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Germany Abandons Joint Warplane Project, Drawing Belgian Criticism
WorldNYTdigi245d ago2 sources

Germany Abandons Joint Warplane Project, Drawing Belgian Criticism

Germany has decided to withdraw from a collaborative warplane development project with its allies, a move that has been criticized by the Belgian Prime Minister. This decision hinders efforts to rearm and has been labeled a "waste of time" and "arrogance" by Belgium.

Fintech Company Wise Under Investigation in Belgium for Money Laundering
BusinessBBCbloombergFT+19The Guardiannosfazle-figaroder-standardorfdelfi-ltThe Independent+11 more13d ago22 sources

Fintech Company Wise Under Investigation in Belgium for Money Laundering

Estonian-founded fintech company Wise is under investigation by Belgian prosecutors over concerns regarding its money laundering controls, causing its shares to fall. This probe follows a broader European focus on financial crime prevention.

EU Migration Pact Takes Effect Amidst Growing Divisions
Worldnosrte-newszerohedge1d ago3 sources

EU Migration Pact Takes Effect Amidst Growing Divisions

The historic EU Migration Pact has officially gone into force, despite growing fracture lines and concerns from some member states like Greece, which finds the pact insufficient. The implementation of the pact aims to address migration challenges across the European Union.

Corruption in European Institutions Under Scrutiny
Worldtelex11d ago

Corruption in European Institutions Under Scrutiny

Political scandals are shaking the highest levels of European institutions, with discussions on whether corruption reaching Brussels can be stopped, despite Europe generally being considered the most corruption-free region globally. Examples include a former PM in Spain, an ex-president in France, and ministerial resignations in Ukraine.

Grand Tour AFAM Concludes with Brussels Event
CultureANSA4d ago

Grand Tour AFAM Concludes with Brussels Event

The Italian Cultural Institute in Brussels, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy, hosted the closing event and catalog presentation for the 'Grand Tour AFAM' (Italian Higher Education in Art, Music, and Dance).

Belgian City Fosters Billion-Dollar Tech Companies
Businessdelfi-ltbrussels-times13d ago2 sources

Belgian City Fosters Billion-Dollar Tech Companies

A small Belgian city is successfully fostering the creation of billion-dollar tech companies, with Lithuanian entrepreneurs also building successful ventures. This highlights the region's growing influence in the tech industry.