Sixteen minors, suspected of serious offenses during the national demonstration on October 9, have been released due to a lack of space in youth protection institutions (IPPJ), which alarms the Brussels public prosecutor about the resources for juvenile justice. #justicejuvenile #Belgique #manifestation (translated)
Netherlands wants to see a much greater reduction of the budget with other countries. "Netherlands wants to see a much greater reduction of the budget with other countries," said Minister Eelco Heinen (Finance, VVD). #EUbegroting #Brusselseonderhandelingen #Cohesievrienden (translated)
But behind closed doors? There, said the Irish minister Thomas Byrne (European Affairs) on Saturday, the front of the frugal countries – who say that subsidies for farmers and poor regions should be cut – was not as united as they pretended to be in public. #EUbegroting #Brusselseonderhandelingen #Cohesievrienden (translated)
EU countries should not bow to a "narrow accountant mentality," said Romanian Christian Democrat Siegfried Muresan, who will represent the parliament in negotiations with the 27 EU countries and the Commission. #EUbegroting #Brusselseonderhandelingen #Cohesievrienden (translated)
The negotiations on the new EU budget for 2028 remain stalled due to conflicting interests between net contributors and the 'Friends of Cohesion', who cling to old subsidies and few are willing to make concessions. #EUbegroting #Brusselseonderhandelingen #Cohesievrienden (translated)
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Brussels on Friday, 9 October, as thousands marched against the Belgian government's planned spending cuts. Police estimated that 30,000 people took part in the demonstration, organised by trade unions amid growing opposition to austerity measures. #BrusselsProtests #Austerity #PoliceClash
Wouter Duyck stated that the young people who could be arrested during the riots in Brussels, who had actively used violence against the police or infrastructure and had been convicted by a fast-track judge for it, should be held responsible for all the damage. If they were minors, he argued that their parents should also pay. He asked if people agreed with this. #Brussel #jongeren #rellen (translated)
The Crisis Center is activated under the coordination of safe.brussels, to coordinate the police, firefighters, the Stib, the SNCB, Brussels-Cleanliness, and other public services. Its Situational Centre monitors the situation 24/7 and informs our partners in real time. safe.brussels is also ready to activate crisis management measures if necessary. After the national demonstration this Friday in Brussels, Boris Dilliès (MR), the minister-president of the capital, announced in an Instagram post that he has requested a "strengthened regional system" in view of the next few days that will be "particularly busy." #Bruxelles #Manif #Sécurité (translated)
After the national manifestation in Brussels, the Brussels minister-president Boris Dilliès requested a strengthened regional system to coordinate police, emergency services, and public services, while drawing attention to offenders who have disturbed the peace. #Bruxelles #Manif #Sécurité (translated)
A new redesign project for Schuman Square in Brussels causes discontent within the Brussels government, while criticism of the lack of green spaces continues, especially after international mockery during the summer. #Bruxelles #Mobilité #Végétalisation (translated)
The author wrote that cost-of-living riots were beginning in Brussels and said the decline in living standards had barely started. #Brussels #CostOfLiving #Riots #BE
The author wrote that Venezuela’s future would be discussed in Brussels the following week and thanked Jorge Raissati and Econ Inclusion for making it possible. https://t.co/E4s5NQjJNY #Venezuela #Brussels #PoliticalDiscussion #VE #BE
Due to a national demonstration in Brussels, one hundred seven flights have been canceled at Brussels Airport, although the airport does not anticipate disruptions for the public service strike on Monday. #BrusselsAirport #Manifestation #VolsAnnulés (translated)
The national demonstration on October 9, organized by the trade unions FGTB and CSC, led to serious disruptions in waste collection in the Brussels region, with up to 98% of waste bags not being collected in some municipalities. #GrèveBruxelles #CollecteDesDéchets #Perturbations (translated)
The Patriots announced in their newsletter contributions to warn the Court of Auditors about a rise in EU debt to one trillion euros. They also wrote that a resolution of the EU Parliament against Islamism would remain without binding consequences and that pressure on Brussels' course regarding internal combustion engines is increasing. https://t.co/RT6W09ztJ1 https://t.co/jhXpCHON4T #EU #Schulden #Politik #EU (translated)
Brussels Airport expects no flight disruptions on Monday despite a public services strike, although this Friday, about a hundred flights are canceled due to a national demonstration. #Grève #BrusselsAirport #ServicesPublics (translated)
EVS lost 30% of its value on the Brussels stock exchange on Thursday, partly due to rising oil prices and disappointing business results. #BourseBruxelles #EVS #ArgenX (translated)
The author said a new think tank was launching and claimed its predecessor had been shut down on Brussels’ orders. They argued that this showed the group was discussing and researching important issues, and said the event was worth attending. #ThinkTank #Brussels #Research #BE
The flights of Brussels Airlines to Tel Aviv are causing tensions among employees due to ethical and security concerns, exacerbated by the recent announcement of insurance coverage for risks related to travel in the region, which some staff members find shocking. #BrusselsAirlines #Télétransport #SécuritéAérienne (translated)
Around 140 flights will be canceled on Friday at Brussels Airport due to the national protest organized by the FGTB and CSC against the measures of the federal government. #BrusselsAirport #VolsAnnulés #Manifestation (translated)
