Pro-Palestinian activists staged a major demonstration in Brussels, Belgium, on Thursday, October second, following Israel’s interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The protest took place in front of the European Parliament, where hundreds of demonstrators gathered with Palestinian flags and banners, chanting slogans in support of Gaza and condemning Israel’s actions.
Archiv: Brüssel / Brussels
URGENT — Brussels: A spontaneous protest has erupted in support of the Global Sumud Flotilla as Israeli forces begin interception. After gathering at Place de la Bourse, demonstrators are now marching toward the Foreign Ministry.
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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Belgian Prime Minister De Wever
(April 4, 2025)
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever today in Brussels and discussed shared priorities including NATO defense spending, China, and counternarcotics. They also reviewed ongoing coordination to enhance stability and security in Europe and around the world.
U-turn: Brussels won’t arrest Netanyahu, Belgian PM says
(April 4, 2025)
France, Hungary and Poland are among the countries that said they would not act on the arrest warrant. Germany and Italy criticized the warrant without explicitly saying they would ignore it. The Netherlands and Austria are among the countries that criticized it but said they would act on it.
Belgium would likely not arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu – De Wever
(Friday, 4 April 2025)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is currently under an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC). However, on Thursday night Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA) said he would likely not be detained if he were on Belgian soil, sparking outrage from the Green opposition on Friday.
Zelensky to take part in special European Council meeting on March 6
„We are living in a defining moment for Ukraine and European security,“ European Council President Antonio Costa said ahead of the summit.
Discussions will focus on strengthening support for Ukraine as Russia‘s full-scale invasion enters its fourth year. Participants will also discuss „European contributions to the necessary security guarantees required to ensure a lasting peace in Ukraine,“ the European Council said in a statement on its website.
Südkorea, Japan, Australien und Neuseeland beraten sich wegen NATO-Verteidigungsministerkonferenz
Am Rande der anstehenden NATO-Verteidigungsministerkonferenz werden Südkorea, Japan, Australien und Neuseeland ihr erstes Treffen abhalten.
Das Treffen zwischen den sogenannten IP4-Staaten, Ländern im Indopazifik, findet am Donnerstag im NATO-Hauptquartier in Brüssel statt.
Laut Berichten ist dies das erste Mal, dass sich die vier Länder ohne andere NATO-Mitgliedsstaaten treffen.
Bei dem Treffen wird voraussichtlich über Möglichkeiten zur Vertiefung der Zusammenarbeit mit der NATO diskutiert.
Artificial island off Gaza pitched by Israeli minister in EU meeting is ‚irrelevant‘, Borrell says
(22.01.2024)
Israel’s foreign minister Israel Katz has sparked controversy after using a high-stakes meeting of EU foreign ministers to promote a plan to build an artificial island off the Gazan coast.
Plan to build artificial island in Israel seen as attempt to legitimize occupation of apartheid regime
(29.02.2024)
Referring to the proposal by Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz on Jan. 22 at the EU Foreign Ministers Meeting to establish an artificial island in the Mediterranean to settle the people of Gaza, Halper noted that it is part of the project to cleanse Palestinian lands from Palestinians.
“The point of Israeli apartheid is to disappear the Palestinians as a people and Palestine as a country: confine the Palestinians to small islands (later called a “state,” but without real sovereignty or economically viable), take their lands and then normalize that regime in the international community.
EU eyes mid-February to launch Red Sea mission in support of Israel
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell announced on 31 January plans to launch a naval mission in the Red Sea within three weeks that seeks to protect Israeli-linked commercial vessels.
„Not all [EU] member states will be willing to participate, but no one will obstruct … I hope that on the 17th of this month (February), the mission can be launched,“ Borrell told reporters before chairing a meeting of EU defense ministers in Brussels on Wednesday.
Ukraine war: China’s peace envoy adds Brussels to his European tour after meeting in Kyiv
Li travelled to Kyiv via Warsaw, Poland, on Tuesday, and is expected to return to the Polish capital on Thursday, staying until Sunday.
On Wednesday, Li met Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, who said the talks focused on his country’s territorial integrity.
EU will Milliarden in Südostasien investieren
Die Kommissionspräsidentin sicherte zu, dass die EU weiter das Projekt eines Freihandelsabkommens mit dem ASEAN-Verband vorantreiben werde. „Ich glaube, wir müssen jetzt die Gelegenheit ergreifen“, sagte von der Leyen. Verhandlungen zu einem EU-ASEAN-Handelsvertrag waren in der Vergangenheit nicht vorangekommen und pausiert worden.
Ukraine-Krieg: NATO berät über weitere Waffenlieferungen
Bis zu 50 Länder der sogenannten Ukraine-Kontaktgruppe beraten heute über weitere Waffenlieferungen an das Land. US-Verteidigungsminister Austin hat die anderen NATO-Staaten sowie eine Reihe von Partnerländern ins Brüsseler Hauptquartier eingeladen.
Being straightforward – to end the war we need heavy weapons parity: 1000 howitzers caliber 155 mm; 300 MLRS; 500 tanks; 2000 armored vehicles; 1000 drones. Contact Group of Defense Ministers meeting is held in #Brussels on June 15. We are waiting for a decision.
NATO Military Committee to meet on May 19; chiefs of general staffs of Ukraine, Finland, Sweden invited
The Chiefs of General Staffs of Ukraine, Finland and Sweden will take part in the meeting of the NATO Military Committee in Brussels, Belgium on May 19, according to the alliance‘s website
TODAY: Europe #FreeAssange Rally & Concert! SAT, 23rd April, 2pm CET Place De La Monnaie, #Brussels
with @StellaMoris1
@jeremycorbyn
@SwaziJAF
@deepa_driver
Ögmundur Jónasson, @AndrejHunko
@davide_dormino
Music: @chicksonspeed
@drovics
Jack O‘Shea
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3 Brussels Events – Europe Free Assange
Hacking Justice – Documentary Film Screening
The documentary “Hacking Justice: Julian Assange” has been broadcast on several European television outlets and shown at Film Festivals around the world.
The screening will follow with live discussion and Q&A with film’s director Clara Lopez, Deepa Driver and Davide Dormino.
Date & Time: Sat, April 23, 2022, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM CEST
Location: Cinéma Vendôme, 18 Chaussée de Wavre, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
Register here.
EU Free Assange Concert Rally
On 23rd of April the EU Free Assange Concert/Rally in Brussels, on the Place de la Monnaie is arranged so the people of Europe can voice their support for freeing Julian Assange.
22nd April 7.30pm (CET) – The Case of Julian Assange – University Lecture Brussels
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‚NATO Has Never, Never Been More United Than It Is Today:‘ Biden Remarks From Brussels | WSJ
Watch live coverage of a news conference with President Biden from Brussels.
‘I raised the possibility’ of ejecting Russia from the G20, Biden says after two summits and ahead of a third.
President Biden said that Russia should be removed from the G20 group of industrialized and developing nations because of the country’s invasion of Ukraine, but said that if the member nations do not agree to the measure, then Ukraine should be allowed to participate in the group’s meetings in the future.
No indication of imminent Russian chemical weapons attack in Ukraine -U.S. defense official
(22.03.2022)
The U.S. official, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, shared Biden‘s assessment but added: „There‘s no indication that there‘s something imminent in that regard right now.“
Biden holds emergency NATO talks in Europe as Ukraine war hits one month
In a flurry of meetings, Biden and major allies are expected to announce plans to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian energy, new sanctions and more military deployments to Eastern Europe — even as divisions emerge about how to deter Moscow. National security adviser Jake Sullivan said Biden will also discuss “potential contingencies” in the event of a Russian cyberattack or chemical weapons.
Biden warns of chemical warfare threat as he leaves for Europe
When asked what he will say to European leaders, Biden said he will say it face-to-face when he arrives.
“All I have to say, I’m going to say it when I get there,” Biden said, adding that he will be “happy to talk to you guys when I get back,” referring to reporters.
We will have additional details of @potus trip to Europe to announce later today. The trip will be focused on continuing to rally the world in support of the Ukrainian people and against President Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, but there are no plans to travel into Ukraine.
Germany Convoy DE The german freedom convoy to #Brussels on monday 14th Feb 2022
The 14th February 2022 Will be the Day when ALL European Convoys will RDV in Brussels and Siege the European Capital until Vaccination Pass and Associated Restrictions are Abolished. #TruckersForFreedom2022 #TruckersForFreedomEurope #europeanfreedomconvoy @EuropeConvoy
EUROPE – Truckers and supporters from Helsinki, Belgium, France, Italy & Netherlands, this is an international protest of workers, all heading to Brussels. The European Convoy for freedom has begun. It’s time.
#FreedomConvoy2022 #TruckersForFreedom2022
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What does a 100,000 person anti-mandate protest look like? Brussels today
(23.01.2022)
Images de drone de la manifestation internationale contre les restrictions de libertés et le pass sanitaire/vaccinal aujourd‘hui à #Bruxelles. (Oracle Films) #Brussels #Brussel
Belgium – Brussels [Dec 26, 2021] Protest against closure of the cultural sector because of new restrictions.
BRUSSELS / BRUXELLES RIOTS ANTI LOCKDOWN PROTEST – 2G/Greenpass/Corona – Whats happening Belgium?
Nov 21, 2021