AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Security: Belgium is pushing back on the EU use of frozen Russian assets, with Defence Minister Theo Francken saying Prime Minister Bart De Wever will keep blocking a €210bn Ukraine loan tied to the plan. EV Market: Europe’s EV momentum is accelerating, with BEVs rising sharply in July and Belgium among the countries where electrification is already relatively advanced. Gas & Prices: Europe heads into winter with gas storage at the lowest levels in 13 years, raising the risk of price volatility as injection rates lag and traders brace for “winter panic.” Cross-border Commuting: From December, Belgium will add extra peak trains between Marbehan and Luxembourg City to ease commuter pressure. Belgian Economy Watch: Belgium’s inflation edged up to 3.97% in August, keeping cost-of-living in focus. Local Business & Community: Izegem opened an after-school care centre (Bosmolientje) adding 24 childcare places as demand strains Flemish capacity. Public Safety: Brussels authorities are stepping up action against drug gangs after a spate of shootings, including a major integrated police operation in Kuregem.
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