Belgian politics

Flemish far-right frontman Tom Van Grieken battles to break up Belgium.

Tom Vandendriessche rejects “smear campaign” as he leads Vlaams Belang into this week’s European election.

Belgium’s southern Socialists face fire from both the far left and center in the race to form a national government.

European countries are getting increasingly frustrated with Budapest’s obstructions on Ukraine military aid and Russia sanctions. 

A triple vote could shake up Belgian politics, or drive it into gridlock.

Investigation centers on claims MEPs were paid to promote Russian propaganda via the Voice of Europe website.

Ahead of the European election, striking data shows where Gen Z and millennials’ allegiances lie.

Prime ministers in the wings to save Belgium.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Alexander De Croo sign new security pact.

Alain Maron faces strong resistance from capitals — and his own PM — as he tries to rally countries to back the law.

“They have never made a secret of their admiration for the democracy despiser in the Kremlin,” von der Leyen said.

By failing to publish a report on the nation’s colonial history, Belgium signals it is not yet ready to shake off its past.

Alexander De Croo blamed narcotics consumers for rise in criminal violence.

Use of ketamine and MDMA is also on the rise around Europe, according to findings published by EU drugs agency.

Dries Van Langenhove “revelled in Nazi ideas that cause much suffering,” a judge said.

Paul Van Tigchelt says Qatargate isn’t the only threat his country’s security services face.

With this guide to expat voting, you’ll jump right over all the obstacles created by the Brussels bureaucracy.

Threat level issued by Belgian authorities remains at 3 out of 4.

Letter obtained by POLITICO asks Alexander De Croo to prevent progress on new EU nature rules and 2040 climate target.

Withdrawal of key EU pesticides bill was greeted by PM Alexander De Croo, but slammed by his Green coalition partners.

As Flemish nationalism surges, so do questions about the capital’s future.

Many expats in Belgium are now taxed the same way as Belgian residents.

European Council President Charles Michel’s plan to run in EU parliamentary elections risks impeding Reynders’ chances to stay on at the European Commission.