Just a few kilometres south-east of Brussels, beyond the last tram stop and the tidy residential avenues, begins one of Belgium's most extraordinary natural sites: the Sonian Forest. With its slender, 50-metre-tall trees and sparse ....
More than seven months after the elections, formateur and soon-to-be prime minister Bart De Wever will this evening meet King Philippe at the royal palace and declare that he has fulfilled his mission to form ....
In 2024, Belgium faces some essential milestones. Not only will it hold the presidency of the European Union, but on 9 June, it will hold crucial elections at European, national and regional levels. It’s expected ....
Belgium is a federal state characterised by different political landscapes in its regions. While Flanders is predominantly right-wing, Wallonia leans to the left. What both regions have in common is a declining interest in traditional ....
Gone are the days when the Flemish government could blame the national government for its instability, as Flemish political leaders are increasingly characterised by division and disloyalty. The situation in Flanders has turned sour, especially ....
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit Belgium, the country had been trying to form a government for months. It finally emerged in October 2020, with seven political parties signing a sketchy coalition agreement. This agreement contained ....