AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoStrike and Budget: A nationwide strike disrupted public services across Belgium as budget talks stalled ahead of a key deadline. Brussels also saw clashes at anti-austerity protests, with 21 people remanded in custody. EU Rules: Prime Minister Bart De Wever joined Germany and Italy in calling for an “emergency brake” on EU laws they consider burdensome, plus faster deregulation. Travel and Retail: Brussels Airport has been urged to fix passport-control queues before Christmas after waits reached five hours. A cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems also disrupted stores in Belgium and other European countries. Belgium Abroad: King Philippe and Queen Mathilde are visiting Kazakhstan, with talks focused on trade, transport, education and critical minerals. Health: Euthanasia accounted for 4% of deaths in Belgium in 2025, more than double the share five years earlier.
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