Economy

De Wever seeks debt brake alongside Belgian budget talks

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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.

Brussels targets €719m deficit in 2027 budget agreement

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

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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Optical lenses and mirrors arranged along a blue light beam on a laboratory table.
Tech
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Quantum Technology: Explain the Use Case Before the Claim

Explore quantum technology through a short explanation of research, computing infrastructure and use cases, with clear distinctions between trials and deployment.
Water flows from a wall-mounted tap into a metal container.
World
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Water Access: Look Beyond the Presence of a Tap

A short global water access explainer distinguishing infrastructure from functioning services, with a practical example of why a new tap is only one milestone.
Crates of vegetables and open sacks of grain in a food store.
World
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Food Security: Supply Is Only Part of the Picture

Explore food security through a brief explanation of access, nutrition and continuity, with a hypothetical example showing why stocked shelves tell only part of...
An open notebook, a globe and a potted plant on a desk in an empty classroom.
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Sustainability Education: Turn Big Themes into Clear Questions

A short sustainability education explainer linking global issues with practical learning, while separating classroom participation from demonstrated understanding.