Belgian rope trick - EU presidency plan for Europe: 'Protect, Strengthen, Prepare'

4 min read Economy, Belgium, De Croo, European Commission, European Union, Orban

As Belgium assumed the EU presidency on 1 January, with a rallying cry of “Protect, Strengthen, Prepare”, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo’s said he is charting the course for a united and resilient Europe. His cautious and diplomatic approach was evident at the launch event of his six-month