The main men of Belgian politics. Full story

Herman Van Rompuy, the European Council president, is showing that the economic crisis may yet be turned into an opportunity for the EU. Full story

Belgium will adopt a low-key approach to foreign policy. Full story

Belgium will play a bigger role than Spain in terms of economic governance. Full story

An automatic priority for the Belgium presidency. Full story

MEPs' demands for changes accepted. Full story

No need for radical change? The fishing industry and conservationists beg to differ. Full story

Member states accept MEPs' demands on oversight. Full story

Group leaders likely to push for decision in July, but some MEPs unsure aboutassurances from Ashton. Full story

Maria Damanaki, the European commissioner for fisheries, has reprimanded five Mediterranean member states for failing to curb unsustainable fishing in the sea. Full story