Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-06-12

TL;DR

Main Brussels stories today:

• Shared mobility remains a daily-life issue as Brussels plans to ban shared e-scooters from 2027.
• The Brussels Region is injecting 180 million euros into Vivaqua and becoming a 49% shareholder.
• The Brussels government and social partners have agreed on 17 priorities for the legislature.
• Van Bossuyt is launching a fast-track asylum procedure in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert.

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Security & Justice

Jordan Bardella’s visit to Brussels will be accompanied by a major police presence to manage the demonstration.

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• Jordan Bardella à Bruxelles : important dispositif policier pour encadrer la manifest… - BX1

The Brussels government is examining a LEZ exemption for vulnerable households. The Brussels government is looking at whether social corrections can be added to the low-emission zone rules. Licence plate holders receiving increased healthcare reimbursement could receive a full exemption, possibly under conditions, although no decision has been made yet.

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• Brusselse regering onderzoekt vrijstelling op LEZ voor kwetsbare huishoudens - BRUZZ

Politics

The Brussels Region is injecting 180 million euros into Vivaqua and becoming a 49% shareholder.

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• La région bruxelloise injecte 180 millions dans Vivaqua et devient actionnaire à 49% - BX1

The Brussels government and social partners have agreed on 17 priorities for the legislature.

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• Le gouvernement bruxellois et les partenaires sociaux s’accordent sur 17 priorités po… - BX1

Van Bossuyt is launching a fast-track asylum procedure in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert. A pilot project starts Friday at the Red Cross Ariane emergency reception centre in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert to speed up procedures for asylum seekers with a low chance of protection, according to federal Asylum and Migration Minister Anneleen Van Bossuyt (N-VA).

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• Van Bossuyt start ‘fasttrack-procedure’ voor asielzoekers in Sint-Lambrechts-Woluwe - BRUZZ

Belgian Prime Minister’s cat, “Octopussy”, will predict World Cup 2026 results.

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• ‘Octopussy’: Belgian Prime Minister’s cat will predict World Cup 2026 results - Brussels Times

Transport

Nearly 2.3 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport in May.

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• Nearly 2.3 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport in May - Brussels Times

Society

Shared mobility remains a daily-life issue in Brussels. Brussels plans to ban shared e-scooters from 2027, while the CSC trade union fears the measure could cost 60 jobs at Dott.

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• Interdiction des trottinettes à Bruxelles : La CSC craint une perte de 60 emplois che… - BX1
• Brussels to ban shared e-scooters from 2027 - Brussels Times

Molenbeek is considering 40 layoffs to balance its 2026 budget.

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• Molenbeek envisage 40 licenciements pour équilibrer son budget 2026 : “Ce n’est pas a… - BX1

Five firearms and 2,340 rounds of ammunition were seized during a search in Anderlecht.

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• Cinq armes à feu et 2.340 munitions saisies lors d’une perquisition à Anderlecht - RTBF

The federation has condemned the situation involving AIS Saint-Josse and wants to avoid generalisations.

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• AIS Saint-Josse : la fédération condamne et veut éviter les amalgames - RTBF

Housing-integration associations demonstrated in Brussels to demand more subsidies.

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• Les Associations d’insertion par le logement manifestent à Bruxelles pour plus de sub… - RTBF

Brussels housing shortage: How Airbnb eats into the city’s housing stock.

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• Brussels housing shortage: How Airbnb eats into the city’s housing stock - Brussels Times

Culture

Cabaret Mademoiselle will close permanently on 20 July 2026.

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• Le Cabaret Mademoiselle fermera définitivement ses portes le 20 juillet 2026 - BX1

Sport

Thibaut Courtois says he is more likely not to continue after the World Cup.

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• Thibaut Courtois: “Il y a plus de chances que je ne continue pas après le Mondial” - BX1