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
Following another fatal e-scooter accident in Brussels, Belgian politicians and safety experts are divided over whether lowering the speed limit can reduce accidents. Calls for stricter controls grow louder
Antwerp’s diamond sector gains relief as the Trump administration exempts EU diamonds from US import tariffs, granting Belgium’s industry exclusive tariff-free access to the world’s biggest diamond market
Brussels has extended its alcohol ban across several central districts until 2026, citing ongoing issues of public disorder. Shopkeepers are split, with some praising improved safety and others questioning enforcement
The Fête de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles celebrates French-speaking Belgians through concerts, cultural events, and activities across Wallonia and Brussels every September 27
Unemployment in Brussels climbed to 15.1% in 2024, with 94,821 job seekers registered. Economic downturn, bankruptcies, and austerity measures added pressure, while the government announced reforms to better support and train long-term unemployed residents
