A reform of the Belgian VAT system in exchange for a break on income tax has reportedly put PM De Wever in confrontation with the party leader of his largest coalition partner.

Tens of thousands have joined the afternoon walk to take a stand against Belgium's perceived lack of ambition on climate action.

The agency warned the situation needs “immediate attention,” urging countries to speed up undelivered oil releases and prioritise diesel if more supply support is needed.

The bloc’s defence chief said the EU has been Ukraine’s only serious financial backer, as warnings grow that easing pressure on Moscow could help fund the war.

Unions say they were taken “completely by surprise” by plans to relax working time rules, warning that the answer to unrest is extra support, not more pressure on the same officers.

Organisers expect about 30,000 people at today’s climate march, after activists used a high-profile city landmark to press for a political shift and insist that climate is also a matter of security.

The new permits will apply when roadworks affect a parking space for at least 10 working days.

The driver and a four-year-old baby also suffered minor injuries. The 22-year-old tested negative for both alcohol and drugs.

Raoul Hedebouw condemned the accusations calling Friday's aggressive rioters the Workers' Party's "shock troops."

Ministers promise 56 new places by 2028 after prosecutors said youth suspects had to be freed for lack of space, raising fresh questions over the credibility of the justice system.

A 23-year-old driver died at the scene after his car hit four parked vehicles and an electricity pole. Prosecutors say early findings suggest excessive speed.

The case has widened beyond one conviction, with claims of double standards as an elected official convicted of assaulting police remains in the municipal executive.

A fire sparked by rubbish at the base of an external staircase led to an overnight evacuation in a block of 60 flats. The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined.

Police and soldiers cleared the last large camp in Ceuta days before a royal visit, after more than 70,000 people crossed into the enclave in two days and dozens died.

Georges-Louis Bouchez has been blamed for the deadlock in the latest round of budget talks, as he continues to advocate for lower taxes and no VAT rise.

Security costs are rising as defence executives respond to alleged Russian plots, while officials warn that even amateurish plans can spread fear and deter business with Ukraine.

Cats and stray intakes declined, but dog admissions rose to 7,365. The result is a growing backlog, with many shelter animals still waiting more than a year for a home.

Their stay will mark the first-ever Belgian state visit in the Central Asian country.

The blaze caused no injuries because the shop was empty, according to the manager. The main damage came from the sprinkler system, with loose goods being thrown away before reopening.

Eight minors, including a teenager with seven ready-to-use Molotov cocktails, have been released from a Brussels youth detention facility.