News of the day
This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events.
1. Minister Van der Straeten wants to file a complaint against Bouchez: “No longer tolerate his sabotage policy”
Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten (Green) does not accept that party chairman Georges-Louis Bouchez (MR) accuses her of lying. She is exploring legal action to sue for defamation. read more
2. Must not go to the Eurovision Song Contest final
The Belgian entry for the Eurovision Song Contest, Mustii, was killed in the semi-finals on Thursday evening. The 33-year-old Brussels singer did not always sing in tune and was unable to capture enough attention with his act. The Dutch Joost Klein made it, as did the Israeli Eden Golan. read more
3 . Belgium releases 9 million to restore Ukrainian energy infrastructure
Our country is allocating 9 million euros to help restore energy infrastructure in Ukraine, which is often the target of Russian attacks. Minister of Development Cooperation Caroline Gennez (Vooruit) announced this on Friday. Read more in our live blog
4. Netanyahu after Biden’s warning: “We will fight with our fingernails if necessary”
The Israelis are ready to fight with their “fingernails.” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said this on Thursday in a thinly veiled rejection of Biden’s warning. The US president threatened to stop arms deliveries if the planned operation in Rafah continues. Read more in our live blog
