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View this email in your browser THE RECAP Your daily catch up - great with a morning coffee. Sign up  here. Join The Brussels Times on Wednesday, 4 December, for our next AFTERWORK DEBATE, where we'll discuss ways in which Trump's re-election might impact Belgium and Europe—and how it could ultimately affect you personally.   👩🏻‍💻 Meet our journalists 🤓 Hear from experts on bilateral business, trade, and investment issues 🤝 Network and share ideas with the Brussels expat community 🥂 FREE OPEN BAR ALL EVENING 🎟️ Tickets are limited – secure your spot now! MORE INFO AND TICKETS HERE  1. ‘More cooperation needed’, says Minister at opening of Brussels-Midi police station Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden told The Brussels Times that more cooperation is needed to find solutions for the social issues around Brussels-Midi station.  Read More .   2. Lab grown stones having ‘severe’ impact on Belgian diamond trade, says Botswana President Belgium's once sparkling diamond sector has been shrinking for several years now, partly due to increased competition from the synthetic diamond trade.  Read More . 3. Vlaams Belang comes to power in four municipalities: Is the ‘cordon sanitaire’ over? Despite the Belgian political cordon sanitaire against the far-right, Vlaams Belang is now part of the ruling majority in four Flemish municipalities.  Read More .   4. Election re-run in Saint-Josse, no appeal against the court’s decision The people of Saint-Josse will have to vote again. An election re-run must be organised within 50 days, and take place by 10 January at the latest.  Read More . 5. Cut red tape and taxes: What Belgium must do to become a major European startup hub Belgium could be a "major startup hub" in Europe, but is "really far" from making it fast and affordable to set-up of companies here, says State Secretary Mathieu Michel (MR).  Read More . 6. Belgium’s higher education is six centuries old. My university too? The history of Belgium’s higher education is also the history of the hostilities between catholics and liberals, between Flemings and Francophones.  Read More . 7. Couleur Café drops first acts for 2025 with Omah Lay, Pa Salieu and Kokoroko With tickets now also on sale, Couleur Café is lifting the curtain on the first artists set to perform next summer.  Read More . 8. The Brussels Times Gig Guide: What are the best concerts this December? We have selected the best concerts and gigs in Brussels that you and your friends should not miss this December.  Read More . HIDDEN SECRET OF THE DAY 9. Hidden Belgium: Tati The café dates back to 1900, but the current owners have revamped the interior in vintage 1950s style as a loving homage to the French comic actor Jacques Tati.  Read More .