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2026 | The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe’s next generation of EU members
ILGA-Europe and the Equal Rights Association (ERA) have warned that anti-LGBTI legislation and democratic backsliding are … 2026 | The state of LGBTQIA+ rights in Europe’s next generation of EU membersRead more
Forbidden Colours director Rémy Bonny appointed prestigious Fellowship at Harvard University
Belgian human rights defender and international relations expert Rémy Bonny has been appointed the prestigious Global … Forbidden Colours director Rémy Bonny appointed prestigious Fellowship at Harvard UniversityRead more
European Pride events grow despite rising hate and funding pressures, and are a test of democracy, landmark report argues
Europe‘s Pride movement is expanding despite increasing hostility, financial pressures, and growing concerns about volunteer burnout, … European Pride events grow despite rising hate and funding pressures, and are a test of democracy, landmark report arguesRead more
2026 | ILGA-Europe warns of growing rollback of LGBTI rights in European Union candidate countries
A new enlargement review published by the LGBTQIA+ advocacy organisation ILGA-Europe and regional network ERA – … 2026 | ILGA-Europe warns of growing rollback of LGBTI rights in European Union candidate countriesRead more
Belgium’s population rises to 11.87 million as migration drives growth and ageing accelerates
Belgium‘s population reached 11,867,634 on 1 January 2026, according to new figures from the Belgian statistics … Belgium’s population rises to 11.87 million as migration drives growth and ageing acceleratesRead more
Finland and Sweden to be linked by rail this summer
A long-delayed cross-border rail link between Finland and Sweden is expected to finally open this summer, … Finland and Sweden to be linked by rail this summerRead more
Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensions
Taiwan remains one of the safest destinations for Belgian travellers, according to the latest update from … Will China invade Taiwan? Belgian expert weighs in on travel and tensionsRead more
Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instability
Belgium’s Federal Public Service for Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation spent 2025 redefining diplomacy … Belgium recasts diplomacy as a security and economic instrument amid global instabilityRead more
2026 | Security and geopolitical tensions influence Belgians’ holiday plans
Security concerns and geopolitical tensions are increasingly influencing Belgians’ choices of holiday destinations, according to the … 2026 | Security and geopolitical tensions influence Belgians’ holiday plansRead more