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Belgian unions warn of further action after budget protest

Jobs
Belgian unions renewed their budget warnings after the 9 October protest. A possible November general strike remains conditional on government measures.

EU child-safety proposal adds a new layer to TikTok scrutiny

Digital Regulation
The EU KIDS Act proposal broadens child-safety policy while TikTok faces separate preliminary findings over minors’ privacy under the Digital Services Act.

Magyar and Zelenskyy discuss closer ties at Brussels talks

Enlargement
Péter Magyar and Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Brussels on 16 October to discuss bilateral ties, EU accession and plans to resume joint work and visits.

Tsipras builds ELAS organisation ahead of Greek election

Elections
Alexis Tsipras is building ELAS’s local organisation and identifying Mitsotakis as his main rival, months after launching a new Greek left-wing party.

EU backs Ukraine as energy-strike dispute deepens

Ukraine
EU leaders backed continued support for Ukraine on 16 October as Kyiv’s renewed refinery strikes drew criticism from Trump and sanctions stayed in focus.

De Wever seeks debt brake alongside Belgian budget talks

Economy
Bart De Wever wants an emergency debt brake alongside Belgium’s multi-year budget talks. The proposal remains a fallback, rather than an agreed budget.

Zelenskyy raises air defence with Belgium’s King Philippe

Ukraine
Zelenskyy met King Philippe in Brussels on 15 October, raising air defence, F-16 support and frozen Russian assets, according to Ukraine’s presidency.

Moscow summons Belgian envoy over security warnings

Russia
Russia summoned Belgium’s ambassador over Belgian security warnings. Moscow’s rejection of the allegations remains its stated position in the dispute.

Belgian home-entry bill advances amid safeguards dispute

Security
A Belgian bill on home entry for certain migrant removals cleared committee scrutiny. Judicial approval, its scope and safeguards remain central to debate.

Brussels targets €719m deficit in 2027 budget agreement

Economy
Brussels’ 2027 budget agreement targets a €719 million deficit, with administrative savings, selected tax changes and a planned return to balance in 2029.

Verhofstadt lawyers respond to reported EU trainees inquiry

Parliament
VRT reports an inquiry involving Guy Verhofstadt’s former parliamentary group. His lawyers say he is cooperating and no specific allegations were made.

Flanders sets out savings and household budget changes

Economy
Flanders’ budget plan combines savings approaching €2 billion in 2027 with changes to service vouchers, home-purchase tax and family support.
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