The UN's Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) has risen for the first time since it was introduced in 2010. "The increase in poverty should be a wake-up call for the world," said Alexander de Croo, head of the UN Development Programme (UNDP), in a statement.
WorldThe winter in Ukraine could be the most difficult since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, Alexander De Croo, head of the UN development agency, told the BBC.
ConflictsBelgium has got a new coalition government. Nearly eight months after the election last year, five parties have agreed on a joint administration.
WorldThe two victims of a terrorist attack in Brussels last year, Patrick Lundström and Kent Persson, have been honored on the anniversary at a ceremony at the crime scene. Their son Emil Lundström also came. Actually, we thought we would come here and be by ourselves. But it's nice that people care, he says.
SwedenBelgium's Prime Minister directs sharp criticism towards Pope Francis for the Catholic Church's history of sexual abuse committed by priests – and the cover-up of the events. It is our shame and our humiliation, says the Pope during his visit to Belgium.
WorldWith guiding principles from Donald Trump, Europe is to be "made great again" when Hungary takes over the baton as presidency of the EU Council of Ministers. But is it six months of confrontation or compromise that await under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán? The uncertainty is great.
WorldBelgium's Prime Minister Alexander De Croo is preparing to resign after a crushing defeat for his liberal party Open VLD in the parliamentary election held concurrently with the EU election.
World politicsYou're up to date in Alexander De Croo
That's every story in Alexander De Croo for now.
