Stories from Brussels · Belgium

The head of the European Commission stated that the deployment of 5,000 German soldiers was a complete surprise to the European Union. The Pentagon stated on Friday that the withdrawal of 5,000 soldiers from Germany will be reduced to 1,000.

A BMW traveling at speeds exceeding 170 km/h drove into a group of approximately 150 people gathered for a carnival. Witnesses described horrific scenes involving blood, ambulances, and police presence. Mayor Jacques Gobert described the human toll as very heavy.

The European Union and the United States have common interests in jointly addressing various conflicts, including the one in Ukraine. Despite differing views, the US remains a partner in the alliance. Both entities have achieved results through joint actions.

The 75th edition of the Queen Elisabeth Competition is set to begin in Brussels. This year's competition is dedicated to the cello. There are no Belgian participants scheduled to compete in this edition. The event is described as one of the most and difficult musical competitions in the world. The competition will run until June 10. RTBF will provide coverage of the various stages through both radio and television broadcasts. The station's news platform, RTBF Actu, will offer information on the candidates and the instrument.

Belgium has appointed its first sepsis coordinator to manage the body's overreaction to infections. The appointment follows a national plan developed after a report by Pano two years ago. The role aims to improve rapid recognition of sepsis to prevent amputations and save lives. The initiative is part of a broader national strategy to address the life-threatening condition. The transcript mentions this as a public health measure. The plan aims to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

The European Commission has released the 'Accelerate EU' strategy to enhance the EU's energy self-sufficiency. The European Union is accelerating measures to protect citizens and businesses while reducing reliance on external energy sources.

Two months after an explosion, which judicial authorities qualified as a terrorist act, the synagogue on Rue Léon-Frédéric has reopened. The street was completely cordoned off for the occasion, with only a select few guests attending the reopening ceremony.

Britain has agreed to pay £1 billion annually for continued access to the European Union market.

An international arrest warrant has been issued by the Assize Court regarding a corruption investigation. The warrant involves individuals accused of managing complex banking and human engineering to establish a corruption pact.

A strike force has frozen $580 million in cryptocurrency assets. The total value of frozen crypto assets is $580 million. The operation involved Europol and the Criminal Assets Bureau. The total value of seized assets is €30 million.