Brussels Daily Press Review — 2026-06-23

TL;DR

Main Brussels stories today:

• Youri Tielemans says qualification is now the priority.
• Bilal Haddouche, convicted of attempted murder in Anderlecht, is actively wanted.
• The Wallonia-Brussels Federation debt agency warns of a worrying trend.
• A heatwave is bringing temperatures described as abnormal, with questions over how high they will rise.

🌤️ Weather

Brussels: misty, +19°C.

Politics

Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as UK prime minister.

Source:

• Keir Starmer announces his resignation as UK prime minister - Brussels Times

Transport

Regional transport plans are lagging, with wide differences between Brussels communes.

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• Des plans régionaux à la traîne et une grande disparité entre les communes : où en es… - BX1

Brexit remains an open wound for businesses, with lasting effects also felt in Brussels.

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• ‘Open wound’: The lasting impact of Brexit on business – and on Brussels - Brussels Times

EU/International

The person credited with inventing the word “Brexit” reflects on its bittersweet legacy.

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• The man who invented the word ‘Brexit’ on his bittersweet legacy - Brussels Times

Society

Youri Tielemans says the most important objective now is qualification.

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• Youri Tielemans: “Le plus important maintenant c’est la qualification” - BX1

Bilal Haddouche, convicted of attempted murder in Anderlecht, is actively being sought.

Source:

• Bilal Haddouche, condamné pour tentative d’assassinat à Anderlecht, est activement re… - BX1

The Wallonia-Brussels Federation debt agency is sounding the alarm over what it calls a worrying trend.

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• L’agence de la dette la FWB tire la sonnette d’alarme: “C’est une évolution assez pré… - BX1

A heatwave is bringing temperatures considered abnormal, raising questions about how high the thermometer will climb.

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• Vague de chaleur : des températures jugées “anormales”, jusqu’où ira le thermomètre ? - BX1

A 230-place accommodation centre will open in Uccle in July.

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• Un centre d’hébergement de 230 places s’installera en juillet à Uccle - BX1
• Uccle will host asylum centre for 230 people - Brussels Times

The inquiry commission into the Foyer anderlechtois is facing questions over what is happening inside its proceedings.

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• Que se passe-t-il à la commission d’enquête sur le Foyer anderlechtois ? “On est dans… - BX1

Economy & Labour

Tuesday’s Brussels public sector strike is part of a wider Europe-wide action.

Source:

• Tuesday’s Brussels public sector strike is part of Europe-wide action - Brussels Times