Belgium arrests suspect with Molotov cocktail outside Israeli embassy, Israeli Foreign Ministry says
The foreign ministry said all of the embassy’s staff was safe. Read More
Trump threatens retaliation after EU hits Google with antitrust fine
Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the €2.95 billion fine was “unfair” and “discriminatory” and later told reporters he will “be speaking to the European Union.” Read…
Brussels, my love? Emmanuel Macron: A King without his country?
In this edition of our weekly politics show, we break down the security guarantees for Ukraine, the EU-Mercosur trade deal and the political instability in France. Read More
Cheese diplomacy: How the French foreign ministry is fighting to raise its profile
The low understanding of what diplomats do by the wider public can have serious consequences, experts say. Read More
Political instability in France: What are the potential consequences for the EU?
The possible fall of the government could weaken France on the European stage. Read More
EU Commission hits Google with hefty €2.95 billion fine
The European Commission on Friday fined Google €2.95 billion for abusing its dominant position in the advertising technology industry. This decision comes amid serious trade tensions with the US administration…
How the Orthodox church became a hybrid warfare weapon in Moldova’s elections
The Moldovan government and the EU denounced a Russian disruption campaign ahead of the 28 September elections in the country. Security experts in Chișinău say the Russian and the local…
Is President Emmanuel Macron really preparing to take France to war in 2026?
Revelations in the satirical newspaper “Le Canard enchaîné” have created controversy, leading many Internet users to accuse the government of secretly preparing for war. Read More
Belgium will not transfer frozen Russian assets despite Commission’s plans – FM Prévot
Belgian foreign minister Maxime Prévot has repeated his country’s firm opposition to moving frozen Russian assets – mainly held in Belgian banks – to help Ukraine. He said such a…
Belgium ‘concerned’ but undeterred on backlash over Israeli sanctions
The Belgian government is “concerned” about a potential backlash by Israel and the United States over its decision to recognise Palestine, and sanctioning Israeli settlements. Read More