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As of January 1, 2026, a new system limiting unemployment benefits will come into effect in Flanders, developed by the VDAB agency. The main goal of the reform is to reduce budgetary pressure and encourage the unemployed to return to work more quickly. However, this move has already sparked widespread protests and concerns among unions. […]
Spring 2025 has brought the most severe drought Belgium has seen in the past 130 years. According to the Royal Meteorological Institute (KMI/IRM), total rainfall from March to May was only about 25% of the seasonal average. Such levels haven’t been recorded since the late 19th century. The drought has affected the entire country, but
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An unexpected energy dispute has erupted between two European neighbors — Belgium and the Netherlands. The issue? Offshore wind farms installed in the North Sea. Dutch experts claim that Belgian turbines, located further south, disrupt airflow and negatively impact the efficiency of their wind farms. The core of the problem lies in the so-called wake
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On May 20, 2025, the Belgian public broadcaster VRT publicly expressed concerns about the transparency of the Eurovision voting process. The statement came shortly after the semi-final, which featured scenes with Palestinian flags and political slogans that sparked intense reactions. In its address to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), VRT demanded clarifications about how viewer
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In 2025, Belgium takes a major step in reinforcing its defense and supporting Ukraine. Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder announced a significant expansion of Belgian troops available for rapid NATO deployment, while Prime Minister Bart De Wever confirmed the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. However, these growing military expenses are already impacting domestic social
