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title: "Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-06-12" date: 2026-06-12 lang: en summary: "Top Brussels news for 2026-06-12: local politics, security, and daily life across the 19 communes." tags: ["news","brussels","press-review"] image: "/news/covers/2026/06/2026-06-12-cover.png"
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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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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Politics
The Brussels Region is injecting 180 million euros into Vivaqua and becoming a 49% shareholder.
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The Brussels government and social partners have agreed on 17 priorities for the legislature.
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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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Belgian Prime Minister's cat, “Octopussy”, will predict World Cup 2026 results.
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Transport
Nearly 2.3 million passengers passed through Brussels Airport in May.
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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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Five firearms and 2,340 rounds of ammunition were seized during a search in Anderlecht.
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The federation has condemned the situation involving AIS Saint-Josse and wants to avoid generalisations.
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Housing-integration associations demonstrated in Brussels to demand more subsidies.
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Brussels housing shortage: How Airbnb eats into the city's housing stock.
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Culture
Cabaret Mademoiselle will close permanently on 20 July 2026.
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Sport
Thibaut Courtois says he is more likely not to continue after the World Cup.
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