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
Tram driver Laura Fochesato, 28, is part of a small but growing group of women operating Brussels’ trams. Her story highlights the mental demands, split shifts, public interactions and sense of responsibility shaping life inside the city’s tram cabins
A decade after a “serious and imminent” terror threat shut down Brussels, the city revisits its eerily silent streets, the hunt for Salah Abdeslam, and the deeper shifts in European security that followed the Paris and Brussels attacks
Brussels’ Grand-Place has welcomed its annual Christmas tree, a 20-metre spruce that will shine during Winter Wonders. The tree’s new artistic direction highlights tradition, creativity, and social engagement throughout the festive season
A landmark COP30 report reveals nearly all soil in Brussels is severely degraded under EU standards, exposing long-standing pollution, urbanisation pressures, and neglected soil policies. Experts call for urgent action through regenerative farming and legally binding soil protection measures
Belgium faces significant nationwide disruption as unions initiate a coordinated three-day strike against government reforms, severely impacting transport, airports, education, and public services. Authorities urge residents to prepare for delays, cancellations, and limited access to essential services
