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Fresh crackdown on child abuse welcomed
MEPs have broadly welcomed new EU moves to combat child abuse. They were responding to a new agreement between negotiators representing the EU Parliament and Council, the body representing EU…
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EU-wide body condemns attack on Ukraine hospital
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), Russia’s attack on Kyiv this week,including a children’s hospital, has faced fresh stiff condemnation. A children's…
Greater focus needed on how existing international law can prevent the increasing militarisation of outer space
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), There is a pressing need for countries and international organisations to understand better how existing international…
Belgian authorities ramp up use of bank data to combat crime
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Belgian authorities increasingly use the central bank's register to track tax fraud, money laundering, and serious…
ENGIE launches Europe’s largest battery energy storage system in Belgium
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - ENGIE is constructing a massive Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Vilvoorde, Belgium, with 200 MW…
French Election 2024: exit poll shows left-wing lead over far-right in Parliament
Paris: In the French legislative elections no single party won a majority leading to a hung parliament. The far-right National…
Wallonia’s debt crisis: projections, challenges, and economic impact
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Wallonia’s debt is projected to increase by €10 billion by 2029, resulting in €982 million in…
New mandatory speed assistance system for cars begins July 7
Brussels (Brussels Morning) - Starting 7 July, all newly manufactured cars must have Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), a driver assistance…
Parties unite in France to “block” the Far Right
Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper), The success of the Far Right in the first round of the French elections “threatens” the…