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
Belgium moves clocks forward this weekend, losing an hour of sleep but gaining evening daylight, as debates over the relevance and health impacts of daylight saving time continue unresolved
A devastating overnight fire in Anderlecht left five residents hospitalised and several displaced, as firefighters carried out dramatic rescues and authorities stressed the importance of smoke detectors
Belgium’s new military expansion plan promises economic growth and stronger defence but faces mixed reactions from municipalities concerned about environmental impact, land use changes, and the future of asylum centres being phased out nationwide
Brussels grapples with a severe waste crisis after back-to-back strikes halt garbage collection, leaving streets overwhelmed and residents demanding urgent solutions from authorities
Suspicious packages discovered at Brussels-Midi station triggered a full evacuation and transport shutdown. Authorities later confirmed the items were harmless, though major disruptions affected rail and public transit services across Brussels
