Latest news in Belgium? September 8th, 2026

The Royal Belgian Football Association announced it has withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino’s bid for another term as FIFA president, citing transparency and governance concerns. Additionally, Belgium recently maintained its opposition within the European Union against proposals to tap frozen Russian central bank assets to fund Ukraine, pointing to significant legal and financial risks. On the domestic front, September brings new legislative changes including adjustments following a pivot-index trigger for living allowances and fiscal rules, alongside police operations such as the recent dismantling of an illegal drug lab near the Dutch border in Pelt.