Tag: Brussels
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Europe Braces for Fallout as Trump’s Trade Chaos Hits Growth Outlook
EU Growth Forecasts Under Pressure European officials are preparing to revisit their growth projections for 2026 as they digest the repercussions of a tumultuous year marked by aggressive trade moves from the United States. The bloc, already contending with higher energy costs and lingering supply-chain fragility, now faces a more uncertain external environment that could…
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Belgium in the eye of the storm: Europe acts on Russia’s frozen assets
Driving the Day: Russia’s Frozen Assets Belgium woke up to a high-stakes briefing loop this morning, as top European Commission officials converged with Belgian leadership to calm nerves and chart a path forward on Russia’s frozen assets. The session, framed as a bipartisan effort to reassure a wary partner, underscored how Brussels is juggling legal…
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Filipino Voices Shine at the First Asian Literary Festival in Brussels
Brussels Welcomes Asian Literary Voices in a Historic First The heart of central Brussels will soon beat with the rhythms of Asian literature as the first Asian Literary Festival unfolds this weekend, October 4-5, at the historic Galerie Bortier. As a gathering that bridges continents, it spotlights Filipino writers and creatives alongside Asian and European…
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Political Turmoil in France: Concerns from Brussels
Introduction The political landscape in France has recently experienced significant upheaval, stirring not only domestic unrest but also raising eyebrows in Brussels. In the current international climate, marked by increasing tensions, the ramifications of this political turmoil extend beyond France’s borders, prompting concerns from the European Union’s capital. The Nature of the Crisis Since early…
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Political Turmoil in France: Concerns in Brussels
Political Turmoil in France: An Overview In early September, the political landscape in France experienced significant upheaval, raising alarms in Brussels and sparking discussions across Europe. The recent collapse of the French government, while perhaps not capturing the attention it would have in less turbulent times, signals critical implications for the European Union and its…