Economic prospects in the EU continue to deteriorate 2024-02-16 17:21:29

DThe EU Commission has a similarly pessimistic view of the German economy as the Federal Minister of Economics. In its winter forecast published on Thursday, the Brussels authority still expects real gross domestic product (GDP) to grow by 0.3 percent this year, i.e. practically stagnation. This means that it is correcting its forecast from November … Read more

Profile | Camilo Villarino, a “very discreet” and “loyal” diplomat who is good at “calming the waters” | Spain

His colleagues and several of his bosses describe Camilo Villarino as “a discreet man”, “extremely professional and hard-working” and “with a great sense of responsibility and duty”. This career diplomat who will replace Jaime Alfonsín at the head of the King’s House has served as Chief of Staff to three very diverse Foreign Ministers and … Read more

The socialists choose the Luxembourger Schmit to lead the campaign for the European elections |

Luxembourger Nicolas Schmit will be the candidate of the European Socialists to lead the campaign for the elections on June 9. The current Commissioner for Employment and Social Rights will be proclaimed spitzenkandidat, the German word used to indicate the head of the list of political families in the EU who, in theory, is eligible … Read more

Tax Administration Failures: Criticism of Vincent Van Peteghem

2023-12-20 07:08:00 Criticism is raining down on a minister who seems to have gradually isolated himself in his ivory tower, little sensitive to the opinions of accounting professionals. Pierre-François Coppens, a certified tax advisor who is part of the ITAA (Institute of Tax Advisers and Accountants), even mentions “numerous dysfunctions within the tax administration which, … Read more

Bpost Concession Abandoned by De Croo Government: Impact on Newspaper Distribution and Potential Job Losses

2023-12-14 16:40:00 Strongly questioned by the publishers, the Minister of the Economy also clarified that he had “courteously but firmly declined the request for a meeting from some of them”. He made it clear that he did not appreciate their attacks. “I won’t add insult to injury,” he said. “Publishers do not have to write … Read more

Belgian Real Estate Prices Surge: Regional Disparities and Affordability

2023-12-12 13:09:00 The observation is there: real estate prices recorded an increase of 3.7% across the entire Belgian territory during this year. This progression, although notable, shows significant regional disparities. Flanders is the most affected region, with an increase of 5.2%, followed by Wallonia, which recorded an increase of 3.8%. However, Brussels is an exception … Read more

Challenges and Concerns of Commuters with SNCB: Punctuality, Delays, and Cancellations

2023-12-11 05:14:00 A program that should have everything to please commuters. “I applaud with both hands,” quips Géry Baele, the spokesperson for Navetteurs.be, the association for the defense of rail users. But before promising the arrival of 2,000 additional trains per month, shouldn’t we instead manage all the problems that rail transport suffers from? Chistelle, … Read more

The 150th Anniversary of the Unique Flea Market at Place du Jeu de Balle in Brussels – A Photo Journey

2023-12-09 16:26:00 Rachid, well-known salesman from Marolles ©Ro.Ma. This Saturday, despite the freezing December rain, there are many sellers like Rachid on the Place des Marolles, sheltered from the arbors. It must be said that this weekend has a special tone: the market is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Initially located in Anneessens, the flea market … Read more