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Belgian Court Rules Colonial-Era Family Separations Crimes Against Humanity

A Belgian court ruled that the systematic separation of mixed-race children from their families during the colonial era constituted crimes against humanity, awarding reparations to five Congolese women who successfully sued the Belgian government for the trauma they experienced.

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Gender Equality
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Audi Closes Brussels Factory, Laying Off 3,000 Workers

Audi's Brussels factory closed in February 2024, laying off 3,000 workers after a failed search for a buyer; production is moving to China and Mexico due to lower profit margins and higher labor costs in Belgium, reflecting a broader decline in Belgian automotive manufacturing.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Spain's Shift on Nuclear Energy: Ribera Approves Belgian Aid Amidst Domestic Closures

Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Teresa Ribera, who previously opposed extending nuclear power plants' lifespans, approved multi-million euro state aid for Belgium to extend its nuclear plants for 10 years, highlighting the growing need for reliable energy sources amid renewable energy's intermittent n...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Brussels Coalition Talks Collapse Amidst Debt Crisis and Violence

Negotiations to form a Brussels regional government failed after eight months, leaving the region without leadership amidst a €14 billion debt, a projected €1.6 billion deficit, and escalating drug violence; the lead negotiator resigned Friday.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Medical Data Breach: Hard Drives Found at Flea Market

A Dutch man found hard drives at a Belgian flea market containing medical data of hundreds of people, including birth dates, doctor and pharmacy details, prescriptions, and citizen service numbers from 2011-2019; the data appears to be from a now-defunct Breda healthcare software company.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Ajax's Financial Woes Lead to Record Number of Youth Players in First Team

Ajax coach Francesco Farioli highlighted the unprecedented inclusion of 14 youth academy players in recent matches, a response to financial constraints and a smaller senior squad, creating opportunities for young talents like Rayane Bounida, who signed a new contract.

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Quality Education
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Dutch Man Suspected of Blackmailing 70 Girls with Nude Photos

A 29-year-old man from Oosterhout, Netherlands, is suspected of blackmailing roughly 70 underage girls in the Netherlands and Belgium using nude photos obtained through a videogame, offering virtual diamonds in exchange. Police found 34,000 photos and videos on his devices; the investigation continu...

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Gender Equality
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Dutch Cocaine Kingpin Sentenced to 13 Years in Absentia

Dutch criminal Jos L. received a 13-year sentence in absentia from a Belgian court for orchestrating a failed 2023 attempt to steal 10 tons of cocaine (€250 million street value) from Belgian customs; multiple accomplices also received prison sentences.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Depardieu Under Investigation for Tax Fraud and Money Laundering

French actor Gérard Depardieu is under investigation for aggravated tax fraud and money laundering in France and Belgium, stemming from his 2013 move to Belgium for tax reasons; searches and interviews took place in February 2025, and he faces separate trials for sexual assault.

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Reduced Inequality
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Belgium Faces Widespread Travel Disruption Amid Mass Protests and Railway Strike

Mass protests and a nine-day railway strike are causing widespread travel disruption in Belgium, starting February 20, impacting trains, buses, trams, and metro services, with airport strikes also adding to the chaos, all in response to new government policies.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Bruxelles to Open First Pride Museum

Bruxelles is developing its first Pride museum, a project by a 12-nationality team, aiming to be a symbol of human rights and representation, with potential locations including Ixelles and Molenbeek, focusing on queer history and art.

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Gender Equality
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Ajax's Financial Constraints Lead to Youth Academy Integration

Due to financial constraints and a smaller squad following winter transfers, Ajax is now including fourteen youth academy players in its first team, leading to positive results and the emergence of young talents like Rayane Bounida and Sean Steur.

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Quality Education

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