Mayor Jonathan Holslag of the Durf party reversed his decision on council seating in Tienen, allowing members to sit by party after facing strong opposition, with Bart Thomas of Tienen Anders suggesting a trial period for new ideas and Elias Cool of Vlaams Belang supporting the return to the old plan due to communication issues during voting. Holslag initially wanted alphabetical seating, but after backlash, he changed back to party seating. Thomas criticized the backlash, suggesting a trial period for new ideas, while Cool supported the return to the old plan due to communication issues during voting.
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EU to boost food exports to Ukraine as part of updated trade deal
The EU has reached a preliminary agreement with Ukraine to enhance food exports, adjusting their prewar trade pact and requiring Ukraine to align its agricultural standards with EU regulations by 2028. This deal, aimed at addressing concerns from EU farmers, follows tensions over Ukrainian imports affecting local markets, particularly in Poland and Hungary, and includes provisions for increased quotas while maintaining market stability. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The EU and Ukraine have...
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