Belgium

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Justice and fundamental rights

Prison magazines are giving inmates some breathing space – and a voice

By Adrian Burtin

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Climate change

Belgium’s lethargic response to the wildfire menace

By Adrian Burtin

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EU

The fuzzy politics of “irregular migration” – from Belgium to the EU

By Adrian Burtin, Gian-Paolo Accardo

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Migration and asylum

A warm welcome for the Taliban?

By Osama Hajjaj - Cartoon movement (Amsterdam)

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Cities and regions

Can essential workers afford to rent a flat in European cities? Mapping housing affordability in Europe

By Gaby Khazalova - Urban Journalism Network

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Education

Belgium’s “privileged first” education system is leaving marginalised students behind

By Adrian Burtin

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Gender issues

Sex workers in Europe: Belgium passes groundbreaking legislation, EU remains divided

By Wouter van de Klippe - HesaMag (Brussels)

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Civil Society

In Belgium, locals offer refugees a place to stay

By Adrian Burtin

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Defence and security

Belgium’s caution on frozen Russian assets betrays Ukraine

By Xhabir Deralla

Ideas & initiatives

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Cinema & documentaries

Cinemamed 2025: Where the Mediterranean meets Brussels on screen

By Stefano Valentino

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Politics and democracy

Not so spotless: corruption in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and beyond

By Ciarán Lawless

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Health

Belgium’s shortage of GPs: a slow-burning crisis

By Adrian Burtin