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Political salience of farm pollution will grow in EU
Political backlash against cuts to nitrogen emissions is growing in Belgium and the Netherlands
BelgiumBelgian move on China hacking underlines wider trends
Belgium’s explicit attribution of a phishing attack to Chinese state-linked hackers reflects changes in EU-China ties
EUWestern Europe’s inflation struggles will persist
Energy prices have eased but inflationary pressures are afflicting a broader range of goods and services
Western EuropeBelgium faces growing security threat from drugs
The Port of Antwerp is now the main gateway for smuggling cocaine into Europe
BelgiumStrike action in Belgium will likely persist
Belgium is experiencing consecutive strikes and protests over the cost-of-living crisis
BelgiumBelgium’s move to a four-day week will be gradual
Belgium has approved legislation allowing employees to work a four-day week for the same pay
BelgiumUkraine war threatens European climate goals
Countries are rushing to end their energy dependence on Russia, to the possible detriment of their carbon emission goals
EuropeEuropean support for nuclear energy will likely grow
The impact of the Ukraine conflict will increase support for investment in nuclear energy among European policymakers
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