Nov 20, 2024 · Once the coalition is formed, the formator draws up a government agreement, which will then become the basis of cooperation during the next legislature. The text details the government's priorities and is written in negotiation with all involved parties. While it is not written in stone, (one of) the person(s) who succeeded in forming a government is usually "rewarded" by becoming Prime ...

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2024 was marked by uncertainty and upheaval, with tensions rising around Europe and new challenges emerging within the Union. At the heart of this, Belgium has been rocked by elections that left the country without a government to act on policy decisions.

Aug 15, 2024 · The final touches are being made to the world-famous flower carpet on the Grand Place, Brussels' main square. Over 100 volunteers started working early on Thursday to decorate the cobblestones with flowers in all shapes and colours.

6 days ago · “What is merry about this, you ask? I will tell you, we stopped the entire German offensive, coming from the north, from the south, from the east, from the west. We are still keeping and holding the town of Bastogne and holding the perimeters. So, …

Dec 19, 2023 · With an "enormous" rise of Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, Belgium is currently experiencing its second-largest infection wave ever, according to tests on the country's sewage water conducted by the Rega Institute in Leuven.

Mar 13, 2024 · At the December 1992 summit held in Edinburgh, the “provisional” character of the seats was finally lifted. Brussels was confirmed as the official seat of the Commission, the Council and the Economic and Social Committee, and Strasbourg as the official seat of …

Sep 30, 2024 · Belgium's largest airports are expecting major disruption as a result of the national demonstration taking place on Tuesday 1 October. Both Brussels and Charleroi Airport have cancelled most departing flights.

2 days ago · After 18 days of fighting in which Belgium’s outnumbered and ill-equipped forces were pushed back into the north-west corner of the country, King Leopold III ordered the army to surrender – without bothering to consult the government.