Belgium

  • Feb 25, 2009
  • 7 min read

EUROPE: West accepts case for Eastern aid

Rating agency Fitch said on February 23 that it was "concerned" for Austria's AAA debt rating,...

  • Feb 20, 2009
  • 7 min read

CEE: Banking threat tests EU solidarity and purpose

Moody's Investors Service warned on February 17 of possible ratings downgrades for banks in...

Eu
  • Feb 12, 2009
  • 2 min read

BELGIUM/NETHERLANDS: Fortis sale foxed

Fortis Holdings shareholders yesterday narrowly rejected the proposed acquisition of Fortis Bank...

Belgium
  • Jan 15, 2009
  • 11 min read

WESTERN EUROPE: Recession may not boost the far-Right

The electoral success of far-right parties across Europe, especially in Austria and Switzerland,...

  • Jan 7, 2009
  • 2 min read

WESTERN EUROPE: Violent response to Gaza attacks

Local authorities in Toulouse yesterday announced extra security for Jewish sites in the city,...

  • Dec 29, 2008
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BELGIUM: King wants coalition put back together again

King Albert II yesterday named Herman van Rompuy (61), the speaker of the lower house of...

Belgium
  • Dec 22, 2008
  • 6 min read

BELGIUM: Fall of Leterme may offer long-term benefits

Christian Democrat Prime Minister Yves Leterme announced he would not participate in a new...

Belgium
  • Dec 19, 2008
  • 2 min read

BELGIUM: Prime minister vulnerable to legal allegation

Prime Minister Yves Leterme faced calls for his resignation yesterday, after a leaked letter...

Belgium