Filigranes bookstore in Brussels cancelled Raphaël Enthoven’s event hours before it began, citing staff safety concerns. The decision sparked controversy, raising questions about cancel culture, intellectual freedom, and the limits of public debate in Belgium
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
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
Despite exterior restoration progress, Brussels’ Palais de Justice faces mounting internal decay. Water leaks, ceiling collapses, and flooding raise concerns about safety and the urgent need for comprehensive renovation at Belgium’s most symbolic judicial building
