
Belgian PM Says ‘Belgium Is Not an Antisemitic State’
De Wever rejected U.S. criticism and stressed Belgium’s separation of powers, saying the executive power cannot interfere in judicial processes.

De Wever rejected U.S. criticism and stressed Belgium’s separation of powers, saying the executive power cannot interfere in judicial processes.

A legal probe into ritual circumcision has triggered a diplomatic standoff, with the Israeli foreign minister accusing Belgium of joining a ‘shameful list’ of nations criminalizing Jewish tradition.

A settlement by ING Belgium closes proceedings brought about by suspected failures to report transactions tied to the Reynders probe.

The government is in negotiations with French Engie to take over the seven nuclear plants the company manages in Belgium.

Figures reveal a widening divide between high-crime Western states and far lower rates in Central and Eastern Europe.

Brussels is trying to steady nerves as officials quietly prepare for supply problems if the crisis drags on.

Experts point to social media influence, school dropout rates and drug networks as key factors driving young people to turn violent.

Authorities estimate that to date around 25 dinghies have now set off from Belgian beaches this year.

In a video message, Rassemblement National politician Florian Philippot criticised the ban on the dinner meeting in the capital of Belgium, describing it as “the country of surrealism.”

Mayor of Saint-Gilles Jean Spinette said “We must all stand up and say enough is enough.”