Belgium’s day was shaped by a budget crisis, GSK’s plan to cut 1,217 jobs and the extradition of an Antwerp drug lord. In sport, Jérémy Doku returned to Manchester City’s starting XI, while Thibaut Courtois started for Real Madrid and Romelu Lukaku was on the bench for Aston Villa.
Jérémy Doku returns to Manchester City’s starting XI for Wednesday evening’s Champions League match. The English club hosts Paris Saint-Germain in this European clash. Mika Godts is linked with the Parisian side, described as two-time defending champions, while Doku is expected to start.
GSK plans to cut 1,217 jobs as part of its operations. The pharmaceutical group says it is not considering closing its sites in Belgium. The announcement therefore concerns staffing levels, not its Belgian sites, keeping the focus on the positions affected and the future of workers.
Romelu Lukaku returns to England on Wednesday with Fenerbahçe, who face Aston Villa, but will start on the bench. In Rome, Thibaut Courtois is expected to start for Real Madrid against Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. The two matches are the main European fixtures involving the clubs tonight.
Mike Vankriekinge, the father of two-year-old Miguel, once again came face to face with Dave De Kock during the trial over the death of four-year-old Dean. Miguel died in 2008 after being abused by De Kock. When De Kock expressed regret, Vankriekinge reacted angrily in court and called his words manipulative.
Marine Le Pen wants to end French financial support for Ukraine if she is elected president next year. In an interview with the Financial Times, the far-right candidate said this would happen after six months. According to polls, she is currently the favorite in next year’s French presidential election.
The United Arab Emirates has extradited Nasserdine Tarrahi, described as an Antwerp drug lord, to Belgium. Nicknamed “Nadori,” he has now been handed over to Belgian authorities. The Antwerp public prosecutor’s office confirmed the extradition on Wednesday, marking his transfer from Dubai as part of legal proceedings in Belgium.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that attacks targeting Saudi Arabia could have consequences far beyond the region. The institution points to a risk of global repercussions. Its warning highlights the potential international impact of the violence and the attention economic actors are paying to how it develops.
Prime Minister Bart De Wever is seeking a way out of the budget crisis by tackling the negotiations in stages. First, an agreement must be reached on the 2027 budget. The government then wants to address the remaining billions. This sequence is intended to get talks within the federal coalition on public finances moving forward again.
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