At last, a sovereign defence fund
Security and defence are no longer merely a budgetary burden, but a historic opportunity: a growth engine for industry, innovation and productivity, at scale and with broad societal value.
Our education system teaches young people maths, but not life
One in five young people struggles with mental health issues. Only 45% of pupils in education are intrinsically motivated to learn new things. And functional illiteracy costs our country an estimated 2% of GDP.
Europe’s Window of Opportunity
Could 2026 be Europe’s year?
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This country needs change, ideas and leaders who dare to turn them into action. We have stood still for too long, missed too many opportunities. And change starts with the right people around the right table, with the right network and expertise.
One Europe, Three Speeds?
Last week’s European summit was, as previous summits before it, dominated by the geopolitical travails of the European Union.
The Shadow of Orbán
The curse of Donald Trump has not failed to make its mark. After Anthony Albanese in Australia and Mark Carney in Canada, Péter Magyar wins elections in Hungary despite the open support of the American president for his opponent.
Ditmir Bushati & Marc De Vos - A silent revolution-Public Square
The consequences of the war in the Middle East are already being felt everywhere. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has caused a dizzying increase in oil and energy prices. President Donald Trump has asked European allies in NATO to help restore freedom of navigation.
PHILANTROPY BAROMETER 2026
In a context marked by successive crises, philanthropy confirms its essential role in Belgian society.
