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Monday, August 24, 2026
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Controversy has erupted in Deurne as a highly contested tree-felling operation began amidst a significant police presence. This comes as Toon Denys, the top Flemish environment official, emphasized the critical need for strategic land-use planning and warned that the 'bouwshift' (building shift) is progressing too slowly, urging the government to make timely decisions to prevent long-term consequences.
In education, the upcoming school year is confirmed to proceed despite anticipated chaos and disruptions. This news is accompanied by a report investigating the cost of education in comparison to neighboring countries.
Internationally, Belgium's media is following developments in the war with Iran, the Ukraine conflict, and the death of French journalist Philippe Bouvard. The Cofnas case has also placed Ghent University at the center of an American culture war.
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Toon Denys, Flanders' top environment official, has highlighted the critical importance of strategic land-use planning and warned that the 'bouwshift' (building shift) is progressing too slowly. He stressed the urgency for the government to make timely decisions to prevent long-term negative consequences from poor development permits.
De Standaard:
Top official sets the future of the Flemish landscape: 'Sometimes we have to…
Toon Denys, the top official in Flanders responsible for environmental matters, discusses the importance of strategic land-use planning and the need for intervention when development permits are granted, emphasizing that poor decisions can have long-term consequences.
De Standaard:
Flemish environment official warns building plan is too slow
Flemish top environment official Toon Denys stresses the urgency for the government to make decisions on land use in Flanders, as the 'bouwshift' (building shift) is progressing too slowly.
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Despite expectations of a chaotic start, the school year in Belgium is confirmed to proceed, addressing ongoing concerns about potential educational disruptions.
La Libre:
School year will be chaotic, but it will happen
Despite anticipated chaos, the school year in Belgium is confirmed to proceed, addressing concerns about educational disruptions.
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A new report is investigating the cost of education in Belgium, drawing comparisons to neighboring countries as part of a broader series on the national school budget.
RTBF:
Education Budget (1/3): Are Our Schools More Expensive Than Our Neighbors'?
This report investigates the cost of education in Belgium, comparing it to neighboring countries as part of a series on the school budget.
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