AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCybersecurity: Belgian ministers are divided over who is behind attacks on supermarket refrigeration systems. Interior Minister Bernard Quintin says Iran is “very likely” responsible, while Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot says there is not enough evidence for an official attribution; prosecutors are still investigating. Industry: Umicore plans to invest €450 million in its Hoboken precious-metals refinery from 2027 to 2030, adding cobalt recovery and expanding its capacity to process complex materials. Energy and Defence: The European Commission approved €2.04 billion in Belgian support for offshore wind. Belgium is also building its Blue Dome air-defence network with 20 Skyranger systems, 10 NASAMS units and Thales radars. Politics: King Philippe has rejected Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s resignation and ordered him to resume budget talks. Parliament has also approved a contested law allowing home searches to deport undocumented migrants.
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