2023-05-25 16:47:06 Led by the Minister of Mobility Georges Gilkinet (Ecolo), the text aims to support the development of night trains departing from or arriving in Belgium. In concrete terms, this bill allows the Federal State to bear the charge for the use of the railway infrastructure as well as the costs of traction energy … Read more
2023-05-05 22:29:00 Summary [Biden Approves Alabama Major Disaster Declaration]U.S. President Biden approved the Alabama Major Disaster Declaration on May 5 local time. Provides federal assistance to areas affected by storms and tornadoes. Federal assistance funds are available on a cost-share basis to state, tribal, and eligible local governments, as well as to select private nonprofit … Read more
2023-04-18 17:03:52 In a joint letter addressed to the federal government, the two Flemish ministers believe that the methodology used by the medical supply planning commission – which submits an opinion to the federal government each year on the number of new doctors needed – is problematic and does not does not take sufficient account … Read more
2023-04-16 13:52:43 “If you have 54% public spending (in your budget), then you absolutely have to reduce spending,” she said on VRT-television’s De Zevende Dag program. In this context, Ms. Bertrand was opposed to a proposal reiterated by the leader of the Vooruit group, in the House, Melissa Depraetere. In an interview published by the … Read more
The Deputy Prime Minister plans to propose a legislative initiative to guarantee citizens the ability to use cash payments in all businesses. He expressed concern over the increasing complaints and the refusal of the SNCB to accept cash payments. He believes that the initiative will have the support of the majority parties. During the questioning … Read more
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Socialist Party has proposed new measures in Parliament to strengthen the Renault law, which outlines the procedure for collective redundancies. He criticized the retail brand’s management for breaking the model of social consultation in Belgium. However, the social conciliator appointed by the minister has not been able to bring … Read more
The socialist union, FGTB, strongly condemns the supposed use of budgetary control by liberal parties to cut social benefits for the most vulnerable members of society. They urge all concerned parties to reject this measure, which is set to take effect in 2024. FGTB plans to issue a more comprehensive response once the budgetary texts … Read more
During the “Star action,” a drunk driver crashed into a federal traffic police vehicle amidst an operation targeting organized drug distribution networks. The authorities were able to inspect 1,770 vehicles, 30 trains, and two buses, along with 2,144 people in Belgium, resulting in 20 seized vehicles, 157 individuals found with drugs, 18 found intoxicated, and … Read more