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⚖️ On #InternationalJusticeDay, Minister of Foreign Affairs @PhGoffin emphasizes that Belgium will continue its efforts to strengthen the #ruleoflaw and the unique and essential role of the @IntlCrimCourt.
ℹ️ https://t.co/Rw7WB5hBTi pic.twitter.com/FFxN1y7bOz
— Belgium MFA 🇧🇪 (@BelgiumMFA) July 17, 2020
🇧🇪 Happy #WorldEmojiDay! Last year the waffle emoji was introduced to the world so we already have a couple of great ‘Belgian’ emojis. 🧇
But which one would you like to see added? Maybe a Manneken Pis emoji or some Brussels sprouts?
Let us know in the comments! pic.twitter.com/hUpeZwq1Q7
— Belgium MFA 🇧🇪 (@BelgiumMFA) July 17, 2020
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Belgium fully supports the candidature of our compatriot @JackHamande for the position of Director General of the Universal Postal Union International bureau.
ℹ️ Visit https://t.co/2hu9ewMuIZ
🎥 Watch https://t.co/10HPZgTMpc pic.twitter.com/T6ydzQNqCa— Belgium MFA 🇧🇪 (@BelgiumMFA) July 10, 2020
🍫 We all know our #chocolate is the best. But did you also know that we are constantly working towards making it more sustainable?
🌱 That is exactly why in 2018 we launched the #BeyondChocolate Programme, as 🇧🇪 is 100% committed to making our chocolate 100% #sustainable! pic.twitter.com/6VYHagKNNt
— Belgium MFA 🇧🇪 (@BelgiumMFA) July 7, 2020
The #SDG Frontier Fund
✅ aims to create economic and social prosperity in developing countries
✅ has the objective to create sustainable livelihoods➡️ Read more here: https://t.co/Az0BS9UXg8
— Belgium MFA 🇧🇪 (@BelgiumMFA) July 2, 2020
🇪🇺 Foreign Minister @PhGoffin welcomes the adoption of new conclusions on the relationship between the EU and Africa, to which Belgium has actively contributed.
It shows our determination to strengthen our relationship with our African partners.
ℹ️ https://t.co/A1IlX9ECYM pic.twitter.com/nAWVHU5CS8
— Belgium MFA 🇧🇪 (@BelgiumMFA) July 1, 2020
❌ 90 days humanitarian ceasefires in all conflict zones around the world.
Belgium welcomes the @UN Security Council resolution on #COVID19, recognising the essential role that women play and paying special attention to vulnerable population groups.
ℹ️ https://t.co/r7xXBB7IjQ pic.twitter.com/9z9L5QXNrq
— Belgium MFA 🇧🇪 (@BelgiumMFA) July 1, 2020
Six years ago flight #MH17 was taken down.
I feel sorry for all those who lost loved ones back then. They deserve to know the truth and get justice.
🇧🇪 Belgium supports all efforts of the #UNSC to establish responsibilities. pic.twitter.com/ovKqYUBUej
— Philippe Goffin (@PhGoffin) July 17, 2020
25 years ago, the #Srebrenica genocide started. It is essential, if we are never to relive this tragedy again, to never forget what happened. It is more than ever necessary to continue the fight against impunity.
ℹ️ Read my statement on #Srebrenica25: https://t.co/6LYwp4DgTG pic.twitter.com/2aSTYGBRzM
— Philippe Goffin (@PhGoffin) July 12, 2020
Thanks to @MFAestonia 🇪🇪 colleague @LembitUibo for fruitful consultations today on cooperation within #EU, #UNSC, #NATO, on relations with Eastern partnership, #Russia, and #China, and issues including #Sahel, #Iran, & #CFSP effectiveness. pic.twitter.com/PDDmyqJzB0
— Axel Kenes (@BelgiumDGM) July 14, 2020
#Throwback to yesterday, when @eucopresident @CharlesMichel announced that the EU27 had found an agreement after long days of negotiations on a comprehensive package of €1824.3 billion which combines the 🇪🇺 EU budget 2021-2027 & recovery plan.
🔗 https://t.co/AeaJryWF6D#EUCO pic.twitter.com/Noa7030xgf
— Belgium in the EU (@BelgiumEU) July 22, 2020
EU 🇪🇺 heads of state & government, including BE 🇧🇪 Prime Minister @Sophie_Wilmes, meet in person for the 1st time since February.
👉🏼 Important negotiations on the EU budget 2021-2027 & a recovery plan to fight the consequences of #COVID19 take place.
🔗 https://t.co/gsMzEF2IDP pic.twitter.com/jlfenvM5Pp
— Belgium in the EU (@BelgiumEU) July 17, 2020
The 27 Ministers of EU Affairs 🇪🇺 prepare the ground for the upcoming European Council #EUCO at a digital #GAC today. The German Presidency 🇩🇪 opened the meeting by presenting its priorities.
👉🏼 BE 🇧🇪 Minister @Koen_Geens1 started his intervention by congratulating @EU2020DE. pic.twitter.com/xNagGkUVrS
— Belgium in the EU (@BelgiumEU) July 15, 2020
Best recipe. I up the cinnamon another 1/4 or 1/2 tsp but otherwise to the tee. Enjoy that.
— Joanna Simkin (@JoannaSimkin) July 23, 2020
This is the best Belgian #waffle #recipe out there! So light, crispy, and airy. Perfect for #breakfast or #brunch 😋 #foodie https://t.co/kZL0JoZzZm pic.twitter.com/FmmpYSRt9O
— Better From Scratch (@Betrfromscratch) October 12, 2019
Despite calls earlier in the day to urgently reduce the size of groups if Belgium wants to stop a second coronavirus wave, people can still see up to 15 others per week.https://t.co/7AvG8oOo6B
— The Brussels Times (@BrusselsTimes) July 23, 2020
Everyone returning to Belgium from a holiday abroad will need to fill in a form to provide details on their trip.https://t.co/ZpQdzL2nL8
— The Brussels Times (@BrusselsTimes) July 23, 2020
While Council President Charles Michel spoke of “a signal of confidence, robustness and solidity,” Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called proposed budget cuts a “difficult pill to swallow.”https://t.co/dFzE8QKEF7
— The Brussels Times (@BrusselsTimes) July 23, 2020
The number of people who used financial or material aid also increased between February and April.https://t.co/GUZi43PatZ
— The Brussels Times (@BrusselsTimes) July 23, 2020
Breaking: Belgian PM Sophie Wilmès confirms how coronavirus measures will tighten across the country.https://t.co/wsI4uE6gsa
— The Brussels Times (@BrusselsTimes) July 23, 2020
Belgium's coronavirus figures have almost doubled this week, the National Security Council is getting ready to announce new rules this afternoon, and local lockdowns are very likely: this is what's happening today.https://t.co/G8pF7y8rJJ
— The Brussels Times (@BrusselsTimes) July 23, 2020
On October 9, Jean Hilgers, Director at the National Bank of Belgium, delivered a high-quality presentation on the risks for the Belgian economy and the financial sector, organized in the Palais des Académies by the Belgian Finance Club and attended by over 180 professionals. pic.twitter.com/mlh27IGEAN
— Belgian Finance Center (@Belgian_Finance) October 12, 2018
Minimum wages and wage compression in Belgian industries #workingpaper https://t.co/XoF1VhmcIK
— Banque nationale (@NBB_BNB_FR) July 14, 2020
Millennials have had multiple setbacks but that shouldn’t keep them from reaching their full financial potential. There are some gaps in their current financial circumstances. It’s possible to address them through #financialeducation & advisory services. https://t.co/HjtTFJ1mLM
— Febelfin (@Febelfin) July 23, 2020
NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS
Congratulations to @Unifiedpost Group and Hans Jacobs for completing 47€ million capital raise to help " digitise the financial value chain"!https://t.co/ITmvAaUCpT@tech_eu #financialvaluechain #digitalfinance #fintech #belgianfintech #europeanfinte— FinTech Belgium (@fintechbe) July 20, 2020
MEMBER NEWS
We are very proud of our member @iBanFirst. They have raised €21M in series C funding!https://t.co/Pcbt7CI5P8#fundraising #seriesC
— FinTech Belgium (@fintechbe) June 11, 2020
Did you miss our last #webinar on #CreditRisk Management?
Lucky you! You will find here a REPLAY: https://t.co/gyNORd9RNJDiscover what our speakers from @CredendoEN, @Creditsafe and @getrecovr brought to the table in order to guarantee your business continuity! 😊
— FinTech Belgium (@fintechbe) June 8, 2020
Did you miss our last webinar on Post-Covid Financials?
You will find here a REPLAY: https://t.co/2nd526tjYmDiscover what our speakers from @PwC_Belgium, @LookAndFin and @SRIB_BXL brought to the table in order to help you being prepared for the new beginning post-covid 😊
— FinTech Belgium (@fintechbe) June 2, 2020
PARTNER EVENT: MONEY20/20
In case you've missed it, discover Money20/20's #podcast! It's called #MoneyPot and in each episode they deep dive into the forces and ideas reshaping the future of money. Take a listen 😊https://t.co/vpxgcpxgWN— FinTech Belgium (@fintechbe) May 18, 2020
Great podcast to 👂: Tech EU and European VCs uniting to discuss state of EU startup market and the pandemic crisis @VoimaVentures @beangels_be @PartechPartners https://t.co/ZQuVerYhfB
— Voima Ventures (@VoimaVentures) May 28, 2020
A very stimulating discussion from #businessangel associations and professionals all over Europe, about #disruption across sectors for the #ChangingWorlds Webinar
Watch the full discussionhttps://t.co/b5pdSPTx7p— EBAN (@EBAN_org) July 3, 2020
"Our governments have the impression European Tech is not good enough. Are you serious?"
Read out interview with Berthold Baurek-Karlic, president of the European Super Angels Club & secretary-general of the Business Angels Institute. https://t.co/Mi1c27EhMW
— Business Angels Europe (@BAEurope) July 20, 2020
"Angel investing in Italy: a whopping €284 million invested in startups in 2019" This week, the Italian Business Angels Association published the results of its survey 2019, giving a snapshot of the growth of the Italian Business Angels market: https://t.co/V41kNwFQ4z
— Business Angels Europe (@BAEurope) July 10, 2020
🚲#Benelux landen schakelen versnelling hoger om u aan te moedigen te gaan #fietsen
🚲Les pays du #Benelux passent à la vitesse supérieure pour vous encourager à faire du #vélo
🚲#Benelux countries shift to higher gear to encourage you to #cycle#BeneluxBike #Benelux🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/fHrEzJ6Zav
— Benelux Union (@beneluxunion) July 14, 2020
Beautiful tulips🌷Netherlands 🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/dHj6uFnGEy
— Locations 🗺 (@Locat1ons) July 20, 2020
This innovative farm made Netherlands the world's largest vegetable exporter despite being small and densely populated
by @wef#Agriculture #Farming #Innovation #ClimateChange #SustainabilityCc: @nicochan33 @guzmannutrition pic.twitter.com/i80bU6tFWu
— Ronald van Loon (@Ronald_vanLoon) July 19, 2020
#HRC44 adopted resolution on #FreedomofExpression by consensus. 🇳🇱 KingdomNL is proud to form core group with 🇧🇷🇨🇦🇫🇯🇳🇦 & 🇸🇪.
After 11 years, FoE normative framework is strengthened again. FoE and access to information are necessary for other human rights, democracy and SDGs. pic.twitter.com/YIRBZuVyqs
— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) July 17, 2020
We reiterate the EU call to halt the implementation of the final death verdicts against Mohammed Ramadan & Husain al Moosa.
Bahraini authorities are urged to introduce a moratorium on executions, commute pending death sentences and work to abolish the #deathpenalty. https://t.co/mLCtyHn7eU
— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) July 15, 2020
Today marks five years of #JCPOA.
Safeguarding the deal remains the best way to prevent an Iranian nuclear weapon. Essential for remaining parties to uphold commitments and for the @IAEA to continue its monitoring and verification in Iran. https://t.co/QWsJPjbGHO— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) July 14, 2020
Today we commemorate the genocide in #Srebrenica of 25 years ago. Our thoughts are with all relatives mourning their loved ones. We remember that peace can be fragile and that we must renew our commitment to it every day, side by side. We bow our heads in silence.
📷 Jelle Visser pic.twitter.com/0mTZLEBEWT— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) July 11, 2020
Now, one year later, it is more important than ever to create jobs, increase sustainable investments and strengthen economic partnerships.
The #GES2019 paved the way for many 🇺🇸 and 🇳🇱 entrepreneurs to do so. https://t.co/tuLTP9Hs0K
— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) July 9, 2020
As of 1 July 2020, the Netherlands has lifted the travel ban for certain groups of travellers, allowing permanent (long-term) residents of several countries outside of the European Union to enter the Netherlands.
Please visit our website for more info:https://t.co/Km6mQrQqMC
— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) July 1, 2020
NL condemns latest attacks on KSA; posing a wider threat to regional security and undermining efforts of UN Special Envoy.
We remain concerned with the level of violence throughout Yemen. Political dialogue is the only way to end conflict and address ongoing humanitarian crisis. https://t.co/RjWAPfPm8j
— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) June 25, 2020
The Netherlands welcomes and supports the statement by the G7 and EU High Representative @JosepBorrellF on Hong Kong urging China to reconsider its decision to implement national security legislation. https://t.co/9ooCPtaL9K
— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) June 19, 2020
June 25, Minister Kaag will speak on the crucial importance of mental health for young people in the Syria Crisis Response.
What impact does stress have on children of war? Watch the film 'Terror and Hope' : https://t.co/1yAWwPEHXP #WorldRefugeeDay2020 #MHPSS #SyriaConf2020 pic.twitter.com/3PSy4jv8YR
— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) June 18, 2020
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion (Art. 18 UDHR and ICCPR).
The Netherlands emphasizes the importance of this right, especially on June 18, the Dutch Freedom of Religion and Belief Day. #FoRB #HumanRights pic.twitter.com/XgxIjQ9bSw
— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) June 18, 2020
The Netherlands welcomes the newly adopted council conclusions on EU external action on counter-terrorism. They provide us with the tools to combat terrorism together. Because counter-terrorism effectiveness demands a common approach. https://t.co/G2hNIHpVSS
— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) June 16, 2020
The Netherlands adopted the EU proposal to extend the entry ban for non-essential travel until 1 July 2020. All non-essential travel of persons from third countries to Europe is restricted, with the aim to prevent the spread of the COVID19 virus. https://t.co/B03RNOEZ85
— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) June 12, 2020
Important statement by @JosepBorrellF on the increasing violence in South Sudan and the delay in implementation of the peace agreement.
Now is the time to take concrete steps. The people of South Sudan deserve reconciliation and accountability. https://t.co/dvII5GO2mq
— Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇱 (@DutchMFA) June 11, 2020
Today, NL submits an inter-State application against Russia at the European Court of Human Rights, for its role in the downing of MH17. By doing this, the government is seeking to offer maximum support to the cases brought by next of kin of MH17 victims. https://t.co/2KXuWRqL3A
— Stef Blok (@ministerBlok) July 10, 2020
Syria can only start to heal once it achieves justice. Hence we will not rest until those who are guilty of atrocities answer for their crimes, and justice is done. #JusticeMattersSyria pic.twitter.com/n91tlNiYr4
— Stef Blok (@ministerBlok) June 30, 2020
Today we remember the 298 victims of the downing of #MH17 in eastern Ukraine, six years ago. We remain resolute in our pursuit of truth, justice and accountability for all who perished and their families – including 38 victims who called Australia home and their loved ones. pic.twitter.com/cSCzCu9FRH
— Marise Payne (@MarisePayne) July 17, 2020
Today the UN report on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity was discussed in the Human Rights Council.
🇳🇱UN Goodwill Ambassador @NikkieTutorials speaks from her own experience and reaches out to the #HRC:
"We should have ZERO tolerance on delaying equal #HumanRights for all." pic.twitter.com/clW2iGvvrD— NL Mission in Geneva (@NLinGeneva) July 8, 2020
NL donates COVID-19 Test Solution to SA
A donation of 130,879 vials of Glucose-Lactalbumin-Yeast (GLY) arrived at OR Tambo International Airport yesterday.
Amb @HanPetersSA – “It is essential that countries work together in these unprecedented times! https://t.co/mG5xUsLVax pic.twitter.com/7csQn8huLC
— Netherlands in SA (@NLinSouthAfrica) July 17, 2020
Robotics company @AdvancedIntSys provides autonomous robot solutions for #agriculture and #forestry.
Co-founder Robert Vahedi: 'We applied for a vacant nursery labourer position, and our robot got the job immediately.'
Read about it: https://t.co/6KN9s7hqnn pic.twitter.com/RprlsuuxAd
— Netherlands in Canada (@NLinCanada) July 15, 2020
#Dutch Minister of Agriculture Schouten held virtual talks with NZ Min @DamienOConnorMP on impact of #COVID19 on world’s agrifood systems, #ClimateChange & EU-NZ FTA. Both stressed need for cooperation in #innovation & science to feed the world sustainably, also in prep #COP26. pic.twitter.com/sxGDsXP6MB
— NL Ambassador to New Zealand (@MiraWoldberg) July 1, 2020
From Kakuma refugee camp to your screens. @NhialGD shows how life is in a camp during the COVID-19 pandemic. pic.twitter.com/t36Hnc9tqK
— UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) June 16, 2020
They fled war, violence and conflict.
Now they’re helping respond to #COVID19.
This #WorldRefugeeDay, meet 7 refugees who are our heroes. 👏https://t.co/qDKvoOKKtX pic.twitter.com/Rh2hAqZSkh
— UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency (@Refugees) June 19, 2020
Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands, the UN Secretary General’s Special Advocate (UNSGSA) for Inclusive Finance for Development, called on President Dr. Arif Alvi @ArifAlvi at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad today.@pid_gov pic.twitter.com/yPe0T2XtHv
— The President of Pakistan (@PresOfPakistan) November 26, 2019
Post-lockdown Amsterdam is a crowd-free joy https://t.co/9sWsBoJSsB
— The Guardian (@guardian) July 18, 2020
Amsterdam Netherlands Canal Cruise UNESCO Anne Frank Rembrandt Museum DeBijenkorf A’Dam Lookout https://t.co/yGrFrCcxIg
— TrendingWWWandW ……………Luxury Travel Guide (@trendingwwwandw) July 17, 2020
The #DutchWaterCoalition conducts a monthly survey among #WaterTech companies in 🇳🇱 on the economic consequences of #Covid19. The report (in Dutch) of the June survey can be downloaded at ⬇️https://t.co/BtVkMisXmJ pic.twitter.com/q2JTizIlb9
— NWP (@nwpnederland) July 17, 2020
One of the nominees for the #WIS2020 is @RiverCleaners. In three years, we hope to have a sustainable and affordable solution to stop the plastic streams that float along rivers from our homes to the oceans", owner Rinze de Vries says.
Read more via: https://t.co/ObxjhgQ9Zw pic.twitter.com/3KMYUeCK8W
— Water Alliance (@WaterAllianceNL) July 22, 2020
A public water company in the #Netherlands has secured a €190 million (£172m) loan from the European Investment Bank (@EIB) to improve its distribution network and make it more climate-resilient.https://t.co/is10yg0tS7
— Energy Live News (@EnergyLiveNews) July 20, 2020
Samen met ministers van 9 andere EU-landen roept staatssecretaris @SvVeldhoven de @EU_Commission op te komen met ambitieus plan voor chemische stoffen: snellere aanpak van alle zorgwekkende stoffen (PFAS etc), stimuleren innovatieve, circulaire producten. https://t.co/bmoDtTcZPG
— Ministerie IenW (@MinIenW) June 24, 2020
De Europese Milieuraad is vandaag digitaal, vanaf 10 uur. Staatssecretaris @SvVeldhoven spreekt rond 11 uur over het recyclen van #plastic. Kijk hier live mee: https://t.co/iTZWFVnlwO pic.twitter.com/moSxvLg5tf
— Ministerie IenW (@MinIenW) June 23, 2020
The European Commission approves Dutch plans to provide €3.4 billion in urgent liquidity to KLM in the context of the coronavirus outbreak.
Dutch aid consists of a State guarantee on loans and a subordinated State loan to KLM https://t.co/sgAwBKAYUq
— Ministerie van Financiën (@Financien) July 13, 2020
🌿The economy should not only be rebuild based on 1,5 meters but also on 1,5 degrees. Today @frankelderson will briefly discuss why this is important and what needs to be done. #COVID19 #webinar @oecd https://t.co/NPb86wjshx pic.twitter.com/ph170gaY4q
— De Nederlandsche Bank (@DNB_NL) July 1, 2020
"This #WorldEnvironmentDay we would like to draw attention to the need for a #GreenRecovery, to #BuildBackBetter, preserving our planet for generations to come".
Frank Elderson @NGFS_ | Francois Villeroy de Galhau @banquedefrance | Mark Carney @UN | Andrew Bailey @bankofengland https://t.co/iXk9KBosZC
— De Nederlandsche Bank (@DNB_NL) June 5, 2020
“Meer financiële diversificatie en risicodragend vermogen maken het Europese financiële systeem weerbaarder in de nasleep van de #coronacrisis”, zo betogen Joost Bats, @AerdtHouben en Dirk Schoenmaker
👉 https://t.co/9rEwdpg9T7 https://t.co/tCroicGwu9
— De Nederlandsche Bank (@DNB_NL) July 22, 2020
Horrible.
A million mink culled in Netherlands and Spain amid Covid-19 fur farming havoc
Agriculture minister says origins of outbreak unclear after seven farm workers – and 87% of the mink – test positivehttps://t.co/UkXMut0ghS
— Natasha Fatah (@NatashaFatah) July 18, 2020