EU, Syria launch first formal political talks in Brussels
The European Union and Syria held their first high-level political dialogue in Brussels on Monday, discussing efforts to…
Exclusive | EU gauges interest in new trade weapon against China’s overcapacity
Brussels is rallying support among EU industry groups for a trade weapon to tackle Chinese overcapacity, as the…
EU Debates New Long-Term MFF Budget Amid Divisions
Welcome to the Brussels Edition. I’m Suzanne Lynch, Bloomberg’s Brussels bureau chief, bringing you the latest from the…
EU mulls mandatory jet fuel sharing if shortage hits – POLITICO
“We will assess whether we need a minimum stock obligation for jet fuel, requiring member states to maintain…
Belgium’s economy signals alarm as slowdown deepens amid global tensions
The economy of Belgium is showing increasing signs of strain, with indicators pointing to a deepening downturn that…
Belgium Aims to Punch Above its Weight in Defense Production
Belgium’s defense industry, long known for small arms and ammunition, is accelerating up the value chain by producing…
Belgium, Spain each allocate $1.2B in military aid to Ukraine
Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced on Monday that Belgium and Spain have each committed €1 billion ($1.2…
Brussels backs windfall tax on big firms to ease pain from energy crisis – POLITICO
This wouldn’t be the first time that EU capitals have raided the profits of energy companies to ease…
5 countries ask Brussels to tax energy companies benefitting from Iran crisis – POLITICO
In the letter, the ministers argued Brussels should do as it did following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine,…
Belgium Joins France-Led Coalition to Ensure Free Passage Through the Strait of Hormuz
Belgium’s defence minister announced that the country is prepared to join a “coalition of the willing” aimed at…
14 things we learned at the EU leaders’ summit – POLITICO
“This ETS is a great success. It has been in place for 20 years and is a market-based…
EU leaders find themselves incapable of action despite wars so close to home – POLITICO
And that speech was about as far as it went. As Tehran pounded its neighbors, disrupting Europe’s energy…