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 strike, spearheaded by the socialist trade union FGTB/ABVV and the Christian union CSC/ACV, aims to protest against a series of measures introduced by the Federal Government
The strike, which began on Sunday, March 23, at 22:00, will last until Sunday, March 30, at 22:00, affecting all Belgian rail employees. National rail operator SNCB/NMBS has confirmed that a reduced alternative train service is being provided daily, depending on staff availability
“Instead of hosting an open house each spring, we decided to join forces, allowing us to offer more activities. This is also a first in Wallonia,” explained Sofia Gazon of CycloLibre, highlighting the collaborative nature of the event
Ticket sales for the reunion concerts opened on Monday at 10:00 a.m., and within just four hours, an astonishing 200,000 tickets were sold, shattering expectations and setting new records for demand
The measures, part of a broader effort to control migration, include tighter rules on family reunification, increased detention capacity, and reduced social benefits for asylum seekers. Critics warn the changes will not only exacerbate human suffering but could also lead to greater instability and higher costs for the country in the long run
