Stories from Belgium

The Belgian federal government plans to gradually eliminate the divorced spouse pension and the self-employed pension, while also reforming the survivor's pension. The government views these mechanisms as an 'employment trap' that discourages beneficiaries from seeking work.

The European Commission has initiated a measure to extend the period during which a specific pesticide can remain on the market and be sold. This extension is occurring despite the pesticide's acknowledged harmfulness.

The broadcast announced the 'déplacement' of Anderlecht to La Gantoise (Gent) for an event scheduled for early this afternoon. This likely refers to a football match between the two Belgian clubs.

An ad-hoc mission by the European Union or an EU partner took place last week. This mission focused on the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Iraq, Israel, and the USA.

Three individuals residing in Wallonia, Belgium, are being monitored by AVIQ and must observe a quarantine. This measure follows their contact with passengers from a cruise ship infected with hantavirus. The information was reported today.

European Union member states are facing additional complications in executing an investment arbitration decision.

Brugge player Brendan Mechelen stated that their recent victory was deserved, attributing it to the team playing with confidence, maturity, and quality on the ball.

A play, associated with Romain Canard and set in 2026, is inspired by an 80s M6 show. The production involves the audience choosing between 3-4 suspects. It is described as 'nicely messy' and relies heavily on the public's active observation.

The internationally successful interactive play 'Dernier coup de ciseaux' is returning to Brussels. It will transform the stage of the Théâtre de la Toison d'Or into a live Cluedo-style experience, with each performance becoming a unique story.

Member states of the European Union could agree on sanction measures through the use of so-called passerelle clauses. A source indicated that unanimous voting is required for sanctions, a detail relevant to discussions on EU member states agreeing on sanctions via passerelle clauses.