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The front page of De Standaard features extensive coverage of the US midterm elections, with a focus on Donald Trump's potential influence and the Democratic party's strategy. There is also domestic Belgian news, including a report on funeral industry practices and a political commentary piece.
Journalist and US expert Edward Luce warns that Donald Trump will not lose significant power even if Democrats win Congress, but this situation could create opportunities for the Democratic party in the 2028 presidential elections. He describes Trump's potential post-election status as an 'angry…
A judge has ordered Donald Trump and his administration to cease applying pressure on election officials, as his presence remains significant during his second term. This live blog provides updates on the US president and his policies.
The Democrats are employing two leverage points against Donald Trump in the midterms: corruption and purchasing power. Students in Serbia have demonstrated the potential of these tactics.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has the potential to make history as the first Muslim in the US Senate, and his victory could steer the Democratic party in a decisive direction towards the 2028 presidential elections.
With a message about a corrupt president who abandoned his voters, the Democrats hope to regain control of both houses of Congress on Tuesday and usher in the end of the Trump era. However, experienced campaign strategists remain wary of a Republican comeback.
Will the growing aversion to Trump drive voters en masse to the Democrats? In the run-up to the midterms, America expert Steven De Foer traveled through the US, encountering many disappointed Trump voters and witnessing significant hope and enthusiasm among Democrats. He discusses the current…
The statement 'Voka is my real boss' is attributed to Bart De Wever, but after sixteen years, he denies its accuracy, with his party claiming it's an old paraphrase from another political party. De Standaard investigated the origin of this quote.
The Flemish government is tightening regulations for the funeral sector, providing more clarity on costs and penalties for unauthorized practices. Notably, bereaved families will receive more time to choose a funeral director.
