Under Belgium’s political system, if the leading party fails to form a government, the second-largest party takes over the negotiations. In this case, that responsibility would fall to PS, but the party has already made its reluctance clear
A notable aspect of Quintin’s proposal includes the potential deployment of military personnel for static surveillance duties, which he argues could free up as many as 200 police officers for street patrols
Authorities believe the abduction was linked to a dispute over stolen drugs, though the suspects deny the allegations. The incident unfolded during the night of May 14-15 on Joseph Claes Street, when a witness alerted police after seeing a person being forcibly dragged into a vehicle
The European Best Destinations initiative, backed by the European Commission, highlighted Namur’s transformation in recent years. “Much like Bordeaux, Namur is a city that has awakened, reclaiming its vibrancy and reinventing itself through audacious and innovative projects,” the organization stated
In its statement, the embassy advised Belgians in these areas to "assess the necessity of their presence," highlighting that while the security landscape is deteriorating, departure options remain available for now
