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The De Standaard front page highlights critical issues in Flemish education with alarming Pisa results for youth reading comprehension, and delves into a political clash over expanding agricultural land. It also reports on the bankruptcy of a Belgian chip producer linked to espionage and touches…
The new international Pisa study reveals that nearly one in three Flemish 15-year-olds cannot understand simple texts, with the number of top performers also declining, prompting a somber reaction from Minister Zuhal Demir.
According to the OECD, less than one in twelve 15-year-old students are top performers in sciences. The article invites readers to test their own knowledge.
An opinion piece by Rianne Janssen emphasizes the importance of learning from the Pisa results, as the Flemish education system awaits its report card.
CD&V Minister Jo Brouns proposes reserving 765,000 hectares for agricultural land, a plan met with resistance from the N-VA party who deem it 'planning fiction'.
The arrest of an ex-manager for allegedly leaking company secrets casts a new light on the bankruptcy of chip manufacturer Belgan, with suspicions of industrial espionage for China.
Despite upcoming protests against the wealthy in Brussels' affluent Ukkel district, many residents in the villa neighborhood appear unconcerned.
Former President Donald Trump is increasingly using his social media platform, Truth Social, to share provocative AI-generated images and altered maps.
The article provides live updates on US President Trump and his policies, including Giuliani's stance on Mayor Mamdani's participation in a 9/11 remembrance event.
The author criticizes the potential return of students from Gaza to Belgium, framing them as a potential threat and suggesting a 'return hub' for politicians lacking a moral compass.
A brief political update quoting N-VA politician Sander Loones on the anticipated difficulties in implementing reforms at the federal Belgian level.
