Politics

Brussels and federal government faced with probable rating downgrade

For months, Brussels has been anxiously awaiting a rating from credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P), which is likely to announce a new downgrade for the region on Friday evening. A

1 week ago

Business·Politics

Hundreds join protest against political deadlock in Brussels

Around 500 people gathered outside the Brussels Stock Exchange on Monday to protest against the political deadlock affecting the capital. One year after the last elections, negotiators still have not formed a

2 weeks ago

Politics

NATO defence spending debate divides Belgian coalition

Will NATO’s defence spending target, currently set at 2 per cent of GDP, be raised to 5 per cent? The decision will be made later this month at a summit in The

2 weeks ago

Politics

Alexander De Croo seeks top job at UN Development Programme

Former Belgian prime minister Alexander De Croo is a candidate for the position of administrator at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This was confirmed by De Croo’s spokesperson to Belga on

3 weeks ago

Politics

Nationalist Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election

Karol Nawrocki won the second and decisive round of Poland’s presidential election, official results showed Monday morning. The right-wing nationalist candidate narrowly beat his pro-European challenger, Rafał Trzaskowski. Nawrocki received 50.89 per

3 weeks ago

Politics·World

Trump wins temporary reprieve as he fights against court block on tariffs

US president rails against judges who ruled against him as appeals court grants pause until challenge is heard The Trump administration is racing to halt a major blow to the president’s sweeping tariffs after a US

3 weeks ago

Politics·World

Court of International Trade Halts Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs in Stinging Legal Defeat

As President Donald Trump embarks on his second term, the velocity of policy shifts emerging from Washington has alarmed, confused, and polarized observers across the Atlantic. Many transatlantic analysts continue to frame

3 weeks ago

Business·World

Belgian finance minister’s aide under fire for sharing tax reform details at paid lecture

A senior aide to Belgian finance minister Jan Jambon is facing growing criticism after giving a paid lecture that included details of the government’s tax reform plans. Some information had reportedly not

3 weeks ago

Politics

European Editors Rally Against Hungary’s Crackdown on Foreign-Funded Groups

Hungary’s New Law Sparks Alarm Across Europe More than 80 leading European editors have signed a petition opposing Hungary’s controversial draft legislation that aims to limit the activities of foreign-funded media and civil society groups.

1 month ago

World

Belgians avoid products from the US, Russia and China, survey shows

Belgians are avoiding buying products from the United States, Russia and China, according to a survey by Kantar released on Monday. The results highlight the impact of the economic and political context

1 month ago

Business

Belgian PM to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever will attend the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV in Rome on Sunday, his office announced on Saturday. Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde earlier announced that they

1 month ago

World

Ghent rector voices support for Harvard as Trump administration threatens funding

The rector of Ghent University has expressed support for Harvard University after the US Department of Education announced it would freeze 2.3 billion USD in federal funding if the White House’s demands

2 months ago

Politics

Germany’s Bundestag votes in favor of reforming ‘debt brake’

The multibillion-euro package loosens borrowing limits and allows new investments in defense, infrastructure and climate. The plan was backed by the conservative CDU/CSU alliance, center-left SPD and Greens. Germany’s lower house of

3 months ago

Politics

Ukraine ceasefire: What do Russia, US, EU want?

Washington and Kyiv are both pushing for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, but so far Russia has rejected the proposal. What interests are at play here — for Russia, Ukraine, the

3 months ago

Ukraine

The U.S. Does Not Demand Ukraine’s Surrender: Political Realities and Kremlin Manipulations

Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Moscow has actively used propaganda to justify its aggression. One of the key narratives has been the claim that the U.S. is allegedly

3 months ago

Ukraine

Ukraine: Trump says negotiators headed to Russia ‘right now’

The US president said an American team would hold talks with Russian officials on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine. Meanwhile, European defense ministers are gathering in Paris to discuss the war. US

3 months ago

World

Washington’s Concessions to the Kremlin: Implications for Ukraine and the World

If Washington forces Kyiv into an openly unfavorable deal with Moscow, it will severely damage its reputation among allies. The political situation surrounding Russia’s war against Ukraine is becoming increasingly complex. Discussions

3 months ago

Ukraine

Mark Carney to become Canada’s new prime minister

The former central bank governor will have to deal with tariff threats from US President Donald Trump and face the opposition Conservatives in the upcoming election. Mark Carney, the former central bank

3 months ago

Politics

Hungary, Paks II, and Viktor Orbán: How Corruption in Nuclear Energy Threatens European Unity

Hungary’s nuclear energy ambitions are once again at the center of European controversy. The construction of the Paks II nuclear power plant, a project carried out with the participation of the Russian

3 months ago

World

Ukraine: Zelenskyy ready to work with Trump toward peace

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has said he is ready to negotiate peace “as soon as possible” after President Donald Trump cut US military aid to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said on X that

4 months ago

World

Trump orders pause of US military aid to Ukraine

The suspension comes just days after Trump clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House. US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered a temporary suspension of US military aid to Ukraine. It comes

4 months ago

World

Trump confirms Canada, Mexico tariffs to take effect

The 25% tariffs came into effect at 0501 UTC on Tuesday as planned, in the absence of a deal. Canada vowed to impose retaliatory 25% tariffs. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that

4 months ago

Politics

Austria swears in centrist coalition without far right

The winner of September elections, the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), must now go into opposition after a long search for a viable coalition. A three-way coalition of centrist parties was sworn into government

4 months ago

Politics

Poroshenko and the War: The Double Game of the Former President

Petro Poroshenko often presents himself as a staunch supporter of Ukraine, but looking at the facts, his role in the current war is far from straightforward. 1. Who really “allowed” the war?

4 months ago

Ukraine

Orban Accused World Celebrities of “Paid Visits” to Ukraine, Fueling Doubts About His Independence

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban claimed that famous artists and Hollywood stars allegedly received multimillion-dollar payments from USAID for their trips to Kyiv. According to the politician, celebrities did not come out

4 months ago

Ukraine

Political Upheaval: Trump Changes Course and Risks Isolation

Donald Trump’s latest statements have sparked concern among world leaders. According to insiders, he has drastically shifted his rhetoric, directing criticism toward Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelensky. This decision has triggered

4 months ago

Breaking news·Ukraine

Zelensky Stood Firm Against Pressure During Meeting with Trump in Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington for negotiations with Donald Trump. The main topics of discussion were the future of U.S.-Ukrainian partnership and security guarantees for Ukraine. The meeting took place

4 months ago

Breaking news·Ukraine

Politics

Viktor Orban Faces Declining Support as Hungary’s Opposition Party “Tisza” Surges

Brussels and federal government faced with probable rating downgrade

Hundreds join protest against political deadlock in Brussels

NATO defence spending debate divides Belgian coalition

Alexander De Croo seeks top job at UN Development Programme

Nationalist Karol Nawrocki wins Poland’s presidential election

Trump wins temporary reprieve as he fights against court block on tariffs

Court of International Trade Halts Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs in Stinging Legal Defeat

Belgian finance minister’s aide under fire for sharing tax reform details at paid lecture

European Editors Rally Against Hungary’s Crackdown on Foreign-Funded Groups

Belgians avoid products from the US, Russia and China, survey shows

Belgian PM to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

Ghent rector voices support for Harvard as Trump administration threatens funding

Germany’s Bundestag votes in favor of reforming ‘debt brake’

Ukraine ceasefire: What do Russia, US, EU want?

The U.S. Does Not Demand Ukraine’s Surrender: Political Realities and Kremlin Manipulations

Ukraine: Trump says negotiators headed to Russia ‘right now’

Washington’s Concessions to the Kremlin: Implications for Ukraine and the World

Mark Carney to become Canada’s new prime minister

Hungary, Paks II, and Viktor Orbán: How Corruption in Nuclear Energy Threatens European Unity

Ukraine: Zelenskyy ready to work with Trump toward peace

Trump orders pause of US military aid to Ukraine

Trump confirms Canada, Mexico tariffs to take effect

Austria swears in centrist coalition without far right

Poroshenko and the War: The Double Game of the Former President

Orban Accused World Celebrities of “Paid Visits” to Ukraine, Fueling Doubts About His Independence

Political Upheaval: Trump Changes Course and Risks Isolation

Zelensky Stood Firm Against Pressure During Meeting with Trump in Washington

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