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 ambitious overhaul, which represents a €200 million investment, includes major upgrades across the facility, from the battery plant and body shop to the welding department and assembly hall
The home team controlled possession early, creating sustained pressure around goalkeeper Andriy Lunin’s penalty area. Despite Belgium's energy, Ukraine’s defense held firm in the first half, frustrating the hosts by blocking shots and intercepting key passes
For companies that do not currently employ students, the results were more divided. Group S reported that 25% are considering hiring student workers, while 38% are against the idea and 37% remain undecided
Despite the high number of reports, Afsca clarified that these figures do not necessarily indicate poorer food safety practices in these sectors. Instead, they reflect the high volume of consumer interactions with these businesses, increasing the likelihood of reports
One of the key findings of the study is that more than half of Belgian respondents are unaware that banks and payment service providers often apply unfavorable exchange rates, which can add unexpected costs to international transactions
