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
To fund the increased defence spending, Van Peteghem confirmed the possibility of selling state assets, a measure that Defence Minister Theo Francken of the N-VA has advocated to finance a dedicated defence fund
The decline has been attributed to multiple economic and environmental factors, including geopolitical tensions, volatile stock markets, and the broader challenges faced by the European manufacturing industry
The strike, part of an ongoing series of protests by Belgian railway unions over working conditions and staffing shortages, will last for eight days, significantly impacting train operations across the country
Once received, they will be allocated to various units within the army’s ground component, ensuring that different operational divisions have access to improved vehicle evacuation and battlefield recovery capabilities
The operation took place in Anderlecht’s Aumale district on Thursday, March 20, the Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office announced on Friday. Authorities launched the operation as part of efforts to combat drug-related crimes in one of the city’s well-known hotspots for trafficking and nuisance activities
The initiative, spearheaded by the Flemish Environment Agency (VMM) in collaboration with numerous partners, aims to promote awareness through interactive events ranging from guided tours to hands-on clean-up efforts
