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Top Trump Aide Urges UK to Align with US Over EU on Trade London (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A senior economic adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that the UK should prioritize its trade relationship with the United States rather than seeking closer ties with the European Union. In a recent interview with…

15-Year-Old Girl's Tragic Death Sparks Safety Improvements at Genk Station Genk (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A tragic accident occurred at Genk station on October 24, when a 15-year-old girl was fatally struck by a De Lijn bus. In response, Mayor Wim Dries has pledged to improve pedestrian safety by implementing several changes, including redesigning parking…

EU Council and Parliament Finalize 2025 Budget Agreement Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Council and the European Parliament have reached an agreement on the 2025 EU budget, emphasizing key policy areas and responding to ongoing geopolitical challenges. Total Commitments and Payments for 2025 On November 16, 2024, the European Council and the European…

Firefighters Contain Blaze at Anderlecht Factory Storing Ammonia; No Injuries Reported On November 15th, firefighters swiftly responded to a major fire at a factory located on Verwelkomingsstraat in Anderlecht, Brussels. The facility, known for storing ammonia, was evacuated, and no injuries were reported. An investigation into the cause of the fire is currently underway. Upon…

European Commission Welcomes 2025 EU Budget Agreement Prioritizing Key Initiatives Brussels (Brussels Morning) – The European Commission has expressed its approval of the newly agreed-upon 2025 EU budget, emphasizing its focus on political commitments, crisis response, and funding major projects like Horizon Europe. The European Commission welcomed the agreement reached between the European Parliament and…

On Saturday, Euronews reported it remains unclear whether Russia has followed through on its threat to stop gas supplies to Austria, following a contract dispute with Gazprom. However, Bloomberg noted that gas flows from Russia to Europe via Ukraine remain stable and are continuing at normal levels. Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer reassured citizens on Friday…