The European bubble takes a brief leave during the Easter break. An opportunity to take a look at a date that is not so far away: On Jan. 1 of next year, Belgium will take over the Presidency of the Council of the EU. What then?
In a political context that may remind you of the Asterix comic strip „La Zizanie“, this date falls right in the middle of the election hustle and bustle: 2024 European elections will be held, most likely between the end of May and the beginning of June – at the same time, the mandate of the von der Leyen Commission will end. And at the national level, the Belgian EU Council Presidency falls in the middle of the federal, regional and municipal elections.