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
More than 400 protesters rallied outside the US Embassy in Brussels on Sunday, condemning American actions in Venezuela. Demonstrators criticised the alleged abduction of President Nicolás Maduro and called on Europe to defend international law
With festive markets, light displays, and performances across seven city locations, Winter in Antwerp drew 1.5 million visitors, ending with fireworks and New Year celebrations along the Schelde
Belgium will require at least one-third female representation on executive teams at state-owned firms. The move extends existing boardroom quotas, aims to dismantle structural barriers, and reflects a political compromise after resistance to stricter rules and broader private-sector coverage
The Belgian government has unveiled plans to reorganise federal administrations, targeting €300 million in savings through mergers, new agencies, and streamlined services, while preserving institutional autonomy and expanding spending reviews to curb costs and improve efficiency
As 2025 draws to a close, Brussels is gearing up for a vibrant New Year’s Eve filled with fireworks, music, culture and nightlife, ensuring every celebration style is catered for across the capital
