Main Brussels stories today:
Brussels Daily Brief — 12 June 2026
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
Read the full briefing (EN/FR/NL) online: https://manneken.brussels/news/en/2026-06-12-press-review/ Compiled from BX1, RTBF, Brussels Times. Brussels, 2026-06-12.