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Trump considers reducing US troop levels in Europe, leaving Germany uncertain

Germany Looks to Strengthen Ties with Washington Amid Security Concerns German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is actively working to address concerns regarding potential U.S. military withdrawals from Europe. “It’s about coordinating how

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World

Flemish government allocates €1.56 billion to power grid and finalizes VRT agreement

Flemish Government Approves €1.56 Billion Investment in Electricity Network During its final cabinet meeting before the summer recess, the Flemish government sanctioned a €1.56 billion investment in the electricity network operator Fluvius,

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Politics

Italy aims for enhanced involvement in Ukraine’s defense and recovery efforts

Italy Expands Defense Cooperation with Ukraine Italy pledged Thursday to increase its defence cooperation with Ukraine and promote private investment for Kyiv’s post-war reconstruction. During the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, Prime

3 weeks ago

Politics

Czech president to announce Ukraine reconstruction strategy

Czech President to Present Ukraine Reconstruction Plan at Rome Summit Czech President Petr Pavel will unveil a comprehensive strategy for Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction during an international recovery conference in Rome on Thursday.

3 weeks ago

Politics

Ghent-based start-up Bizzy aims to conquer European market with AI sales agent

The Belgian start-up Bizzy has secured a €4 million capital injection from several well-known tech entrepreneurs, according to De Tijd. The funding will be used to develop a smart, AI-driven sales assistant

1 month ago

Innovations

French investment group to take majority stake in Flemish defence firm ScioTeq

French investment firm Tikehau Capital is set to acquire a majority stake in the Flemish defence company ScioTeq, according to a press release issued on Monday. The financial details of the transaction

1 month ago

Business·Opinion

Grid operator sees faster-than-expected industrial electrification in Flanders

The Belgian grid operator Fluvius expects to invest an additional 200 million euros in its medium-voltage grids in the coming years. This is due to Flemish industry electrifying faster than anticipated, according

2 months ago

Opinion

EU proposes scale-up fund to retain promising tech startups

The European Commission has unveiled plans to launch a large-scale investment fund aimed at preventing promising tech startups from relocating outside the EU. The Scaleup Europe Fund, expected to launch in 2026,

2 months ago

Business·World

Foundation invests 280m euros in climate action and workplace mental health

The Helios Foundation, the successor to the Vinçotte Foundation, will invest the 280 million euros it gained from selling the inspection group Vinçotte into tackling two urgent issues: reducing CO2 emissions and

2 months ago

Earth & Climate

Non-profit sector takes to the streets en masse for more investment in the sector

Employees from across Belgium’s non-profit sector will take to the streets of Brussels once again on Thursday to demand greater investment in healthcare and welfare. The demonstration calls on all levels of

2 months ago

Opinion

Record profits for Brussels Airport Company

Brussels Airport Company, the operator of Zaventem airport, achieved record turnover and operating profit last year, but will pay no dividends for the sixth consecutive year. The company’s annual results, released on

2 months ago

Business

Europe is losing appeal to foreign investors, survey shows

Europe has become less appealing to foreign investors over the past year, according to a survey by the consultancy firm EY. Traditionally strong performers such as France and Germany experienced a sharp

2 months ago

Business

AB InBev to invest $300 million in the United States

Anheuser-Busch, the American subsidiary of the Belgian-Brazilian brewing giant, has announced plans to invest $300 million in the United States this year. The funding will go towards expanding the company’s training centres

3 months ago

Business·World

Delhaize doubles e-commerce capacity with new distribution centre near Brussels

Delhaize has opened a new e-commerce distribution centre in Forest, on the outskirts of Brussels, doubling its capacity to 50,000 online grocery orders per week. The €53 million investment, made in partnership

3 months ago

Business

Governments eye billion-euro stake in Brussels Airport

The federal and Flemish governments are exploring a joint purchase of the Canadian pension fund OTPP’s 30 per cent stake in Brussels Airport, potentially taking majority control. The price tag could be

3 months ago

Business

Belgian software company iTraceiT targets international luxury market

After developing a digital passport for diamonds, Belgian software company iTraceiT is now expanding its focus to the broader international luxury sector. The company announced on Wednesday that it has raised €1.5

3 months ago

Business

CMB.TECH to merge with Golden Ocean, expanding global fleet

Antwerp-based CMB.TECH, formerly known as Euronav, plans to merge with Norwegian dry bulk shipping company Golden Ocean Group. The merger would create one of the world’s largest diversified listed maritime groups, with

3 months ago

Business

Belgian company delays IPO over global market turmoil

Belgian company I-care Group is delaying its plans to enter the stock market due to the economic instability caused by US trade tariffs. The specialist in predictive maintenance for industrial machinery, based

4 months ago

Business

Flanders invests in 10,000 extra childcare places

The Flemish government is investing an extra 200 million euros to create 10,000 additional childcare places. Of those places, 6,000 must be income-related: the cost will depend on the parents’ income. In

4 months ago

Society

Umicore’s germanium projects receive EU support

The European Commission has selected 47 strategic projects to improve the extraction, processing and recycling of critical raw materials in the European Union, including the germanium activities of Belgium’s Umicore. Under the

4 months ago

World

Belgium must invest up to €25bn a year to be carbon neutral by 2050

Belgium needs to make additional investments of up to 25 billion euros, 4.3 per cent of its GDP, to become climate neutral by 2050, according to a report by the Federal Climate

4 months ago

Earth & Climate

Frozen fries producer Lutosa invests €225 million in Waregem site

Frozen potato products manufacturer Lutosa is investing 225 million euros in its Waregem plant, the company announced on Saturday. The investment will increase the plant’s capacity and make it more sustainable. Lutosa

4 months ago

Business

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EU acknowledges inability to fulfill $600 billion commitment to Trump

Trump considers reducing US troop levels in Europe, leaving Germany uncertain

Flemish government allocates €1.56 billion to power grid and finalizes VRT agreement

Italy aims for enhanced involvement in Ukraine’s defense and recovery efforts

Czech president to announce Ukraine reconstruction strategy

Ghent-based start-up Bizzy aims to conquer European market with AI sales agent

French investment group to take majority stake in Flemish defence firm ScioTeq

Grid operator sees faster-than-expected industrial electrification in Flanders

EU proposes scale-up fund to retain promising tech startups

Foundation invests 280m euros in climate action and workplace mental health

Non-profit sector takes to the streets en masse for more investment in the sector

Record profits for Brussels Airport Company

Europe is losing appeal to foreign investors, survey shows

AB InBev to invest $300 million in the United States

Delhaize doubles e-commerce capacity with new distribution centre near Brussels

Governments eye billion-euro stake in Brussels Airport

Belgian software company iTraceiT targets international luxury market

CMB.TECH to merge with Golden Ocean, expanding global fleet

Belgian company delays IPO over global market turmoil

Umicore’s germanium projects receive EU support

Belgium must invest up to €25bn a year to be carbon neutral by 2050

Frozen fries producer Lutosa invests €225 million in Waregem site

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