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 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
Brussels residents and visitors will benefit from free, reinforced public transport on New Year’s Eve, as STIB/MIVB extends night services, increases frequencies and adjusts routes to accommodate celebrations and the popular Heysel fireworks display, expected to attract large crowds citywide
Train services between Ghent and Bruges were halted Sunday due to a personal incident in Aalter, triggering reroutes via Deinze and Lichtervelde and bus replacements, with operators warning of delays until services could safely resume later in the afternoon period
