Stories from Brussels · Belgium

European Union lawmakers have urged the Trump administration to reconsider its stance on arms sales to Taiwan. This call highlights ongoing international pressure regarding Taiwan's defense capabilities.

The proposed EU Return Regulation is criticized for potentially expanding detention and criminalizing asylum seekers. Concerns are raised about violations of the ECHR and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights.

European Union legislators have reached a provisional agreement on the AI Omnibus legislation. The deal will delay the enforcement of high-risk AI rules and adjust obligations across various sectors.

American defense technology company Anduril is competing with Cobbs Belux and Nokia for a Belgian contract valued at over 1 billion euros. The contract is for drone defense systems.

Europe has opened its markets to US jet fuel, a development that is expected to impact flight operations. This change in fuel sourcing could lead to adjustments in airline costs and potentially flight schedules.

A European defense alliance is seeking greater self-sufficiency in its defense capabilities.

Officials from Syria and EU ministers responsible for foreign affairs and defense are meeting in Brussels. This meeting occurs ahead of a national strike planned in Belgium.

President Trump has decided to withdraw troops from Europe, which is seen as a warning and pressure tactic against European allies. A shift in China-Europe relations is occurring, with potential implications for the Middle East conflict's logistics.

Belgium has announced it will supply its entire fleet of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine. This decision comes as part of ongoing military aid to Ukraine. The exact number of aircraft to be supplied has not been specified. The announcement was made by the Belgian government.

The European Union is considering restricting the use of United States cloud platforms for government data. This potential restriction aims to address data security and privacy concerns. This move could impact data handling and access for governmental bodies within the EU.