The Latest Breaking News from Brussels

Brussels asks EU citizens to put together a 72-hour emergency kit to face crises

The emergency kit should include food, water, and copies of important identity documents, among other items.

Euronews · Mar 26, 2025

Duchess of Edinburgh and Jess Phillips raise need to tackle online child abuse

Sophie and Ms Phillips will travel to Brussels on Wednesday, where European politicians are gathering to draw attention to the harms children face.

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2025

In brief: 33 Place Brugmann; The Decline and Fall of the Human Empire; A History of the World in 47 Borders – review

Residents of a Brussels apartment block contend with Nazi occupation; the existential threats to humanity explored; and a lively study of national and political boundaries

The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2025

Brussels' Molenbeek district hosts Iftar in church to boost European Capital of Culture bid

The Iftar comes as part of Molenbeek's bid to become the 2030 European Capital of Culture, in which the district hopes to "flip the script" on its infamous narrative.

Euronews · Mar 24, 2025

Brussels, my love? A democratic Syria - realistic or just a pipe dream?

In this edition of our talk show from Brussels, the participants discuss the new beginning in Syria, the continuation of diplomacy in Ukraine and the allegations of bribery in connection with the Chinese telecoms giant Huawei.

Euronews · Mar 22, 2025

Brussels rebrands 'Rearm Europe' plan after backlash from leaders of Italy and Spain

The new term, "Readiness 2030," is a direct response to the complaints voiced by Giorgia Meloni and Pedro Sánchez in recent days.

Euronews · Mar 21, 2025

Kelly Hoppen: 'In Antwerp I was like a kid in a candy shop'

The interior designer strolls the Belgian cobbles in search of incredible vintage furniture, chic shops and buzzing galleries

Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025

Friday briefing: Why Europe is divided over how to defend Ukraine – and itself

In today’s newsletter: As Zelenskyy urges the EU to step up, divisions remain on how to secure the continent’s future amid Russian aggression

The Guardian - UK · Mar 21, 2025

Brussels tech lobby distances from Huawei following probe into alleged Parliament corruption

Influential tech industry group DIGITALEUROPE suspended Chinese member Huawei in the wake of a probe by Belgian prosecutors into suspected bribery at the European Parliament.

Euronews · Mar 21, 2025

UK Locked Out of £125bn EU Defence Fund as France Wins Big—Will Starmer Strike a Deal?

British arms companies are set to be locked out of a huge £125 billion EU defense fund—unless the Government agrees to sign a security pact with Brussels.

The Fashion Central · Mar 21, 2025