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De Croo: Defence and aid spending are 'two sides of the same coin'

Exclusive: United Nations Development Programme administrator and former Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said the European Union's long-term budget should balance defence and aid funding as they are both crucial for European security.

Euronews

Third HSC brings together politicians, business leaders, academia to debate power of cooperation, driving progress together

The third Hamburg Sustainability Conference convened global leaders from politics, business, and civil society to foster cooperation for sustainable development. Discussions centered on accelerating the energy transition, protecting nature, and improving access to finance, with a strong emphasis on strengthening international partnerships. Key initiatives, including the North-South Commission on Development,…

The Times of India

White powder sent to Belgian PM’s office identified as poison strychnine

Aide of Alexander De Croo hospitalised after opening letter containing potentially fatal poison

The Guardian - UK

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Belgian King, Prime Minister Confront Pope Over Child Sex Abuse, Forced Adoption Scandals

'Misdeeds need to be recognized,' Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said. 'When something goes wrong we cannot accept cover-ups.'

International Business Times

Belgian PM resigns after crushing defeat by right in general election

Alexander De Croo notified King Philippe on Monday morning, but will lead until a new coalition is formed

The Guardian - UK

Complex coalition talks loom in Belgium after Flemish nationalist parties win federal election

Flemish nationalist parties are dominating general elections in Belgium as Prime Minister Alexander De Croo’s liberal party lost seats

The Independent UK

Police search European Parliament employee's home, offices over possible Russian interference

Police searched the offices and residence of an employee of the European Parliament on Wednesday as part of an investigation into whether EU lawmakers were bribed to promote Russian propaganda to undermine support for Ukraine, prosecutors said.

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EU pushing to boost military aid to Ukraine

The drive by some EU states to raise support comes as others, such as Hungary, work to block military aid.

Al Jazeera

EU Weighs Response To Russian 'Interference' In Election Runup

EU leaders were Wednesday weighing the bloc's response to suspicions of Russian meddling ahead of June elections in the bloc, with calls for new sanctions to target "malign activities" by Moscow.

International Business Times

Belgium Probes Russian 'Interference' In European Parliament

Belgium on Friday announced it is probing Russian "interference" in the European Parliament following allegations that lawmakers took money to spread Kremlin propaganda ahead of the June EU elections.

International Business Times

Belgium investigates alleged Russian payments to MEPs

Belgian PM says Russia is trying to influence forthcoming elections to weaken European support for Ukraine

The Guardian - UK

Belgium Probing Russian 'Interference' In European Parliament: PM

De Croo said Moscow's "clear" objectives were to "help elect more pro-Russian candidates to the European Parliament and reinforce the pro-Russian narrative in that institution".

International Business Times

EU seals €7.4bn deal with Egypt in effort to avert another migration crisis

Six of bloc’s leaders sign agreement in Cairo aimed at boosting economy and bringing stability to region

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 732

G7 leaders urge additional support after defiant Zelenskiy hosts western leaders; Navalny’s body handed over to his motherSee all our Ukraine war coverage

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‘Putin must lose everything’: defiant Zelenskiy hosts western leaders in Kyiv to mark two years of war

Ukraine’s president met the prime ministers of Italy, Canada and Belgium in a show of unity after recent battlefield defeats

The Guardian - UK

Jim Ratcliffe’s vast petrochemical plant in Antwerp faces new legal challenge

Proposed Project One cracking plant is ‘hugely destructive’, says Client Earth

The Guardian - UK

Europe should not fear standing alone if US adopts ‘America First’ policy in 2024, says Belgian prime minister – as it happened

Alexander De Croo says democracy and liberty will be put to the test in Europe this year but EU should not be afraid of going it alone

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Spanish prime minister says he doubts Israel is respecting international law

Pedro Sánchez condemns Hamas terror attacks but urges Israel to rethink operations in Gaza

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Israel summons Spanish, Belgian ambassadors following criticism during visit to Rafah

The Israeli government says it will summon the Belgian and Spanish ambassadors following remarks by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his Belgian counterpart Alexander de Croo on the war between Israel and Hamas

Al Jazeera

Egypt’s el-Sisi says future Palestinian state could be ‘demilitarised’

El-Sisi spoke after a meeting with the Spanish and Belgian PMs as they try to shore up support for a peace conference.

Al Jazeera

Spanish PM proposes talks on the establishment of a Palestinian state

In meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Spain’s Pedro Sanchez proposes international peace talks.

Al Jazeera

‘Inhumane’: Top Belgium officials criticise Israeli bombing of Gaza

The PM describes Israel’s bloody campaign as disproportionate’ as a left-wing politician calls for sanctions.

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Two Swedes Were Shot Dead, And A Third Person Was Injured In Brussels Attack

A football match between Belgium and Sweden that was taking place in the city was called off.

The Guardian - UK

Brussels shooting: gunman who shot dead two Swedish football fans remains at large, PM says

Alexander De Croo tells residents to remain ‘extra vigilant’ after attack that prosecutors said was inspired by Islamic State

The Independent UK

Belgian authorities raise terror alert after 2 Swedes are fatally shot in Brussels

Belgian authorities have raised the terror alert to its highest level in the capital late after the fatal shooting of two Swedes in Brussels that Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has linked to terrorism

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