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THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. 1. Belgian universities among best in Europe according to ‘correct’ ranking "University rankings give a distorted picture of the differences in education quality, but institutions are still judged based on their place in these rankings."  Read More .   2. ‘Bad decision’: Why postponing Brussels stricter LEZ is so politically charged  The decision to postpone the stricter LEZ in Brussels is "an election stunt at the expense of the people of Brussels and their health," said Groen.  Read More . 3. When Lee Miller was in Brussels The WW2 photographer's story is portrayed in a new biopic starring Kate Winslet, out in Belgian cinemas today.  Read More .   4. European Commission hopes to make travel easier with digital documents The European Commission on Tuesday proposed the introduction of digital passports and identity cards aimed at making border controls simple and more secure. .  Read More . 5. ‘Abusing the system’: Ten Belgian festivals to be taken to court over tokens "It has really become a kind of business model, making extra profit on the back of the festival-goers who are obliged to use the system."  Read More . 6. Sexism and hostility against female politicians pose ‘major issue for democracy’ "The negative experiences of other female politicians can also discourage new female candidates from participating, which is a major problem for our democracy."  Read More . 7. ‘Most serious period in the history of the EU’, Orbán tells European Parliament MEPs sang a chorus of 'Bella Ciao' in response to Orbán's speech calling for an end to irregular migration, better competitiveness and stronger defence.  Read More . 8. US company behind ChatGPT opens office in Brussels OpenAI recently raised $6.6 billion in capital from investors, further solidifying its status as a key player in generative artificial intelligence.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Palais Stoclet His aim was to create a shrine to art as well as a declaration of love for his wife Suzanne. A Belgian Taj Mahal, you might call it.  Read More .