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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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European Commission agrees on tougher China trade policy, prompting Beijing to vow retaliation and escalating tensions between the two economic powers.
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Belgium Faces 2.5 Billion Extra EU Payment Each Year
The European Commission's proposed €2 trillion budget could force Belgium to pay an extra €2.5 billion per year, straining its tight national budget.
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Belgium's Triple Shock: Deficit, Indexation, and Sales Law
Belgium's deficit stabilizes at 5.2% as parliament votes on wage indexation caps and a court ruling upends the nation's sales period system.
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Étienne Davignon Dies at 93: Belgian Statesman and Dealmaker
Étienne Davignon, former European commissioner and Belgian diplomat accused in the Lumumba case, dies at 93, ending a towering yet controversial legacy.
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