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The Belgian government called in the American ambassador after he published derogatory comments about a cabinet minister on Instagram, prompting official protests and threats of consequences. The incident has strained diplomatic relations and underscored tensions over public commentary between allied nations.
A group of Palestinian students and researchers from Gaza who were awarded scholarships at Belgian universities will likely be unable to enroll this autumn due to a political deadlock within the coalition government over evacuating civilians.
The Belgian government has reduced maximum fuel prices, making it significantly cheaper for motorists to refuel in Belgium compared to the Netherlands starting Wednesday.
Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, former Vice-Chair of the IPCC, has strongly criticized successive Belgian governments for decades of climate inaction, stating they have 'blood on their hands.' He emphasized that climate change is already here and urged seizing the current crisis to create new momentum for action, warning that climate refugees are no longer a distant scenario.
The De Wever government in Belgium is reportedly considering a 'medical franchise' of €500, a measure proposed by Inami that could save up to 6 billion euros.
A proposed bill to organize working hours over the entire year, rather than a limited weekly scheme, is causing division within the Belgian government, with ministers unable to agree on the subject.
The Belgian government, led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever, is intervening in the automatic wage indexation system, prompting close observation from Luxembourg regarding its own indexation policy.
The Belgian federal government has confirmed it will not reverse its decision on the partial index jump, citing the national deficit as a shared burden.
Mathieu Bihet, Belgium's Minister of Energy, has stated that nuclear power is the 'logical solution' for the country, declaring that 'the time of naivety has ended.' The Belgian government has halted its planned nuclear phase-out and is now negotiating with Engie to purchase nuclear facilities.
The Belgian government has initiated a campaign to prepare citizens for emergencies, citing rising geopolitical tensions and increasingly frequent crises.
The Flemish school and government holidays have reportedly prevented the Belgian government from taking immediate measures to help workers cope with rising fuel prices.
The Belgian Council of Ministers has approved in its second reading the preliminary draft law concerning domiciliary visits, as announced by the Minister of Asylum and Migration and the Minister of Justice.
The Belgian government's two partial "index jumps" are projected to save the state €1.2 billion by 2030, according_to L'Echo and De Tijd.
The Belgian government, including Clarinval, Verlinden, and De Wever, has reached a tripartite agreement on several long-standing issues, including military presence in the streets, prison overcrowding, and the penal code.
The Dutch/Belgian government will implement new checks on the education of top officials to prevent future incidents similar to the 'Van Berkel affair'.
The Council of State has reminded the Belgian government about the need to better justify several measures in its pension reform, particularly regarding the 'stand still' principle and the disproportionate impact on women.
The Belgian government has formally rejected proposals to redirect frozen Russian sovereign assets toward funding Ukraine’s defense or reconstruction efforts. Brussels maintains that such measures could undermine international financial stability and set problematic legal precedents.
The Belgian government has initiated a new voluntary recruitment scheme for its armed forces, aiming to assess its effectiveness in boosting enlistment numbers.
The Belgian federal government plans to create 1,300 additional prison places by the end of the legislative term, according to Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden, to address prison overcrowding.
Gilles Vanden Burre of the Belgian Green party Ecolo is urging various levels of Belgian government to act on the consequences of climate change, presenting a plan against forest fires that includes an air fleet, insurance, and building adaptation.
The Belgian government, led by Alexander De Croo and facing challenges from the De Wever party, is confronted with the difficult task of finding an additional 8 billion euros to balance its budget.
The Belgian government's proposed labor law reform, which includes allowing stores to open on Sundays and extending daily work hours until 9 PM, has reached the federal parliament and is expected to be adopted in July.
Dozens of MEPs have sent a letter to the Belgian government, urging them to deny visas necessary for a planned visit by the Taliban, increasing pressure on Brussels.
Volvo, owned by China's Geely, is reportedly considering closing its Ghent plant, which is Belgium's last car factory, despite efforts by the Belgian government to intervene.
The Belgian government has initiated negotiations to acquire the nuclear activities of energy company Engie. This move is part of a broader plan to potentially restart five nuclear reactors, with two already active, to secure the country's energy supply.
The Belgian government has launched a campaign encouraging citizens to prepare for emergencies, advising them to stock at least 72 hours' worth of water, food, and medicine.
The Belgian government officially confirmed the appointment of Axel Miller as the head of SFPIM, a decision that had previously sparked controversy.
The Belgian government is at a political impasse as Bouchez threatens to block new measures and De Wever refuses them, leaving the country struggling to address rising energy prices.
The Belgian government is expected to decide on Friday whether to launch a mission to explore for white hydrogen, following the discovery of a significant deposit in the Lorraine region.
Tension is growing within the Belgian government as the Prime Minister seeks to rebuild relations with Moscow, while the Foreign Minister views such a move as a sign of weakness.
Following unreceivable complaints regarding controversial statements by Jacqueline Galant on RTBF, the Belgian government has confirmed the CSA's (Superior Audiovisual Council) role in applying the EMFA regulation on media freedom, granting it new competencies.
US Ambassador Bill White has verbally attacked the Belgian government, accusing its judiciary of antisemitism and sparking heated discussions.
The Belgian government summoned U.S. Ambassador Bill White to protest a social media message in which he referred to a Belgian minister as the country's biggest loser. The incident has sparked a diplomatic dispute over appropriate conduct for foreign envoys.
Belgium’s latest sovereign bond auction attracted strong investor demand, yielding the highest returns for new state debt instruments in more than twelve months amid stable fiscal expectations.
The Belgian government is preparing for its summer recess, with plans for overnight system adjustments and designated officials to manage affairs while others, including Bart De Wever, are away. This ensures continuity of operations during the break.
The De Wever government in Belgium has concluded several important dossiers, including the annualization of working hours, ahead of the summer parliamentary break.
The De Wever government's proposal to end advantageous pension schemes and derogations for certain categories of pensioners, particularly those exceeding the Wijninckx ceiling, has drawn reactions from various sectors.
The Belgian government plans to sell a 20% stake in Belfius bank, a move that could impact the financial sector.
The Belgian government is discussing the potential elimination of company cars, fuel cards, eco-vouchers, and meal vouchers, measures that could save 4.5 billion euros.
Thousands of demonstrators marched in Brussels for the sixth time this year to protest against the Belgian government's austerity measures, arguing that Prime Minister De Wever's administration is too harshly impacting social security.
The De Wever government has agreed on measures to assist Belgian citizens in coping with the surge in fuel prices.
The Belgian government is not expected to introduce additional energy aid measures beyond those already announced by Bart De Wever, with no immediate increases in gas excise duties planned.
The Belgian federal government has appointed Frank Fleerackers, a public law professor at KU Leuven, as a judge to the Constitutional Court. He will be the third N-VA-affiliated judge on the six-member court.
Despite soaring fuel prices, increasing energy contract costs, and inflationary pressures, the Belgian government, influenced by figures like Bart De Wever, is unlikely to provide significant aid or implement measures like the 'cliquet inversé'.
The Belgian government, led by De Wever, has initiated an Energy Task Force as a concrete step to counteract the ongoing increase in fuel prices.
The Belgian government is hesitant to take a firm stance on Gulf countries in the face of Iranian attacks, with a restricted cabinet meeting concluding without a decision on what action Belgium should take.
The Belgian government has decided to limit unemployment benefits to two years, implementing a progressive calendar until 2027, despite union opposition.