New show celebrates African culture
By Martin Banks The first edition of The African RunShow will take place on April 30, in collaboration with the AfricaMuseum in Brussels.
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April 19, 2025 Brussels resto can rightly claim to be a “culinary institution”
By Martin Banks The word “institution” is bandied about a bit too readily when it comes to the horeca/hospitality sector.
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April 19, 2025 The silence between von der Leyen and Trump looms large over trade talks
Despite the European Commission holding exclusive competence on trade policy, Donald Trump has not spoken with its president, Ursula von der Leyen, since he returned to the White House.
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April 18, 2025 Defence soars up agenda for EU and MEPs
By Martin Banks MEPs will next week vote on the report for the European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP).
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April 18, 2025 Europe’s defence sector bets on space amid growing geopolitical threats
In recent years, defence companies have stepped up their involvement in space projects, prompting calls for more EU-level coordination and investment.
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April 17, 2025 Giorgia Meloni’s trip to Washington will be a test for Italy’s role in Europe
Meloni hopes to strengthen her leadership by positioning herself as a mediator between the EU and the US.
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April 16, 2025 Frosty ties: What to expect from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to Poland
Outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has plans to visit Warsaw before expected new Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to be sworn in in the first week of May. What does his visit mean for Polish-German relations?
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April 15, 2025 Over 230 arrested as Europol dismantles four major drug smuggling networks
Europol said the investigation, codenamed Operation Bulut, took place across multiple jurisdictions and involved authorities in Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.
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April 14, 2025 EU member states agree first wave of retaliatory tariffs
After several weeks of consultations between member states, EU Commission and industries, the EU adopted retaliatory measures on Wednesday against US tariffs on EU steel and aluminium.
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April 13, 2025 UK defence industry calls for quick security pact with Brussels to access EU money
One instrument the Commission has proposed to ramp up defence spending across the EU, worth €150 billion, would largely exclude British suppliers.
