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
Brussels witnessed fires and arrests on Tuesday morning ahead of a national union protest. The unrest disrupted traffic across the city, prompting police intervention and condemnation from union leaders who distanced themselves from the acts of vandalism
A police officer in Brussels has been arrested and charged with espionage offences linked to China and Russia. Investigations focus on whether the officer knowingly shared sensitive information or was manipulated by foreign intelligence services
Ahead of the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Brussels terror attacks, Maelbeek metro station is undergoing major renovations to enhance accessibility, safety, and aesthetics as part of the regional ‘Refresh’ programme coordinated by Brussels Mobility and STIB/MIVB
Flemish ports face mounting disruption as a strike by maritime pilots continues over pension disputes. The Pilots’ Professional Association accuses the government of failing to uphold prior agreements, leaving over 90 ships stranded across Antwerp, Zeebrugge, and Ghent
Belgian gastronomy earned international acclaim at the 2025 Best Chefs Awards in Milan. Twelve chefs from Belgium were honoured for their culinary brilliance, with Tim Boury from Roeselare achieving the top three-knife distinction among the world’s most talented chefs
