Belgium Secures €52.8 Million Through New Government Bonds

According to the senatorial inquiry commission, streamlining these thousand public organizations would generate, at best, half a billion euros, far from the substantial savings suggested by some parliamentarians or even ministers.

Dilbeek (Eurotoday) – Extreme heat caused many fires in Flemish Brabant West. Fire crews tackled dozens, including major ones in Dilbeek and Halle, using drones, water tankers, and help from locals. Wouter and Jean-Philippe Jeanfils led efforts.
As VRT News reported, the fire department in the Flemish Brabant West zone has had a busy few days because extreme heat and long-lasting dry weather mak

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, visited Rome, where he addressed the Italian Senate and delivered a keynote speech at LUISS University regarding EU infrastructure.
During his visit, Mr. Tzitzikostas held private talks with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Matteo Salvini, Minister of Entrepreneurship A

Keir Starmer’s authority is being questioned after several embarrassing U-turns and discontent within the parliamentary Labour Party. In this Westminster Insider interview, Anne McElvoy speaks with Maurice Glasman, a Labour peer known as the godfather of “Blue Labour” and a significant influence in the Labour movement, with ties to the Trump administration in the U.S.
Glasman contends that Starmer

Leuven (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – In 2028, Leuven pilots a daycare center where children with and without high care needs will be cared for together, promoting inclusion and support.
Of the 36 spots, 8 are reserved especially for kids with multiple disabilities.  
Through the Centre for Inclusive Childcare (CIK), the Belgium city of Leuven is demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusive ch

Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, visited Rome, where he addressed the Italian Senate and delivered a keynote speech at LUISS University focusing on EU infrastructure.
During his visit, Tzitzikostas engaged in private talks with Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Matteo Salvini, Minister of Entrepreneursh

Dendermonde (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Dendermonde enforces a summer-long ban on gatherings and city centre access to combat rising incidents of street fights and intimidation, officials confirm.
This follows reports of fights, intimidation, destruction, and noise pollution over the previous two months. This relates to a prohibition on meetings on the Oude Vest and Grote Markt in Belgium. In

La Commission européenne veut maintenir un objectif de réduction des émissions de gaz à effet de serre de 90%, mais envisage de changer la méthode de calcul de la progression des pays.

Paris – Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella’s party faces new allegations of breaching European Parliament regulations.
The National Rally (RN), in collaboration with its partners from the former Identity and Democracy (ID) group, is accused of having “unduly spent” over 4.3 million euros between 2019 and 2024, as per a report from the financial affairs department of the Brussels institution.

Tienen (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Nadine Bergmans has officially taken oath as the new chief of police for the Getevallei zone, covering Hoegaarden, Tienen, Linter, Zoutleeuw, and Landen.
Head Commissioner Bergmans took over as police head when Chief Commissioner Stephan Gillis was forced to resign because of an inquiry into illegal activity. 
According to the Belgium police zone, Chief Comm