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Over half of all Belgians say Russian attack on NATO state ‘likely’ | VRT NWS: news More than half of all Belgians polled say it is likely that Russia will launch a military attack against a NATO member state according to the results of ‘De Stemming’, a large-scale survey commissione...

Over half of all Belgians 🇧🇪 say Russian attack on #NATO state ‘likely’

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Attended US memorial day 2025 at Flanders Field 🇺🇸 military cemetary in #Waregem, layed a wreath on behalf of the 🇧🇪 federal government. We remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom. The transatlantic bond goes back to 1917 and remains strong.

European leaders to ask EU for easier expulsion of foreign criminals Nine European countries, led by Italy and Denmark, will on Thursday call on the European Union to make it simpler for member states to expel foreign criminals, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

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European Political Community (EPC) summit in Tirana 🇦🇱. Today's hotspot to discuss a European continent in change.🇧🇪 PM De Wever meeting other leaders. Images: #NATO SecGen Rutte, 🇳🇱 PM Schoof, 🇱🇺 PM Friedman, 🇽🇰 Pres Osmani, 🇦🇱 PM Rama , 🇩🇰 PM Frederiksen

Productive exchange between 🇧🇪 PM De Wever and 🇫🇷 President Macron. They spoke on how to achieve a solid peace with respect of Ukraine's and Europe's interests, transatlantic trade relations, and to increase bilateral cooperation in the spheres of energy and defense.

Accompanying 🇧🇪 PM De Wever on a working visit to the Elysée 🇫🇷. On the menu: subjects ranging from the situation in Ukraine, Middle East and Africa; transatlantic relations and trade; European competitiveness, defense efforts; to bilateral cooperation in energy and defense.

🇧🇪 PM De Wever in #Ukraine 🇺🇦. Belgium will continue to support a free and independent Ukraine including by a new military support package and initiating short- and long-term defense-industrial cooperation. Ukraine's fight is also Europe's fight. Slava Ukraini!

Visit to #Thales Defense in Herstal 🇧🇪 by PM @deweverbart.bsky.social , Def Min Francken and #NATO SecGen Rutte. A solid defense industry is essential for our defense. Thales is delivering essential technologies and systems and is ramping up production capabilities for both Europe and Ukraine.

Belgium joins Coalition of the Willing in Paris, PM De Wever shares scepticism of Russia's intentions

Belgium 🇧🇪 joins Coalition of the Willing in Paris, PM De Wever shares scepticism of Russia's intentions

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Meeting on peace and security for #Ukraine 🇺🇦 hosted by 🇫🇷 President Macron. Determined to get to peace - but a robust peace that keeps Ukraine safe and viable, Europe stable and secure. 32 heads of state and government or int'l organizations present, incl 🇧🇪 PM De Wever.

Two and a half years in 🇨🇭 and 🇱🇮: 8400 km cycling 🚴‍♂️, 1200 km hiking 🥾 and 280 km snowshoeing ❄️. A small selection of the many scenic places in these beautiful two alpine countries. Auf Wiedersehen - Au revoir - Arrivederci - Adeus!

Farewell to colleagues and friends at the residence in Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭. A bittersweet moment, part of diplomatic life. It was a pleasure and privilege to serve as 🇧🇪 ambassador in 🇨🇭 and 🇱🇮 over the last two and a half years. A great ride it has been. Thanks to you all.

Great turnout today for the first activity of the 🇧🇪 #NATO Contact Point Embassy in 🇨🇭: a most stimulating and interactive exchange with 🇳🇴 Prof John Olsen, an expert on NATO matters. In challenging times such as these we need allies and friends to work closely together. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

Congratulations to new 🇧🇪 Defense Minister Theo Francken on his first day in office. Strengthening #Belgium's defense efforts in light of the deteriorating international security landscape is priority no. 1, with a clear level of ambition by the year 2029.

Could Russia's military exercises mean a new mobilization? – DW – 01/31/2025 This year's annual military exercises for reservists are taking place earlier than usual in Russia, prompting debate on social media that another mass mobilization could be in the cards.

Could Russia's military exercises mean a new mobilization?

This year's annual military exercises for reservists are taking place earlier than usual in Russia, prompting debate on social media that another mass mobilization could be in the cards.
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EU's Kaja Kallas says Europe must spend more on defence Kaja Kallas says Europe needs to increase investment to keep pace with threats facing the continent.

EU 🇪🇺 foreign policy chief @kajakallas.bsky.social says defense spending must rise

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Visit to #Jura HQ in Niederbuchsiten. This 🇨🇭 family-owned company founded in 1931 has become one of the world's finest makers of fully automatic coffee machines. Thanks to CEO Probst and Belgium area manager Knezovic for allowing me to discover the fascinating world of Jura!

Snow ❄️, ice, wind: it was again a privilege to join the 🇧🇪 Commando Training Centre of the Belgian Defence Special Forces Regiment on their high altitude winter training in the Andermatt 🇨🇭 region these past weeks. Thanks to the Swiss armed forces for their great support!

At a ceremony with the 🇨🇭 Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport, the Embassy of Belgium 🇧🇪 took over from our Czech 🇨🇿 colleagues the role of #NATO Contact Point Embassy (CPE) for #Switzerland.

View on Andermatt

View on Hospental

Along the way

View on Zum Dorf, smallest village in Switzerland

Too warm 🌤️ ☁️ for the time of the year but still lots of snow for 🥾 in the #Urserntal between #Andermatt and #Realp 🇨🇭. @myswitzerland.bsky.social

Some nice pieces of historic WW2 military hardware still present at Waffenplatz Thun, military barracks of the Swiss armed forces 🇨🇭: Jagdpanther, Panther, Jagdpanzer 38 Hetzer, crane tank M31B2. They will be gradually transferred to the military museum of Full-Reuenthal.

Kamercommissie akkoord om bommen onder legerdrones te hangen: "Zou onverstandig zijn Defensie te laten achterlopen"

Kamercommissie 🇧🇪 akkoord om bommen onder legerdrones te hangen: "Zou onverstandig zijn Defensie te laten achterlopen"

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This week, the #Belgium 🇧🇪 House at #WEF25 in #Davos 🇨🇭 is the showplace for insightful panels and discussions on relevant themes, with a special Belgian evening event today. Program here: ebsummits.eu/our-summits/...

NAVO-baas Rutte: "België levert al grote bijdrage, maar moet zo snel mogelijk meer investeren in defensie"

#NAVO-baas Rutte tijdens #WEF in #Davos: "België 🇧🇪 levert al grote bijdrage, maar moet zo snel mogelijk meer investeren in defensie"

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'It is critical for our supply security and trade flows to protect physical energy installations as well as ports' was a key message at a Belgian MFA panel session on mitigating economic insecurity and fragmentation in the #Belgium 🇧🇪 House at #WEF25 in Davos 🇨🇭.

The Embassy of #Belgium 🇧🇪 in Bern has been appointed #NATO Contact Point Embassy (CPE) for #Switzerland 🇨🇭. Yesterday and today Allied CPEs met at HQ in Brussels to prepare for their role and tasks. #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

Attending the #NATO Contact Point Embassies Conference at Brussels HQ. Reinvigorating session with SecGen Mark Rutte. Key message: Allies will need to spend more than 2% GDP on defense in the years ahead if we want to maintain our western security.

Davos 2025: Donald Trump, the US-sized elephant at WEF – DW – 01/18/2025 The who's who of politics, business and civil society is descending on the Swiss Alpine town. There's a lot to discuss, from Ukraine and Gaza to climate change and AI, but it's Trump's comeback that's...

Davos 2025: Donald Trump, the US-sized elephant at #WEF

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Drohnenalarm in Bronschhofen: Armee rätselt über Herkunft Wie in anderen europäischen Ländern wurden auch in der Schweiz Drohnen gesichtet, die über Militärstützpunkten kreisten. Die Armee bestätigt dies, Herkunft und Absicht seien völlig unklar.

Schweizer 🇨🇭 Soldat: «Plötzlich tauchten grosse Drohnen über uns auf»

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NATO launches 'Baltic Sentry' to increase critical infrastructure security NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte co-hosted a Summit of Baltic Sea Allies on Tuesday (14 January 2025), along with President Alexander Stubb of Finland and Prime Minister Kristen Michal of Estonia.

#NATO launches 'Baltic Sentry' to increase critical infrastructure security #BalticSentry

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