Police arrest three brothers for killing officer in mistaken-identity hit
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Investigators believe the three brothers arrested for the execution-style murder of Inspector Nordine El Talbi in Jette may have mistaken their target for a rival gang member. The killing has prompted the mayor of Brussels to declare a national emergency as the circumstances of the death point toward a link to the drug trade.
The Flemish government has found a way to balance its books by deferring a multi-billion euro bill for public works into the future. The Audit Court noted that while this improves the current ledger, it primarily moves the burden to the next generation, describing the balanced budget as a facade.
The public broadcaster VRT is facing questions after reports that management drafted a plan to increase advertising revenue while staff were on strike against cost-cutting measures. In the south, the Socialist Party is calling for a public debate on the reform of the provinces.