Stories from Belgium

European leaders are raising their voices against Israeli expansionist operations, with the international community appearing unable to act effectively. According to 'l'Orfouger,' Europeans possess tools to defend international law, specifically mentioning an association agreement with Israel that contains an article stipulating conditions for its maintenance. The European Union is being called upon to maintain its relations with the United States.

Two houses in Ardooie were flooded, according to Mayor Veronique Buik. The residents of both houses spent the night elsewhere due to damage, particularly mud damage. Insurance representatives are expected to visit the affected residents this morning to assess cleanup efforts.

The deficit must stabilize below a threshold, specifically not exceeding 2.9% in 2026, a level currently foreseen by the Treasury. The European Commission continues to oppose any overshoot of this target.

The American president has sent a letter to the European Union regarding sanctions. These sanctions are expected to be increased and will remain in place until July 4.

Self-published works constituted 10% of Belgium's editorial production in 2025.

Several countries within the European Union currently lack agreement regarding who should represent the bloc in upcoming negotiations. The issue of which entity should represent the European Union in negotiations has gained additional impetus this year.

Voetbal Vlaanderen, the Flemish football association, has imposed the heaviest possible sanction.

The UGent board of directors is discussing the potential establishment of new ties with an Israeli institution. This consideration comes as activists advocate for an academic boycott.

An RTBF investigation, reported this Friday, focuses on the perpetrators of hundreds of gang-related shootings in Brussels last year. These shootings resulted in 8 deaths and dozens injured in the capital.

A source claimed today in Brussels that 5000 euros is the price for killing someone.