AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Services: A nationwide strike partly shut down Belgian public services and disrupted transport as budget talks stalled. Unions are protesting austerity measures, with a general strike planned for November. Euthanasia: Euthanasia accounted for 4% of deaths in Belgium in 2025, more than double its share five years earlier. Belgium–Kazakhstan: During King Philippe and Queen Mathilde’s historic visit, the countries signed a 2027–29 cooperation roadmap and discussed expanding ties in trade, education and research. Innovation: Charleroi was named one of the first WIPO Cities of Innovation, alongside Shanghai and Liverpool. EU Rules: Belgium, Germany and Italy proposed an emergency brake to let governments pause EU legislation they consider burdensome. Cybersecurity: A major attack on supermarket refrigeration systems in France spoiled food and sparked fires; reports said stores in Belgium and other European countries were also affected.
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