Joint venture’s decision to brew iconic brand in Russia sparks backlash in Belgium and beyond.

Government cuts VAT on electricity from March 1 to July 1 — and gives a one-off €100 discount.

The remains of Congo’s independence leader are forcing the country’s colonizer to confront its brutal history.

Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Latvia, Estonia and Spain kick out Russian officials.

The EU is accelerating its crackdown on what it sees as Beijing’s unfair support for companies that undermine European rivals.

As large numbers of refugees arrive, Belgian authorities are overwhelmed.

Amid Russia’s ‘worrying pact with China,’ EU leaders keen to portray Japan as one true partner in Indo-Pacific.

The remains of Congo’s independence leader are forcing the country’s colonizer to confront its brutal history.

Plans to shut down reactors and replace capacity with gas-fired plants are pitting greens against liberals.

As Emmanuel Macron faces another election defeat, France’s hold over EU trade policy is about to loosen. Some EU countries sense an opportunity.

Sanda Dia died following a brutal initiation ceremony.

Protesters want consideration from the country’s top immigration official.

EU institutions gear up for talks on revising long-standing tariffs scheme.

Insiders say Denis Redonnet has set his sights on becoming the trade department’s top civil servant in the next Commission.

A year after its launch, Ursula von der Leyen’s Economic Security Strategy has been stalled by pushback from member countries, leaked document shows.

Sophie Wilmès was only meant to be a caretaker leader. Instead, she’s calmly leading Belgium through its worst crisis since World War II.

Protest against coronavirus restrictions spirals out of control. What’s next?

Demonstration over nitrogen emissions draws in Polish government, Marine Le Pen and Donald Trump.

Belgium is the only country still blocking the ratification of two trade deals with Latin America — and that’s making the Commission nervous.

10 Dec 2023 - Pro Article - By Laura Kayali, Camille Gijs

Les produits frais, en particulier, se font rares.

It’s a notable evolution in strategy for the EU, and came after Germany and Hungary held up a deal for weeks.

Berlin and Paris oppose EU efforts to stop luxury cars from reaching Russia via Belarus.

A rundown of the country’s plan to dole out shots against COVID-19.

As Narendra Modi bids for a third term, the nation of 1.4 billion is taking multiple files hostage at the global trade body.

Lawyer denounces ‘huge’ procedure problems in the investigation.

The push to curb farm imports could cost Ukraine €1.2 billion in lost revenue.

20 Oct 2022 - Pro Article - By Camille Gijs

Search for unity will be crucial test for Alexander De Croo just one month into his premiership.

7 Feb 2023 - Pro Article - By Camille Gijs, Federica Di Sario, Karl Mathiesen

Brazilian leader’s erratic geopolitics are testing the nerves of EU trade negotiators.

The European Commission’s economic security strategy seeks to shield advanced semiconductors, AI, quantum technology and biotech.

The prospect of a second Donald Trump presidency is pushing Europe to double down on economic security.

Brussels increasingly is willing to ramp up measures to combat what it views as China’s unfair trading practices.

EU countries’ bickering over whether to grant Ukraine’s farm production another year of access to their markets could well be a taste of what’s to come if Kyiv becomes the bloc’s …

China’s Commerce Ministry has sent a letter to the EU trade chief to express annoyance at recent trade probes and calling for a reset. 

Russia’s invasion is dealing a blow to Ukraine’s EU-bound shipments of the oil, sending foodmakers scrambling to find alternatives.

After a catastrophic season and deadly floods, the tourism sector is worried about its future.

The second installment in a series of digital diaries following those displaced by the war in Ukraine.

Around 4.5 percent of the population have left Ukraine, less than two weeks after Russia’s lethal invasion began.

Public support for politicians is at historic lows as Belgium fails to ‘rally round the flag.’

Sophie Wilmès was only meant to be a caretaker leader. Instead, she’s calmly leading Belgium through its worst crisis since World War II.

“The thought hasn’t even crossed my mind,” Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala tells POLITICO.

24 Mar 2023 - Pro Alert - By Camille Gijs

Attempt to fend off influx of Chinese electric vehicles puts chances of EU-Mercosur trade accord at the November G20 summit in doubt.

Kremlin critic says of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that ‘to fight this war is everyone’s duty.’

19 Jan 2024 - Pro Alert - By Camille Gijs, Kathryn Carlson, Pieter Haeck

24 Nov 2023 - Pro Alert - By Antonia Zimmermann, Camille Gijs

20 Aug 2024 - Pro Article - By Antonia Zimmermann, Jordyn Dahl, Camille Gijs

Manufacturers seek an off-ramp as clock counts down to final vote on duties by member countries in October.

Russian president claims — falsely — that most of Ukraine’s grain is going to the EU, not developing nations.

Options range from splitting the country to locking leaders in an amusement park.

‘Unfortunately, we have not been able to make progress,’ says Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell.

French president prepares for diplomatic talks to try to solve Ukrainian border standoff.

27 Sep 2023 - Pro Alert - By Camille Gijs

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