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Developing nations face triple shock from energy crisis, El Niño and borrowing costs, UN warns

UN’s development arm calls for urgent action as crises could ‘throw tens if not hundreds of millions back into poverty’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

Europe will pay price of one crisis after another if EU cuts foreign aid, UN official warns

United Nations Development Programme chief Alexander De Croo says the EU must fund global crises through ‘proactive’ development, rather than reactive responses as they unfold

The Independent UK · Jul 24

UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability

Two top United Nations officials are urging Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into instability

The Independent UK · Jul 8

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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 · Jul 3

'Ripple effects of Iran war could lead to other conflicts,' UN development chief tells Euronews

The head of the UN Development Programme told Euronews that the impact of the Middle East conflict is being felt "way beyond the region", and that, in the absence of a resolution, the groundwork for further conflicts is being laid.

Euronews · Apr 17

Iran war could plunge 32 million into poverty, says United Nations

‘Development in reverse’ taking place involving rising energy and food costs and weaker economic growth

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13

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 · Jan 9, 2025

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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 · Sep 28, 2024

EU leaders back Ursula von der Leyen for second term as president

Estonia’s PM, Kaja Kallas, set to become the EU’s top diplomat, while former Portuguese PM António Costa takes over as president of the European Council

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

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 · Jun 10, 2024

Surge in support for far-right party expected in Belgium general election

Vlaams Belang wants independence for Dutch-speaking Flanders, which could split the country

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2024

Zelensky Presses Biden To Attend Ukraine Peace Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday urged US leader Joe Biden to attend a June peace summit in Switzerland, as he accused Russia's Vladimir Putin of trying to derail the gathering.

International Business Times · May 28, 2024

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 · Apr 17, 2024

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 · Apr 12, 2024

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Belgium To Investigate Suspected Russian Meddling In EU Elections

Belgium investigates suspected Russian interference in European Parliament elections as concerns rise over pro-Russian influence networks across Europe.

Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2024

Belgium says will probe suspected Russian interference in European polls

Belgian intelligence claims Russia has been paying members of European Parliament to expand its influence network.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2024

Belgium investigates alleged Russian payments to MEPs

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

International Business Times · Apr 12, 2024

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".

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The Hindu · Mar 26, 2024

PM Modi discusses West Asia, Russia Ukraine peace with Belgian counterpart during telephonic call

PM Modi and Belgian PM De Croo discuss enhancing cooperation, regional conflicts, and strengthening bilateral ties.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023

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 · Nov 24, 2023

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.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

Swedish and Belgian PMs lay wreaths for Brussels terror victims

Questions raised about how attacker slipped through net to kill two football fans heading to Euro 2024 qualifier

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Deadly attack in Belgium ignites fierce debate on failures of deportation policy

The suspected attacker who killed two Swedish soccer fans in Brussels this week before he was shot dead by police resided in Belgium illegally and had been ordered to leave Belgium years ago

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Sweden fans given overnight police protection in Brussels after shooting during Euro 2024 qualifier

The match was abandoned at half-time and fans kept locked inside the stadium for two hours

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