Minister Jean-Luc Crucke has presented a plan to alleviate political gridlock and improve governance in Brussels. Concurrently, Walloon Minister François Desquesnes is advocating for municipalities to merge proactively, rather than being compelled to do so, indicating a broader push for administrative reform.

La Libre: Brussels Overflight: Jean-Luc Crucke's Plan to Escape Political Quagmire

Jean-Luc Crucke has presented a plan to address political gridlock in Brussels, focusing on the city's governance and future development.

La Libre: Minister Desquesnes Encourages Municipalities to Merge Before Being Forced

Minister Desquesnes is urging Belgian municipalities to voluntarily merge, suggesting it's better to do so proactively rather than under duress.

De Morgen: The Wetstraat has been on standby for almost two months: is the political…

A report on the prolonged political recess in Belgium, questioning if the summer break for politicians has become excessively long.

Residents in Brussels' Noordwijk neighborhood feel abandoned amid escalating drug dealing, with some resorting to self-defense due to a perceived lack of police effectiveness. The mayor of Sint-Gillis, Jean Spinette, is confronting daily challenges of drug-related violence, while commentary criticizes the government's perceived inaction in the face of these issues.

De Standaard: Brussels residents feel abandoned in Noordwijk: "Only hitting dealers with my…

Residents in Brussels' Noordwijk neighborhood feel neglected as drug dealing escalates, with some resorting to self-defense measures due to perceived lack of police effectiveness.

De Standaard: Mayor between bullets: "I make it clear to dealers daily that they shouldn't…

The mayor of Sint-Gillis discusses the daily challenges of dealing with drug-related violence and his efforts to combat it in his municipality.

De Standaard: The state decays, the government watches

A commentary criticizes the government's perceived inaction and weakening of the state in the face of escalating drug-related issues, particularly in Brussels.

Prime Minister Bart De Wever is undertaking a significant visit to India for discussions with Narendra Modi, marking the first time a Belgian Prime Minister has visited the country in two decades.

De Standaard: Prime Minister De Wever travels to India for talks with Narendra Modi

Prime Minister De Wever is undertaking a historic visit to India, the first by a Belgian Prime Minister in twenty years, for discussions with Narendra Modi.

Flemish Minister for Education, Zuhal Demir, has discussed her approach and potential missteps at the start of the new school year, acknowledging the challenges ahead.

De Morgen: Minister Zuhal Demir: 'I pushed the gas pedal a bit too hard'

An interview with Belgian Education Minister Zuhal Demir at the start of the new school year, where she discusses her approach and potential missteps.

HLN: Zuhal Demir is Ready for Her School Year: 'We Are Not Prepared'

Zuhal Demir, a politician, expresses her readiness for the school year while stating that 'We are not prepared', in an interview.

An exclusive analysis reveals that the era of significant price reductions in supermarkets is concluding, with a notable difference of 23 Euros between the cheapest and most expensive shopping carts.

HLN: Exclusive: End to Steep Price Drops in Supermarkets

Supermarket price drops are coming to an end, with a 23 Euro difference between the cheapest and most expensive shopping carts, according to HLN's exclusive analysis.

A Belgian national is facing accusations of war crimes in Gaza, following the testimony of a journalist who claims to have been targeted by an Israeli sniper.

RTBF: Belgian Accused of War Crimes in Gaza: Victim, a Journalist, Testifies

A journalist recounts their experience of being targeted by an Israeli sniper in Gaza, alleging that a Belgian national is accused of war crimes.