Belgium

The Belgian foreign minister summoned Israel's ambassador in response to the death of the agency employee.

Though it was previously willing to follow in America’s footsteps, Europe’s response is muted this time around, largely avoiding debate about the app as the EU election looms.  

Musician and film-maker’s story about a Belgian-Congolese man who takes his white wife to DRC to meet the family is complex, risky and boldCongolese-born rapper, musician and film-maker Baloji (né Serge Baloji Tshiani) was a prizewinner at Cannes last year with this feature directing debut: a dynamic, teemingly populated, multistranded and tonally […]

Cooper Wallace wore a costume and lunged at some chips in his act at the impersonation contest in BelgiumA nine-year-old boy from Derbyshire has screeched his way to victory at the European championships of a gull impersonation competition.Cooper Wallace, a gull enthusiast from Chesterfield, competed in the fourth European gull screeching championship in […]

Bruges court heard how defendant had condition called auto-brewery syndrome sometimes brought on by intestinal problemsA Belgian man has been acquitted of drunk-driving because he has auto-brewery syndrome (ABS), an extremely rare condition whereby the body produces alcohol, his lawyer has said.Anse Ghesquiere said on Monday that in “another unfortunate […]

In Brussels and Berlin, flimsy excuses were trotted out to stifle political debateTwo conferences in two European cities. Two attempted bans (though only one successful). Two different responses from politicians and the media. All of which tells us something about the state of free speech today.Last Tuesday, Emir Kir, a mayor in Brussels, created […]

Italy's former PM acknowledged that finding the political will could be an uphill battle as financial issues are "not very sexy" for voters.

Alain Maron faces strong resistance from capitals — and his own PM — as he tries to rally countries to back the law.

Conservative conference-goers emerge from NatCon after two days of defending free speech, attacking ‘Bolshewokism’ and watching Nigel Farage do Donald Trump impressions.

Belgian PM condemns move by local mayor to shut down radical rightwing conference as ‘unconstitutional’UK politics – latest updatesA radical right conference that was addressed by Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman as police arrived to close it down has resumed after a Brussels court overturned a local mayor’s attempt to stop it.Following moves […]

And lived to tell the tale.

Those trying to cancel the National Conservatism conference believe public life must be subjected to the policing of speech. That’s bad news for all of us, regardless of ideological affiliation.

The controversial gathering will continue as planned.

Ukraine's allies slam Belgium's plan to take €1.7 billion in tax. Brussels says it will send the cash to Kyiv anyway.

Rishi Sunak’s authority suffers blow as several Conservatives vote against bill, which clears first Commons hurdle with 383 votes to 67At 12.30pm a transport minister will respond to an urgent question in the Commons tabled by Labour on job losses in the rail industry. That means the debate on the smoking ban will will not start until about 1.15pm.Suella […]

Emir Kir ordered police to close down radical rightwing conference attended by Suella Braverman and Nigel FarageUK politics – latest updatesThe UK prime minister has rounded on Belgian authorities for closing down a radical rightwing conference in Brussels that was addressed by British politicians including Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman.After a day of […]

Authorities in Brussels have ordered the closure of a radical right conference that was addressed by British politicians, including Nigel Farage and Suella Braverman. Authorities arrived as Nigel Farage, the Reform UK honorary president, was speaking and shut down the event while Suella Braverman was on stage. The order banning the National Conservatism […]

"Tinpot dictatorship," a National Conservatism Conference organizer fumed at local mayors.

At EU summit in March, German and Austrian chancellors criticized Josep Borrell privately while publicly agreeing to calling for a cease-fire.

Didier Reynders is running for the top job at the Council of Europe.

Pledges to take Russian money to help Ukraine face a litany of legal and tactical quandaries.

"They have never made a secret of their admiration for the democracy despiser in the Kremlin," von der Leyen said.

Former home secretary will rub shoulders with populist right from across the globe, including Hungarian prime minister Viktor OrbánRishi Sunak is being urged to stop his former home secretary from attending a rightwing convention featuring figures who have been under investigation for extremism, in the latest sign of his waning control of his party.Suella […]

Belgian PM says Russia is trying to influence forthcoming elections to weaken European support for UkraineProsecutors in Belgium have opened an investigation into alleged payments by Russia to members of the European parliament following an intelligence operation in Brussels, the Belgian prime minister has revealed.Alexander De Croo said Moscow’s […]

Moscow's "objectives are clear," said Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo.