Stories from Belgium

Bernd Lange, Chairman of the European Parliament Committee on International Trade, accused Washington of violating its commitments. Lange suggested Donald Trump took this step due to dissatisfaction with the European Union's reaction to the war in the Middle East.

US defense companies and European defense firms approached the US government and the EU Commission.

All non-EU travelers arriving at European Union airports are now required to provide facial scans and fingerprints alongside standard passport checks. The new security measures are expected to increase travel times for international passengers.

Marie Davidson and the band Dirty Three have been announced as curators for this year's Sonic City festival. Both acts are also scheduled to perform at the event. Tickets for the festival are currently available for purchase. No other performers have been announced at this time.

Environment Minister Jo Broens stated that deviations in drinking water measurements in West Flanders will not be strictly enforced. The water contains triazoles, which are breakdown products of fungicides.

A meeting was convened at the invitation of European Council President Charles Michel, with Canada facing increasingly strained trade relations with the United States.

The European Union has prepared a list of potential counter-tariffs on United States imports valued at approximately 93 billion euros. While the EU has previously only threatened these measures, the list is now ready for potential implementation. German Finance Minister hopes the measures will not be necessary to avoid escalation. The EU maintains it is prepared and closely coordinated on the European side regarding the situation. This legislation clashes over textile waste. The European Union is reportedly preparing a counter-tariff list valued at 93 billion Euros. This follows threats from the EU regarding US trade policies. The source noted uncertainty regarding whether the list will be implemented given concerns over the reliability of the Trump administration.

European Union legislation is facing clashes regarding the management of textile waste. The differing viewpoints are creating challenges in establishing unified regulations. The EU has also adopted new sanctions against Russia.

French national Antoine Sibierski has been appointed as the new sporting director for the football club Anderlecht. Sibierski brings extensive experience to the role. His appointment is expected to strengthen the club's management.

A suspicious situation has been reported at the Gilserijen airbase. A third victim, a German national, has died in connection with the ongoing investigation.