
European Concerns Over US Political Chaos and Trade Tariffs
Brussels anticipates that Washington will honor agreements and not raise tariffs, expressing concern over the perceived chaos in American politics.
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Brussels anticipates that Washington will honor agreements and not raise tariffs, expressing concern over the perceived chaos in American politics.

A young suspect has been arrested and charged after allegedly stabbing a fugitive in the City 2 shopping gallery in Brussels during the Christmas rush last December.

A complaint has been lodged against Elisabeth Degryse, Minister-President of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, and her chief of staff, following allegations of poor management practices within her cabinet's culture unit.
An article highlights the contributions of a Belgian individual who played a significant role in the development of the World Wide Web.
The Brussels Times published an article recognizing a Belgian individual's significant contribution to the development and global dissemination of the World Wide Web.

Passengers on a Jet2 flight from Turkey to Manchester were handed life bans after a mid-air brawl forced the plane to make an emergency landing in Brussels.

A debate is emerging in Brussels regarding the appointment of an EU special envoy for Russia, though internal splits within the bloc could impede such diplomatic efforts.

A month after granting mass amnesty to undocumented immigrants, Spain is urging Brussels to take migrants off its hands, highlighting ongoing challenges with migration.

The number of homeless children in Brussels is increasing, with nearly 1,700 minors among the almost 10,000 homeless individuals in the Belgian capital in 2024. Belgian officials are warning about the deteriorating situation.

Discussions are ongoing regarding whether Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has jeopardized Serbia's EU accession by signing laws that critics, including Brussels, argue undermine judicial independence.

Quebec federal MP Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay was assaulted and robbed of his watch in a Brussels alley, after being sprayed in the face with pepper spray.

Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó stated that Budapest's political 'conflicts' with Brussels stem from the country's consistent defense of its national interests.

Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić is criticized for signing laws that allegedly undermine judicial independence, drawing strong opposition from Brussels and potentially jeopardizing Serbia's EU integration.

Pierrakakis emphasized the international role of the euro as a strategic response to Europe's economic challenges during Eurogroup and ECOFIN meetings in Brussels.

The European Commission has drafted legislation requiring electric vehicles to be 70% made in the EU to qualify for state support, aiming to protect the bloc's manufacturing industries.

After a year of refusing to choose between Washington and Brussels, Keir Starmer shifted tone in Munich by edging Britain closer to the European Union and calling for an end to over-reliance on Americ
Investigators have conducted searches at European Commission premises in Brussels, reportedly in connection with the alleged sale of over 20 Commission documents.

The European Union, represented by Brussels, anticipates that the United States will uphold its commitments under their existing trade agreement.

Brussels has the "appropriate instruments" to hit back at the United States for its latest round of 10 percent flat tariffs, France's trade minister Nicolas Forissier told the Financial Times newspape

An itinerant exhibition honoring judicial interpreters and translators, marking 80 years since the Nuremberg trials, is on display at the Liège labor court until March 16 after stops in Brussels and Antwerp.

Following testimonies alleging a difficult work environment in her cabinet's culture cell, Les Engagés party has reaffirmed its full confidence in Elisabeth Degryse, Minister-President of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation.

The Head of the Serbian Mission to the EU, Danijel Apostolovic, stated that Cluster Three of Serbia's EU accession will not open until issues with judicial laws are resolved, as Brussels remains firm on this condition.

The European Union has launched an investigation into online retailer Shein, probing its platform design for potential addictiveness and the sale of illegal products, while also considering new fees on small online packages.

A debate is underway in Brussels concerning the appointment of an EU special envoy to Russia. Internal divisions within the bloc may hinder efforts to enhance diplomatic engagement.

The UK food industry is warning of potential problems with a proposed 'veterinary agreement' with Brussels, which the government has promised by year-end to facilitate EU exports.