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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - 17 December 2025: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on 18 and 19 December. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - 17 December 2025: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on 18 and 19 December. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - 17 December 2025: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on 18 and 19 December. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - 17 December 2025: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on 18 and 19 December. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Elly Schlein of the Democratic Party. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Nicola Fratoianni of AVS. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Matteo Salvini, Minister of Transport) speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - 17 December 2025: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on 18 and 19 December. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - 17 December 2025: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on 18 and 19 December. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Nicola Fratoianni of AVS. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Matteo Salvini, Minister of Transport) speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Riccardo Ricciardi of the Five Star Movement. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giulio Tremonti. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni responds to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini) addresses the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni responds to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini) addresses the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni responds to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini) addresses the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni responds to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini) addresses the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni responds to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini) addresses the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Transport Minister Matteo Salvini) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Angelo Bonelli, representative of AVS. Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the chamber. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Matteo Salvini, Minister of Transport) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giuseppe Provenzano of the Democratic Party. Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the chamber. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Matteo Salvini, Minister of Transport) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giuseppe Provenzano of the Democratic Party. Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the chamber. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Matteo Salvini, Minister of Transport) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Transport Minister Matteo Salvini) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Transport Minister Matteo Salvini) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Transport Minister Matteo Salvini) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Transport Minister Matteo Salvini) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Angelo Bonelli, representative of AVS. Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the chamber. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Matteo Salvini, Minister of Transport) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Transport Minister Matteo Salvini) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Angelo Bonelli, representative of AVS. Giorgia Meloni listens to the parliamentary debate in the chamber. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Matteo Salvini, Minister of Transport) speaks in the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Prime Minister Meloni Addresses Chamber of Deputies - Rome

Rome, Italy - December 17, 2025: Giorgia Meloni responds to the parliamentary debate in the Chamber of Deputies. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni (right: Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini) addresses the Chamber of Deputies with communications ahead of the European Council in Brussels on December 18 and 19. Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis (L) is welcome by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) prior a bilateral meeting in the Berlaymont building, the EU Commission headquarter on December 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Andrej Babiš, founder of the Agrofert Group, visited the European Commission soon after being sworn in as Czech prime minister, signalling a hard‑line stance on EU climate policies and a push to limit further military aid to Ukraine, an approach Brussels described as a wake‑up call. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis is welcome by the President of the European Commission (Unseen) prior a bilateral meeting in the Berlaymont building, the EU Commission headquarter on December 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Andrej Babiš, founder of the Agrofert Group, visited the European Commission soon after being sworn in as Czech prime minister, signalling a hard‑line stance on EU climate policies and a push to limit further military aid to Ukraine, an approach Brussels described as a wake‑up call. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis (L) is welcome by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) prior a bilateral meeting in the Berlaymont building, the EU Commission headquarter on December 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Andrej Babiš, founder of the Agrofert Group, visited the European Commission soon after being sworn in as Czech prime minister, signalling a hard‑line stance on EU climate policies and a push to limit further military aid to Ukraine, an approach Brussels described as a wake‑up call. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech PM Visits The EU Commission - Brussels

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis (L) is welcome by the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen (R) prior a bilateral meeting in the Berlaymont building, the EU Commission headquarter on December 11, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Andrej Babiš, founder of the Agrofert Group, visited the European Commission soon after being sworn in as Czech prime minister, signalling a hard‑line stance on EU climate policies and a push to limit further military aid to Ukraine, an approach Brussels described as a wake‑up call. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard pose beside the Christmas tree that he decorated in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Liege, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Dean Benoit Lobet talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Dean Benoit Lobet, Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Brussels Mayor Philippe Close talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard (L) the Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (C) and the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (R) and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (L) and the dean Benoit Lobet (R) talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer, and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer, and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (L) and the Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (R) pose beside the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer pose beside the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

The controversial nativity scene is seen in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (L) and the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (R) talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

The controversial nativity scene is seen in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Alice Rufo Visits Brussels Belgium

Alice Rufo Visits Brussels Belgium

French Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Rufo talks to media in the French Permanent Representation to the EU on November 14, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Louise Emilie Rufo holds a press briefing, discussing European defense and Franco-Belgian bilateral defense cooperation. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Alice Rufo Visits Brussels Belgium

Alice Rufo Visits Brussels Belgium

French Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Rufo talks to media in the French Permanent Representation to the EU on November 14, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Louise Emilie Rufo holds a press briefing, discussing European defense and Franco-Belgian bilateral defense cooperation. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Alice Rufo Visits Brussels Belgium

Alice Rufo Visits Brussels Belgium

French Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Rufo talks to media in the French Permanent Representation to the EU on November 14, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Louise Emilie Rufo holds a press briefing, discussing European defense and Franco-Belgian bilateral defense cooperation. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Alice Rufo Visits Brussels Belgium

Alice Rufo Visits Brussels Belgium

French Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Rufo talks to media in the French Permanent Representation to the EU on November 14, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. The Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Armed Forces Alice Louise Emilie Rufo holds a press briefing, discussing European defense and Franco-Belgian bilateral defense cooperation. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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