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Sophie Wilmes becomes first female PM of Belgium
Sophie Wilmes, a centre-right liberal from French-speaking community, has taken office as the first female Prime Minister of Belgium in its 189-year history. She succeeded caretaker Prime Minister Charles Michel, who will take over as European Council president in December 2019.
Topics: Belgium • Charles Michel • Countries • European Council • European Union • Government of Belgium • Michel I Government • President of the European Council • Prime minister • Prime Minister of Belgium • Prime Minister of Denmark • Prime Minister of France
EU agrees on Greenhouse Gas Emission cut for Trucks
The European Parliament and the Council have struck a deal reduce average CO2 emissions compared with 2019 levels. The features of the deal are: To reduce emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) from new trucks and buses by 30 per cent by 2030. The deal proposes a binding CO2-reduction target for trucks at the EU-level for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: CO2 emissions • EU • European Commission • European Council • European Parliament • European Union • Paris Climate Deal
‘Van Rompuy’ again elected as European Council President
The mandate of European Council’s current President Van Rompuy has been increased by another 2.5 years. This was decided at a meeting of the Leaders of EU in Brussels. The former Belgian Prime Minister was the only candidate for the post.
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2012
Topics: Belgium • Countries • European Council • European Union • Herman Van Rompuy • President of the European Council • Van Rompuy