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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. Today's edition is presented by ION   Get an exclusive look before the public release of Wol U, a brand-new green living project in Brussels with lush landscapes, and top-tier amenities. Register here for an exclusive viewing weekend on 15-16 February. 1. New Belgian Government: ‘De Wever has big shoes to fill’ Belgium has a new Federal Government. Follow all of the updates from our liveblog on Monday 3 February.  Read More .   2. Who’s in Belgium’s new Federal Government? Here is an overview of the new ministers and their powers.  Read More . 3. Trump: EU tariffs are coming ‘very soon’ "The EU is really out of line, it is an atrocity, what they have done. I do not have a timetable but it is coming very soon."  Read More .   4. Former Belgian MEP’s son among suspects arrested for cannabis trafficking Fifteen individuals involved in a large-scale cannabis trafficking operation between Spain and Belgium have been arrested in Brussels.  Read More . 5. Cash or card: Brussels businesses split over future of payments Over half of young Belgians haven't used cash recently. Federal law mandates that cards are accepted but some Brussels businesses are still pushing for cash.  Read More . 6. What does Arizona mean for Brussels? The "Arizona" coalition's overarching mission is to stabilise Belgium's finances. But what could this drive for efficiency mean for Brussels?  Read More . 7. No margin for higher wages in Belgium in 2025 and 2026 For the past two years too, the margin was 0% as well.  Read More . 8. The Brussels Times Gig Guide: What are the best concerts in February? Find out the best gigs in Brussels for you and your friends to not miss this February.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Birth of the Nation A forgotten statue in the corner of a romantic Brussels park shows a young couple gazing adoringly at their newborn son.  Read More .