Germany, the EU’s leading car exporter, is expected to be hardest hit by the tariffs. Car shipments to the US were worth €25.2 billion in 2024, followed by Italy (€3.4 billion) and Slovakia (€3.1 billion)
The EU had initially set a deadline of June 30, 2023, for all 27 Member States to submit their plans detailing how they intend to contribute to the European Union’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030
The panels, a hallmark of participative democracy in the Union, will focus on the theme “A new European budget fit for our ambitions” and are set to convene in Brussels between March 28-30 and May 16-18, 2025
A routine train journey from Antwerp to Hasselt turned violent when an 18-year-old passenger sprayed deodorant into a conductor’s eyes, prompting medical treatment, police involvement, and renewed concerns about the safety of Belgian railway personnel on duty
Cureghem residents accuse authorities of abandoning their neighborhood to drug crime and litter. Mayor Fabrice Cumps denies neglect, emphasizing intensified cleanup, police presence, and community initiatives
De Tijd’s investigation reveals a surge in fraudulent financial ads on Facebook targeting Belgian users, raising concerns about online safety despite Meta’s obligations under the European Digital Services Act
With nearly half of Belgians overweight, Wegovy’s arrival ignites public discussion on obesity treatment affordability, healthcare costs, and calls for official recognition of obesity as a biological disease
