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The Consultative Committee discussed the epidemiological situation today. The rapid spread of the omicron variant is causing a sharp increase in the number of infections. It is therefore decided to keep the current measures in place. At the same time, the Consultative Committee also discussed the medium-term strategy with the focus on predictability and perspective.

Today, the Consultative Committee discussed the epidemiological situation in our country and finds that the omikron variant is on the rise. Therefore, the Consultative Committee is taking a cautious approach and is tightening protection measures as of Sunday, 26 December.

At the end of the Belgian Presidency of the Benelux, the Prime Ministers of Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxemburg have reaffirmed their commitment to continue strengthening their cooperation, both between their countries and on the European level.

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo has called for a de-escalation of the tensions with Russia at the start of the Eastern Partnership Summit in Brussels. At the same time, it must also be clear that any violation of Ukraine's territorial integrity will have very far-reaching consequences for Russia and will come at a great cost.

Prime Minister Alexander De Croo is participating today in the Democracy Summit hosted by the White House at the invitation of US President Joe Biden. Both nationally and internationally, Belgium continues to defend democracy and the rule of law.