New Brussels giant honours undocumented migrants

A new folkloric giant that honours undocumented migrants and their struggles has been created and will be included in marches, demonstrations and awareness-raising activities in Brussels. Named Sabine, the 3.6-metre giant was christened in Place du …

US scholars seek refuge in Brussels after Trump’s assault on science | Radio Schuman

Radio Schuman spoke with VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel) rector Jan Danckaert about the fallout of what has been described as a US "attack on science", the incentive to help scientists relocate to Brussels, and how this could spur mass migration …

It is no secret that many in Brussels will be glad to see the back of outgoing German leader Olaf Scholz

EU envoy says China ignoring trade barrier concerns as Brussels pushes for fairer market access

SHANGHAI, May 9 — The European Union’s ambassador said today that China was not doing enough to create a fair trading environment for EU companies, as the world navigates economic turmoil sparked by US tariffs. Beijing has said its ties with Europe bring “ …

‘Thinking Europe’ opens at Brussels

BRUSSELS Ambassador Faruk Kaymakcı, Türkiye's permanent delegate to the European Union, hosted an opening reception for the "Thinking Europe" exhibition in Brussels on May 7, bringing together participating artists and a diverse group of …

On strengthening cyber offensive capabilities, EU member states cannot wait after Brussels

European cyber defences are weak and vulnerable. In this age of geopolitical tensions, our continent’s computer systems are sitting ducks for hackers and hostile nations. We must protect ourselves better, writes Antonia-Laura Pup. While the bloc made …

Brussels proposes tariffs on the US of 95 billion (and prepares litigation)

The European Commission has initiated a public consultation concerning a list of U.S. imports, which could be subject to EU retaliatory measures if ongoing negotiations fail to achieve a mutually beneficial solution and the removal of U.S.-imposed tariffs …

'US is counting on fragmentation within the EU', Taoiseach says in Brussels meeting

Europe must stay united as the US is "counting on" a divided EU in its trade war against the continent, Taoiseach Micheál Martin said while in Brussels meeting with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.It was the first time the …

Watch out for rental scams in Brussels! Here is how to avoid them

Renting in Brussels is like driving through potholes | Photo: Joke van Eeghem/Shutterstock Let’s not sugarcoat it—navigating the Brussels rental market is like swimming with sharks. You’re out here just trying to find a place with decent Wi-Fi and a …

Lithuania wants monument in Brussels for Nazi and Soviet crimes – president

Lithuania is working to have a monument to Nazi and Soviet crimes built in Brussels, President Gitanas Nausėda says. Such a moment would raise awareness about twentieth-century totalitarian regimes among people in Western Europe, he added. “We are working …