Barbara Moens

@BMoens

Trade reporter . Detoxing from covering Belgian politics . Currently on maternity leave.

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politico.eu
Joined November 2010
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  1. Mar 19

    Stephen was a brilliant editor in chief, a moral compass and intellectual guide without the cynicism or arrogance that one might expect after such a career. I am honored to have worked with him.

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    Jan 28

    The EU’s fight with AstraZeneca is only the latest setback in its vaccine rollout. Throughout the global vaccine race, the EU has often lagged behind. Its push for bloc solidarity came at the expense of speed. We looked into how the strategy failed 👇

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  3. Jan 26

    Waarom maakt de vertraging bij AstraZeneca de Europese Commissie zo nerveus? Herbekijken kan hier

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    Jan 26

    Straks in : over de noodzaak voor maatregelen voor kinderen en de mogelijke derde golf, over de strijd tussen de EU en big pharma over de spanning tussen wetenschappelijke en populaire geschiedschrijving. Om 20u30 op !

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  5. Jan 25

    India is seeking stronger ties with the EU, but Brussels has long found the country one of the toughest nuts to crack as a global trade partner. With all eyes on China, there is now a different mood in the air.

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  6. Jan 15

    His high profile also fired speculation about his ambitions, but he dismisses the speculations, saying that he'll enjoy a lighter pace when the pandemic is over and then “create another sort of hellish situation for myself.” Read more here:

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  7. Jan 15

    Van Ranst's ubiquity has also triggered controversy, which he often responds to with humor. When vandals spray-painted a bus stop with the message "Van Ranst, kiss my balls," he turned down the "friendly invitation," citing coronavirus restrictions.

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  8. Jan 15

    Meet Marc Van Ranst, Belgium’s answer to Anthony Fauci. A virologist, he’s become a bonafide celebrity in Belgium and is using that star power to battle the extreme-right.

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  9. 10 Dec 2020

    Finding the right balance now rests on the shoulders of Thomas Dermine, a young, promising politician from the French-speaking socialists. Read more on his plans here 👇 (with )

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  10. 10 Dec 2020

    Belgium is not the only EU country struggling with this. But it could be worse here, as the budget was already sliding off the rails before the pandemic. During the first wave, no one felt responsible for paying the bills long term. Remember these?

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  11. 10 Dec 2020

    Belgiums new government is stuck between a debt rock and a budgetary hard place. How much debt is too much debt — and how much should you prioritise it during a pandemic?

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  12. 9 Dec 2020

    BUT to clarify, as there is some confusion on this: a potential Walloon veto is not just a threat in the case of a mixed agreement. Even in the case of an EU-only deal, Belgium can only give green light in Council if all regions sign off, which means Wallonia has genuine power.

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  13. 9 Dec 2020

    Wallonia's threat to veto a potential Brexit deal should be taken with a serious grain of salt. 1. Belgium wants a deal - there's just too much at stake given its geography. 2. For B Francophone socialists, Brexit isn't nearly as ideological as CETA was.

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  14. 9 Dec 2020

    Move over, Brexit negotiators. Tonight, Ursula v/d Leyen and Boris Johnson will look each other in the eye for the first time since Britain formally left the EU in January. It's the beginning of the endgame, but talks can still go both ways.

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  15. 3 Dec 2020

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  16. 1 Dec 2020

    Crunch week for Brexit? Both sides think running the clock down puts pressure on the other. But that could mean a no-deal almost by accident. “We might end up sleepwalking toward the end of the transition period,” EU official said. With

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  17. 24 Nov 2020

    Within Belgium, Puurs is mostly known for its skull-splittingly Duvel beer. But now, the production of the vaccine is a chance for mayor to discuss a big Belgian success story: its pharma strategy.

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  18. 24 Nov 2020

    Let me introduce you to Puurs, a Belgian town of 17,000 people. Why? It's where the future of the world depends on, or at least where you coronavirus vaccine will (probably) be produced.

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  19. 21 Nov 2020

    Going virtual is only the latest setback for the negotiations — and time is tighter than ever. With ⁦⁩

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  20. 19 Nov 2020

    Belgium, the Netherlands and France want to step up no-deal Brexit preparations.

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