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View this email in your browser THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here.   Today's edition is presented by Matexi  Find your dream home in an ideal location between the city and the countryside at Les Promenades d'Uccle 1. Belgian Government: De Wever given two more weeks to ‘break impasse’ Despite the now months-long standstill in negotiations for a new Federal Government, De Wever has asked for another extension.  Read More .   2. Farmer protests: Traffic disruption expected in Brussels on Wednesday Protesting farmers and tractors are expected to gather in the city centre at 11:00 on Wednesday.  Read More . 3. US Secretary of State in surprise visit to Brussels on Wednesday Anthony Blinken will meet with NATO and European Union officials to discuss support for Ukraine’s defence against Russian aggression.  Read More .   4. Radical left enters local government in Forest, a first for Brussels The Belgian Workers Party has formed a coalition with the Socialist Party and Ecolo after one month of negotiating.  Read More . 5. Strike spreads at Les Petits Riens over ‘commercialisation’ of charity organisation Unions are warning that management are going against the charity's role as a "major player in the social economy".  Read More . 6. Not built for heavy rain: Flood risk, a very Brussels problem Brussels is particularly vulnerable to torrential rain and flash flooding witnessed in Valencia at the end of October.  Read More . 7. Audi Brussels ends search for buyer as last potential candidate withdraws Audi Brussels management have confirmed that the only potential buyer for the site has withdrawn.  Read More . 8. Robbie Williams and Olivia Rodrigo to headline Werchter festivals in 2025 Live Nation confirmed the headliners for Rock Werchter and TW Classic on Monday.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Tartoer This tiny coffee bar near Grote Markt makes the perfect stop for coffee and homemade cakes.  Read More .