After 600 Days Without Government in Capital, Belgian PM Calls for Overhaul TEC News / AFP February 9, 2026 Belgium faces global embarrassment as parties fail to form a coalition in Brussels since the 2024 election.
Europe’s Response on Greenland Remains Mixed and Incoherent Michael Curzon January 20, 2026 Some leaders want to publish an EU-wide statement on the situation, but it’s doubtful they would be able to agree on any significant wording.
Ryanair Threatens Flight Cuts Over Belgium’s New Passenger Tax TEC News / AFP January 14, 2026 Airline warns that the €3 passenger tax at Charleroi could push flights, jobs, and travelers to countries with lower fees.
Small Victory for Common Sense: European Council Decides Against Using Russian Assets To Finance Ukraine Javier Villamor December 19, 2025 Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia opted out of a mega loan to Kyiv that will impose yet another burden on European taxpayers.
Expect Chaos in Brussels at Its Most High-Pressure Summit in Years Michael Curzon December 18, 2025 The EU has two proposals for funding Ukraine, and both are unpalatable for a number of member states.
Belgium Under Attack Although Not Only One Concerned About Confiscating Russian Assets Michael Curzon December 17, 2025 Officials stress that doubts remain across the continent—but Brussels will likely try to work around these.
De Wever Puts Belgium First Against EU Lawlessness Rafael Pinto Borges December 15, 2025 With neither Brussels nor any EU member state at war with Russia, the illegality of the EU Commission’s planned action is not really under dispute.
Brussels Moves To Block Russian Assets Without Unanimity, Confirming Orbán’s warnings Javier Villamor December 12, 2025 Today’s vote seeks to shield €210 billion in Russian assets through an exceptional legal pathway that several governments openly consider illegal.
Moscow Takes Legal Action Against Euroclear Over Frozen Assets TEC News / AFP December 12, 2025 No details have been provided on whether the lawsuit has been officially filed or how any ruling from a Russian court might be enforced.
EU To Punish Belgium for Following Its Own Path on Ukraine Funding? Michael Curzon December 11, 2025 Brussels has been criticised for apparently issuing an “unprecedented threat” to an EU founding member.
