The Latest Breaking News from Brussels

Brussels goofiest gifts: the weird world of EU Parliament gifts

From nude statues to portable radios, flags and football jerseys: the European Parliament’s gift shelf is full of surprises.

Euronews · May 8, 2025

Serbian Leader Vucic Defies EU With Russia Visit

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic arrived in Moscow Wednesday for the week's celebrations marking 80 years since the victory over Nazi Germany, risking anger in Brussels as he tries to balance Russian ties and European aspirations.

International Business Times · May 7, 2025

Signs of EU-China reset intensify as Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for Victory Day

Brussels and Beijing appear to be moving closer to a rapprochement under the shadow of Donald Trump's disruptive policies.

Euronews · May 7, 2025

No formal trade promises have been made to the US, Brussels says

The European Commission says it is looking at ways to potentially reduce its trade surplus with the US, although stresses that no formal offer has been made.

Euronews · May 2, 2025

Pro-Palestine activist arrested in Belgium after attending protest

Mohammed Khatib, who advocates for Palestinian prisoners, believes his detention was meant to silence him.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2025

One injured in latest shooting in Brussels as city struggles with drug gang violence

Authorities in Belgium's capital recorded 11 gun attacks in the first six weeks of this year alone, with two people killed and four injured.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

EU-UK defence pact could be main deliverable of upcoming London summit

Talks between Brussels and London for a security and defence partnership are ongoing with EU ambassadors scheduled to discuss a first draft put together by the Commission's External Action Service next week.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

Microsoft President Urges Fast 'Resolution' Of Transatlantic Trade Tensions

Microsoft President Brad Smith called Wednesday for a swift resolution of trade tensions between the United States and Europe, during an interview with AFP in Brussels.

International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025

'Flow' wins LUX Audience Award 2025

The animated film 'Straume' ('Flow') by Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis, was declared the winner of the 2025 LUX Audience Award at a ceremony in the European Parliament hemicycle in Brussels.

Euronews · Apr 30, 2025

EU Top Court Rules 'Golden Passport' Schemes Are Illegal

"Golden passport" schemes for deep-pocketed foreign investors violate European Union law, the bloc's highest court ruled on Tuesday, after a legal challenge against Malta by Brussels.

International Business Times · Apr 29, 2025