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Belgium's government formation for dummies
Nov 20, 2024 · Once the coalition is formed, the formator draws up a government agreement, which will then become the basis of cooperation during the next legislature. The text details the government's priorities and is written in negotiation with all involved parties. While it is not written in stone, (one of) the person(s) who succeeded in forming a government is usually "rewarded" by becoming Prime ...
Belgium in the grip of second-biggest Covid-19 wave, but no new …
Dec 19, 2023 · With an "enormous" rise of Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, Belgium is currently experiencing its second-largest infection wave ever, according to tests on the country's sewage water conducted by the Rega Institute in Leuven.
France reintroduces border controls: What does this mean for …
Oct 28, 2024 · France will temporarily reintroduce checks at its borders from 1 November. What does this mean in practice, and how will it affect people travelling to the country from Belgium?
50 shades of grey: Brussels sees just six hours of sunshine in …
Dec 17, 2024 · Just six hours and 11 minutes of sunshine have been recorded at the Uccle weather station in Brussels since the start of December. Weather-wise, this year has been particularly bleak: 2024 has already been named the wettest year on record, confirmed after several consecutive months of above-average rainfall. The year is ending on a similar note.
Behind the scenes of Belgium's largest restoration project
Nov 8, 2024 · After 40 years behind scaffolding, the Palais de Justice in Brussels is currently being freed from its steel cage. The Brussels Times was invited behind the scenes to the construction site at one of the world's biggest courthouses.
Now what? How Belgium's government formation works - The …
4 days ago · Now that all votes have been cast and counted, Belgium's government formation process can start. The notoriously long negotiations that take place after general elections are evidenced by Belgium holding the world record for the longest period without a …
Belgian inflation highest in eurozone in September, but expected …
Oct 3, 2024 · The Federal Planning Bureau expects inflation in Belgium to fall to 1.8% next year, returning to relatively normal levels from a peak of 9.59% in 2022.
Local elections 2024: Who's running in the City of Brussels?
Oct 3, 2024 · Belgium's 2024 local elections are around the corner. Brussels residents will vote to elect their local council on Sunday 13 October, and indirectly, their new mayor (bourgmestre in French or burgemeester in Dutch).Knowing how the local election list system works is key to understanding who is running.
Cost of housing: Which Brussels communes are most affected by …
Nov 15, 2024 · There are also differences within the Brussels-Capital Region itself. The commune of Saint-Gilles experienced the most moderate fall in purchasing power, from 55 m 2 to 50 m 2 (-9.7%). The figure stood at 52 m 2 in November – the lowest purchasing power in the region.. Ixelles and Etterbeek also recorded notably low purchasing powers in November, at 55 m 2 and 56 m 2, respectively.