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STRASBOURG – During a recent debate on peace negotiations, various political groups expressed that Europe should have initiated peace efforts much earlier. The European Parliament advocates for a strengthened role of the EU in this context. Dutch MEP Thijs Reuten (GroenLinks-PvdA) highlighted the necessity for “a coordinated and proactive approach to peace with our partners,”…

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The infant Jesus’ head was stolen from Brussels’ Étoffes de la Nativité on Grote Markt. Artist Victoria-Maria’s faceless, recycled-fabric figures sparked debate; Georges-Louis Bouchez criticised them publicly. As HLN News reported, a renewed nativity scene on the Grote Markt was damaged after the head of the infant Jesus was stolen…

BRUSSELS – National governments can mandate companies to eliminate content associated with or searchable for child pornography from their platforms. Noncompliance could lead to penalties. The Netherlands opposed the legislation, influenced by the House of Representatives, which recently voiced concerns about privacy issues. The House fears that monitoring for child pornography could extend to private…

Bilzen-Hoeselt-Riemst  (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – On Saturday, Nov 29, 2025, around 2 p.m., a 36-year-old driver fled police in Bilzen, Tongeren, and Hasselt. He attempted to hit officers, was arrested, charged with attempted manslaughter, and released under strict conditions. As HLN News reported, on Saturday afternoon, Nov 29, 2025, around 2 p.m., a police chase unfolded…

STRASBOURG – “Expenditures are poised to surpass the agreed limit. The Commission urges the Netherlands to take immediate action,” stated an official from the European Commission. The Commission’s autumn forecast projects a 7.3 percent increase in net expenditures for the Netherlands this year, significantly above the recommended maximum of 3.5 percent. Additionally, a 4.5 percent…

Edegem (Eurotoday) – Edegem will remove all clothing containers by year-end after illegal dumping. Opnieuw & Co containers are first removed. Residents can still donate textiles at their Kontich and Mortsel stores. As GVA News reported, Edegem, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, will remove clothing collection containers from public areas. Authorities said the containers…

Yermak was removed from his position following revelations by Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies that individuals close to Zelenskyy were involved in a scheme to divert approximately $100 million from Ukraine’s energy sector. Yermak, a long-time confidant of Zelenskyy and regarded as the second-most powerful figure in the Ukrainian government, has not yet faced charges. The former…