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
Local Airbnb hosts in Brussels are struggling to navigate decade-old rules, unexpected fines, and complex bureaucracy. While authorities defend their enforcement, many residents insist they were never clearly informed and now fear for the future of small-scale tourism hosting
Time Out Magazine has ranked Bruges’ Christmas market among Europe’s top festive destinations, highlighting its magical medieval ambiance and two vibrant markets offering traditional stalls, crafts, and holiday experiences across the city’s historic centre
A protected Japanese honey locust tree in Leuven has been valued at up to €2.5 million in a KU Leuven study, demonstrating the strong societal appreciation for urban green spaces and the need to integrate such insights into city planning.
Belgium is grappling with a growing series of mystery drone incidents targeting sensitive locations, triggering national security alerts, halting flights, and drawing NATO assistance as authorities investigate possible links to Russian hybrid interference amid EU debates over frozen Russian assets
Belgium’s brief period of mild November weather will come to an abrupt halt as cold air pushes in from Sunday, bringing wintry showers, lower temperatures, and the season’s first chance of snow across higher terrains
