Belgian politics

Belgium

New far-right party named after Trump launches in Belgium

"Donald Trump is the ultimate symbol of populism. He immediately embodies what we stand for," says Salvatore Nicotra, founder of the new TRUMP party.

11 November 2025

The Europe Conversation

EU Commissioner Lahbib: “Hamas is not an interlocutor for us”

In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Euronews, EU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib talks about the bloc’s role in the Middle East, as well as in Ukraine - and she defends her home country, Belgium.

24 October 2025

The Europe Conversation

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 move risks the immediate and long-term credibility of Belgium as a hub for financial services.

5 September 2025

Belgium

Belgian prince loses bid for legal benefits on top of royal allowance

A Brussels court rejected a request for welfare by the 61-year-old, who receives an annual allowance of €388,000 and rent-free accommodation.

8 April 2025

Europe News

Pope gives farewell mass in stadium before departing Belgium

Francis' visit to Belgium was always going to be difficult given the country's history of clerical sexual abuse and its increasingly secular society.

29 September 2024

Europe News

Belgian government talks stall after Bart De Wever's resignation

Efforts to form a government in Belgium are at a deadlock after the negotiator appointed by the Royal Palace to build a coalition from the five parties that won in the June general election has stepped down.

23 August 2024

Europe News

Belgian PM De Croo announces resignation after heavy election loss

De Croo will now tend his resignation to King Philippe, who has the power to reject it at his discretion.

10 June 2024

Belgium

Could Belgium's new sex workers labour law set an example for Europe?

The law is the first in Europe — and the world — to provide sex workers with social security provisions such as pensions and maternity leave, as well as an official employment contract.

13 May 2024

Earth News

Euroviews. Corporate capture won’t solve environmental crises

We implore EU and member state leaders to prioritise the protection of citizens and environments suffering from chemical, pesticide, and fossil fuel pollution, and action to ensure that big polluters can no longer evade responsibility for the climate crisis, seven European activists write.

20 February 2024

Belgium

Belgian court suspends controversial prisoner swap treaty with Iran

Critics argue that the proposed agreement would threaten Iranian dissidents.

8 December 2022

Euronews Witness

Asylum crisis in Belgium: A sign of failing European migration policy?

Unable to cope with the scores of asylum seekers, Belgian authorities point to the lack of European solidarity.

24 November 2022

Belgium

Belgian MPs approve controversial prisoner exchange treaty with Iran

Critics say the deal will help free and pardon convicted Iranian terrorists.

21 July 2022

Belgium

Belgian foreign minister formally resigns to care for ill husband

Sophie Wilmès is stepping down after her husband was diagnosed with brain cancer. Prime Minister Alexander De Croo will take on the foreign minister's role.

14 July 2022

World

EU unity on Ukraine is the fruit of "listening" says Belgian PM

Belgian PM Alexander De Croo says he is "convinced" that European Union members will remain united in their approach to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, because their strategy was the fruit of careful coordination.

27 May 2022

Belgium

Belgian foreign minister temporarily steps down to care for husband

Sophie Wilmes' husband has been diagnosed with "aggressive brain cancer".

21 April 2022

Work

Belgium approves 4-day week and right to disconnect

The package of labour reforms announced on Tuesday would also give gig economy workers more protections.

15 February 2022