Jerusalem (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 27, 2026 — The Israeli general election has highlighted a broad political consensus among major Zionist parties regarding the continuation of military operations in Gaza and the occupied territories. Observers note that the … Read more

Strasbourg (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 27, 2026 – The Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee has completed a focused inspection visit to the Republic of Moldova to evaluate the treatment and living conditions of persons deprived of their liberty.… Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 27, 2026 – Members of the European Parliament have disclosed over 400 official meetings with representatives of the tobacco and nicotine industry since the beginning of the current legislative term in the summer … Read more

 Belgium (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 27, 2026 – A 36-year-old man from Braine-l’Alleud, Belgium, appeared before the criminal court in Nivelles following a sequence of criminal acts involving an attempted supermarket robbery with an underpants mask, arson, and … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 27, 2026 – The Belgian federal government has announced a delay to its planned ban on smoking across outdoor hospitality terraces, originally scheduled to come into force on 1 January 2027. Spearheaded by … Read more

Brussels, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Commission has accepted a Temu safety plan designed to strengthen consumer protection and address risks involving illegal products sold through the Chinese-owned online marketplace. The decision, announced on 26 … Read more

Brussels, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A Brussels court ruling has ordered the Brussels-Capital Region to provide properly equipped accommodation sites for travelling communities, including Roma families, following years of inadequate facilities. The judgment, delivered on 15 … Read more

Brussels, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Brussels Kanal gas leak was located after emergency services evacuated approximately 250 construction workers near the Kanal-Centre Pompidou museum project on Monday, 26 October. The incident prompted road restrictions, precautionary … Read more

The EU and its member states have been urged to address the skills shortage across Europe.

The demand comes from the group that represents the business community at EU level, BusinessEurope.

The  respected Brussels-based organisation was reacting to the findings … Read more

Brussels, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union has authorised approximately €4.9 billion in EU Ukraine aid to support military equipment reimbursements and training for Ukrainian armed forces. The funding decisions, adopted by the Council of … Read more

Singapore, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has renewed calls for EU trade expansion, urging the European Union to strengthen economic partnerships with international markets and deepen cooperation with Asian economies. His remarks … Read more

Brussels, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union is pursuing substantial investment opportunities in Australia’s critical minerals sector as Brussels intensifies efforts to secure essential raw materials and reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains. The EU … Read more

Brussels, Belgium, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union and the United Kingdom are seeking progress towards an agreement on Made in Europe rules, as discussions continue over whether British manufacturers should qualify for preferential … Read more

Brussels, 27 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Airbus loan dispute has renewed trade tensions between the European Union and the United States after Washington questioned a €3 billion financing package approved by the European Investment Bank (EIB). … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 26, 2026 – Crown Princess Elisabeth of Belgium has marked her 25th birthday by releasing a personal video message expressing gratitude to the public for their well-wishes. The Belgian Royal Palace accompanied the … Read more

Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) October 26, 2026 – The European Commission has formally accepted a comprehensive compliance action plan submitted by Chinese e-commerce retailer Temu to resolve safety violations under the Digital Services Act. The regulatory acceptance follows … Read more

A European Parliament delegation observed Serbia’s parliamentary elections this weekend (Sunday, 25 October) as part of the international election observation mission coordinated by the OSCE.

Led by S&D MEP Andreas Schieder, the delegation assessed the electoral process against international democratic … Read more

Emmanuel Macron came home from the Gulf last week with diesel cargoes and a single word for Donald Trump. Standing in Doha on Wednesday, the French president called the foreign commentary on his country’s riots “stupid.” Asked whether he meant … Read more

Brussels, Belgium, 26 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels police detentions totalled nine following confrontations between officers and demonstrators on Saturday, 24 October, as approximately 400 people gathered in the Belgian capital to protest against government reforms, education … Read more

Brussels, 26 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brussels police are closely monitoring anonymous social media accounts promoting demonstrations across the Belgian capital, amid concerns about misleading information, unidentified organisers and potential public safety risks. The Brussels TikTok protests … Read more