European Union & Belgium
25 shared events · Importance 5 · Last updated Jul 06, 2026
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European Union: The European Union is pushing to use Russia's frozen assets, held by Euroclear, as collateral for a loan to Ukraine. This initiative is the direct cause of the lawsuit filed by the Iraq — Central Bank of Iraq and has led to concerns about legal and financial risks, as well as potential undermining of confidence in the euro currency.
Belgium: Belgium, as the host country for Euroclear, has expressed resistance to the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets, citing fears of prolonged litigation with Russia and potential retaliatory measures. Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has cautioned against the move.
Dec 12, 2025 · 7 articles
International
European Union: The European Union is providing significant funding for the digitization project at the Royal Museum for Central Africa, aiming to support scientific research and economic opportunities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo while potentially securing access to critical minerals.
Belgium: Belgium, through the Royal Museum for Central Africa, is facilitating the digitization and eventual public release of colonial-era geological archives, which could improve its diplomatic relations and economic ties with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Jul 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
European Union: The European Union has lagged in climate adaptation efforts despite ambitious net-zero goals, with a new climate resilience plan expected to address this.
Belgium: Belgium reported a substantial number of excess deaths during the heatwave, with authorities noting the unprecedented mortality rate.
Apr 20, 2026 · 228 articles
International
European Union: The European Union is facing a significant trade deficit with China, fueled by state-subsidized products and China's control over critical minerals and chips. The bloc is exploring new trade tools and potential tariffs to protect its domestic industries from the influx of cheap Chinese goods.
Belgium: Belgium's Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, warned that European firms compete against Chinese rivals backed by state support on a scale no market economy can match.
Jun 15, 2026 · 23 articles
International
European Union: The European Union is a primary target of Donald Trump's tariff threats due to several of its member states implementing or proposing digital services taxes. The EU has stated it will respond swiftly and decisively if tariffs are imposed.
Belgium: Belgium has proposed introducing a digital services tax, potentially drawing the attention of the United States regarding retaliatory tariffs.
Jun 08, 2026 · 114 articles
International
European Union: The European Union is a future destination for S. Jaishankar's diplomatic tour, where he will attend a Trade and Technology Council meeting.
Belgium: Belgium is a future destination for S. Jaishankar's diplomatic tour, where he will interact with counterparts.
Jul 05, 2026 · 21 articles
Accidents
Belgium: Several drones were spotted overnight above a military base in Belgium, prompting an investigation.
Oct 03, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Belgium: Belgium reported drone sightings over a military base, contributing to the pattern of European drone incidents.
Oct 04, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Belgium: Belgium is mentioned as one of the European allies with whom France is seeking more cooperation regarding its nuclear doctrine.
Mar 02, 2026 · 7 articles
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