PoliticsBelgium
Vanhengel Appointed President of Brussels Housing Company
Former liberal minister Guy Vanhengel takes the helm of Brussels' public housing authority amid ongoing scrutiny over the Foyer anderlechtois scandal.
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PoliticsBelgium
MR Headquarters: A Glass-and-Steel Showcase of Boucheisme
Belgium's MR party headquarters at Toison d'Or reflects Georges-Louis Bouchez's leadership style, from obsessive cleanliness to strategic power plays.
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PoliticsBelgium
Ecolo Bids Farewell to Its Idyllic Kegeljan Headquarters
Belgian Green party Ecolo prepares to leave its historic Kegeljan headquarters in Namur after 23 years, marking the end of an era.
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SocietyPublic Services
Belgian Police Salaries: From €2,800 Gross to €6,000 Net
A detailed breakdown of Belgian police salaries reveals how premiums for night work, weekends, and language skills can double an officer's base pay.
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PoliticsEU Affairs
Défi Sells Historic HQ as Belgium Faces EU Directive Penalty
Défi party puts its historic Brussels HQ up for sale for €2.7M amid financial strain, while Belgium faces EU penalties for failing to transpose directives.
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PoliticsSociety
End of an Era: Défi Party Headquarters Put Up for Sale
DéFI puts its historic '127' headquarters in Saint-Gilles, Brussels, up for sale at €2.7 million, marking the end of a 46-year era for the Belgian party.
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PoliticsEurope
Belgian Senate Honors Etienne Davignon, Statesman
The Belgian Senate paid tribute to Etienne Davignon, the diplomat and European Commissioner who died at 93, remembering his intelligence and pragmatism.
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PoliticsBelgium
Belgian MEP Yvan Verougstraete: 'Afraid of Getting Bored'
Yvan Verougstraete, president of Belgium's Les Engagés party, tells La Libre he gives himself seven more years in politics before pivoting to teaching.
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PoliticsTransport
STIB Succession: Race for Brussels' Top Transit Mandate
A behind-the-scenes political battle has begun for the succession at STIB, Brussels' public transport company, as CEO Brieuc de Meeûs prepares to retire.
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PoliticsBelgium
Caroline Désir Leaves Ixelles Council After Nearly 20 Years
Former Belgian education minister Caroline Désir steps down from the Ixelles municipal council after nearly two decades, citing her move to Forest.
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Politics
Bouchez Calls for 'Francophone Federalization' in Belgium
MR leader Georges-Louis Bouchez proposes transferring powers to the Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, arguing Brussels is Wallonia's economic engine.
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PoliticsEurope
First Cracks Appear in N-VA Unity: Internal Divisions Deepen
Belgium's N-VA party shows unprecedented internal divisions beyond a personal feud, with ideological splits threatening government stability.
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PoliticsEurope
Belgian Government Under Pressure as Three Crises Converge
Belgium's coalition government faces internal N-VA conflict, ethical dossier disputes, and PM De Wever's push for a tougher EU stance on China.
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Politics
MR Ministers' Unpopularity: Belgium's Liberal Achilles Heel
Analysis reveals MR ministers face plunging popularity ratings, threatening the liberal party's dominance in Belgian politics ahead of 2029 elections.
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PoliticsEurope
Brussels PS Politicians Criticized for Galatasaray Event
Brussels PS politicians face backlash after hosting a Galatasaray celebration at City Hall, sparking debate over political resources and diaspora outreach.
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PoliticsEurope
Ecolo Heavyweights Reinvent After Leaving Politics
After Ecolo's 2024 electoral defeat, seven former Green heavyweights have found new careers in France, academia, business, and more.
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Politics
MR Plunges, Asbestos Immunity Lifted, Fraud Yields 100M
MR loses one-third of voters as Walloons turn away from Bouchez. Belgium lifts asbestos immunity. Social fraud crackdown recovers €100M+ in Q1.
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Politics
MR Loses One-Third of Voters as Walloons Turn on Bouchez
Belgium's MR party lost a third of its voters in a new poll, falling from 28.2% to 20.1% in Wallonia amid economic woes and Bouchez's polarizing style.
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PoliticsEurope
Vlaams Belang Surges Past N-VA in New Flanders Poll
New poll shows Vlaams Belang at 26.6% in Flanders, N-VA at 22.1% — its lowest since 2024. Tom Van Grieken outlines strategy as trust erodes.
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Politics
Francophone Voter Volatility in Belgium Hits Record High
A CRISP study reveals 51% of Francophone voters switched parties between 2019 and 2024, a historic high, while Flemish voters are becoming more stable.
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PoliticsBelgium
Samuel Cogolati Leaves Politics to Lead Caritas Belgium
Former Ecolo co-president Samuel Cogolati leaves politics to become Director General of Caritas International Belgium, effective September 1.
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PoliticsBelgium
Samuel Cogolati Leaves Politics to Lead Caritas Belgium
Former Ecolo co-president Samuel Cogolati leaves politics to become Director General of Caritas International Belgium, taking up his post on September 1.
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PoliticsEurope
MR and Les Engagés Face Voter Backlash Two Years On
Two years after Belgium's historic 2024 elections, the MR and Les Engagés see support collapse as the PS and PTB surge in Wallonia and Brussels.
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Belgian Politics
Finance Inspection: Verlinden's Prison Plan an 'Illusion'
Belgium's Finance Inspection calls Verlinden's prison plan 'unfeasible and an illusion,' warning it could worsen overcrowding.
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Belgian Politics
Lotfi Mostefa: PS 'Soldier' in the Brussels Housing Scandal
Lotfi Mostefa, a powerful PS politician, is at the center of a widening scandal over alleged clientelism and corruption in Brussels social housing.
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Belgian PoliticsEconomy
Belgian Arizona Coalition Tax Reform Passes First Hurdle
Belgium's Arizona coalition tax reform clears first reading in committee, moving toward a plenary vote with phased implementation through 2031.
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PoliticsBelgium
Diependaele Refuses to Apologize for CM Statements
Flemish Minister-President Diependaele refuses to apologize for urging N-VA members to leave the Christian Mutual Health Insurance Fund.
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Politics
Brussels Coalition at Risk Over Housing Scandal
Boris Dilliès faces his first major crisis as the Foyer Anderlechtois scandal pits coalition partners MR and PS against each other.
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PoliticsEurope
Jinnih Beels: 'I Never Should Have Bought That Party Card'
Jinnih Beels tells De Morgen she regrets joining Vooruit, capping a years-long rift over party discipline, a controversial podcast, and particracy.
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Politics
De Wever Rebuked in Parliament Over Senate Abolition
Belgian PM Bart De Wever was rebuked by the Speaker for behavior 'at the limit of respect for Parliament' during a heated debate on abolishing the Senate.
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PoliticsEurope
Charleroi Mayor: Abolish the Wallonia-Brussels Federation
Charleroi Mayor Thomas Dermine calls the Wallonia-Brussels Federation inefficient and obsolete, reigniting Belgium's institutional debate.
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PoliticsEurope
Belgian Politics: Vandenbroucke, VDAB, Baudouin's Diaries
Three stories shape Belgian politics: Frank Vandenbroucke's centrist turn, the VDAB topman's paid suspension, and debate over King Baudouin's diaries.
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EconomyPolitics
Brussels Voucher Crisis: 735 Jobs at Risk as Ministers Clash
Up to 735 jobs at risk in Brussels' service voucher sector as a 2024 decree creates legal incompatibility, sparking political blame.
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PoliticsEurope
Belgian King's Power to Sanction Laws Faces Renewed Scrutiny
A constitutional debate has resurfaced in Belgium: should the King retain power to sanction laws? New revelations about King Baudouin fuel the discussion.
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