– Head of the UN working group Verene Shepherd investigating Black Peter, Santa Claus’ mythical personal assistant proposed to abolish Christmas parties after saying that the figure is insulting, offensive, racist and a return to slavery. After a real protest wave, Representative of the UN Human Rights Council Xabier Celaya ensures that it will not happen. In an interview with De Morgen, he reiterated that the UN is not responsible for the criticism of Miss Shepherd on Black Peter. 

– Brugge City is excited and busy for final detail preparations of the royal visit on Friday of King Philippe and Queen Mathilde.

– More and more young Belgians are now on a 2-day school & 3-day work schemes to fill 60,000 workers needed in different sectors vacated merely by retired employees.