’: Belgian PM says Trump has gone too far with Greenland threats
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the US is crossing read lines in its handling of the Greenland issue and that it could herald the end of an era.
De Wever digs heels in on EU’s Russian assets plan: ‘They will have to carry me out of there’
Belgian Prime Minister De Wever is indicating his country is ready to offer maximum resistance against the European Union's preferred plan on the use of the frozen…
Belgian PM threatens to take EU to court over Russian assets
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has escalated his opposition to the European Commission's proposal to utilise frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's support, labelling…
European Commission disregards Belgian PM’s fears over Russian assets fund plan
Europe's leaders and Belgium continue their collision course over European Commission plans to tap into €140 billion in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s…
Belgian Government agrees on budget after months-long battle
The Belgian Government, which was on the brink over difficult budget talks, has after months of infighting found an agreement on raising almost €10 billion in…
Belgium government to resign if no budget by Christmas
The Belgian government has decided on a new deadline of Christmas to reach a budgetary agreement, failing which Prime Minister Bart De Wever will resign.
Belgium: Emergency meeting today after more drone sightings
Belgium has called an emergency meeting of key government ministers and security chiefs after further drone sightings forced closures of airports and a military…
Belgian Government on the brink over budget crisis
Belgium’s ruling centre-right coalition is deadlocked over crucial budget negotiations, with senior government figures suggesting its collapse is now a real possibility.
Trade union protest in Brussels turns violent
A major trade union protest has taken place in Brussels. Tens of thousands showed their opposition to possible cuts by the Belgian Government.
Suspected jihadist plot to kill Belgian PM thwarted by police
Belgian authorities have foiled a suspected jihadist-inspired terrorist attack aimed at the country's Prime Minister Bart De Wever and other top politicians.
Belgium U-turns, joins EU nuclear energy alliance
Belgium has officially become a member of the European Alliance for Nuclear Energy (EANE), reversing more than two decades of anti-nuclear policy that began in the…
New Belgian PM wants to cool EU ‘regulatory fervour’, defend Europe within NATO
New right-wing Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said he wants to cool the European Union's "regulatory fervour" to boost corporate competitiveness and that European Union defences…
Belgium gets new government after 236 days of negotiations
Almost eight months after the national elections on June 9, Belgian parties agreed to form a coalition.
Belgium mulls ending life-long unemployment benefits and cuts to fix budget
A leaked note picked up by Belgian media regarding the ongoing government coalition talks in the country has shown that life-long unemployment benefits were under…
Belgian federal government talks collapse, again
After 148 days of negotiations, talks to form a government in Belgium have failed.
Coalition talks fail in Belgium as Socialists and Liberals refuse tax compromise
That negotiations could fail over capital gains tax adds to the financial problems left by an outgoing government noted for its lavish spending.
Islamist jailed for plot to assassinate N-VA President
A criminal court in Belgium has convicted a 21-year-old Islamist of plotting to assassinate Bart De Wever, President of the N-VA party and Mayor of Antwerp.
The key players in Belgian elections 2024
2024 is set to be a tumultuous year in Belgian politics.