Belgium will require at least one-third female representation on executive teams at state-owned firms. The move extends existing boardroom quotas, aims to dismantle structural barriers, and reflects a political compromise after resistance to stricter rules and broader private-sector coverage
The Belgian government has unveiled plans to reorganise federal administrations, targeting €300 million in savings through mergers, new agencies, and streamlined services, while preserving institutional autonomy and expanding spending reviews to curb costs and improve efficiency
Belgian coalition infighting shelves plan to deploy troops in Brussels hotspots, linking urban security to prison overcrowding and exposing federal control over public order decisions
A leaked audio of Georges-Louis Bouchez’s heated conversation with RTBF has raised questions over political influence on media, journalistic integrity, and the ethics of recording and distributing incomplete excerpts in Belgium’s volatile political climate
The goal is to reach consensus by Easter and secure parliamentary approval by the second half of May. However, negotiations remain fraught with challenges, particularly regarding how to finance the increase in military expenditure
