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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. ‘We must all work together’: Von der Leyen presents her new European Commission II Von der Leyen's new European Commission is taking shape, with Belgium's Hadja Lahbib set to lead the EU's international efforts in crisis management.  Read More .   2. ‘Soon there won’t be anything left’: Thousands march to save Belgian industry "It's a shame that when the government provides funding to companies, the companies have no obligation in return. That's no good."  Read More . 3. Stonemanor: The family-run business bringing Britain to Belgium Belgium’s beloved British store has become a mecca for expats and locals alike over the past few decades. But has it managed to bounce back since Brexit?  Read More .   4. Vivaqua offers one-off discount on customer water bills The Belgian water distribution and sanitation company announced a new promotion on Monday.  Read More . 5. Belgium should present multi-year plan to Commission ‘by the end of the year’ With Belgium's formation talks failing to deliver a new government, plans to publish the nation's budget plans by 20 September are no longer achievable.  Read More . 6. Audi Brussels: No viable alternative found, investors being sought No automotive project or economically viable alternative use has been found for the car plant, Audi Brussels management announced on Tuesday.  Read More . 7. Mother gives birth to baby at Brussels Metro station Brussels public transport operator STIB described it as the first time this has ever happened on their metro network.  Read More . 8. One in ten Belgians continue to work after retirement Men were more likely to report enjoying work and being productive, while women stayed on more frequently to maintain social contacts, according to the survey.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: The original spa The world is full of spa towns. But the original Spa is deep in the Ardennnes.  Read More .