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Received — 12 October 2026 ⏭ Brussels Morning Newspaper

Charleroi Socialists Demand Resignation of Councillor Convicted of Assaulting Police

Charleroi, (The Brussels Morning Newspaper) – October 12, 2026 – The Charleroi branch of Belgium’s Socialist Party has called for the immediate resignation of Joël Hasselin, an alderman in the municipality of Courcelles, following his conviction for resisting police and … Read more

Ukraine will be “front and centre” at EU summit this week

12 October 2026 at 10:21

The EU commission President Ursula von der Leyen has again thrown her weight fully behind Ukraine following fresh backlash against Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Russia.

This comes following her call with Ukraine President Zelenskyy at the weekend where she … Read more

China and EU Hold Crucial Electric Vehicle Trade Talks as Tariff Dispute Continues in Brussels

12 October 2026 at 08:26

Brussels, 12 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The European Union and China have reached an important understanding on hybrid vehicle trade following intensive negotiations in Beijing, marking progress in efforts to ease commercial tensions. The latest China-EU EV … Read more

EU Foreign Affairs Council Holds Critical Russia and Middle East Talks in Luxembourg

12 October 2026 at 08:21

Luxembourg, 12 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The EU Foreign Affairs Council is meeting in Luxembourg to discuss Russia’s continuing invasion of Ukraine, rising security concerns across Europe and developments in the Middle East. The discussions bring together … Read more

EU Pushes for Stronger Global Climate Agreement Ahead of COP31, Brussels

12 October 2026 at 08:16

Brussels, 12 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – European Union environment ministers are discussing the bloc’s international climate priorities ahead of the COP31 United Nations summit in Türkiye, as Brussels seeks stronger emissions reductions and greater cooperation on implementing … Read more

EU-China Hybrid Car Agreement Could Halve Chinese Vehicle Exports in Major Trade Breakthrough, Brussels

12 October 2026 at 08:11

Brussels, 12 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The EU-China hybrid car deal could reduce projected Chinese hybrid vehicle exports to Europe by more than half over four years, following a significant trade understanding between Brussels and Beijing. The … Read more

US Dollar Near 18-Month High as Oil Crisis Fuels Inflation Fears in Brussels

12 October 2026 at 08:05

Brussels, 12 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The US dollar remained near its strongest level in 18 months on Monday as escalating Middle East tensions, elevated oil prices and renewed inflation concerns unsettled global financial markets. The … Read more

IMF Reveals How AI Investment Is Supporting Global Economic Growth Despite Energy Pressures, Bangkok

12 October 2026 at 08:00

BANGKOK, 12 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says IMF AI investment is helping maintain global economic growth at approximately 3%, despite rising energy costs and economic uncertainty. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted … Read more

North Korea Fires Multiple Ballistic Missiles, Raising Regional Security Fears

12 October 2026 at 07:36

SEOUL, South Korea, 12 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – North Korea missiles launched towards the East Sea on Monday have heightened security concerns across Northeast Asia, prompting South Korea and Japan to strengthen military monitoring amid renewed tensions … Read more

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