Belgium

Tech News

EU countries sign Danish plan to boost child protection online

Ministers called on Friday to explore whether additional measures are needed to complement existing rules.

13/10/2025

Europe News

Will the EU be ready to defend itself by 2030? Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ defence and space reporter, Paula Soler, and Euronews' health and food reporter, Marta Iraola.

13/10/2025

Belgium

US president deserved the Nobel Peace Prize, top Trump advisor says

The US president's advisor for Africa and Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs Massad Boulos told Euronews that Donald Trump should have won the Nobel Peace Prize and that he is to thank for the Israel-Hamas deal.

10/10/2025

Belgium

NATO drill to start next week with focus on protecting nuclear weapons

Steadfast Noon will run for about two weeks and will be led by the Netherlands and involve 71 aircraft from 14 NATO countries.

10/10/2025

Travel News

Belgium warns of ‘major disruption’ as national strike stops transport

Belgium’s national strike has slowed travel across the country, as three main airports ground flights and metro lines stop running.

10/10/2025

Tech News

EU rules on political ads enter into force: What will change?

EU rules on political ads – aimed at countering information manipulation and foreign interference in elections – will take effect on Friday. But what exactly will change for users?

10/10/2025

Belgium

Suspected terror cell said to be planning attack on Belgian PM broken

Local media reported that investigators discovered a homemade explosive which the suspects were reportedly planning to attach to a drone to carry out the attack.

09/10/2025

Economy

'Not up for discussion': Brussels rejects US pressure on climate rules

In response to US demands to roll back the EU's environmental legislation, the European Commission defended its autonomous power to adopt laws.

09/10/2025

Tech News

Germany’s no halts EU plan to combat child sexual abuse content online

The European Commission proposed the measures in 2022, but member states cannot reach an agreement, citing privacy and cybersecurity concerns.

09/10/2025

Business

Google invests €5 billion in Belgium, expanding AI and cloud network

The tech giant’s largest Belgian project to date will create 300 jobs, boost data capacity in Wallonia and strengthen Europe’s drive for carbon-free digital growth.

09/10/2025

Economy

European Parliament lawmakers vote against the Mercosur deal

Inserted into a parliamentary resolution, a few lines welcoming the Mercosur agreement were rejected by a majority of European lawmakers on Wednesday.

08/10/2025

Europe News

When is a sausage no longer one? EU Parliament answers after grilling

The European Parliament has voted to ban meat-related terms like “burger” and “sausage” for plant-based products, prompting backlash from consumer and environmental groups.

08/10/2025

Tech News

European Commission eyes ramping up AI to keep up with US and China 

The European Commission has urged 10 key sectors to adopt AI tools to boost competitiveness, with €1 billion in funding and the introduction of new AI-powered initiatives.

08/10/2025

Economy

European Commission wields protectionist powers to shield EU steel

EU tariffs on steel imports will be doubled to 50% beyond a reduced quota, compared to the volumes currently entering duty-free.

07/10/2025

Economy

Is basmati rice Indian or Pakistani? Do not ask the EU Commission

From the Punjab plains to Brussels — who would have thought that the dispute over basmati’s origin would end up on Europeans' plates?

07/10/2025

Europe News

Steel protectionism, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews’ senior trade reporter, Peggy Corlin.

06/10/2025

Europe News

Obsolete electricity grid triggered the Iberian blackout, experts find

A power blackout in April left 60 million people in the Iberian Peninsula without power. Experts cited cascading overvoltage as the cause, affecting vital services in Spain and Portugal.

03/10/2025

Belgium

Drones detected flying over military base in Belgium, reports say

Around 15 drones were detected by chance over a military base in Elsenborn during a routine test of surveillance equipment.

03/10/2025

Europe News

European Commission to consider fund for EU-wide access to abortion

The European Commission will study a proposal to create a fund to help women access safe abortions when they cannot do so in their own countries due to restrictive laws, following a citizens’ campaign that gathered one million signatures across the EU.

03/10/2025

Economy

'Time is running out' for Europe’s steel workers, sector tells the EU

Suffocated by Chinese overcapacities and US tariffs, the European steel industry says its very survival is at stake, urging the European Commission to introduce strong protective measures.

02/10/2025

Europe News

Sport, a lever for inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities

Athletes, coaches and Special Olympics representatives played boccia and table tennis at the European Commission to promote further inclusion of people with disabilities during European Sports Week.

02/10/2025

Europe News

European imports of Russian shipped gas send €8.10bn to Moscow’s coffers – report

Belgium, France and Spain were the main LNG importing countries from 2022 to June 2025, according to a new Greenpeace study.

30/09/2025

Europe News

What should be men’s role in the EU’s equality policies?

While progress for women remains central, EU policymakers warn that ignoring men’s challenges risks deepening a growing gender divide among young voters—one that could strengthen anti-feminist forces across the bloc.

30/09/2025

Europe News

More than half of EU's waters in poor ecological state – EEA report

EU green leaders warned about the degrading water status following the presentation of the latest environmental report published by the EU environment agency.

29/09/2025

Economy

Trump threatens to slap 100% tariffs on movies made abroad

A few months after initial threats, the US president is once again targeting the non-American film industry.

29/09/2025

Europe News

The Shadow War, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

29/09/2025