President Trump has made it clear that he is pushing for an end to the war in Ukraine. The move has left Europe worried that it, and Ukraine, could be left out as he negotiates with Russia’s leader, Vladimir V. Putin.
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Protests in Brussels Halt Over 400 Flights and Snarl Public Transit
Tens of thousands of demonstrators in Brussels protested the government’s proposed pension reforms and cuts to public services. All flights into and out of Brussels Airport were canceled.
Manhunt in Brussels After Masked Men Open Fire Outside Metro Station
The authorities said no injuries had been reported, but two metro stations were closed on Wednesday after the shooting.
Zelensky Raises Prospect of European Peacekeepers in Ukraine
But many European leaders say that with no sign that Russia is interested in peace, it is too early to discuss the presence of peacekeeping forces.
NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks
Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.
NATO Chief Urges More Weapons for Ukraine Ahead of Any Peace Talks
Mark Rutte said it was up to Ukraine to decide when it was ready to begin negotiations with Russia — and that the West should help strengthen Kyiv’s position beforehand.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary Gets a Hostile Serenade in Strasbourg
Some progressive members sang “Bella Ciao,” a song associated with antifascism, to show opposition to Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who’s been accused of authoritarianism at home.
Belgian Campus Protests Over War in Gaza Take Different Tone
Pro-Palestinian student activists at one Belgian university have borrowed from the U.S. playbook of encampments and slogans. The results, however, have been starkly different.
Flemish Nationalists Win Belgian Elections, Thwarting Ascent of Secessionist Party
The New Flemish Alliance’s victory will bring relief to the country’s political establishment, which had long been bracing for a victory by the far-right party Vlaams Belang.
Belgium’s 2024 Election: What to Know
Belgium, a small yet politically significant country, will hold federal, regional, and E.U. elections on June 9, for control of its complex, layered governance structure.