Flemish Budget Talks Suspended After Two Fall Ill – Brussels
Brussels, 28 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Flemish budget talks were abruptly suspended on Monday after Flemish minister Hilde Crevits and a senior Vooruit staff member became unwell following overnight negotiations,…
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European Parliamentarians Gather in Brussels to Strengthen Democratic Resilience
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 28, 2026 – European parliamentarians, national lawmakers, institutional representatives, and civil society experts have convened…
Flemish Budget Talks Suspended After Two Fall Ill – Brussels
Brussels, 28 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Flemish budget talks were abruptly suspended on Monday after Flemish minister Hilde Crevits and a senior Vooruit staff member became unwell following overnight negotiations,…
Pope Urges Europe to Combat Deceit and Lies in Global Affairs
Metz (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 28, 2026 — Pope Leo XIV issued a stern warning regarding the deterioration of international…
EU Extends Rafah Border and Palestinian Police Mission Mandates Until 2027
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 28, 2026 – The Council of the European Union has officially decided to extend the…
EU Approves Five Joint Defence Projects to Boost Military Capabilities
Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) September 28, 2026 – European Union member states have officially endorsed the first five European Defence…
More EU aid to tackle crises throughout the world
The EU says it will provide almost €710 million in support to displaced people and communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. It…
Powerful El Niño Intensifies as Global Weather Risks Rise Into 2027, Geneva
Geneva, 28 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A powerful El Niño is strengthening across the tropical Pacific, with international climate agencies…
Belgian Wage Growth Slows to Just 0.89% as Pay Rises Tighten – Brussels
Brussels, 28 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgian wage growth beyond automatic indexation has slowed to just 0.89%, while more than…
Belgian Government Faces European Complaint Over Digital Exclusion – Brussels
Brussels, 28 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Belgium is facing a digital exclusion complaint before the European Committee of Social Rights,…
Russian Sabotage Threats Put EU Security on High Alert – Brussels
Brussels, 28 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Union officials are intensifying their response to Russian sabotage threats after Germany formally…
EU Defence Ministers Meet on Ukraine Support and Air Defence – Brussels
Brussels, 28 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – EU defence ministers are meeting in Brussels on Monday for talks focused on Ukraine…
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,…
El Niño Hits Record Strength as Global Weather Risks Rise, Exeter
Exeter, 27 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The developing El Niño has become the strongest event in the observational record, according…
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…
1,302 Volunteers Remove Over a Tonne of Rubbish – Brussels
Brussels, 27 September, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – More than a tonne of litter was removed from public spaces during the City…
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…