Our Scans · Belgium · Weekly Summary

• [New] EU chemical producers are announcing reductions in ammonia and fertiliser output; projected household heating bills across central Europe are running 45% above last year; and energy-intensive steel, aluminium and glass producers in Germany, Belgium and Italy are idling furnaces. European Council on Foreign Relations
• [New] Euro 5 diesel vehicles will no longer be permitted from 2026, following a short transition period. / Belgium TransConnect
• [New] Although Belgium does not get much sunshine, it offers a solar potential of 950-1,100 kWh / kWp/year. Wattuneed
• From 2026, new fossil fuel-powered company cars will no longer be tax-deductible, while electric vehicles will remain fully deductible. / Belgium TransConnect
• The elimination of onboard ticket sales will apply to all trains operating in Belgium, as well as most cross-border routes. Railway PRO
• Belgium strike action disrupted Antwerp and Zeebrugge, with vessel backlog expected as operations normalize. TRADLINX Blogs
• The Holcim GO4ZERO plant in Obourg, Belgium, is designed to produce and use cementitious materials, specifically producing up to 2.3 million tonnes of net-zero cement and clinker annually by 2029. Industry Link
• WhatsApp usage in Belgium exceeds 65% penetration, and 74% of consumers worldwide expect to be able to buy directly via messaging apps. ClickForest
• The risk of ethno-federalism ought not to be taken for granted and that Switzerland and Belgium are built on ethnofederalism. Frontiers
• The United Kingdom currently has an advisory for its citizens, warning them that across Belgium, Strike action is an ongoing issue that can cause travel disruption. Yahoo Travel
• SSAB will be able to ensure a stable and responsibly sourced long term secured primary molybdenum supply with high sustainability standards and low scope 1 & 2 emissions from an EU associate country. / Belgium Yahoo Finance
• Metro, tram and bus services will be severely limited to non-existent, complicating access even for unaffected inbound flights. / Belgium VisaHQ
• Belgium: Belgium has announced plans to ban flavored vaping products starting in 2028, signaling continued momentum behind flavour restrictions across Europe. Kai's Virgin Vapor

Last updated: 23 June 2026