Stories from Belgium

A fifth of the 5000 seats to be distributed in an ongoing election or political process are currently known, according to a broadcast from VRT Radio 1.

An initiative is underway to establish a European association of mayors from communes actively combating drug trafficking. The speaker plans to meet with the Mayor of Brussels today, hoping for his participation in these efforts.

The Mathias Corvinium College think tank, which is close to Victor Orban, has reportedly 'hijacked' the European Commission's campaign. The think tank argues that Europe is 'ill-placed' to discuss freedom of expression.

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann stated that Parliament is ready and now the member states must deliver.

Geert Schops from Takeldienst Schops in Heusden-Zolder stated that a situation lacking signage needs to be resolved quickly for everyone's safety. He noted that without proper signage, individuals could gain an advantage.

Member states of the European Union reached an agreement on Thursday to prohibit artificial intelligence that enables the digital undressing of individuals without their consent. The effectiveness of this new regulation and the specific obligations for platforms are still under consideration.

Brussels had expressed concerns about a potential shift in Bulgaria's alignment towards Moscow.

Brussels has formed a new government after 600 days, a development described as a "good thing" by Elke van den Brand, Brussels' minister for mobility for Groen. The new government is a coalition of seven parties, and discussions among them are expected.

The head of the statue of cyclist Eddie Merckx, known as 'The Cannibal,' has been recovered. The face of the statue had previously been torn off.

European countries allocate 60% of their defense expenditures for the purchase of American weapons. This suggests that while they may appear to be withdrawing, they remain dependent on US arms, implying the US will not leave NATO.