The Evolution of Singledom: Trends, Challenges, and Celebrations in 2020s

2023-11-10 21:14:00 If this “Single day” has become over the years a pretext for commercial operations of all kinds, it is also an opportunity to question the condition of “single” in these 2020s, especially in the midst of an era of multiplication of applications of met. In France, there are no less than 18 million … Read more

Threat Ban System in Belgium Sparks Opposition: Unions and Civil Society Organizations Fight Back Against Anti-Demonstration Law

2023-11-04 15:50:00 In the ranks of the government, the Prime Minister, Alexander De Croo, did not wish to react to the announcement of the PS while the office of the Minister of Justice, Paul Van Tigchelt, who is carrying the bill, was content to moment to indicate that he will “watch” how the situation “will … Read more

Arrest of Young Woman for Attempted Arson at Fedasil Reception Center: Latest Updates and Investigation Details

2023-10-28 13:18:08 Friday evening, a young woman born in 1998 and currently at the Fedasil reception center in Vottem was arrested by the police. Indeed, in front of a witness, this young girl tried to set fire to the premises she occupied. She was arrested by the police and admits to the charges against her. … Read more

Investigating Socio-Economic Disparities and Political Exploitation in Belgium: A Closer Look at Flanders, Wallonia, and Unity

2023-10-23 08:06:00 “In Belgium, we have big socio-economic differences between our regions […] but they are systematically exploited by the political class, particularly the nationalist right and the Flemish far right,” summarizes the socialist secretary of state. “In France, there are many more differences and transfers between Lorraine and the Lyon region than between Flanders … Read more

Peripheral Municipalities React to Federal Measures: Concerns Over Security and Personnel Shortage

2023-10-22 18:05:00 In the 2019 elections, Vincent Van Quickenborne was elected to the Chamber on the Open VLD list in West Flanders. After joining the Vivaldi government, Jasper Pillen resumed his seat in the hemicycle. Peripheral municipalities react to federal measures “The new federal security measures are the result of a struggle for political survival,” … Read more

The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict, Uighur Rights, and Belgium’s NATO Position: A Comprehensive Analysis and Debate

2023-10-11 21:42:00 “I want to say that Hamas is terrorist, but the State of Israel is also a terrorist organization,” she declared, in response to a question from Mathieu Bihet (MR). “We cannot resolve this question without talking about this problem,” she added, denouncing the establishment of settlements in Palestinian territory. “For the PTB, the … Read more

Simplifying Insurance Termination Rules: Free and Easy Contract Cancellation for Belgian Citizens

2023-10-05 21:07:00 The Chamber adopted Thursday in plenary session a PS bill simplifying the rules for terminating insurance contracts. This offers the possibility of terminating your contract, at any time, after the first year, free of charge and with one month’s notice. “Today, when citizens wish to stop or change their insurance contract, the procedure … Read more