Belgium

Aug 18, 2026
Real wage losses are at the root of low consumer sentiment, new paper finds
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A new study reaches that conclusion by comparing the U.S. to Belgium, where wages are indexed to inflation by law.
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Jan 24, 2013
An artificial island will generate electricity
Belgium is building an artificial island in the North Sea to store water pumped by wind turbines in periods of low electricity demand. When electricity is needed, the water will be released.
May 30, 2012
What’s up, Europe? Brussels muddles through the crisis
The big story in Brussels, as it has been for the last two years, is the eurozone crisis. So is any progress being made?
Dec 9, 2011
Mid-day Extra: What sets Brussels apart
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Brussels isn't the first city people may think of in Europe, but it is home to both the United Nations and the European Commission. Today, European leaders came to a tentative deal there to save the EU.
Dec 6, 2011
Belgium has a new prime minister
The country had gone a record 541 days without a government.
Dec 5, 2011
Belgium ends 540 days without leader
Belgium, the country with the fifth largest debt load in Europe, has gone without a full-time government for over 500 days. Today, a prime minister was appointed.