Belgium

2024 - 6 - 5

Belgium Buzz: Racism, Politics, and Growth

Belgium - Environmental Concerns - Euro 2024 - Immigration - Kevin De Bruyne - Political Debates - Remote-controlled Vehicles - Vay

Discover the latest buzz from Belgium, from political debates to population growth!

Belgium has been in the spotlight recently for a range of diverse and intriguing developments. First, a tense political debate between the liberal MR's Pierre-Yves Jeholet and the radical left Belgian Workers' Party (PTB-PVDA) Nabil Boukili has shaken up the MR campaign. On another front, EU anti-fraud enforcers are investigating Belgium's top far-right MEP, Tom Vandendriessche, as he leads Vlaams Belang into the European election. Additionally, Belgium is facing a legal battle over the authorisation of 'highly toxic' pesticides, with three environmental NGOs taking the state to court. Amidst these controversies, Vay, a pioneering company, has rolled out remotely controlled vehicles in Belgium, making history as the first in Europe to drive on public roads without a person in the vehicle.

On a brighter note, Belgium's population continues to grow, thanks to immigration. The country saw a 0.57% increase driven by an influx of 66349 immigrants, offsetting a slight decline in the natural population. Teledriving startup Vay is also making waves by planning to introduce remote-controlled cars to passengers, revolutionizing the concept in Europe.

In the sports arena, Kevin De Bruyne made headlines by scoring in his 100th cap for Belgium, leading the team to a 2-0 victory over Montenegro. The Everton midfielder, Amadou Onana, shone brightly in Belgium's midfield during the friendly match. Fans eagerly followed the Belgium vs. Montenegro game, with real-time updates keeping them on the edge of their seats. De Bruyne's exceptional performance in the Euro 2024 warm-up friendly added a glorious chapter to his football career.