Brussels Unemployment Benefits Changes Push Thousands to CPAS
Brussels, 27 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Changes to Brussels unemployment benefits are having a wider impact on the capital's social welfare system, with new Actiris figures showing that 47.6% of…
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European Parliament Praises Jordan as Key Regional Strategic Partner
Amman (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 25, 2026 – A visiting European Parliament delegation reaffirmed that Jordan remains a vital strategic…
Brussels Unemployment Benefits Changes Push Thousands to CPAS
Brussels, 27 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Changes to Brussels unemployment benefits are having a wider impact on the capital's social welfare system, with new Actiris figures showing that 47.6% of…
EU Sets €1bn Industrial Heat Auction Terms, Brussels
The European Commission published final IF26 Heat Auction terms on 24 September. The €1bn programme will be financed from EU…
Flemish Government Targets Up to €1.9bn in Budget Savings, Brussels
The Flemish Government is seeking between €1.6 billion and €1.9 billion in Flemish budget savings. Budget negotiations resumed on Sunday,…
Brussels Moves to Restrict Shops and Restaurants at Grand Place
Brussels, 27 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The City of Brussels is preparing tighter Grand Place business restrictions that would reduce…
Wallonia-Brussels Budget Cuts Spark Fresh Anger Over Education
Brussels, 27 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Wallonia-Brussels budget cuts are facing renewed opposition as teachers and political critics challenge savings…
Mount Etna Ash Strands 140 Brussels Airlines Passengers – Catania
Catania, 27 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Around 140 Brussels Airlines passengers have been stranded in Sicily after volcanic ash from…
Food Aid Crisis Sparks Empty Plates Protest – Brussels
Brussels, 27 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Around 200 people dressed in black and carrying empty plates demonstrated in central Brussels…
Brussels Takes Action to Limit Souvenir Shops Near Grand Place
Brussels, 27 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The City of Brussels is preparing tighter commercial rules around Grand Place that would…
Costa calls for stronger multilateralism and defence of international law at UN General Assembly
European Council President António Costa used his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly to make a strong case…
European Union and Canada Outline Proposed Alliance for Future Integration
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 26, 2026 – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Canadian Prime Minister Mark…
EU Competitiveness Council Addresses Industrial Strategy and Economic Security
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 26, 2026 – European Union industry ministers gathered in Brussels for the Competitiveness Council meeting…
North American Trade Policies and Supply Chain Pressures
Ottawa (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 26, 2026 – Recent economic analyses and trade policy updates highlight mounting financial pressures on…
Hungary Reduces EU SAFE Defence Loan Request to €5.4 Billion
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 26, 2026 – The European Commission confirmed on Friday that Hungary has reduced its requested…
Melnichenko Urges New Russia-West Coexistence Model in Moscow
Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko says Russia and Western governments need a practical framework for managing competing interests. He argues that…
Brussels Hotels Warn Rising Taxes and Costs Threaten Sector
Brussels, 26 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels hotels have warned that higher VAT, rising operating costs, regional taxes and insufficient…
Nearly Half of Jobless Turn to Social Services in Brussels
Brussels, 26 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Nearly half of Brussels jobseekers affected by the first two waves of the Brussels…