AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBelgium Football Buzz: Veteran Axel Witsel says Rudi Garcia has “re-energised” Belgium’s World Cup squad, giving the team an outside shot after the Qatar 2022 first-round exit. Belgian Courts & Finance: An Antwerp court ruling could reshape banking fraud claims after an elderly couple was defrauded into transferring nearly €50,000 to Portugal—challenging banks’ usual “gross negligence” stance. Travel & Border Tech: The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing major delays and missed flights, with queues reported at hubs including Brussels and Geneva as travelers face repeated biometric checks. Port, Trade & Skills: Antwerp is courting Indian diamond polishers with eased immigration and is also investing in facilities for importing clean fuels, aiming to regain momentum in global trade. Logistics & Cross-border Rail: A direct weekend TGV link is planned between Brussels and Basel from July 2027, testing demand for longer-distance international rail connectivity. Aviation Policy Clash: Ryanair warns it will cut routes and aircraft in Belgium if aviation taxes double in 2027, escalating pressure on the country’s airline sector.
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