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An angry Mahdi points at MR and Vooruit as Bouchez and Rousseau head to the palace today
Les Engagés and CD&V opened the round of talks with King Philippe on Tuesday; on Wednesday it is the turn of the two parties seen as the main obstacle.
4 sources · VRT NWS, RTBF, Business AM +Police
After the failed i-Police project, Quintin wants a tenth fewer hired IT staff at the federal police from 2027
The interior minister wants the police to build up more in-house IT expertise; today his predecessor Annelies Verlinden has to answer questions in parliament.
2 sources · VRT NWS, RTBFMechelen
Governor Berx rules that the higher pay for Somers' secretary at the Mechelen police cannot stand
The provincial governor has asked the Rivierenland police zone to correct the situation; the mayor says he will follow her advice.
2 sources · VRT NWS, RTVJustice
Nivelles assize court turns to Nicolas Ullens' sentence after a month-long pause
The former State Security agent was found guilty in October of murdering his stepmother; a sentence could come as early as today.
3 sources · La Libre, RTBF, VRT NWSFire service
Firefighters from more than fifteen countries march through Brussels for more colleagues and better equipment
European unions point to a shrinking workforce after a summer of wildfires; Brussels alone is short of some 200 firefighters.
3 sources · Bruzz, BX1