AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSecurity Debate: Belgium is weighing a military-trained police reserve amid unrest. Brussels Mayor Philippe Close has separately rejected a controversial police-military unit proposal, as nearly 200 people were arrested during youth education protests. Diplomacy: Turkish ministers met Belgian counterparts in Brussels on counterterrorism, migration and police cooperation; Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan also met NATO chief Mark Rutte. Air Travel: Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary warned in Brussels that European fares could rise by up to 20% next year as fuel costs climb, and said higher Belgian taxes would lead the airline to reduce its presence. Transport Costs: Belgium’s planned annual road vignette—€100 for combustion cars and €90 for electric vehicles—is under EU scrutiny, with Luxembourg warning it could divert traffic onto local roads. Ukraine: Prime Minister Bart De Wever says Belgium will deliver 10 F-16s to Ukraine by year-end. Jobs and Congo Ties: GSK’s restructuring could cut up to 1,217 Belgian jobs. Police searches linked to DR Congo President Félix Tshisekedi’s family have also strained ties between Brussels and Kinshasa.
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