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1700-1794
Overlapping events
Deforestation of beech forests for the production of charcoal.
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1795-1814
January
Emergence of the municipalities
July
First smallpox vaccination in the arrondissement of Malmedy
In the arrondissement of Malmedy, the first children are vaccinated against smallpox.
Sources
- Norbert Thunus, Les premières vaccinations dans notre arrondissement, in: Malmedy-Folklore, t. 62, 2009-2010, p. 151.
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1815-1914
January
Steam engine in Eupen
The first steam engine is installed in the city.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 63
June
Border treaty between the Netherlands and Prussia
The neighboring states sign a treaty in Aachen, according to which, among other things, the Kelmiser Galmeiberg becomes a neutral territory.
Sources
- Herbert Ruland
June
Eupen in the Archdiocese of Cologne
May
Compulsory education in Prussia
Compulsory education is introduced in Prussia. The Prussian specifications now also become authoritative for the schools of today’s East Belgium.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 59
June
First premium and savings bank
The first premium and savings bank is established in Eupen.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 60
May
Connection Eupen-Monschau
The state road between Eupen and Monschau is opened.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 60
Overlapping events
Workers' unrest in Eupen
The working population of Eupen expresses its dissatisfaction. Their living conditions are not satisfactory. Thus, this year there are no less than three riots:
- In Werth Square, protesting workers await the distribution of the capital assets of the Workers’ Health Insurance Fund on March 12.
- On March 20, window panes are broken.
- A violent collision occurs on July 21. The angry workers fight back against the military. In the process, a nutcase is killed.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 63
December
Inauguration of the Peace Church
After four years of construction, the Protestant Peace Church on the Klötzerbahn can open its doors.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 60
May
Church of the Sacred Heart on the Heidberg
The Church of the Sacred Heart is inaugurated on the Heidberg.
September
Connection Eupen-Malmedy
The road from Eupen to Malmedy is opened.
September
New Chamber of Commerce in Eupen
A new chamber of commerce is established in Eupen. It replaces the consultative chamber from the French period.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 61
March
Commissioning of the Herbesthal-Eupen branch line
Sources
- Herbert Ruland
February
Eradication of the wolf?
On this day, probably one of the last wolves in the Malmedy district is killed in the Emmels forest by Michael Zangerlé. Another firing is documented for 1870 on Baraque Michel. The Prussian authorities had strongly encouraged the hunting of wolves by offering high premiums for killed animals.
Sources
- Johann Wiesemes, Forestry and Agriculture, in: Nidrum. Zwischen Lebenskampf und Lebenslust, Bevormundung und Selbstbestimmung, Nidrum 1998, pp. 224-277, here pp. 254-257.
August
Cholera
In Eupen, cholera claims 192 lives.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 61
July
Inauguration St. Joseph's Church
Archbishop Paul of Cologne consecrates the Joseph Church under the Haas. – The church has been under construction since 1854 and was not completed until 1869.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 60
May
Last shooting of a wolf
For the last time, the Prussian authorities are notified of the shooting of a wolf and rewarded with a premium. This launch was made on Baraque Michel by the innkeeper Johann Joseph André from Bévercé.
Sources
- Johann Wiesemes, Forestry and Agriculture, in: Nidrum. Between Life Struggle and Lust for Life, Paternalism and Self-Determination, Nidrum 1998, pp. 224-277, here pp. 254-257.
July
Joseph parish founded
The Archbishop of Cologne establishes a St. Joseph parish.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 61
January
Recollection boarding school closed
One consequence of the Kulturkampf: the girls’ secondary school on the Heidberg, including the boarding school for recollects, is closed. As a substitute, a private school for girls is then established in the convent rooms. – In 1888, the recollects will return and manage the teaching again themselves.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 61
August
By train to Raeren
A railroad connection Eupen-Raeren is opened.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 62
January
Nazareth House
A Kneipp institute is established in Eupen.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 62
January
Oebähnchen opened
The branch line from Dolhain in Belgium to the lower town of Eupen is inaugurated.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 62
January
Foundation of the Club Wallon
Young people from Malmedy, who dislike the Germanization efforts of the German Reich in Prussian Wallonia, found the Club Wallon. The spiritual father of this group is Abbé Nicolas Pietkin. His companions included his nephew Henri Bragard, Abbé Bastin and Guillaume Bodet.
Sources
- H. Christmann_139; http://www.rcw.be/historique.php?PHPSESSID=649d98031c57256e550f13f9af39819b (Orginalperson: Henri Bragard)
January
First dairy in Büllingen
December
Construction of water pipes
April
Eupen newspaper appears for the first time
The “Eupener Zeitung” is published for the first time. Its owner will sell it in 1909.
Sources
- H. Christmann_22; A. Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 62
January
Slaughterhouse in Eupen
The slaughterhouse is opened in Eupen.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 62
October
The civic newspaper is published for the first time
Publication of the new “Bürgerzeitung
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 62
January
New district gazette for the Malmedy district
The official gazette is advertised by the Landrat and later replaced by the Landbote.
Sources
- Christmann_34
December
"Our third national language"
The Old Belgian Germanist Heinrich Bischoff is the author of the work “Our Third National Language”. The professor of German language and literature at the University of Liège published excerpts of this work in the Eupen News in the early 1930s.
Sources
- Christmann, H.: Presse und gesellschaftliche Kommunikation in Eupen- Malmedy zwischen den beiden Weltkriegen, p. 283
Eupener Zeitung becomes Eupener Nachrichten
The publisher of the “Eupener Zeitung” sells the paper, which then reappears as “Eupener Nachrichten”.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 62
April
Eupen News
The company Esch & Co acquires the Eupener Bürgerzeitung and founds the Eupener Nachrichten. The paper is molting to a circulation of 2000 copies.
Sources
- H. Christmann_23
Airships over St. Vith
Several airships participating in the international competition flying in Cologne crossed Saint Vith and the surrounding towns.
Sources
- SVZ, 3.7.1909
February
First female high school graduate from the Malmedy district
Johanna Schumacher, Malmedy, was the first woman from the Malmedy district to pass the Abitur examination at the municipal boys’ secondary school in Aachen. She attended the girls’ high school for two years, a Belgian boarding school for five years, then acquired the necessary knowledge of Latin and mathematics in private lessons. In 1910 she finally entered the Sekunda of the girls’ secondary school St. Ursula in Aachen. The high school graduate would like to study medicine.
Sources
- SVZ, 21.2.1914
August
Laws on the war situation
At the very beginning of the war, the mayors put the population to severe tests. Violation of the orders or sabotage is punishable by death.ä
Sources
- Doepgen_60
Violation of the neutrality of Belgium
Reich Chancellor von Bethmann von Hollweg admits in the Reichstag session that he has violated Belgium’s internationally guaranteed neutrality by invading Belgium.
Sources
- Doepgen_26
Fortress Liège falls
Barely two weeks after the German invasion of Belgium, the fortress of Liège has to be abandoned.
Sources
- Doepgen_28
October
War Economy
The Prussian Ministry of the Interior introduces strict stock control and food restrictions.
Sources
- Doepgen_60
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1914-1918
February
First female high school graduate from the Malmedy district
Johanna Schumacher, Malmedy, was the first woman from the Malmedy district to pass the Abitur examination at the municipal boys’ secondary school in Aachen. She attended the girls’ high school for two years, a Belgian boarding school for five years, then acquired the necessary knowledge of Latin and mathematics in private lessons. In 1910 she finally entered the Sekunda of the girls’ secondary school St. Ursula in Aachen. The high school graduate would like to study medicine.
Sources
- SVZ, 21.2.1914
August
Laws on the war situation
At the very beginning of the war, the mayors put the population to severe tests. Violation of the orders or sabotage is punishable by death.ä
Sources
- Doepgen_60
Violation of the neutrality of Belgium
Reich Chancellor von Bethmann von Hollweg admits in the Reichstag session that he has violated Belgium’s internationally guaranteed neutrality by invading Belgium.
Sources
- Doepgen_26
Fortress Liège falls
Barely two weeks after the German invasion of Belgium, the fortress of Liège has to be abandoned.
Sources
- Doepgen_28
October
War Economy
The Prussian Ministry of the Interior introduces strict stock control and food restrictions.
Sources
- Doepgen_60
November
Memorandum of renowned Belgian politicians
23 Belgian personalities speak out from France. In their memorandum to King Albert, the Belgian government and diplomatic representatives abroad, they express their views on reparations and possible peace terms.
Sources
- Doepgen_30
January
Woodrow Wilson's 14-point program
The American president presents the so-called program of world peace to Congress. This vision is to become the basis for subsequent peace negotiations.
Sources
- Doepgen_63
Right of self-determination
In front of the Congress, the American President Wilson proclaims the right of self-determination of the peoples.
Sources
- Doepgen_63
Overlapping events
Request for incorporation of Malmedy in Belgium
Among the critics of the Germanization efforts of the German Empire were mainly pro-Belgian Walloons. Among them the Catholic clergy, the French, educated, wealthy bourgeoisie of the town of Malmedy and the so-called “Club Wallon” Henri Bragards. From this group of the population there are already early efforts to demand the annexation of Malmedy into Belgium by petitions to the King or the Belg. To advance plenipotentiary of the peace conference. – This group will intensify its efforts during the referendum.
Sources
- Christmann, H.: Presse und gesellschaftliche Kommunikation in Eupen- Malmedy zwischen den beiden Weltkriegen, p. 139 [Fussnote]f.
Censorship lifted
Abolition of wartime military censorship
Sources
- Christmann_41
November
Idea of a referendum
The District Administrator of Malmedy, v. Korff, reports to the President of the Government in Aachen that Belgium intends to arrange a referendum in Prussian Wallonia on the cession of the territory.
Sources
- Doepgen_84
Ceasefire
The Great War ends near Compiègne with the signing of the Armistice Treaty.
War machinery in retreat
22 divisions of the 17. and 18th Army are on the march back. The soldiers move through the Venn and Eifel regions in the direction of the Rhine. (From 12.11.1918 to 29.11.1918)
Sources
- Doepgen_60
British troops enter Eupen soil
December
Open press censorship
During the transitional period of changing local commanders and until the occupation by the Belgians, the print media are subject to open press censorship. Evidence of this are white spots or references such as censorship gap in the newspapers. The Allied Council of Five lifts censorship in July 1919.
Sources
- H. Christmann_43f; H. Christmann_53
Permit requirement for assemblies
During the interim period of occupation, public gatherings of any kind require a permit. This includes not only political gatherings, election meetings or rallies. Even carnival events have to be cancelled.
Sources
- H. Christmann_45
Behavior in public
During the period of transitional command, public behavior is regulated in such a way that respect must be shown to regimental flags, civilian or uniformed representatives of the occupying powers.
Sources
- H. Christmann_46
Occupation of the districts of Eupen-Malmedy
Victorious troops enter the districts of Eupen and Malmedy. (From 01.12.1918 to 21.12.1918)
Sources
- Doepgen_61
English occupation in the district of Malmedy
The Malmedy district comes under English occupation. In the process, the British allow the Belgians to establish a military mission in the city.
Sources
- H. Christmann_41
Comité de Politique Nationale
In December, the Comité de Politique Nationale is launched. The men around the young lawyer Pierre Nothomb, the liberal Léon Hennebicq and the socialists Jules Destrée and Louis Piérard, envisioned a larger and more resistant Belgium, which in the future would include Luxembourg, Dutch Limburg, Zeeland, parts of the Rhineland and German East Africa. The envisaged annexation of Eupen-Malmedy is part of the project and thus to be promoted positively to the Belgian public. Particularly in Prussian Wallonia, invitations are extended in this spirit to lectures on, among other things, the merits of the Belgian constitution.
Sources
- H. Christmann_59
Passage of enemy troops
The English artillery was followed by Belgians of all branches of the armed forces, who occupied the town halls; Belgian local commanders took command.
Sources
- H. Christmann_41
Ban on distribution of newspapers on the right bank of the Rhine and ban on books
Since the beginning of the occupation by the British, there has been a ban on distributing newspapers on the right bank of the Rhine in the occupied territory on the left bank of the Rhine. Newspapers from British-occupied territory are subject to approval. These restrictions were relaxed or lifted in the 1920s. – The banned books included mainly German history and school textbooks.
Sources
- H. Christmann_47f
Commissioner for Neutral Moresnet
A Belgian commissar takes over the administration of Neutral Moresnet, as it is said, in retaliation for the same behavior on the German side during the occupation.
Sources
- Doepgen_84
Restriction of the freedom of communication
The British and French local commanders restrict freedom of communication by, among other things, blocking mail and freight. To facilitate censorship, regulations are in place regarding letter mail. Mail addressed to the French administration must be in French. Telephone calls require authorization.
Sources
- H. Christmann_51
French local command in Eupen
The local command of Eupen was only briefly in French hands when the French flag was hoisted on the Eupen town hall.
Sources
- H. Christmann_41
The French take over the administration in Eupen.
After the departure of the British and Belgians, the Eupen local command eventually passed into the hands of French occupation forces. The tricolor is hoisted on the town hall.
Sources
- H. Christmann_41
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1919-1925
Foundation of the Malmedy District Agricultural Association
Like the people of Eupen, the Malmedy district association joined the Flemish Catholic Boerenbond. He had his own central dairy and loan office and published the trade journal Der Landbote.
Sources
- K. Pabst_376
Conditional freedom of the press, assembly and speech
In connection with the elections to the German National or Prussian National Assembly, the English General Foch grants freedom of the press, assembly and speech on condition that public order is maintained and that the occupying authorities are dealt with in a proper manner.
Sources
- H. Christmann_52
"La Warche"
Governor Baltia estimates the sheet as germanophobe et belge. During the period of the referendum, the probelgic mouthpiece of the editor Henri Bragard bears the subtitle Boches, votez pour votre Vaterland! – La Warche goes in a few months after the end of the Baltia regime.
Sources
- H. Christmann_94
January
Flying pigeon with high support
The German-language, old Belgian paper “Die Fliegende Taube”, published in Aubel, finds strong sales in Eupen, Malmedy and Sankt Vith.
Sources
- Christmann_116
Whereabouts of Eupen-Malmedy with the German Reich
The mayor of Eupen, Count Wolff Metternich, addresses a letter to the American President Wilson. His goal: the retention of Eupen-Malmedy by the German Reich. In the run-up to the annexation of the counties envisaged by the Belgian side, however, his petition remains unsuccessful.
Sources
- H. Christmann_160f. (Original person: Count Wolff METTERNICH)
Paris Peace Conference
The convening of the peace conference prompts the participating governments to clarify their respective goals. Security policy and the right of peoples to self-determination come to the fore as special criteria. (From 18.01.1919 to 21.01.1919)
Sources
- Doepgen_65
Permanent supervision of the administration
The Belgian occupation relies on administrative control and appoints the civil controllers Xhaflaire for Eupen, Schnorrenberg for Malmedy and Kept for Saint Vith.
Sources
- H. Christmann_50
Prohibition of municipal elections
The commander-in-chief of the allied occupation forces, General Foch, forbids the holding of municipal elections.
Sources
- H. Christmann_49 (Original person: General Ferdinand FOCH (1851-1929))
February
County council against the connection to Belgium
In February 1919, the majority of the Malmedy County Council, or elected representatives, voted against annexation to Belgium. At the same time, the right of self-determination of peoples and a general and secret referendum are demanded.
Sources
- H. Christmann_156
In favor of remaining with Germany
The people’s representation of the area, elected to the Malmedy County Council, advocates remaining in Germany. Although 10 of the 24 voting representatives were absent, the 14 present voted unanimously in favor of Prussia.
Sources
- Doepgen_91
March
Petition to the Belgian Government
The director of the Vieille Montagne mining company and some landowners of Belgian origin circulate a petition in February and March in some mayoralties of the Eupen district. About 500 people sign their names in favor of annexation of the district to Belgium.
Sources
- Doepgen_89
Pro-German campaign
Dr. Schiltz, a pharmacist born in Malmedy and working in St. Vith, initiates a pro-German campaign. With the German administration behind him, he has the population protest in lists against the annexation of Eupen-Malmedy. During a 14-day circulation of the list, over 50% of German speakers and about 1,200 Walloons sign up.
Sources
- H. Christmann_160; Doepgen_92
Restitution of Malmedy to Belgium proposed
Resolution [Entschluss?] of the Malmedy City Council majority urging the Paris Peace Conference to annex Malmedy and the neighboring Eifel counties to Belgium.
Sources
- Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in the belg. Government and Party Policy 1914-1940 (1964), p. 274
May
Belgian civil mission in Eupen-Malmedy
The civilian inspectors are Léon Xhaflaire for Eupen and Adolf Schnorrenberg for Malmedy.
Sources
- Doepgen_99
Hope for unconditional right to self-determination
The German peace delegation submits its comments on the draft treaty. It still has hopes for a revision of the articles concerning Eupen, Malmedy and Moresnet. The supranational League of Nations is to oversee the people’s decision.
Sources
- Doepgen_83
Protest of the Archbishop of Cologne against the reorganization of ecclesiastical relations
With the announcement of the territorial cession demands of the Versailles Peace Treaty draft, considerations are also voiced regarding the detachment of the regional deaneries of Eupen, Malmedy and St. Vith, which belong to the Archdiocese of Cologne, and their assignment to a Belgian diocese (Liège and/or Namur). While the Archbishop of Cologne, von Hartmann, vigorously protests against such a separation, the Belgian government is eager to prevent the German clergy from influencing the population in the cession area. – The competent Vatican curia institution is in principle prepared to place the territory under the authority of a Belgian bishop, but for the time being is taking a wait-and-see attitude until civil law developments are completed.
Sources
W. Jousten_56-79; K. Pabst_1982_29-34; K. Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in der belg. Government and Party Policy 1914-1940 (1964), pp.316-319.
Belgian crew in Eupen
After the French troops left the Malmedy district, the Belgians occupied this position.
Sources
- H. Christmann_41
June
Free choice of the Eupen-Malmedy population
The President of the Peace Conference, Clemenceau, affirms the free decision-making of the Eupen-Malmedy delegates, but rejects the revisionist ideas of the German delegates. His arguments: Eupen-Malmedy had been unjustly separated from Limburg, Liège and Luxembourg in 1814/15. Also, the Elsenborn camp and the strategic railroads had been built by German militarism for offensive purposes.
Sources
- Doepgen_83
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles is signed. This includes the law on the government of the territories annexed to Belgium. This is also referred to in the literature as the framework law that will determine the legal status of the newly acquired parts of the country in the following years.
July
Unit Eupen-Malmedy
In 1919, the government of the Reich establishes the Eupen-Malmedy Department in the Foreign Office in Berlin. Its task is to find ways and means to make clear to the population of Eupen-Malmedy the interest of the Reich government in their remaining in the German Reich. – It was not until January 1920 that the department intensified its efforts and activated state and private associations as mediating bodies.
Sources
- H. Christmann_144
Welcoming the "new population" ...
Foreign Minister Hymans already welcomed the Eupen-Malmedy people as a new population in the national community in a proclamation in the Chamber at the end of July. From then on, the Belgian government takes an equally offensive approach in the press, or through poster campaigns, in order to gain the favor of a large part of the Eupen-Malmedy population. – All conceivable doubts about the Eupen-Malmedy districts remaining in Belgium are thus clearly counteracted at an early stage.
Sources
- H. Christmann_56
August
Belgian censorship
After the abandonment of censorship by the British and French occupiers in July 1919, the Belgian occupation maintains its censorship office in Eupen City Hall. In August of the same year, it also sets up one in Malmedy. – The Belgian intention does not only aim at a balance between Eupen and Malmedy, but aims at a stricter exercise of censorship.
Sources
- H. Christmann_53
Belgian administration in the district of Malmedy
The Belgian wish for an independent administration of the Malmedy district was met by the English General Foch only on August 6, 1919. It loads the belg. Foreign Office to occupy the Malmedy district and administer it itself.
Sources
- H. Christmann_42
Belgian cavalry in the districts of Malmedy and Eupen
As a result of the takeover of the Malmedy district by Belgian authorities, a squadron of Belgian cavalry establishes itself in the district town. They also move into garrisons in Eupen and the Elsenborn camp. (From 11.08.1919 to 12.08.1919)
Sources
- H. Christmann_42; Doepgen_101
Belgian application to the League of Nations
Belgium applies to the League of Nations for final state sovereignty over the annexed territory.
Replacement of the British occupation in Malmedy by Belgian troops
Thus the Belgian annexation of Malmedy is de facto completed.
Sources
- Pabst Eupen-Malmedy in the belg. Government and Party Policy 1914-1940 (1964), p. 276
September
Approval of the Affiliation Act by the Belgian Chamber of Deputies
The Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hymans, is the author of the bill that is to regulate the administration of the Eupen-Malmedy area after the ratification of the Treaty of Versailles. Now the so-called framework law is passed. For its implementation, the king nominates a chief commissioner, General Hermann Baltia. The latter, who is to exercise all legislative and executive power, will be answerable only to the prime minister. The commissioner is to be assisted in an advisory capacity by a 12-member panel. Furthermore, an inter-ministerial committee has to prepare the gradual adaptation of the districts of Eupen-Malmedy to the legal Belgian administration and legal form.
Sources
- H. Christmann_64
League of Nations agrees
League of Nations gives final approval to definitive annexation at its 9th session.
October
Law in the Official Gazette
Publication of the Affiliation Act in the Belgian Official Gazette
The new governor
General Baltia appointed governor of the incorporated territories
December
Extension of the mandates of the municipal councils
The future chief commissioner for Eupen-Malmedy, the belg. General Baltia, decides to extend the mandates of the municipal councils, bypassing new elections.
Sources
- H. Christmann_49
Baltia restricts rights of the municipal council
The mayor appointed in 1920 by the Eupen municipal council by secret ballot was rejected by the General Commissioner Baltia. Instead, he imposes the Verviers sub-commissioner Jules de Grand Ry on the council. – The latter is transferred in May 1925. Once again, the commissioner circumvents the right of the local council and appoints county commissioner Xhafflaire as de Grand Ry’s successor.
Influencing communication policy
Already during the occupation of the English and French, the Belg. authorities worked to influence social communication. And that is with the goal of creating a favorable atmosphere that will help promote a probelgic vote in the referendum. The Baltiaregime in Malmedy uses the association of the press and propaganda office with informing services to readjust the social discourse. The authorities around the High Commissioner rely on anonymous leaflet distribution and personnel communication. The latter uses persuasion, spreading rumors, or monitoring (and convicting) pro-German agitators. (From 01.01.1920 to 01.06.1920)
Sources
- H. Christmann_132ff
Probelgic propaganda
During the referendum, offensive pro-Belgian propaganda is carried out by both economic interest groups from Old Belgium (director of the Vieille Montagne) and the mayors appointed by the governorate. (From 01.01.1920 to 30.06.1920)
Sources
- H. Christmann_141f
January
Mandate extension
The mandates of the elected German municipal representatives have expired. However, they are extended until the first Belgian municipal elections in the New Belgian territories.
Overlapping events
Eupen News
The company Esch & Co acquires the Eupener Bürgerzeitung and founds the Eupener Nachrichten. The paper is molting to a circulation of 2000 copies.
Foundation of the Landsmannschaft Eupen-Malmedy-Monschau
The Deutscher Schutzbund, an association of clubs for border and foreign Germans, was founded in 1919. – An initiative of this association leads to the foundation of the Landsmannschaft Eupen-Malmedy-Monschau in Berlin, which is joined by 20 Eupen-Malmedy citizens. It develops (too late) a lively activity, publishes the magazine Echo from Eupen-Malmedy-Monschau and maintains close relations with the Eupen-Malmedy Department. Its primary objective is to promote the influence of social communication in Eupen-Malmedy by means of contacts and information points.
Sources
- H. Christmann_145
Transfer of state sovereignty to Belgium
With the entry into force of the peace treaty, Belgium thus officially obtains provisional sovereignty over the territory of Eupen-Malmedy, which from now on belongs to the judicial district of Verviers.
Sources
- Pabst_1964_279; Doepgen_102
Nuncio Nicotra becomes Apostolic Administrator for Eupen-Malmedy
With the aim of preventing potential propagandistic agitation by the clergy during the period of the referendum, the Apostolic Nuncio to the Kingdom of Belgium, Sebastian Nicotra, is appointed Apostolic Administrator for the Cession Area for a period of six months from the ratification of the Versailles Peace Treaty. He may attend exclusively to spiritual matters and must also ensure that the authority of Cologne’s Cardinal Archbishop Schulte, who continues to function lawfully as local Ordinary, is preserved. (From 10.01.1920 to 10.07.1920)
Sources
- W. Jousten_79-91 (Original Person: Sebastiano NICOTRA ; Karl Joseph SCHULTE)
Entry into force of the peace treaty
Belgium obtains provisional sovereignty over the territory of Eupen-Malmedy. The former Prussian district councils have handed over their offices and departed. They will be replaced on January 13 by the Belgian administrative controllers Schnorrenberg and Xhaflaire.
Proclamation of Baltia and Charter of the Governorate
From this day on, the transition of Eupen-Malmedy to the free form of government of the Belgian people is set in motion and all the advantages inherent to the Belgian nationality are guaranteed. Explicitly, Baltia declares to take seriously the “principle of equality” and to prevent attempts at Wallonization.
Sources
- K. Pabst_437; H. Christmann_69
End of unconstitutionality
The declaration of the commissioner bridges the occurred constitutionless state of the two counties Eupen and Malmedy.
Sources
- K. Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in der belg. Regierungs- u. Parteienpolitik 1914-1940 (1964), p. 279.
German district councils are replaced
Belgian administrative controllers, already acting on behalf of the Belgian occupation, take the places of the district councils.
Sources
- K. Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in der belg. Regierungs- u. Parteienpolitik 1914-1940 (1964), p. 289.
Baltia's welcome in Eupen
Although the dean of Eupen had refused to receive Baltia at the church door, he was welcomed by officials and clergy.
Sources
- K. Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in der belg. Regierungs- u. Parteienpolitik 1914-1940 (1964), p. 281.
Mandate referendum
District commissioners Xhaflaire and Schnorrenberg are assigned to conduct the referendum. They are given control of the lists in which the population must register.
Sources
- Doepgen_129
Implementation of the referendum
There are 33,726 eligible voters who can voice their protest during about 6 months. (From 26.01.1920 to 23.07.1920)
Sources
- K. Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in der belg. Regierungs- u. Parteienpolitik 1914-1940 (1964), p. 285.
Baltia makes its entrance in Malmedy
Decree on the referendum
Between January and July 1920, all Eupen-Malmedy residents of legal age are given the opportunity to express their opposition to the annexation of the districts of Eupen and Malmedy or parts thereof by Belgium in open registers displayed in the cities of Eupen and Malmedy. The modalities of implementation are described in the decree, the text of the decree is published in the local press.
Sources
- H. Christmann_131
Eligible to participate in the referendum
According to the implementing decree, all men and women of the two districts of Eupen and Malmedy are eligible for the interview, provided they have German citizenship, are 21 years old, and have lived in Eupen-Malmedy since August 1, 1914.
Sources
- Pabst_1964_281; Doepgen_123
Dissolution of the district self-government
The organs of district self-government (district assemblies and district committees) are dissolved and replaced by the establishment of two district deputations, jointly as deputations of the High Royal Commissioner. The powers of the former county bodies are assumed by the High Commissioner. Its tasks: New ordinances of the governorate; special implementing regulations for the Belgian laws to be gradually introduced in Eupen-Malmedy.
Sources
- K. Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in der belg. Regierungs- u. Parteienpolitik 1914-1940 (1964), p. 289.
February
Restriction of the freedom of assembly
County Commissioner Xhafflaire decrees that meetings of a political character, party meetings, or those at which a speaker is to appear, must be submitted to the mayor for his information eight days before they are to be held. Furthermore, the meetings must be scheduled in public places so that the police can also have access there. – Surveillance, prohibition of speech, withdrawal of words, closure of the meeting, … are among the means of control.
Sources
- H. Christmann_82
Bearing is Belgian
The Belgian army occupies the Elsenborn military training area.
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
March
Official announcement organs
In March 1920, three local press organs were designated by the Generalgouvernement as official news organs: in the Malmedy district, Die Warche for the Walloon and the Malmedy-St. Vither Volkszeitung for the German-speaking part, as well as the Korrespondenzblatt for the district of Eupen. – The corresponding decree, which is to be valid for only one year, imposed as a condition on the three papers the publication of all decrees and decisions of the governorate, with legally binding force.
Sources
- H. Christmann_96
Auxiliary agent sand
Sand, a former officer in the German colonies in Africa and a chauffeur in Belgium since November 1913, is assigned by General Baltia to the Sûreté Militaire in Eupen-Malmedy as an auxiliary agent.
Sources
- Doepgen_168
District Commissioners
The administrative controllers Xhafflaire (Eupen) and Schnorrenberg (Malmedy) become district commissioners. (Later District Commissioners)
Removal from office of the German local mayors
A decree provides that mayors still in office may at the same time – on condition that they take the oath of office – remain in office as mayors until the Belgian municipal elections.
April
Proclamation of the general strike in Eupen because of the "plebiscite
The Christian Trade Union Eupen-Malmedys, in consultation with the board members of the Eupen and Aachen Center, takes the decision to call a general strike. Economic and political demands of the Christian workers against annexation-minded Belgium are the motives.
Sources
- H. Christmann_157
Protest rally
In the afternoon, several thousand strikers on the Kaperberg agree on a 5-point program of economic demands. Furthermore, a general and secret popular sentiment is urged. – Due to expected restrictions, the protest rally of Eupen workers could neither be publicly estimated nor officially announced in the press. The day and hour of the manifestation therefore had to be successfully communicated by word of mouth.
Sources
- H. Christmann_125
General strike against the secession and the modalities of the referendum
Eupen’s Christian trade unions, which still belong to the German federation, call for a strike. They demonstrate against the detachment from Germany and the modalities of the referendum.
Sources
- K. Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in der belg. Regierungs- u. Parteienpolitik 1914-1940 (1964), p. 285.
May
King visits the Elsenborn camp
The Belgian King Albert I travels by plane to the military training area Elsenborn. From there he went – according to “La nation belge” incognito to Malmedy, where he visited Governor General Baltia.
Sources
- SVZ, 8.5.1920
Memorandum of the Eupen-Malmedy Unit
In his memorandum, the author Dr. Voigt attempts to take a position on the problematic case of Eupen-Malmedy. He also seeks clarification on what interest the Belgian Foreign Ministry might have in an eastward expansion.
Sources
- Doepgen_111
June
Belgian border villages
Losheim, Losheimergraben and Kehr become Belgian. They are assigned to the municipality of Manderfeld.
Sources
- Lüttgens, 1792-1980
July
Uncertainty about the ecclesiastical legal situation
After the administrator’s powers had been tacitly extended, two competing ecclesiastical jurisdictions now appeared in the cession territory, and a hybrid situation arose in which the targeted influencing of the social situation through a persuasive communication and press policy was omnipresent. Cardinal Secretary of State Gasparri already informs the Belgian government at the end of 1920 that St. Francis of Assisi is not a member of the Belgian government. The Holy See was prepared to separate the area from the Archdiocese of Cologne and to adapt the ecclesiastical borders to the political ones. For his part, Cardinal Archbishop Mercier of Brussels had sought a reorganization of the Belgian diocesan landscape from the government and the Roman Curia. St. Finally, the Holy See intends to clarify the uncertain legal situation by elevating the territory of Eupen-Malmedy to an independent diocese with a special administrative structure. But it is not until the fall of 1921 that this decision is implemented. (From 01.07.1920 to 01.09.1921)
Sources
- W. Jousten_118-142; K. Pabst_1982_40-44; (Original Person: Pietro GASPARRI Désiré-Joseph MERCIER)
End of the "referendum
Only 271 people protested against the cession of Eupen-Malmedy by entering their names in the lists.
August
Belgian request for state sovereignty
The result of the referendum prompts Belgium to apply to the League of Nations for recognition of its final sovereignty over the annexed territory.
Sources
- K. Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in der belg. Regierungs- u. Parteienpolitik 1914-1940 (1964), p. 287.
High Commissioner and Governor Hermann Baltia receives the title of Baron.
Sources
- Memorandum Eupen-Malmedy and its Governor, 28.10.1923;
September
Military convention with France
In the spirit of a close alliance policy, Belgium concludes a convention with France.
Sources
- Doepgen_68
Final affiliation
At its 9th session, the League of Nations finally approves the annexation of the territory to Belgium.
December
Eupen-Malmedy Belgian
Until September 1920 inclusive, the population of Eupen-Malmedy remained unaware of the result of the referendum. More time passes waiting for the decision of the League of Nations. – It is only about four months after the referendum that Brussels press papers – not those in Eupen-Malmedy – receive the official notification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to which the incorporation of the districts is now final. – Years were to pass before the final annexation of the districts was clarified and before the Eupen-Malmedy people were made aware of the consequences of this annexation.
Sources
- H. Christmann_108f
January
Folklore foundation
Baltia founds the local history association, which was to maintain Eupen-Malmedy’s historical and cultural links with its neighboring Belgian communities.
Sources
- K. Pabst_426
May
Minister Destrée in Malmedy
The Minister of Arts and Sciences, Jules Destrée, visits the districts of Eupen-Malmedy during four days.
Sources
- SVZ, 25.5.1921
June
Collège Patronné is created
The Realgymnasium on the Kaperberg becomes an Episcopal school.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 63
July
Official Journal - Journal officiel Malmedy-Eupen
Instead of the three local newspapers authorized to publish official notices in the previous year, the Official Journal – Journal officiel Malmedy-Eupen is now published. Although the government’s own publication monopolizes official notices from its own printing house by now, Baltia finds it appropriate from 1922 to increase the degree of announcement of important government decisions by additional publication in the local press.
Sources
- H. Christmann_97f
A new diocese
St. See elevates Eupen-Malmedy-Sankt Vith to a new diocese.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 66
Ecclesiastical detachment from Cologne
The papal bull “Ecclesia universae” separates the former districts of Eupen-Malmedy from the Archbishopric of Cologne and places them under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Liège. It is the birth of the independent diocese of Eupen-Malmedy.
Publication of the papal bull "Ecclesiae universae
On September 20, 1921, exactly one year after the League of Nations decision on the definitive affiliation of Eupen-Malmedy, Cardinal Schulte took leave of his 42 parishes with 65 diocesan priests and about 61,000 Catholics in a letter to the deans of Eupen, Malmedy and St. Vith. – The deaneries had been established as a new diocese according to the Dismemberment Bull Ecclesiae universae, dated July 30, 1921, by Pope Benedict XV. The peculiarity of the papal instruction was that this new diocese was joined to the diocese of Liège on an equal footing (aeque principaliter) and placed under the jurisdiction, direction and administration of one and the same bishop in real union. The bull had been sent to Belgium only on September 5, and Liège’s Bishop Martin Hubert Rutten received it only on September 13, since when he has held the title of Bishop of Liège and Eupen-Malmedy.
Sources
- W. Jousten_175-185; Acta Apostolicae Sedis 13(1921)467-469; (Original person: BENEDICT XV Martin-Hubert RUTTEN).
September
Introduction of the Belgian Criminal Code
Baltia introduces the first major parts of the Belgian legal system and criminal procedure code.
Sources
- K. Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in der belg. Regierungs- u. Parteienpolitik 1914-1940 (1964), p. 294.
October
Enthronement ceremonies of the new bishop
On the afternoon of October 11, 1921, which had been declared a public holiday, Bishop Rutten solemnly took possession of his new diocese in the presence of Nuncio Nicotra in the Malmedy parish church, which had been elevated to the status of a cathedral. He then visits the deaneries of Malmedy, St. Vith and Eupen. The office of episcopal delegate for Eupen-Malmedy, provided for in the papal bull, whose legal status is equivalent to that of an episcopal vicar general, is entrusted by Rutten to his auxiliary bishop of Liège, Jacques Joseph Laminne.
Sources
- W. Jousten_185-194
Diocese of Eupen-Malmedy becomes legally effective.
As executor of the papal bull, Nuncio Nicotra issued the implementing decree Auctoritate apostolica Nobis, with the recording of which the full legal effect of the diocesan elevation came into effect.
Sources
- W. Jousten_185-194
Belgian canon law enters into force.
By decree, Governor Baltia abolishes the Prussian ecclesiastical law that had continued to apply until then and introduces Belgian religious legislation. The decree also decreed a new territorial redefinition of deaneries, parishes and subordinate pastoral units.
Sources
- W. Jousten_256-261 Belgisches Staatsblatt 01.07.1922; K. Pabst_317
November
Purchase of foreign newspapers
In November 1921, the ban on foreign newspapers receiving mail is lifted. However, the popularity of the daily newspapers, especially those in the German Reich, has now fallen short of its pre-occupation status (for financial reasons alone).
Sources
- H. Christmann_116
Final dissolution of the counties and mayoralties
The reorganization leads to the emergence of 30 independent Belgian mayoralties from 24 German mayoralties.
Sources
- K. Pabst_289
December
Request for application of the belg. Laws
The Malmedy City Council asks King Albert I in a letter for the definitive application of Belgian laws (…) and elections according to the Belgian system.
Sources
- H. Christmann_184
Permanent deputation and provisional arrondissement
The district deputations are merged into a permanent deputation. Although the Belgian provincial order is considered the model for this, the Eupen-Malmedy permanent deputation is only given an advisory function. The former Circles mutated into a prov. Arrondissement, which will consist of the three new (judicial) cantons of Eupen, Malmedy and St. Vith.
Sources
- K. Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in der belg. Regierungs- u. Parteienpolitik 1914-1940 (1964), p. 289.
January
Introduction of the Belgian Municipal Code
Sources
- K. Pabst_293
May
Belgian elementary school law in force
The law dates back to 1921 and now becomes valid in New Belgium.
Sources
- K. Pabst_302
First Belgian municipal elections in Eupen-Malmedy
The people of Eupen-Malmedy show sympathy for the Catholic Party.
Sources
- K. Pabst_328
State recognition of the diocese
The civil recognition of the Diocese of Eupen-Malmedy takes place within the framework of the budgetary legislation for the Ministry of Justice. Thus, the instruction made in the papal bull Ecclesiae universae is approved on the part of the State and, at the same time, the grants and benefits registered in the State budget for the religious service in the territory of Eupen-Malmedy receive their justification.
Sources
- W. Jousten_256-261; Belgisches Staatsblatt, 01.07.1922
King Albert visits the Elsenborn camp
King Albert I visits the Elsenborn military training area to present flags to the regiments stationed there.
Sources
- SVZ, 21.5.1922
Decemeber
District association of the Eifelverein
Former Eupen-Malmedy local groups of the Reichsdeutscher Eifelverein unite to form a district association and join the Reichsdeutscher Hauptverband.
Sources
- H. Christmann_191
Association of participants in the war Eupen-Malmedy
A war participants association is founded for Eupen-Malmedy. It is affiliated with the Walloon Fédération Nationale des Invalides and is close to the Catholic Union.
Sources
- H. Christmann_493
Business associations for province
To the catholic deputy Pierre David from Verviers, the economic associations of Eupen and Malmedy speak out in favor of keeping the two districts together and annexing them to Belgium as an independent province.
Sources
- H. Christmann_228; (Original person: Pierre DAVID (1872-1948))
Liberal movement
The first local groups of a liberal party are formed in Eupen and Malmedy. – Until the elections of 1925, they will remain in the shadow of the CVP and the Belgian Labor Party.
Sources
- H. Christmann_188
January
Foundation of the Christian People's Party (CVP) for Eupen City and Countryside
The Christian People’s Party is the successor of the Center Party. The founder is considered to be a general federation of Catholic associations that came together in Eupen in 1920.
Sources
- H. Christmann_186
April
Dissolution Negotiations
With the political efforts for a complete assimilation of Eupen-Malmedy, not only the dissolution of the special governorate is aimed at, but also the dissolution of the special bishopric. Governor Baltia advocates that the deaneries of Eupen and Malmedy be added to the diocese of Liège and the deanery of St. Vith to the diocese of Namur. Only two years after the successful intervention with Pope Benedict XV, the Belgian Vatican envoy Beyens, after consultation with Foreign Minister Jaspar and Cardinal Mercier, asks Pope Pius XI to abolish the young diocese on November 15, 1923. A high-ranking assembly of cardinals deliberated on the Belgian request on March 20, 1924, and St. Francis of Assisi gave his approval. The Holy See declared on April 4, 1924, that it was ready to carry out the definitive assignment of the diocese of Eupen-Malmedy in its entirety to the diocese of Liège after the complete civil annexation of the territory had taken place. (From 01.04.1923 to 10.04.1924)
Sources
- W. Jousten_204-217; K. Pabst_1982_53-54; K. Pabst_1964_350-351
June
Provisional committee on the subject of affiliation
Representatives of most of the Eupen-Malmedy organizations have formed a committee. Together they go public and discuss the annexation to Belgium with the population. Their motto: As those whom it concerns (…) be asked and heard before a definitive decision in the chamber.
Sources
- H. Christmann_213 (Original Person: Dr. Bartz, Weismes)
July
"Gathering of citizens of all estates from the city and the countryside".
The Provisional Committee, which sees itself as the spokesman for the entire population of Eupen-Malmedy, insists on the unity of the New Belgian territory. In the Eupen Jünglingshaus, he informs the population and agrees with those present on the following demands for the final annexation: no separation of Eupen-Malmedy, equal rights for the German language, creation of a German-speaking court of first instance, and retention of the social insurance introduced in Prussian times. Those present charged the Belgian Labor Party and the Christian People’s Party with supporting and forwarding the demands.
Sources
- H. Christmann_214
Common political demands for Eupen-Malmedy?
The journalist from Weismes, Dr. Karl Bartz, tries to find a unified position on the affiliation of the political forces in Eupen-Malmedy. Its five demands (under the title “the people’s firm will”) are: the unconditional unity of Eupen-Malmedy, the establishment of a judicial district, a court of first instance, the preservation of German languages in administration and school, and guaranteed representation of Eupen-Malmedy in the Belgian parliament.
Sources
- H. Christmann_216
August
Assembly of people not bound by party politics
The Eupen city councillors of the Economic Voters’ Association invite to the Hotel Koch. Aspects of the annexation of Eupen-Malmedy to Belgium are discussed. The same event will take place on 11.08. in the hall Nicolet in Malmedy (and also St. Vith). Those present agree on a 5-point resolution.
Sources
- H. Christmann_215
September
Parish reapportionment and state salary
The Royal Decree determines the pastors and assistant pastors eligible for a state salary as well as the final parish boundaries.
Sources
- W. Jousten_256-261; Belgisches Staatsblatt, 01.07.1922
November
Assemblée Wallonne takes a stand in the affiliation debate
The opinion leader Henri Bragard rejects the unity of Eupen-Malmedy expected by the German speakers and demands, among other things, the immediate annexation of the Walloon localities around Malmedy to Belgium.
Sources
- H. Christmann_230
January
First parliamentary elections
Eupen-Malmedy residents take part in Belgian parliamentary elections.
March
The Provisional Committee transforms into a permanent committee
The committee summarizes all its amendments in a memorandum, which it sends to the king, ministers and deputies. The draft amendment calls for the consolidation of the former districts of Eupen and Malmedy into a separate arrondissement with the possibility of transforming it into a separate province after at least three years. Only this form of affiliation respects the customs and traditions that have developed over a hundred years of belonging to Prussia.
Sources
- H. Christmann_233
Eupen-Malmedy is the subject
Plenary debate on Eupen-Malmedy in the Chamber.
Adoption of the Integration Act
The “Loi de rattachement des cantons” replaces the provisional takeover law of 15.09.1919. The special administration of the area by the General Government is thus considered to be abolished. However, in the end, the suggestions of the Eupen-Malmedy people regarding a relative administrative autonomy have not been taken into account. The decision of the deputies is thus aimed at a rapid and close integration with the arrondissement of Verviers.
Sources
- H. Christmann_241
April
First participation of East Belgians in the elections to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate
In February, the corresponding bill occupied the main committee of the Chamber. – Now nothing stands in the way of a first-time participation of the Eupen-Malmedy population in elections to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.
Sources
- Pabst_330
End of the special church status
The diocese of Eupen-Malmedy becomes part of the diocese of Liège. A Vicar General is assigned to serve as a contact person for the new Belgians. – Within a diocese, however, a second vicar general is an exception. In the case of Eupen-Malmedy, however, the appointment underscores the special position of the New Belgian territory. – The associated right to an Episcopal Vicar of German language is implemented only in 1978.
Sources
- Pabst_351
Announcement and execution of the papal bull "Apostolicis Litteris".
After the full political incorporation of Eupen-Malmedy into the Belgian state structure had taken place on March 6, 1925, Pope Pius XI decreed the dissolution of the diocese of Eupen-Malmedy and its incorporation into the diocese of Liège in the Bull Apostolicis Litteris dated April 15. To ensure the pastoral care of the German-speaking faithful, the Pope obliges the Bishop of Liège to appoint a special delegate who speaks the German language fluently. It was not until June 30, 1925 that the papal letter arrived at the nunciature in Brussels. However, Bishop Rutten receives the bull only on September 24, coinciding with its lawful execution by the nuncio through his implementing decree Cunctis ubique. – The bull had not been officially published and, moreover, the executed dissolution of the bishopric had been dated in Liège on November 16, 1925. (From 15.04.1925 – 16.11.1925)
Sources
- W. Jousten_218-226 K. Pabst_1982_54-56 K. Pabst_1964_351
June
Dissolution of the special government of the high commissioner
The administration of Eupen-Malmedy is transferred to the central authorities in Brussels and provincial offices in Liège. The corresponding transitional law ends on 31.12.1925.
Liberal Belgian Constitution
The liberal Belgian constitution now also applies to Eupen-Malmedy.
July
Split Eupen-Malmedy between two electoral districts?
In the run-up to the provincial council elections, the constituency question for the people of Eupen-Malmedy remains unresolved for a long time. When plans of the Ministry of the Interior become public, according to which the annexed Eupen-Malmedy should be divided into two electoral districts and these should be assigned to two existing Walloon constituencies, namely Spa and Dison, this sparks a lively debate in the written media.
Sources
- H. Christmann_247; Pabst_334
German as an administrative language
Bribosia, commissioner of the arrondissement, recommends that the Eupen authorities use bilingual correspondence with higher administrative levels. Reasons: The administrative staff does not have German language skills and the translation delays the processing. The Eupen municipal council objects, citing the constitution (German is the third national language) and Baltia’s proclaimed respect for the German language.
Sources
- H. Christmann_266
September
Belgian social legislation
The new legislation replaces the exemplary German requirements that had been in force until then. – Since 1840, the text of the law was to be the first to appear in German in the Belgian State Gazette (1926).
Sources
- K. Pabst_298
October
Kgl. Decree introducing the Belgian Constitution
The transitional law ends on 31.12.1925. With the entry into force of the decree on 01.01.1926, among other things, the use of languages in the administration is regulated.
Sources
- K. Pabst_343
November
Auxiliary Bishop Kerkhofs becomes Vicar General for the German-speaking New Belgians
Bishop Rutten addresses a greeting to the new faithful of the Liège diocese and appoints his auxiliary Bishop Kerkhofs as Vicar General for the new diocesan territory.
Sources
- W. Jousten_218-226; K. Pabst_1982_54-56; K. Pabst_1964_351
December
Locarno contracts
Between October 5 and 16, 1925, seven international agreements were discussed in Locarno, Switzerland. On December 1, 1925, the Security Pact was signed in London, but without mentioning anything about the German western border Eupen-Malmedy.
Sources
- Pabst_335; Pabst_460
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1926-1939
January
The Belgian Constitution applies in Eupen-Malmedy.
Thus, the decrees of the High Commissioner Baltia lose their validity. The citizens of Eupen-Malmedy thus become de facto equal citizens.
Sources
- Pabst_336
Roman she-wolf on the "frontier of Latin culture".
The Assemblée Wallonne celebrates the homecoming of Prussian Wallonia as an act of historical justice.
Sources
- Pabst_437 (Original person: Rev. Pietkin)
March
Founding appeal of the Heimatbund Eupen-Malmedy-St.Vith
Beginning in April, there is a call for the formation of local groups “with the sole aim of bequeathing to our children, undiminished, our priceless values of mother tongue and native customs inherited from our fathers.”
Sources
- Pabst_379
Chamber elections
Sources
- Pabst_334
April
First representative of the New Belgians in the Chamber
Of the two most promising German-born but old Belgian candidates, Jenniges (Catholics) and Somerhausen (Socialists), only the latter is considered elected.
Sources
- H. Christmann_243; Pabst_361
Decree of the Minister of Culture on the mother tongue
All German-speaking students are assured that the school law regulations regarding the mother tongue are observed. This also includes the ban on starting foreign language instruction in the lower grades of elementary school.
Sources
- K. Pabst_449
Agreement on local border traffic
The Belgian government coordinates with the German side regarding the facilitation of contacts between the New Belgian population and the Reichsdeutsche.
Sources
- H. Christmann_252
July
Agreement on "local border traffic
The intentions of the Belgian government were to control and, above all, to restrict contacts between the Reich Germans and the New Belgians.
Sources
- H. Christmann_252
August
Separate referendum demanded
In an interview with the Dernière Heure, the Socialist city councillor Werson (Malmedy) advocates a new and separate referendum by canton.
Sources
- H. Christmann_325
Regional press reports return negotiations
The Eupen-Malmedy readership learns through the Eupen newspaper that the restitution of the former districts is a topic in Brussels government circles.
Sources
- H. Christmann_321
Foundation of historical societies
The historical association Folklore Eupen-Malmedy-Sankt Vith, founded by Governor Baltia, splits into two sections. In Eupen, the association opens its own museum of local history, and in the south, the Malmedy-St. Vither Museum Society.
Sources
- H. Christmann_273
October
"Warrior thanksgiving" established
The establishment of the new War Participants Association complements the old association. The organization raises the minority consciousness of its members.
Sources
- H. Christmann_274
Local council elections
The debate on restitution characterizes the period before the elections. In the run-up to the event, two groups of opinion emerge: supporters and opponents of a return of Eupen-Malmedy to Germany.
Sources
- H. Christmann_338
November
French school remains
From the highest authority, municipal council resolutions have been repealed since 1925. Example: The decision of the Eupen municipal council to dissolve the French school in Eupen is annulled as an anti-Belgian decision.
Sources
- H. Christmann_256
December
Belgian Confederation for the Protection of the Interests of Eupen-Malmedy
The Federation for the Protection of the Interests of Eupen-Malmedy is to be understood as a counterpart to the revisionist Heimatbund. The B.E.M. is made up of factory owners and merchants from the upper middle class. Their goal: to strengthen relations between old and new parts of the country.
Sources
- Pabst_426
Request vote
Media articulate political interests … Six local newspapers approach the Belgian government as opinion leaders of their readership with the request to arrange an uninfluenced, free and secret ballot in Eupen-Malmedy. – Without success.
Sources
- H. Christmann_286
January
Connection of the Agricultural Association Malmedy-St. Vith to the Rhineland Farmers' Association
While the Agricultural Association of Eupen remains loyal to the Belgian Boerenbond, the new Eifel interest group hopes that the breakaway will not only strengthen the economy, but also lead to a genuine German attitude.
Sources
- H. Christmann_275
First representation in the Senate
The mayor of Eynatten, Esser, also a provincial councilor of the Catholic Party, is co-opted into the Senate. Jenniges, the former chamber candidate of Eupen-Malmedy, had renounced this office because the party had not granted him the advocacy of the right of self-determination of the Eupen-Malmedy people. Esser was to hold the mandate until 1929. – The differences of opinion between the Catholic Party and the consolidating Christian People’s Party in Eupen-Malmedy form the background of this personnel.
Sources
- H. Christmann_250
June
The "Grenz-Echo" appears
The “Grenz-Echo” appears for the first time. In its communication plan, it corresponds to that draft of General Baltia a. D., which requires only a resolutely Belgian newspaper to promote an unshakable patriotism among the Eupen-Malmedyans. – In the same year, it joins the demands of the Old Belgian press for the restriction of the freedom of communication in Eupen-Malmedy.
Sources
- H. Christmann_92; H. Christmann_265; Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 67
August
Catholic Day in Eupen under difficult conditions
This weekend a Catholic Day will be held in Eupen. Between 1,500 and 4,000 believers take part in the various events. In the run-up to the Catholic Day, there had been fierce tensions because the Belgian authorities feared a political event. Effectively, several Reich German speakers were denied entry into the territory transferred to Belgium in 1920. For linguistic reasons, the organizers did not want to rely on Belgian speakers.
Sources
- GE, 05.10.2004; Pabst, Eupen-Malmedy
May
Carpenter Mayor of the City of Eupen
An amendment in the Belgian Municipal Code, which prohibits the transfer of a mayor already appointed in another municipality, puts an end to the so-called mayor question in Eupen. – After Xhafflaire’s term of office (31.12.1926) the mayor’s chair was left vacant. The mayor Hugo Zimmermann, now transferred from Herbesthal to Eupen, ends the vacancy, but not the distrust of the Eupen-Malmedy people, who demand the right to municipal independence without restrictions (and until the late 1930s).
Sources
- H. Christmann_257f
Protest against mayoral appointment
Eupen city councillors call for a protest meeting.
Sources
- H. Christmann_257f
December
Nationality issue
The Belgian Minister of the Interior decrees that Eupen-Malmedy residents who automatically became Belgian citizens according to Art. 36 of the Treaty of Versailles, but who were not continuously registered in Eupen-Malmedy between 1914 and 1921, lose their citizenship. – They must now reapply for the latter by Aug. 20, 1929.
Sources
- H. Christmann_261
January
A Christian People's Party (CVP) for Eupen-Malmedy
The party expands to the whole of Eupen-Malmedy and acts as an indication of the intended right of self-determination of the population.
Sources
- H. Christmann_276
Taking the party program to the public
The Christian People’s Party, which initially covered only Eupen city and countryside, brought together all Catholic supporters of restitution. After contacting shop stewards also in Malmedy and Sankt Vith, the party goes public.
Sources
- H. Christmann_397
April
The Catholic Party takes over the Border Echo
As the Catholic people’s paper for the New Belgium areas of Eupen-Malmedy-St. Vith, the newspaper sees itself as an organ for the primary promotion of economic interests as well as all justified interests of the homeland.
Sources
- H. Christmann_374
Catholic Union founded
Catholic opponents of restitution respond to the actions of the young independent regional Christian People’s Party. In Weismes they found the Catholic Union with the support of the Eupen-Malmedy politicians Kriescher and Esser.
Sources
- H. Christmann_397
June
Pledge of Allegiance
The President of the Agricultural Association Malmedy-St. Vith, Joseph Dehottay, visits the agricultural exhibition in Cologne. In his speech, he makes a declaration of loyalty to the great German homeland.
Sources
- H. Christmann_275
October
Secretariat of the Christian People's Party
In Eupen, the Christian People’s Party sets up an information and contact point.
Sources
- H. Christmann_276
JUli
Cancellation to the Eupen Fire Brigade Festival
The fire department festival in Eupen has to be cancelled. Reason: The Belgian state security wanted to permit the German brother associations the entry only under the condition that they left their helmet points and orders at home.
Sources
- H. Christmann_254
November
Foundation of the Family Allowance Fund East Belgium
The East Belgium Family Allowance Fund is founded. It is responsible for the payment of child benefits. The fund will be dissolved on May 15, 2019.
January
Opening of the Wetzlarbad in Eupen
New teaching law
The previous principle of the mother tongue in favor of the national language is abolished. If German also remains the language of instruction, it is now recommended without obligation to begin French instruction in the 3rd school year.
Local council elections
December
Expulsion of Chaplain Gilles
The chaplain working at St. Joseph in Eupen is secretly deported across the border by the gendarmerie. Reason: German propaganda activities as president of the Eupen Catholic Young Men’s Association. – The announcement of this measure only on the eve of the expulsion outraged the population.
Sources
- H. Christmann_255; Pabst_353
Influence on youth
Between 1934 and 1935, National Socialist groups of boys and girls emerge in Eupen-Malmedy.
Sources
- H. Christmann_449
January
In the fairway of the Heimatbund
The Heimatbund becomes a society for nature and local history, then a gliding club. The next offshoots are later the Saalschutz and the archery societies in Malmedy and St. Vith.
Sources
- K. Pabst_390
February
Performance of the Légion Nationale Belge
The grouping, aligned with the program of the fascist movement in Italy, makes its first appearance in Eupen. Its members distribute propaganda material.
Sources
- East Belgium & May 10_33
July
Expatriation law enters into force
The Belgian government strongly opposes all revanchist movements in Eupen-Malmedy. Nevertheless, it cannot completely prevent the formation of associations and agitations. Finally, it enacts a law for the deprivation of citizenship, which will apply exclusively to the Eupen-Malmedy population.
Sources
- Pabst_393
National Association of War Participants
As a third war participants’ association, the National Association of War Participants, also called Fédération Nationale des Anciens Combattants, is founded in Eupen-Malmedy. He attaches great importance to political neutrality. Their issues are communicated by the home loyalists.
Sources
- H. Christmann_494
January
Think piece in color
The practice sign of the National Socialist-minded Dr. Dohmen is painted over.
Sources
- H. Christmann_501
February
Protest against National Socialist press work
As a sign of resistance against the National Socialist press work, a written brick (“brick for Eupen-Malmedy) lands in the window of the publishing house of the Eupen newspaper.
Sources
- H. Christmann_501
March
House searches in Eupen-Malmedy
In circles loyal to the homeland, there are police house searches. Media and clothing are confiscated and arrests are made. (From 08.03.1935 to 09.03.1935)
Sources
- H. Christmann_467f
April
Provincial elections
Sources
- East Belgium & May 10_92
Brussels World Fair
Eupen-Malmedy gets its own pavilion. From the eastern cantons, only the mayors who are not members of the Home Loyal Front take part.
June
Court Language Act
The law grants more rights to the German language outside Eupen-Malmedy. On the other hand, there is a shortage of German-speaking judges.
Sources
- K. Pabst_346
September
Weser dam decided
The Minister of Public Works pays a visit to Eupen. He declares the Weser dams project decided. – That same year, construction companies move in.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 67
War Memorial Medals
In October 1935, all participants of the First World War are awarded the so-called War Memorial Medal. The loyalty of the honorees to the Belgian state is manifested in pageants held in Eupen, Malmedy and Saint Vith.
Sources
- H. Christmann_493
October
War Memorial Medals
In October 1935, all participants of the First World War are awarded the so-called War Memorial Medal. The loyalty of the honorees to the Belgian state is manifested in pageants held in Eupen, Malmedy and Saint Vith.
Sources
- H. Christmann_493
Expatriation and expulsion
In October, after a lengthy court hearing, Josef, Peter and Heinrich Dehottay as well as Heinrich Foxius are expatriated and deported in accordance with the so-called expatriation law. As publishers of the Landbote, they are charged with National Socialist communications policy. – This means that the system described in the belg. constitutional right to freedom of the press and freedom of expression specifically restricted in Eupen-Malmedy.
Sources
- H. Christmann_467f; Pabst_393
November
Rex magazine
The rexist Popular Front seeks the renewal of a political Catholicism. To communicate with her followers, she founds the newspaper Rex.
Sources
- H. Christmann_487
January
Fascist ideas
Since 1933, the Belgian Légion Nationale has been developing nationalist anti-democratic ideas. Beginning in 1936, it calls for the expulsion of foreigners, the condemnation of Jews who now cross the German-Belgian border on a daily basis, the removal of Belgian Jews from the newspaper industry, …
Sources
- H. Christmann_490
February
Pastoral letter of the German bishops
The Malmedy-St. Vither Volkszeitung publishes the German pastoral letter against the anti-faith writings in the Third Reich.
Sources
- H. Christmann_418
April
Foundation of the Loyal Front Eupen-Malmedy-St. Vith
Members of the Christian People’s Party dissolve the party and join forces with those who are loyal to their homeland to form the Heimattreue Front. The party, from the beginning remotely led by the Cologne Gauleiter Grohé, was from now on to help convey National Socialist ideas to its members. The party advocates a return of Eupen-Malmedy to Germany. It soon includes its own youth association, from 1937 a Heimattreue Frauenschaft, from 1938 the Winterhilfswerk, Krieger- u. Turnverein.
Sources
- H. Christmann_439; Pabst_383; Pabst_400f.
Distribution of the newspaper "Der Landbote" massively restricted
The expatriation of the Dehottays also has consequences for the circulation of their press organ. The Belgian Post and Railway refrains from further distribution of the paper.
Sources
- H. Christmann_419
May
Glider pilots in "large-scale operation
In the run-up to the Belgian election campaigns, the gliding club sees itself particularly challenged. Over the years, the association had become the epitome of activist resistance to everything that was Belgian and un-German.
Sources
- H. Christmann_443
Home loyalty excluded
The Fédération nationale des Invalides is close to the Catholic Union. He organizes a meeting in which only the Home Loyal Front is not allowed to participate.
Sources
- H. Christmann_448
Parliamentary elections
The following parties are standing for election: Liberals, Catholic Union, Rex, Communists, Socialists Agrarians (House only) and Home Loyal Front (Senate only).
Sources
- David Mennicken: Die Heimattreue Front, Eupen 2016, p. 242ff.
June
Provincial Council Elections
The following parties are standing for election: Liberals, Catholic Union, Rex, Communists, Socialists Agrarians, Unionist Splinter List and Home Loyal Front.
Sources
- David Mennicken: Die Heimattreue Front, Eupen 2016, p. 242ff.
October
Program of the Home Loyal Front
The Heimattreue Front publishes its statutes. It positions itself as the political representation of the native population of Eupen-Malmedy-St. Vith.
Sources
- H. Christmann_439
December
Goal: a German-language radio
In December, Rex deputy Wintgens raises the issue of a German-language radio program for Eupen-Malmedy. He hopes that this will enable him to counter National Socialist sentiment more effectively.
Sources
- H. Christmann_484
January
Emigration of priests from the Reich.
Reich German priests who fled from the Gestapo take over parishes in the Belgian Eifel. (Busch, Hütten, Trenz, Knichel)
Sources
- K. Pabst_433
February
Women's charity Eupen-Malmedy-Sankt Vith
The Verein für das Deutschtum im Ausland has suggested the establishment of a women’s society. In Eupen, eight women find themselves on this occasion. – By the end of the year, there should already be 37 of them.
Sources
- Christman_454
August
End for "Der Landbote
The press organ of the dissolved Christian People’s Party ceases publication. As a result, the pro-German opinion group loses an important means of communication.
Sources
- Christmann_420
Malmedy newspaper appears
The Malmedyer Zeitung für Stadt und Land, Heimatblatt für die Gebiete Malmedy und Sankt Vith is published on Wednesdays and Saturdays by the Verein für das Deutschtum im Ausland.
Sources
- Christmann_421
Association of former Eupen-Malmedy people in Brussels
Intended as a counterpart to the Reichsdeutsche Landsmannschaft in Berlin, the Brussels group wants to take advantage of the contacts between people originating from the eastern cantons and those living in Old Belgium in order to take advantage of the orientation towards Belgium.
Sources
- K. Pabst_428
January
German-speaking Broadcasting Association
The DRB (German Broadcasting Association of Belgium) broadcasts for the first time in German. Language from Eupen.
July
Military Language Act
The law requires officers and NCOs of German-speaking units to pass an examination on a sufficient knowledge of German.
Sources
- K. Pabst: Eupen-Malmedy in der belg. Regierungs- u. Parteienpolitik 1914-1940 (1964), p. 415.
September
Spreading truths about National Socialism
The Grenz-Echo reports, among other things, on the hostility to religion of National Socialism. In September it publishes the pastoral letter of the German bishops on the anti-Catholic measures and attacks in Germany.
Sources
- H. Christmann_476
Patriotic voters' association forms
An alliance is formed against National Socialist propaganda, which is joined by representatives of all local opinion groups with the exception of the Rex movement. Border Echo supports the movement by communicating its talking points.
Sources
- H. Christmann_507
October
Winter Relief in Saint Vith
The Heimattreue Front organizes a so-called Winterhilfswerk on the National Socialist model.
Sources
- H. Christmann_440
Local council elections
Sources
- David Mennicken, Die Heimattreue Front, Eupen 2016, p. 242ff.
Groupement national belge
The Malmedy socialist Werson founds the non-partisan organization in Malmedy for open struggle against the HF organizations.
Sources
- K. Pabst_428
December
Democratic Homeland Bloc
In the Vaterstädtische Wahlvereinigung Eupens all non-National Socialist parties (without Rex) are represented. The Democratic Homeland Bloc emerges from this merger in December, clearly positioning itself against the Homeland Loyalist Front. Their actions follow the motto We are Belgians and we want to stay Belgians.
Sources
- K. Pabst_427
Magazine "Young People Eupen-Malmedy-St. Vith"
A new four-page youth magazine is published under the title “Young People Eupen-Malmedy-St. Vith”. From now on, it will be published once a month with a circulation of 1,000 copies. It is financed by the Verein für das Deutschtum im Ausland, and its content is influenced by National Socialist ideas.
Sources
- H. Christmann_424
February
Attractiveness of the Folk German Youth Movement
So far, 660 young people have joined the National Socialist youth organizations of the communes in Eupen-Malmedy.
Sources
- H. Christmann_449
March
Eupen Women's Fellowship
The Eupen Women’s Aid Society now has around 100 members.
Sources
- H. Christmann_454
Parliamentary elections
The following parties are standing for election: Catholic Union, Socialists, Communists, Rex, Liberals and Home Loyal Front.
Sources
- David Mennicken, Die Heimattreue Front, Eupen 2016, p. 242ff.
April
Representation in the chamber
The probelgic Saint Vither railroad official Michel Freres is elected deputy and enters the Chamber as a candidate of the Catholic Party.
Sources
- H. Christmann_251
May
Foundation of the "Confédération des fraternelles d'après-guerre
In May, Eupen-Malmedy reservists form a local group of the Old Belgian Confédération des fraternelles d’après-guerre. It is the association of Eupen-Malmedy people who have served in the Belgian army until now. The group sees itself as a counterpart to the German nationalist Kameradschaftliche Vereinigung.
Sources
- H. Christmann_496
July
Working in the pro-German sense
The pastor of the Protestant Church in Eupen conveys that his church can indirectly practice folklore care without expecting difficulties.
Sources
- H. Christmann_457
Loyalty to the homeland in trade unions
The Association for Germanness Abroad reports that among the approximately 2,500 union members of Eupen-Malmedy, two-thirds belong to the Heimattreue Front.
Sources
- H. Christmann_448
Augsut
A newspaper by the youth for the youth
Neuland is the title of the mainly religious magazine of the Catholic Young Scholars in Eupen-Malmedy, who specifically oppose Nazi influence.
Sources
- H. Christmann_498
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1940-1945
January
Ban for "Young People
A ministerial decree puts an end to the publication of the National Socialist youth newspaper. This is a reaction to the medium’s communication of anti-democratic opinion pieces that are detrimental to Belgium’s reputation.
Sources
- H. Christmann_424
End of the "Malmedy-St. Vither Volkszeitung"
Because it (is) likely to exert an unfortunate influence on the spirit of the army and the population, the paper is banned by ministerial decree.
Sources
- H. Christmann_529
February
Draft State Protection Act
The prohibition of anti-national organizations is addressed and discussed in the parliament. The reason for this is the Communist Party, which does not want to disclose its financial backers suspected to be abroad. Meanwhile, the Heimattreue Front continues its actions unmolested.
Sources
- H. Christmann_534
Pamphlet ban
A royal decree prohibits the distribution of pamphlets of any kind in public. – Reichsdeutsche Propaganda will circumvent this requirement by now distributing its propaganda sheets by mail.
Sources
- H. Christmann_531
May
Invasion of the German Wehrmacht
The population of Eupen-Malmedy experiences the entry and passage of German troops. It is the beginning of the world war.
Eupen-Malmedy without newspaper
It was not until four days after the invasion that the German minitary authorities allowed the Eupener Zeitung, the Eupener Nachrichten, the Malmedy Zeitung and the Malmedy-St. Vither Volkszeitung again an appearance. (From 10.05.1940 to 14.05.1940)
Sources
- H. Christmann_536
Death of Josef Kerres (Eupen)
The convinced National Socialist and opponent of Belgium presents himself in the morning with swastika flag. As he demonstratively passes a barracks still occupied by Belgian troops with this symbol, a bullet hits him. The homeland movement stylized him as a martyr.
Sources
- Pabst_391
Battlefield
Reconnaissance Group 31 establishes its battlefield at Sourbrodt. The airmen are accommodated in the Elsenborn camp.
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
Führer Decree
Eupen-Malmedy-St. Vith and Moresnet are declared parts of the German Empire and are explicitly not considered occupied enemy territory.
Sources
- H. Christmann_536
Annexation of East Belgium by the Third Reich
German currency, German prices and tariffs, German consumption regulations and market regulations are introduced.
Herwanger to replace Meher as district office manager in Eupen
Herwanger took Meher’s place as district office director in Eupen. Meher was accepted into the Reich leadership of the NSDAP. Meher had been building up the NSDAP structure in the district of Eupen since May 21, 1940.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.02.1941, p. 7.
Nazi celebrities in Eupen
Federal Minister of the Interior Frick visits Eupen.
Sources
- East Belgium & May 10_43
June
West German Observer
An editorial office of the Westdeutscher Beobachter has set up shop in the Grenz-Echo building on Klosterstraße. The Eupen News is unceremoniously discontinued on this day and incorporated into the National Socialist press organ.
Sources
- H. Christmann_536
July
Integration into the Third Reich
German currency, German prices and tariffs, German consumption regulations and market regulations are introduced.
September
Reich organization leader in Eupen
Accompanied by Gauleiter Grohé and other party leaders, Reichsorganisationsleiter Ley addresses workers at the cable works and the population in Eupen. – In the afternoon, the same large rally is scheduled in Malmedy.
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
November
New district court judge in Eupen
Court Assessor Dr. Deller was appointed as the new District Court Administrator in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.01.1941, p. 5.
December
Annulment of judgment in bankruptcy proceedings
The judgment of the Tribunal de commerce of Verviers of May 28, 1936, concerning the property of a widow was annulled on November 12, 1940.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.01.1941, p. 6.
Flood in Eupen
During the night of Tuesday, the Nöreth overflowed its banks and caused severe flooding in the Gospert and Wiesenweg in Eupen. (From 31.12.1940 to 01.01.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.01.1941, p. 6.
New entry of the Eupen worsted mill in the commercial register
Kammgarnwerke from Eupen was entered in the German Commercial Register.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.01.1941, p. 5.
January
Change in the local court of Eupen
A change in the management of the Eupen District Court. District Court Judge Dr. Dreßler was replaced by Senior District Court Judge Schäfer.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.01.1941, p. 5.
Conscription into the Wehrmacht
The inhabitants of the old Prussian districts of Eupen-Malmedy as well as Neutral-Moresnets receive German citizenship automatically (retroactively) (23.09.1941)and without formality as of May 18, 1940. (23.09.1941).
Levying of fees in accordance with the German Municipal Ordinance in Eupen
As of January 1, various regulations of the German municipal ordinance regarding garbage collection fees, street cleaning and sewer fees came into force in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.01.1941, p. 7.
Employee insurance Eupen-Malmedy-Moresnet
As of January 1, 1941, the Angstellenversicherung in the areas of Eupen, Malmedy and Moresnet was governed by Reichsrecht.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.01.1941, p. 6.
Service roll call of the NSDAP in Raeren
First service appel of the year 1941 in Raeren at Ludwig Pesch. Among others, local group leader Kalff and training leader Massing were present.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.01.1941, p. 5.
Flight instruction of the NSFK-Sturm 10/65 Eupen
Graduates of the Okotoberlehrgang observed the newcomers of the NSFK-Strum 10/65 Eupen during flight instruction of the NSFK and the Flieger-SS in Schwerfen. Among the NSFK observers were Josef Pankert and Hans Bandersander from Eupen, Josef Rüchen from Kettenis and Karl Lennartz and Josef Marechal from Malmedy.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.01.1941, p. 2.
Celebration of the Winter Relief Fund of the German People in the Hotel Bosten
On the occasion of a collection of money, from January 4-5, 1941, (“Gaustraßenensammlung”) which was carried out by the Reichsschutzbund in Eupen, the Reviergruppe II of the Ortskreisgruppe Westeifel organized a celebration in favor of the Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes (WHW) in the Hotel Bosten in Eupen. The Eupen ADF quartet was responsible for the musical part of the evening. (From 03.01.1941 to 04.01.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.01.1941, p. 5.
Reichsschutzluftbund organizes evening in aid of the Winter Relief Fund
The Reichsschutzluftbund organized a festive evening in aid of the Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.01.1941, p. 7.
New films in Eupen
Beate’s honeymoon at the Capitol in Eupen; A whole guy at the Schauburg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.01.1941, p. 10.
Film screening "Beate's Honeymoon" at Capitol Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.01.1941, p. 8.
19. supply section: food distribution
In the 19th supply section, the supply rights received special rations: Legumes, rice, tea, chocolate.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.01.1941, p. 8.
Comradeship evening of the SA in Kelmis
The SA-Sturm 42/174 of the Moresnet local group organized a comradeship evening in the Evertz hall.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.01.1941, p. 7.
Training of the National Socialist People's Welfare Organization (NSV)
29 people from the district of Eupen took part in a ten-day training course organized by the National Socialist People’s Welfare Organization (NSV) in Venau. (From 05.01.1941 to 14.01.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.01.1941, p. 5.
Dance and music evening at Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.01.1941, p. 10.
Dance and music evening at Hotel Zur Post in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.01.1941, p. 10.
Fire in the Bergkapellstraße Eupen
House fire in de Bergkapellstraße extinguished thanks to the volunteer fire department.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.01.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Opera Ball" in Raeren
The Gaufilmstelle came to Raeren for two screenings (16h30 and 19h30). The main film presented was the “Opera Ball” and the latest newsreel
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.01.1941, p. 7.
New entry in the commercial register
New registration of various businesses and companies in the Commercial Register.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.01.1941, p. 8.
Lecture about the resettlement of the Bessarabian and Dobruja ethnic Germans in Moresnet
Evening lecture for women about the resettlement of the Bessarabian and Dobruja ethnic Germans at the Evertz restaurant in Moresnet.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.01.1941, p. 8.
Sports evening of the girls group 3 Wesertal
Sports evening of the girls group 3 Wesertal in the hotel Bosten.
Tariff for milker Eupen-Malmedy
The Reichsarbeitsblatt contains a collective agreement for milkers. In the Rhineland, the tariff system was extended to the districts of Eupen and Melmedy.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.01.1941, p. 5.
Registration of Jewish assets in Eupen-Malmedy
The registration of the property of Jews came into force in the districts of Eupen and Malmedy.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.01.1941, p. 8.
Start course accounting for retail
The German Workers’ Front had organized a course on “Accounting for Retail Trade” at the girls’ school in Schilsweg.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.02.1941, p. 7.
Comradeship evening of the SA in Eupen
The leader of SA-Sturm 31/174 Eupen held a comradeship evening at the Kurhotel Bredohl. Among those present were SA-Sturmmann Breuer, Cremer as well as Hans Malmendier, Sturmführer Deneffe, Führer der Brigarde and Oberführer Dahlem, Obersleutnant Meher, Ortsgruppenleiter Rexroth and Stahen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.01.1941, p. 5.
Lecture on the resettlement of the Bessarabian and Dobruja ethnic Germans in Hergenrath
Lecture evening for women about the resettlement of the Bessarabian and Dobruja ethnic Germans by the Cologne Gauabteilungsleiterin in the Hergenrather Lokal Bauens.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.01.1941, p. 8.
Sewing room of the local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.01.1941, p. 7.
District of Eupen admitted to the district group textile industry
The district of Eupen was admitted to the Aachen-Cologne district group of the textile industry economic group.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.01.1941, p. 7.
New municipal council appointed in Baelen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.01.1941, p. 7.
Film screening "Opera Ball" in Walhorn
The Gaufilmstelle showed the film “Opera Ball” in Walhorn.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.01.1941, p. 5.
Lecture on the resettlement of the Bessarabian and Dobruja ethnic Germans in Raeren and Kettenis
Lecture evening for women about the resettlement of the Bessarabian and Dobruja ethnic Germans by the Cologne Gauabteilungsleiterin in Raeren and Kettenis.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.01.1941, p. 7.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Maternity services in the Eupen district. Mothers have the opportunity to have their babies examined free of charge.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.01.1941, p. 3.
Meeting of the heads of offices and cells in Eupen
The office and cell leaders of the Eupen district met in their local groups. Topics included German history from Charlemagne to the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 and a presentation on Judaism.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.01.1941, p. 3.
Police report district Eupen 1940
Activity of the gendarmerie in December 1940, including one anti-state activity, six charges of violations of the Jewish protection regulations, etc.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.01.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Opera Ball" in Kettenis
The Gaufilmstelle showed the film “Opera Ball”.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.01.1941, p. 3.
Gas street collection in the district of Eupen successful
The Gau’s collection of money for the benefit of the Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes in the district of Eupen was successful: 9,300 RM
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.01.1941, p. 5.
"Stamp Day" in Eupen
On the occasion of Stamp Day, a special postmark was issued in Eupen. (From 11.01.1941 to 12.01.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.01.1941, p. 7.
Film screening "Opera Ball" in Hergenrath
The Gaufilmstelle showed the film “Opera Ball” in Hergenrath in the local Bauens.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.01.1941, p. 5.
Foundation of a stallion keeping association
In the district of Eupen, a stallion keeping association was founded.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.01.1941, p. 7.
Comradeship evening of the railwaymen in Herbesthal
The first comradeship evening of the Herbesthaler Dienststellen, Bahnmeisterei and Betriebswerke of the German Reichsbahn in the Bredohlchen Saal in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.01.1941, p. 5.
New films in Eupen
Girl in the Antechamber at the Capitol in Eupen; A Little Night Music at the Schauburg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.01.1941, p. 12.
Sheep breeders meeting
Meeting for sheep farmers and interested people.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.01.1941, p. 7.
SA-Eupen at spa opening in Aachen
On the occasion of the opening of a new Kurhaus in Aachen, the SA Brigade 76 organized a flag march through Aachen, in which SA people from Eupen and Malmedy also participated for the first time.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.01.1941, p. 6.
Dance and music evening at Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.01.1941, p. 12.
Dance and music evening at Hotel Hermanns in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.01.1941, p. 12.
Dance and music evening at Hotel Zur Post in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.01.1941, p. 12.
Affiliation of the horticultural association with Reichsnährstand
The Eupen Horticultural Society joined the Reichsnährstand.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.01.1941, p. 7.
Stew Sunday in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.01.1941, p. 5.
General Assembly Horticultural Society
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.01.1941, p. 5.
Music evening of the NS community "Strength through Joy" at the Kurhotel Eupen
The district administration of Eupen organized a musical evening “Pearls of entertainment” at the Kurhotel Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.01.1941, p. 3.
Registration of old water rights in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.01.1941, p. 5.
District leadership of the NSDAP in the district of Eupen
District Manager Eupen: Stephan Gierets. Local group leaders: Eupen-City Hall (Walther Rexroth); Eupen-Wesertal (Johann Stahen); Kettenis (Peter Thissen); Herbesthal (Bernhard Dohmen); Moresnet (Josef Kriescher); Raeren (Wilhelm Kalff); Montzen (Erich Peters).
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.01.1941, p. 5.
Renovation of schools in Raeren
Elementary school was renamed Horst Wessel School. School Raeren-Berg renamed Josef-Ponten-Heim and served as a building for the Hitler Youth and for the Bund deutscher Mädel.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.01.1941, p. 5.
Police catch chicken thief in Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.01.1941, p. 5.
Eupen district broadcasting fault locator starts service
The Radio Interference Center started its service in the district of Eupen to provide free assistance in case of radio interference.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.01.1941, p. 5.
Hitler Youth from Eupen/Malmedy as guests of the Reich Youth Leader
The Reich Youth Leader received the leaders of the Hitler Youth groups from the newly won territories, including Eupen-Malmedy, in Berlin.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.01.1941, p. 3.
Store closing time at 6 p.m. causes complications
In the Aachen administrative district, all stores had to close their store at 6 p.m. Grocery stores were exempt (until 7 p.m.). Nevertheless, numerous customers did not show up at the closed stores until after 6 pm.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.01.1941, p. 5.
Vigantol delivery in maternal counseling sessions.
Mothers who visited the counseling center in Eupen received Vigantol free of charge.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.01.1941, p. 5.
Suicide of a senior woman in Walhorn
A 70-year-old woman started suicide because she did not want to go to the nursing home.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.01.1941, p. 5.
Series of events "The flag up! Germany determines the future!"
The district leadership of the NSDAP organized a series of events entitled “Die Fahne hoch! Germany determines the future!” in Eupen, Raeren and Walhorn on January 18, 1941, and in Eynatten, Moresnet, Lontzen, Kettenis, Hauset, Hergenrath, Welkenraedt and Montzen. It was planned that Reich, Gau and district speakers would speak.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.01.1941, p. 5.
Training of the National Socialist People's Welfare Organization (NSV)
23 people from the Eupen district took part in a ten-day training course organized by the National Socialist People’s Welfare Organization (NSV) in Venau. (From 18.01.1941 to 27.01.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.01.1941, p. 5.
NSDAP rallies in the Cologne-Aachen district
NSDAP rallies were held in Cologne-Aachen Gau in honor of Adolf Hitler. Also held in Eupen, Raeren, Walhorn,Morsenet, Lontzen, Eynatten, Welkenraedt, Hergenrath and Kettenis. (From 18.01.1941 to 19.01.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.01.1941, p. 5.
Lecture on the "Colonial Lie of Guilt
The Bund deutscher Mädel and the NS-Frauenschaft organized with the Reichskolonialbund a lecture evening on the “colonial guilt lie” in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.01.1941, p. 5.
Relief action for the Winter Relief Fund of the German People (WHW) in Raeren
The local associations of Raeren organized a festive evening for the benefit of Winterhilfswerk des Deutschen Volkes (WHW) in Ludwig Pesch’s restaurant.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.01.1941, p. 5.
Soccer city derby: Youth Eupen vs. FC Eupen
In the local derby, Youth Eupen won 2:1 against FC Eupen 1920.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.01.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Triumph of the Will" in Lontzen
The Gaufilmstelle showed the party congress film “Triumph of the Will” in Lontzen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.01.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Triumph of the Will" in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.01.1941, p. 5.
NS Lawyers' Association District of Eupen
The lawyer Dr. jur. Eberhard Knops from Eupen was appointed by the Reich Minister Dr. Frank as the new Kreisführer of the NS-Rechtswahrerbund in the district of Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.01.1941, p. 5.
New local chairman of the German Labor Front Eupen
Karl Willems became the new local chairman of the German Workers’ Front (DAF) in the district of Eupen. The local administration in Eupen was divided into two according to the NSDAP local groups: Eupen-City Hall and Eupen-Wesertal.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.01.1941, p. 5.
Information evening for home helpers
The Women’s Office of the German Workers’ Front organized an information evening for domestic helpers.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.01.1941, p. 5.
Judgments from the criminal court of Eupen
The court dealt with the following cases: 1) Passport and foreign exchange offenses. 2) Smuggling.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.01.1941, p. 5.
German Workers' Front criticizes poor worker protection in Eupen factories
The German Workers’ Front criticized the Eupen companies for the poor protection measures for their workers.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.01.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Triumph of the Will" in Eupen
The Gaufilmstelle showed the party congress film “Triumph of the Will” at the Capitol in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.01.1941, p. 5.
Institute for Borderland Studies of the TH about Eupen-Malmedy
The Institute for Borderland Studies of the TH addressed current issues and also dealt with the new districts of Eupen and Malmedy.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.01.1941, p. 5.
Last film screening "Triumph of the Will" in Eupen
Last film screening “Triumph of the Will” in Eupen at Hotel Bosten.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.01.1941, p. 5.
Arrests for violations of the War Economy Ordinance
Police arrested three people for violations of the War Economy Ordinance. They had not complied with the restrictions and had hoarded goods.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.01.1941, p. 5.
Savings bank branch in Lontzen-Herbesthal
Opening of a savings bank branch for the Lontzen-Herbesthal-Welkenraedt area.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.01.1941, p. 5.
Local Service Appeals of the German Workers' Front in Herbesthal and Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.01.1941, p. 5.
Pensions for severely disabled persons
Appeal to all severely disabled persons of the district of Eupen to contact the mayors in order to receive a pension.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.01.1941, p. 5.
Training for the tax office
Training for employees of the tax office to become familiar with the German tax system.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.01.1941, p. 5.
Establishment of a bull keeping cooperative
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.01.1941, p. 5.
Association of house and land owners district Eupen joins the Reichsbund of house and land owners
The Association of House and Land Owners Kreis Eupen joined the Reichsbund of House and Land Owners. Tax issues were also discussed at the General Meeting. Intended as a counterpart to the Reichsdeutsche Landsmannschaft in Berlin, the Brussels group wants to take advantage of the contacts between people originating from the eastern cantons and those living in Old Belgium in order to take advantage of the orientation towards Belgium.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.01.1941, p. 5.
Assembly of homeowners and landowners of the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.01.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Triumph of the Will" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.01.1941, p. 5.
Works meetings of the German Workers' Front at Peters & Co and von Asten
Works meetings of the German Workers’ Front were held in the Eupen factories Peters & Co and von Asten.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.01.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Triumph of the Will" in Eynatten and Hauset
The Gaufilmstelle showed the party congress film “Triumph of the Will” in Eynatten and Hauset. (From 27.01.1941 to 28.01.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.01.1941, p. 5.
Area leader Heinz Hohoff at the Hitler Youth in Eupen
The area leader of the West-Cologne-Aachen area inspected the Hitler Youth in Eupen-Malmedy and was received by 305 young people in the Jünglingshaus in Eupen. After his inspection in Eupen, he was drawn further to Raeren and visited the new home for the Hitler Youth there.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.01.1941, p. 5.
Poisoned cattle feed?
Heinrichskapelle: The cattle of a local farmer showed signs of poisoning, so that the police had the feed examined.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.01.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Triumph of the Will" in Welkenraedt
The Gaufilmstelle showed the party congress film “Triumph of the Will” in Welkenraedt.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.01.1941, p. 5.
Maternity consultations in Kelmis and Neu-Moresnet
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.01.1941, p. 5.
Soccer results: Union Kelmis
Burtscheider SV 3:3 Union Kelmis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.01.1941, p. 5.
Film evening for women
The NS Women’s Association of Eupen-City Hall and Eupen-Wesertal invited to a film evening for women at the Kurhotel Bredhol.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.01.1941, p. 5.
Local service appeals of the German Workers' Front in Raeren and Moresnet
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.01.1941, p. 5.
Workshop of the German Workers' Front Craft Organization in Eupen
In the assembly hall of the German Workers’ Front, a meeting of the craftsmen’s organization was held and talked about the positive effects after the reunification with Germany.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.01.1941, p. 5.
Start of KDF car orders
All interested parties could submit an application to the NS “Strength through Joy” community to receive a KDF car.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.01.1941, p. 5.
Compulsory evening of the NS-Frauenschaft, local group Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.01.1941, p. 6.
August Völl new leader of the Technical Assistance Service
August Völl, director of the municipal gas and water works in Eupen was appointed as the new leader of the Technical Assistance Service. In addition, he was elevated to the rank of Oberscharführer.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.01.1941, p. 5.
Appointment of the District Municipality of Eupen
Karl Rutté became district chief inspector, Paul Schillings district rentmaster, Josef Vogts district inspector, Hubert Ramakers district building inspector and Jos. Reder and Math. Vilvoye County Superintendents.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.02.1941, p. 7.
Film screening "Triumph of the Will" in Kettenis
The Gaufilmstelle showed the party congress film “Triumph of the Will” in Kettenis.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.01.1941, p. 6.
Conference on Youth Protection and Legal Advice of the German Workers' Front
A meeting on youth protection and legal advice was held at the Bosten Hotel. This meeting was part of a series of events that had already provided information on occupational health and safety, the employment office and legal trustees.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.01.1941, p. 7.
February
Variety event of the Nazi community "Strength through Joy".
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.02.1941, p. 7.
New head at the cadastral office district Eupen
Surveyor Behr became the new head of the cadastral office in Eupen. The previous head Sammer became the new head of the cadastral office in Ziegenhain.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.01.1941, p. 5.
Passed master exams district Eupen
Baker, dressmaker, miller, mechanic and machinist (From 01.02.1941 to 28.02.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.03.1941, p. 9.
Assembly of the Reichskolonialbund in Eupen
Assembly of the Reichskolonialbund at the Kurhotel Bredohl in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.02.1941, p. 7.
Leaders' meeting of the district leadership
The local group leaders, the district office heads and the highest-ranking branch leaders met in the meeting room of the district leadership. They discussed housing construction and the establishment of a public library.
Sources
Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.02.1941, p. 5.
Organ concert in the evangelic church in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.02.1941, p. 7.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
(From 03.02.1941 to 06.02.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.02.1941, p. 7.
Fire at the Mattar joinery in Eupen
Firefighters extinguished a fire at the Mattar joinery in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.02.1941, p. 5.
Soccer results: Youth Eupen, Union Kelmis
Alemannia Mariadorf 8:2 Jugend Eupen; Lura Aachen 1:5 Union Kelmis; Eynatten 1:9 VFB 05 Aachen; Reichsbahn Aachen vs. FC Raeren: Match cancelled
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.02.1941, p. 6.
Prince August Wilhelm (son of Kaiser Wilhelm II) in Eupen
Prince August Wilhelm, fourth son of Kaiser Wilhelm II, spoke at a major rally at the Kurhotel Bredohl in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.02.1941, p. 6.
Representation of Eupen-Malmedy in the Reichstag secured
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.02.1941, p. 5.
Penitentiary and prison sentences for morality offenders
A 32-year-old and an 18-year-old were found to have committed a crime against an 8-year-old.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.02.1941, p. 5.
Cooperation between the employment office and the Eupen textile industry
In order to counteract the shortage of young people in the textile industry, the company now worked more closely with the employment office.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.02.1941, p. 5.
Maternity consultations in the Eupen district on February 6 cancelled
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.02.1941, p. 5.
Wehrmacht concert in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.02.1941, p. 5.
Theater performance of the Municipal Theater Aachen in Eupen
At the invitation of the Eupen City Council, the Municipal Theater came to Eupen on February 7, 1941.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.01.1941, p. 5.
Slide lecture of the NS-Reichskriegerbund about the Second World War
In a presentation, Chief Customs Inspector Thielen showed homemade images from the current war.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.02.1941, p. 5.
Meeting of the political leaders of the local group Kettenis as well as the NSV
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.02.1941, p. 5.
Police report Eupen district January 1941
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.02.1941, p. 9.
SA-Obergruppenführer Prince August Wilhelm in Eupen
SA-Obergruppenführer Prinz August Wilhelm spoke at the Kurhotel Bredohl and talked about Adolf Hitler’s achievements.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.02.1941, p. 5.
Group roll call of the Bund Deutscher Frauen und Jungmädel 7/673 Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.02.1941, p. 5.
Hitler Youth and German Young People of the City of Eupen to Receive the Youth Leader in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.02.1941, p. 10.
Swearing in of the aldermen of the Raeren municipal council
Aldermen were: Master carpenter Mennicken-Lenz, farmer Gerhard Huby and railroad official Wilhelm Weber.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.02.1941, p. 5.
Meeting of local farmers' leaders on the issue of land rent adjustment
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 1.02.1941, p. 6.
Establishment of a bull-keeping cooperative Lontzen-Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.02.1941, p. 9.
Reichsjugendführer Axmann comes to Eupen
Reichsjugendführer Axmann first came to a meeting at the border “Köpfchen” to meet with the troops of the surrounding villages. In the afternoon we went on to the opening of the new HJ accommodation in Stockem Castle. Later he moved on to Raeren and to Malmedy.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.02.1941, p. 5.
Service call of the local group Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.02.1941, p. 5.
Works meeting in Herbesthal
Works meeting at the railroad maintenance facility.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.02.1941, p. 5.
District chairman Martini visits night workers in the district of Eupen
District Chairman Martini of the German Workers’ Front visited the night workers in a factory in the district of Eupen. (pictures available)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.02.1941, p. 5.
Assembly of the Youth Section of the German Workers' Front in Eupen
All girls from trade, crafts and commerce were invited to a meeting in the DAF meeting room.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.02.1941, p. 5.
German Women's Association lecture evening on hereditary diseases
Gauabteilungsleiterin vom rassenpolitischen Amt, Köln, Frau Dreibholz gave a lecture and showed the films “Erbkrank” and “Was du ererbst”.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.02.1941, p. 5.
German Women's Association lecture evening on hereditary diseases
Gauabteilungsleiterin vom rassenpolitischen Amt, Köln, Frau Dreibholz gave a lecture and showed the films “Erbkrank” and “Was du ererbst”.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.02.1941, p. 5.
Eupen horticultural association takes part in Hitler's "battle of nutrition
The Eupen Horticultural Society encouraged members and interested parties to diligently grow food in their gardens. This campaign was part of Hitler’s proclaimed “nutritional battle.”
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.02.1941, p. 5.
District leader and comradeship leader of the NSDAP Wolff received award from the Führer
Mr. Wolff, district leader and comradeship leader of the NSDAP, received the “Medaille für deutsche Volkspflege” from the Führer.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.02.1941, p. 5.
Raeren wayside cross from 1581 with swastika moved to Eupen
A wayside cross from Raeren, erected in 1581 and bearing a swastika in the meantime, was repositioned opposite the town hall in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.02.1941, p. 5.
German Young People of the Hitler Youth visiting the winter camp in Malmedy
The Cologne Pimpfe of the Hitler Youth in winter camp in Malmedy.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.02.1941, p. 5.
Call for compulsory youth service 1929/31 Kreis Eupen
Those born between 1929 and 1931 had to report to the banns of the Hitler Youth in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.02.1941, p. 5.
Savings deposits of the Belgian State Savings Bank in the district taken over by the Eupen Savings Bank
The savings balance of residents from the district areas in the Belgian state bank was taken over by the savings bank in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.02.1941, p. 5.
German Police Day
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.02.1941, p. 9.
Fairy tale films for children at the Capitol in Eupen
The Nazi community “Strength through Joy” organized screenings of fairy tale films for children.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.02.1941, p. 5.
Foundation of the tenants association Kreis Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.02.1941, p. 5.
Training of the Eupen SA-Unterführer in Fredeburg
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.03.1941, p. 8.
"Film People's Day" in Eupen
On the occasion of the “Film People’s Day” throughout the empire, the film “The Embarrassed Child” was shown in Eupen at the Capitol.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.02.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "The rifle over" in Raeren
The Gaufilmstelle presented the soldier film “Das Gewehr über” in Raeren.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.02.1941, p. 5.
The oldest resident from Eupen
Mrs. widow Leonhard Gilles, living at Klötzerbahn 12, was 92 years old. She was a member of the Heimattreue Front.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.02.1941, p. 9.
Appeal for cells and block overseers as well as plant overseers and employees in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.02.1941, p. 9.
Workshop of the local master craftsmen and district leaders of the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.02.1941, p. 7.
First enrollment to vocational school district Eupen
Industrial, commercial and agricultural courses.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.02.1941, p. 7.
"Faith and Beauty" Bund deutscher Mädel Kreis Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.02.1941, p. 7.
Soccer results: Kelmis, Raeren and Eynatten
Eynatten 3:3 Black-White; Aachen; Union Kelmis 7:2 Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.02.1941, p. 7.
Assembly of the local farmers
The topic was the leases and feed allocation.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.02.1941, p. 7.
Film screening "The gun over" in Eupen
The Gauffilmstelle showed the soldier film “Das Gewehr über” in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.02.1941, p. 5.
Boxing match Eupen vs. Eschweiler
The first duel a few weeks ago ended Eupen 10:2 Eschweiler.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.02.1941, p. 11.
"Two hours of entertainment" - "Strength through Joy" organized evening in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.02.1941, p. 5.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Maternity consultations in Lontzen, Hergenrath, Walhorn, Kettenis, Kelmis, Neu-Moresnet, Eupen-Oberstadt. (From 24.02.1941 to 27.02.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.02.1941, p. 7.
"Strength through joy" entertainment evening in Eupen
The event included lectures by the Kreisflnzug of the NSDAP in conjunction with the SS and singing.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.02.1941, p. 7.
Opening of the sanatorium at the Kaperberg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.02.1941, p. 7.
Farmers meeting in Raeren
Farmers meeting in Raeren with the topics lease matters, feed distribution, bull keeping cooperative.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.02.1941, p. 7.
Judgments of the local court of Eupen
Violation of price regulation and foreign exchange trading, bicycle theft, hunting offenses.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.02.1941, p. 5.
Councilors meeting in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.02.1941, p. 7.
Meeting of bakers district Eupen
A meeting of the bakers from the city of Eupen and the countryside took place in the spa hotel Bredohl in Eupen under the leadership of Inneungsobermeister and district master craftsman Walter Deneffe. The topic was labor and company law issues.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.03.1941, p. 7.
Film screening "The rifle over" in Hergenrath
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.02.1941, p. 7.
Film screening "The rifle over" in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.02.1941, p. 5.
New press office manager Eupen district
Dr. Otto Mahr was replaced by Willy Maier. Mahr was transferred to Cologne to head .
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.02.1941, p. 5.
Comradeship evening of the district administration and savings bank employees
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.02.1941, p. 5.
Meeting of the "Strength through Joy" collectors at the Golden Anchor Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.02.1941, p. 5.
Filing of income tax returns
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.02.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "The rifle over" in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.02.1941, p. 5.
Appointment of the aldermen Kettenis, Eynatten and Walhorn
At the suggestion of NSDAP district leader Gierets and with the approval of the district administrator in Eupen:
Factory owner Peter Schunk: 1. alderman community Kettenis
Designer Gerhard Breuer: 2nd alderman municipality Kettenis
Tramway supervisor Wilhelm Birken: Mayor Eynatten
Barber Karl Johae: 1st alderman municipality of Eynatten
Farmer Hubert Hennen: 2nd Alderman Municipality of Eynatten
Farmer Matthias Connote: Mayor Walhorn
Farmer Waldemar Funke: 1. alderman Walhorn municipality
Farmer Leonhard Kessel: 2nd alderman Walhorn municipalitySources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.02.1941, p. 5.
Opening of NSV kindergarten in Moresnet
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.02.1941, p. 5.
March
Bund deutscher Mädel Group 7/673 on sports
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.03.1941, p. 7.
Film screening "The rifle over" in Heinrichs Chapel
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.02.1941, p. 5.
Formation of a Motor-HJ in the bann Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.04.1941, p. 5.
Propaganda riding for the house and street collection district Eupen
Reitersturm 8/76 organized children’s rides and rides on the occasion of the house and street collection.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.02.1941, p. 5.
Rhenish country theater performs "Land of Smiles" in Eupen
The Rhenish Regional Theater performed the play “Land of Smiles” in Eupen on March 2 and 15. (From 02.03.1941 to 15.03.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.02.1941, p. 5.
Kettenis shooting club donates money to the winter relief service of the German people
(From 02.03.1941 to 09.03.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.03.1941, p. 9.
Theater performance "Land of Smiles" in Eupen
The theater performance “Land of Smiles” at the Young People’s House in Eupen was almost sold out, so there was a second performance on March 15, 1941.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.01.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "The rifle over" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.03.1941, p. 7.
Retinue 3/673 Eupen-Wesertal early morning sport
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.03.1941, p. 7.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Welkenraedt, Herbestahl, Eupen-Unterstadt, Eynatten, Hauset, Lichtenbusch, Raeren. (From 03.03.1941 to 08.03.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.03.1941, p. 7.
Judicial assignment of business at the district court of Eupen
Senior District Judge Schäfer; District Court Counsel Dr. Deller; Assessor Dr. Elsner von Gronow
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.03.1941, p. 9.
Handball: Rhenania Rothe-Erde vs. Turngemeinde Eupen
Rhenania Rothe-Erde 7:2 Gymnastics Club Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.03.1941, p. 6.
Meeting of the local farmers' union of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.03.1941, p. 6.
Judgments from the criminal court of Eupen
Two weeks in prison for bicycle theft (author Willy Maier)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.03.1941, p. 5.
Cattle market in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.03.1941, p. 7.
Sixth Reich Road Collection District of Eupen: RM 12,213
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.03.1941, p. 5.
Sewing course of the NS Women's Society
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.03.1941, p. 5.
Professional group evening of the girls of the German Workers' Front district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.03.1941, p. 5.
Home Evening of the Girls of the German Workers' Front
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.03.1941, p. 5.
Bund Deutscher Mädel: Mowing and work at Stockem Castle
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.03.1941, p. 5.
Training of the factory managers of the German Workers' Front Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.03.1941, p. 5.
Eupen HJ at the area championships in boxing in Cologne
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.03.1941, p. 5.
Stew Sunday of the Winter Relief Organization of the German People in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.03.1941, p. 9.
Stew dinner of the War Winter Relief Eupen Town Hall
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.03.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "The Postmaster" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.03.1941, p. 9.
Film screening of the Hitler Youth at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.03.1941, p. 9.
Film screening of the Hitler Youth at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.03.1941, p. 9.
Foundation of a sheep breeding association Hergenrath, Hauset and surroundings
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.03.1941, p. 9.
General meeting of the horticultural association Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.03.1941, p. 9.
NS-Frauenschaft: Meeting of the district working group of the Reichskolonialbund - slide show about Cameroon
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.03.1941, p. 9.
Soccer results: Union Kelmis, Raeren, Eynatten, Youth Eupen and FC Eupen
Youth Eupen 4:0 Sportvereinigung Malmedy; Kohlscheider SC 6:1 Raeren; Aachen Forst 3.2 Union Kelmis; Aachener SC 8:1 Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.03.1941, p. 10.
Film screening "The Postmaster" in Lontzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.03.1941, p. 9.
Film screening "The Postmaster" in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.03.1941, p. 5.
Court proceedings in Eupen
Cases: RM 50 fine for assault
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.03.1941, p. 5.
Assembly for milk producers and traders district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.03.1941, p. 5.
Sewing course of the NS Women's Society in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.03.1941, p. 9.
Film screening "The Postmaster" in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.03.1941, p. 5.
Training of the girls of the Hitler Youth for health service
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.03.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "The Postmaster" in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.03.1941, p. 7.
Karl Kreutzer from Eupen passed his exam as a dentist in Königsberg.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.03.1941, p. 5.
Rhineland conference of the Reichshebammenschaft at the Kurhotel Bredohl in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.06.1941, p. 3.
Parents' evening because of the week of the girls and boys
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.03.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "The journey to Tilsit" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.03.1941, p. 9.
Heroes Memorial Day in Eupen and Hauset
The residents from Kettenis, Eynatten, Walhorn and Kettenis met in Hauset. Swastika flags were placed all over the circle.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.03.1941, p. 5.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
March 17: Welkenraedt-Herbestahl; March 18: Eupen-Unterstadt; March 20: Montzen and Bleiberg (From 17.03.1941 to 20.03.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.03.1941, p. 9.
Fatal traffic accident in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.03.1941, p. 5.
Visit of the Untergauführerin to the Jungmädeln and BDM in Stockem
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.03.1941, p. 5.
Gymnastics evening for girls in the young people's house Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.03.1941, p. 5.
Court proceedings in Eupen
Sentences for chicken theft (4 months in prison), abortion (four months in prison), and leaving a hospital without permission (RM 75 fine).
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.03.1941, p. 5.
Professional group evening of the DAF for housemaids in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.03.1941, p. 9.
General Assembly of the Eupen Volksbank
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.03.1941, p. 5.
Training of the HJ leaders in Malmedy
All Scharführer of the Banne Eupen, Malmedy and Monschau to a weekend training in Malmedy. (From 22.03.1941 to 23.03.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.03.1941, p. 8.
Silver Loyalty Service Medal for Dr. vet. med. Franz Krenn
Award by the leader for his faithful service for 25 years.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.04.1941, p. 4.
Day of the Wehrmacht
Among others, the old soldiers of the NS-reichskriegerbund, the NS-Marinebund and the NS-Kriegsopferversorgung came. There was a soccer game, music and the goulash cannon.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.03.1941, p. 5.
Colorful evening of the NS community "Strength through Joy" in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.03.1941, p. 7.
Meeting of the HJ Kreis Eupen with the National Socialist Reichsbund für Leibesübungen in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.03.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "The journey to Tilsit" in Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.03.1941, p. 9.
NSDAP training course for block leaders and members of the NS teachers' association in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.03.1941, p. 7.
Afternoon of the pimp and girl
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.03.1941, p. 9.
Spring forest run of the HJ canceled
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.03.1941, p. 5.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
(From 24.03.1941 to 27.03.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.03.1941, p. 7.
Distribution of oranges and tangerines in the supply section Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.03.1941, p. 5.
Fatal car accident between Eynatten and Merols
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.03.1941, p. 5.
Registration dates for mares
Registration date for mares in the Rhineland Stud Book for the administrative district of Aachen and Eupen-Malmedy. (From 25.03.1941 to 28.03.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.01.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "The journey to Tilsit" in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.03.1941, p. 7.
Judgments of the local court of Eupen
Attempted passport offense (RM 5 + 1 day in jail), tax evasion (RM 50 fine), trespassing (RM 100 fine).
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.03.1941, p. 6.
Hitler Youth Forest Run in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.03.1941, p. 6.
Film screening "The journey to Tilsit" in Lontzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.03.1941, p. 5.
New community leaders in Hauset
Exporter Joseph Bohn Mayor Hauset; farmer Peter Zimmermann 1st alderman Hauset; warehouse worker Joseph Frings 2nd Alderman Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.03.1941, p. 6.
Fairy tale films for children at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.03.1941, p. 5.
NSDAP cell leader meeting Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.03.1941, p. 5.
Training course for accounting and retail trade in Kelmis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.03.1941, p. 5.
"Funny Cabaret" of the NS Women's Society at the Kurhotel Bredohl in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.03.1941, p. 9.
Marriage of an SS man in Raeren
SS man Josef Thielen married Anna Maria Theresia Leisner in Raeren. Witnesses to the marriage were Stammführer Josef Haas and engineer Simon Zander. Other guests were Gefolgschaftsführer Leo Keutgen and Gruppenführer Elisabeth Vorhagen, Kreisamtsleiter Gierets, Kreisamtsleiter Herwanger, Sturmführer Marquet, Untergauführerin Bredohl.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.04.1941, p. 5.
Comradeship evening of the NS motor corps at the Kurhotel Bredohl in Eupen
The leader of Sturm 21, Motorenstandarte 76, Oberscharführer Bredohl organized a comradeship evening of the NSKK.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.03.1941, p. 9.
War service roll call in the district of Eupen
The War Service Appeal was held on Saturday and Sunday after various meetings of the offices, the Nazi Women’s Association and the Nazi Party. (From 29.03.1941 to 30.03.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.03.1941, p. 9.
Meetings of the Winter Relief Organization in the district of Eupen
Meetings were held in Kelmis, Hergenrath, Wallhorn, Raeren and Kettenis.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.04.1941, p. 5.
Rat control district Eupen
(From 30.03.1941 to 06.04.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.03.1941, p. 6.
Film screening "The journey to Tilsit" in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.03.1941, p. 9.
Film screening "The journey to Tilsit" in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.03.1941, p. 9.
Artistic and dance evening of the NS community "Strength through Joy" at the Bergscheider Hof in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.03.1941, p. 5.
Dance and music evening at Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.03.1941, p. 5.
Sewing and handicraft work group in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.03.1941, p. 9.
New children for the Hitler Youth
The children’s groups of the German Women’s Aid Society of the local groups Rathaus and Wesertal said goodbye to the children, who were now accepted into the Hitler Youth.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.04.1941, p. 5.
Deadline for applications for supplementary pension district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.03.1941, p. 7.
April
Compulsory service appeal of the German Women's Association, Wesertal chapter
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.03.1941, p. 9.
Assembly of dairy farmers district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.04.1941, p. 5.
Call to join the SA Kreis Eupen
Kreisleiter Gierets and SA-Oberbannführer Bonner encouraged the male population in the district of Eupen to join the SA.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.04.1941, p. 5.
Reorganization of the school system in the district of Eupen: establishment of vocational schools
Establishment of vocational and technical schools planned in the district of Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.04.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Hooray, I'm a daddy!" in Lontzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.03.1941, p. 5.
New opening hours for stores in rural areas, district of Eupen
Extension of opening hours until 10 pm because of summer time.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.04.1941, p. 5.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Maternity consultations in Eupen-Unterstadt, Eynatten, Hauset, Lichtenbusch and Raeren. (From 01.04.1941 to 03.04.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.03.1941, p. 9.
Handball: Aachener Turnerbund vs. Turngemeinde Eupen
The Aachener Turnerbund won 7:5 against the Eupener Turnerverein.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.04.1941, p. 6.
NSKK storm leader Erich Weißhaar appointed district builder in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.04.1941, p. 9.
Master confectioner Walter Deneffe appointed district master craftsman in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.04.1941, p. 5.
Auctions for the benefit of the Winter Relief Fund in Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.04.1941, p. 3.
Installation of a local coin box at the post office in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.04.1941, p. 3.
General meeting of the NSDAP in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.04.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Hooray, I'm Daddy!" in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.04.1941, p. 3.
50 war widows from the district of Eupen-Malmedy invited to a spa stay
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.04.1941, p. 5.
Works meeting of the German Workers' Front in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.04.1941, p. 5.
Soccer match between the ban team of the HJ against youth Eupen 3
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.04.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Hurray, I'm daddy!" in Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.04.1941, p. 5.
Dress rehearsal of the HJ-Raeren 7/673 for the commitment ceremony
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.04.1941, p. 5.
Foundation of the warrior comradeship Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 5.
Comradeship evening of the employment office district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.04.1941, p. 9.
Slide show lecture of the Nazi community "Strength through Joy" on the topic "Soul forces in the struggle for Donaumont".
Colonel (ret.) Kurt von Klüfer gave a slide presentation at the Hotel Bosten in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.04.1941, p. 5.
Show and advertising gymnastics of the Eupen gymnastics community 76
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.04.1941, p. 5.
Exhibition of the NS Women's Association in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.04.1941, p. 9.
Ceremonial transfer of the Jungvolk and Jungmädelbund to the HJ and BDM respectively
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.04.1941, p. 5.
Ceremonial commitment to the HJ Youth in Kettenis-Eynatten-Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.04.1941, p. 5.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Welkenraedt-Herbestahl, Kelmis-Neu-Moresnet, Eupen-Oberstadt. (From 06.04.1941 to 10.04.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.04.1941, p. 3.
Film screening "Hooray, I'm Daddy!" in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.04.1941, p. 3.
Operational roll call of the municipality of Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.04.1941, p. 5.
Friendly match Agrippina-Germania 1916 Cologne vs. Youth Eupen
Cologne 4:6 Youth Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.04.1941, p. 9.
Laying of the foundation stone of a comradeship shooting range of the war comradeship Judenstraße/Kaperberg
Among others, SS-Sturmführer Marquet was present.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.04.1941, p. 9.
Judenstrasse in Eupen gets new name
All Jewish street signs in Eupen were removed. A new name was to follow.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.04.1941, p. 9.
Film screening "Hooray, I'm a daddy!" in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.04.1941, p. 5.
Court proceedings from belg. Time can now be continued in German courts
Court cases from May 18, 1940 onwards could be heard in German courts from April 8, 1941 onwards.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.04.1941, p. 4.
Burning of hedge waste allowed once in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.04.1941, p. 5.
Eupen district court: plant dropped
A charge of tax evasion was dropped.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.04.1941, p. 5.
Public meeting of the NSDAP with district office leader Hermanger in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.04.1941, p. 5.
Konrad Claßen appointed mayor of Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.04.1941, p. 5.
Training course for accounting and retail trade in Raeren-Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.04.1941, p. 3.
Merger of the gymnastics club 1893 and the soccer club 1912 Raeren
The new club was henceforth called “TSV 1893 Raeren”.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.04.1941, p. 4.
Group appel of the BDM group 7/673 in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.04.1941, p. 4.
Obtaining leather for well and pump repairs in the district of Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.04.1941, p. 4.
Passed master butcher exams district Eupen
From Eupen: Alfons Bormann, Adolf Theß, Heinrich Crott, Klaus Rennertz. From Raeren: Leo Huby.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.04.1941, p. 4.
25-year service anniversary of Walter Kriescher at the local health insurance fund
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.04.1941, p. 4.
Education and training of leaders for BDM and HJ
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.04.1941, p. 5.
Soccer match between ban team 673 against FC Eupen 2
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.04.1941, p. 5.
Easter vacations in the NSV kindergartens, district Eupen
(From 11.04.1941 to 16.04.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.04.1941, p. 5.
450 birch trees planted in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.04.1941, p. 5.
Concert of the Handwerkes-Gesangsverein in the Bergscheider Hof in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.04.1941, p. 5.
New films in Eupen
“From a first marriage” at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.06.1941, p. 8.
Friendly match Agrippina-Germania 1916 Cologne vs. Youth Eupen
Cologne 5:0 Youth Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.04.1941, p. 5.
Area championship match of the HJ: Bann 673 Eupen-Malmedy vs. Aachen-City
Eupen-Malmedy 3:5 Aachen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.04.1941, p. 5.
Theater performance "Suez Canal" in the Young People's House in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.04.1941, p. 5.
HJ patrol at Stockem castle in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.05.1941, p. 4.
Potato and oat seed ready for farmers to collect
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.04.1941, p. 6.
Meeting of the teachers of the agricultural vocational school in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.04.1941, p. 5.
Eupen-Wesertal local group: roll call of office, cell and block leaders
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.04.1941, p. 4.
Entrance examination for Waffen-SS and Schutzpolizei in Aachen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.04.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Attention, enemy is listening" in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.04.1941, p. 5.
Lecture about England in Eupen
Professor Dr. Schmidt of the University of Bonn gave a lecture at the Hotel Bredohl on the topic of “Historical Foundations of British Arogance”.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.04.1941, p. 5.
New admission to the Hitler Youth Kreis Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.04.1941, p. 5.
The Hitler Youth from the Eupen district congratulated Adolf Hitler on his birthday in a radio broadcast
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.04.1941, p. 5.
NSV district roll call at Hotel Bosten in Eupen
The head of the NSV school from Venauen spoke.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.04.1941, p. 5.
Admission of ten-year-olds to the Jungvolk or Jungmädel (Young People or Young Girls)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.04.1941, p. 4.
Call to join the NSV
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.04.1941, p. 4.
Admission of ten-year-olds to the Jungvolk or Jungmädel (Young People or Young Girls)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.04.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "Attention, enemy is listening" in Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.04.1941, p. 5.
Transfer of the BDM girls to the BDM factory "Faith and Beauty
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.04.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "Attention, enemy is listening" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.04.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "The Enemy of the People" in Eupen on the occasion of the Führer's birthday for HJ and BDM
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.04.1941, p. 4.
Big parents' evening of the HJ, BDM and JM
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.04.1941, p. 5.
Cooking course of the Mothers' Service in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.04.1941, p. 5.
Graduation ceremony of health and baby nurses district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.04.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "Attention, enemy is listening" in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.04.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Kelmis-Neu-Moresnet, Eupen-Oberstadt. (From 22.04.1941 to 24.04.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.04.1941, p. 4.
Burning of hedge waste allowed once in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.04.1941, p. 4.
Local group Eupen-Wesertal: Presentation Gaurichter Bernhoeftkörner
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.04.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "Attention, enemy is listening" in Hergenrath
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.04.1941, p. 4.
Improvement of the Burgstrasse in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.04.1941, p. 4.
Professional group evening of the housemaids district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.04.1941, p. 4.
Home Evening of the NS Women's Association Local Group Eupen Town Hall
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.04.1941, p. 4.
NS Women's Association of the Wesertal Local Group pays homage to the Führer on his birthday
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 4.
Gaugerichts chairman Utendörfer spoke about reunification at rally in Eupen
In the meeting room in the Bredohl spa hotel, the chairman of the Gaugerichts spoke about the reunification of the districts of Eupen and Malmedy with Germany.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.04.1941, p. 5.
District Chief Uschermann from Aachen spoke to the residents of Eynatten and Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.04.1941, p. 4.
District speaker Dr. Aschermann spoke in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.04.1941, p. 4.
Leonhard Kraft and Eugen Keldenich from Membach appointed as office elders in the Eupen region
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.04.1941, p. 5.
Relocation of the Social Insurance Institution Eupen-Malmedy to Düsseldorf
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 6.
Two-year course opened at the business school in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 4.
Industrial accident in Eupen textile factory: 19-year-old woman hospitalized with serious injuries
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen
“Friedrich Schiller” at the Schauburg; “Hochzeitsnacht” at the Capitol; “Sieg im Westen” at the Lichtburg in Kelmis: “Wunschkonzert” at the Metropol in Welkenraedt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 5.
Birth cohorts 1923 had to report to the city of Eupen for the purpose of the conscription law
(From 26.04.1941 to 10.05.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 6.
Cabaret tour through the villages in the district of Eupen
Moresnet, Raeren and Kettenis. (From 26.04.1941 to 27.04.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.04.1941, p. 4.
Photo lecture of the War Graves Commission "German homeland in foreign soil" in the Kurhotel Bredohl in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.04.1941, p. 4.
Forest run of the Eupen gymnastics club 1848 for youth and seniors
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.04.1941, p. 6.
NSDAP training course at the boys' school on the Kaperberg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 4.
Memorial cross-country race 1941 in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.04.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "F. III 88" at the Capitol in Eupen
On the occasion of the Aviation Advertising Week, the film “F. III 88” was shown. Speakers were deputy Standartenführer NSFK Obersturmführer Pehl from Cologne and Gebietsinspekteur Truppführer Roscheid.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.04.1941, p. 4.
Address by the head of the youth office of the DAF, Oberbannführer Schröder for young people from trade, commerce and small businesses.
The address took place at the Bredohl spa hotel in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 4.
Collection of money for the second war relief organization for the German Red Cross in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.05.1941, p. 4.
Baggage march of the SA in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 5.
Boys and girls from the Eupen district take a "country year
10 girls from the district of Eupen (8 from Eupen, 2 from Kelmis) did their country year in Viermünden. 5 boys from the Eupen district (4 from Eupen, 1 from Kelmis) did their country year in Neumünden.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 4.
Cabaret evening of the NS community "Strength through Joy" in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 5.
State farmer leader von Eltz-Rübenach spoke in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 4.
Moresnet BDM girls visit Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.04.1941, p. 4.
Public meeting of the NSDAP in Lontzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 4.
Awarding of the arm stripes for the Eupen plant women's group
9 members of WFB Peters & Co, 24 of Kammgarnwerke, 8 of WFB von Aasten, 16 of Schokoladenfabrik, 10 of Eupener Textilwerke, 4 of Fa. Bruch & Co Herbestahl and 16 of the cable works.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.04.1941, p. 4.
Training for home design for expectant mothers Eupen district
Ten evenings were scheduled.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.04.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Lontzen, Hergenrath, Walhorn and Kettenis.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 4.
Senior secretary Johann Dahmen appointed deputy registrar in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.04.1941, p. 4.
Series of lectures on lease cleaning and debt relief of agriculture by the chief of staff Dr. Floßdorf in the district of Eupen
Hauset, Hergenrath, Walhorn, Raeren, Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.04.1941, p. 4.
National Orchestra Cologne to Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.03.1941, p. 5.
Parenting course of the Mothers' Service District of Eupen
The course prepared mothers to raise their children with games, music, etc.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.04.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results: Raeren
Youth match: Burtscheid 1:7 FC Eupen 1920; VfL 05 Aachen 4:0 Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.04.1941, p. 5.
Handball: Bannmannschaft 673 vs. Turngemeinde Eupen 2
Bannmann team 9:3 Gymnastics community Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.04.1941, p. 5.
Lecture by the art historian Hans Timotheus Kroeber at the Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 4.
Distribution for feed coupons for chicken farmers
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.04.1941, p. 4.
Factory owner Geuders, respectively Studienassessor Reuß and Mr. Fagnoul appointed as district commissioners of nature conservation in Eupen and Malmedy, respectively.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.04.1941, p. 4.
Eifelverein publishes work on the districts of Eupen-Malmedy in Bonn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.04.1941, p. 4.
Opening of the vocational and technical schools in Eupen
It was expected that 800 boys and girls would be enrolled.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.04.1941, p. 4.
Court proceedings in Eupen
RM 20 fine or 10 days in jail for soiling a gutter of a storeroom in Eupen. RM 92.25 fine or 20 imprisonment for an offense against price regulations and foreign exchange crime.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.04.1941, p. 4.
May
Appointment of new officials for the district administration of Eupen
District Inspector Heinrich Mirgel was appointed District Chief Inspector and Administrative Clerk Heinrich Bertling was appointed District Chief Secretary.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.05.1941, p. 4.
Largest fry bag in Kelmis
In Kelmis, the world’s largest frit bag is filled with 1.2 tons of frits.
Film screening "The Fox of Glenarvon" in Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.05.1941, p. 4.
Rhenish evening of the "Gaudeamus" Mönchengladbach in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.04.1941, p. 4.
Large rally of the NSDAP in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.05.1941, p. 4.
Open day for parents in the Bund Deutscher Mädel Kreis Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.05.1941, p. 5.
Actors from Düren perform the popular Raeren play "The Potters" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.04.1941, p. 4.
Symposium on German trade at the Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Gaufach departmental administrator Hamacher spoke.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.04.1941, p. 4.
Visit of the SA-Sturm 33/274 Raeren-Eynatten by Standartenführer Scheib
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.05.1941, p. 6.
Area championship of the HJ
2nd ban selection team Eupen 673 vs. 2nd ban selection team Geilenkirchen 389.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.05.1941, p. 4.
HJ-Gefolgschaft 1/673 meets at the market place in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.05.1941, p. 4.
Reichsfrauenführer Gertrud Scholtz-Klink comes to Eupen
The Reich Women’s Leader gave a lecture on “the tasks of German women in the war” at the Kurhaus Bredohl.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.04.1941, p. 4.
Training of the BDM girls 7/673 Raeren for the Reich Sports Competition
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.06.1941, p. 4.
Inspection of the storage rooms in the district of Eupen for fire protection reasons
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.05.1941, p. 6.
Film screening "The Fox of Glenarvon" in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.05.1941, p. 5.
Motorcycle accident in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.05.1941, p. 5.
Workshop of the Racial Policy Office in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.05.1941, p. 7.
Service call of the political leaders and Walter in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.05.1941, p. 4.
Home Evening of the NS Women's Association Local Group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.05.1941, p. 4.
Führerdienstappell of the HJ at the Kurhotel Bredohl
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.05.1941, p. 5.
Reichswerbe- und Opfertag: Street and house collections of the HJ Ortsgruppe Eupen-Rathaus
(From 10.05.1941 to 11.05.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.05.1941, p. 7.
Reichswerbe- und Opfertag: Street and house collections of the HJ Ortsgruppe Eupen-Rathaus
(From 10.05.1941 to 11.05.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.05.1941, p. 7.
Awards in Raeren for services to public welfare
Ortsgruppenleiter Kalff received a Führer plaque for his services during and after the foreign rule.
Katharina Masseng and Sophie Lohmeyer a medal for merits in folk care.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.05.1941, p. 7.
Commemoration of the anniversary of the liberation of Eupen-Malmedy
The local group Eupen-Wesertal organized a celebration at the Hotel Bosten.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.05.1941, p. 4.
General meeting of the horticultural association Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.05.1941, p. 4.
Bund deutscher Mädel collects money for the youth hostels
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.05.1941, p. 5.
Public rally of the Reichsbund of house and land owners at the Hotel Koch in Eupen
The mayor of the Hanseatic city of Bremen SA-Obergruppenführer Böhmker and the president of the Reichsbund für Haus und Grundbesitzer SA-Standartenführer Tribius spoke.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.05.1941, p. 8.
Three months in prison for poacher
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.05.1941, p. 4.
New entry of the Raeren marble plant in the commercial register
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.05.1941, p. 3.
Assembly of restaurant operators district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.05.1941, p. 4.
Housing conditions in the city of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.05.1941, p. 5.
Establishment of a counseling center for folk and home economics
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.05.1941, p. 5.
Service meeting of the HJ leaders in Stockem Castle in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.05.1941, p. 4.
HJ camp of the banner Geilenkirchen 389
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.05.1941, p. 5.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Homburg, Sippenaeken, Old Moresnet, Kelmis-New Moresnet, Moresnet, Montzen, Bleyberg and Gemmenich. (From 14.05.1941 to 15.05.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.05.1941, p. 7.
Meeting of the "compulsory year girls" at the Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.05.1941, p. 5.
Home Evening of the NS Women's Association Local Group Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.05.1941, p. 5.
Reorganization of agricultural and forestry leases in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.05.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "The Fox of Glenarvon" in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.05.1941, p. 5.
Call to join the shooting clubs
The Eupen-Malmedy shooting clubs were already affiliated to the German Shooting Association.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.05.1941, p. 4.
Measuring and weighing of the BDM girls 7/673 in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.05.1941, p. 4.
Farewell of the longtime Savings Bank Director District Eupen Wilhelm Beck
Sources
Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.05.1941, p. 10.
NSV kindergarten teachers visit Cologne
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.05.1941, p. 3.
Film screening "Viennese Stories" in Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.05.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen
“Kampfgeschwader Lüztow” at the Capitol in Eupen; “Der liebe Augustin” at the Metropol Theater Welkenraedt.; “Frau im Strom” at the Lichtburg in Kelmis.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.05.1941, p. 11.
Early closing time due to reunification celebrations in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.05.1941, p. 10.
Meeting of the Motor- and News HJ 1/673 at Horst-Wessel-Platz
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.05.1941, p. 10.
Eupener Heinrich Scholl wins championship title in small-bore shooting
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.05.1941, p. 4.
Parents' evening of the Hitler Youth Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.05.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "Viennese Stories" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.05.1941, p. 10.
Large rally of the NSDAP in Eupen on the occasion of the reunification with Germany
SA Chief of Staff Viktor Lutze spoke.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.05.1941, p. 4.
Examination for swimming masters from the Rhine province in Bonn
(From 19.05.1941 to 21.05.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.04.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Membach, Baelen, Eupen-Unterstadt. (From 19.05.1941 to 20.05.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.05.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the bull keeping cooperative at Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.05.1941, p. 4.
Gymnastics competitions with Eupen participation
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.05.1941, p. 3.
Promotion of the kindergarten profession in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.05.1941, p. 4.
Service call of the political leaders in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.05.1941, p. 10.
18 Eupen children return from the NSV children's home in Herchen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.05.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "Viennese Stories" in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.05.1941, p. 3.
Swearing in of the employees of the technical emergency assistance district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.05.1941, p. 5.
Head of Gau Propaganda Richard Ohling spoke about "Experiences as a War Correspondent in the Polish Campaign and in the West
Meeting took place in the spa hotel Bredohl in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.05.1941, p. 4.
Home Evening of the NS Women's Association Local Group Herbesthal
The Gau department heads Grenzland-Ausland spoke.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.05.1941, p. 4.
Josef Gielen and Karl Schnitzer became club leaders of the gymnastics club Kettenis 1912
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.05.1941, p. 4.
City run of the gymnastics club 1848 for youth and seniors in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.05.1941, p. 4.
New dates for the summer round of soccer matches
(22.05.1941 to 29.05.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.05.1941, p. 11.
Cologne special court deals with Eupen horse thief
2 years in prison for the thief.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.05.1941, p. 4.
Opening of a forest bath in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.05.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "Viennese Stories" in Hergenrath
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.05.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "Viennese Stories" in Lontzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.05.1941, p. 4.
Mothers' tribute by the NS Women's Association local groups Eupen Town Hall and Weser Valley
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.05.1941, p. 4.
Community evening of the German Women's Association in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.05.1941, p. 3.
Receipt of the HJ patrol badges in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.05.1941, p. 5.
Visit of the Reichsreferentin of the BDM Dr. Jutta Rüdiger canceled
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.05.1941, p. 5.
Drainage of the Eupen soccer field
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.05.1941, p. 5.
Over RM 11,000 collected for the German Red Cross in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.05.1941, p. 5.
Course for the simple middle municipal administration, cashier and savings bank service in Eupen
Course for the simple middle municipal administration, cashier and savings bank service in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, May 24, 1941, p. 7.
First training day of the association for water sports in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, May 24, 1941, p. 9.
Appointment of the district deputies Eupen
The director of the Kammgarnwerke and local group leader of the local group Eupen-Wesertal Hans Stahen as well as the local farmer leader in Kettenis and district head of the district farmers’ union Eupen farmer Josef Pauquet from Gut Libermé were appointed as deputies.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, May 24, 1941, p. 7.
BDM Reichsreferentin Dr. Jutta Rüdiger as guest in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.05.1941, p. 3.
Film screening "Viennese Stories" in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.05.1941, p. 5.
Meeting of the Nazi war victims' supply district Eupen in the Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.05.1941, p. 5.
Dance, humor and music event in the local Pesch in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.05.1941, p. 4.
NSKK men of the motorcycle squadron III/M 76 Eupen organize a German evening at the Hotel Bredohl in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, May 24, 1941, p. 7.
Film screening "Viennese Stories" in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, May 24, 1941, p. 7.
Comradeship evening of the NSKK at the Kurhaus Bredohl in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.05.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Lontzen, Hergenrath, Walhorn, Kettenis and Kelmis-Neu-Moresnet. (From 26.05.1941 to 27.05.1941 )
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, May 24, 1941, p. 7.
Trier survey inspector Hopfe transferred to Eupen cadastral office
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.05.1941, p. 5.
The district administrator confirms the honorary, municipal mayors and aldermen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.05.1941, p. 4.
Parents' evening of the Bund deutscher Mädel in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, May 24, 1941, p. 7.
Public vaccinations district of Eupen
(From 28.05.1941 to 02.07.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.05.1941, p. 4.
Court proceedings in Eupen
Three persons engaged in smuggling (punishment: 6 months in prison. 4 months + 2 weeks and 3 months + 1 week); Unauthorized border crossing of Belgians (10 days in jail); Hunting offense (acquittal).
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.05.1941, p. 4.
SA-Reitersturm 1/76 Aachen exercises together with SA-Reitersturm 8/76 Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.05.1941, p. 5.
Professional group evening of the housemaids district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.05.1941, p. 4.
Whitsun Days of German Physical Education in the Subdistrict of Eupen-Malmedy
Soccer matches were held and in Raeren there was an exhibition and advertising gymnastics of the newly founded club TSV 1893 Raeren.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.05.1941, p. 5.
Pentecost hike of the Nazi community "Strength through Joy" in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.05.1941, p. 4.
Mothers' tribute by the NS Women's Union local group Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.05.1941, p. 5; 29.05.1941, p. 4.
Celebration on the occasion of one year of belonging to Germany in Kelmis
There was a big party at the Lichtburg in Kelmis.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.05.1941, p. 4.
Pflingslager of the HJ-Geilenkirchen in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.05.1941, p. 3.
Artists of the Cologne Opera House as guests at the Kurhotel Bredohl in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.05.1941, p. 4.
Court proceedings in Eupen
Pig sale fraud
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.05.1941, p. 4.
Handball: Turngemeinde Eupen 76 vs. VfB 08 Aachen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.05.1941, p. 5.
Anniversary of the "Schuhhaus Schmitzer" 1821 in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.05.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the councilors in the Eupen city hall
Agenda items: 1) Taking out a loan for the completion of the gymnasium and sports hall, the keeper’s house, as well as for the further draining of the playing field of the municipal sports field. 2) Acceptance of the account of the city treasury. 3) Appointment of advisory boards. 4) Expansion of Judenstrasse. 5) Levying of a tourist tax. 6) New fee schedule for the slaughterhouse. 7)Installation of a new chamber furnace for the gas plant
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.07.1941, p. 5.
Spielchor Eynatten performs together with the NS-Gemeinschaft KdF at the Hotel Tychon in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.05.1941, p. 4.
June
Whitsun fair in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.05.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "Novel of a doctor" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.05.1941, p. 4.
Whit Monday: Fistball and swimming in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.05.1941, p. 5.
Distribution of ration coupons for chicken feed district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.06.1941, p. 4.
Demonstration with incendiary bombs by the Reichsluftschutzbund in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.06.1941, p. 4.
Control of the Colorado potato beetle in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.06.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "Novel of a doctor" in Hergenrath
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.06.1941, p. 4.
Second training course of the Red Cross in the district of Eupen
Courses were held in Raeren, Herbesthal-Welkenraedt, Kelmis and Eupen. Ms. Reuss taught the female aspirants, and Dr. Maraite taught the male aspirants.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.06.1941, p. 5.
Meeting of the peasant front district Eupen
Topics included crop protection, production slaughter, county horse show, farm monitoring, game damage and cooperative efforts.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.06.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen
“The Way Out” at the Capitol in Eupen; “Dear Augustin” at the Schauburg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.06.1941, p. 8.
HJ units Moresnet and Hergenrath-Hauset participate in the Reichssportwettkampf
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.06.1941, p. 5.
Third roll call of the NSV caretakers local group Eupen town hall
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.06.1941, p. 5.
Opening of the municipal library in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.06.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Novel of a doctor" in Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.06.1941, p. 5.
The art in the Eupen region - An overview
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.06.1941, p. 4.
Theater performance of the Spielschar Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.06.1941, p. 4.
Eupener Turnverein 1876: Day of the playing teams
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.06.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "Novel of a doctor" in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.06.1941, p. 5.
HJ units Raeren and Kettenis take part in the Reichssportwettkampf in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.06.1941, p. 5.
Motor- and news-HJ 1/673 takes part in the Reichssportwettkampf
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.06.1941, p. 5.
Assembly of the Red Cross readiness
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.06.1941, p. 5.
Group appel of all BDM groups in Eupen Kreis Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.06.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Hombourg, Sippenaeken, Old Moresnet, Kelmis-New Moresnet, Eupen-Upper Town. (From 09.06.1941 to 12.06.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.06.1941, p. 5.
Athletics tournament of the Eupen and Raeren clubs
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.06.1941, p. 4.
Arbitrators and their deputies in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.06.1941, p. 4.
Pupil numbers of the Eupen municipal secondary school
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.06.1941, p. 4.
The art in the Eupen region - An overview
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.06.1941, p. 4.
New journey times for the Aachen-Eupen light railroad
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.06.1941, p. 4.
Expansion of the Judenstraße-Kehrweg bend in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.06.1941, p. 4.
Service call of the political leaders of the local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.06.1941, p. 4.
Results of the Reichssportwettkampf in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.06.1941, p. 4.
New entry in the commercial register
Retail Blaesgen and Müllender Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.06.1941, p. 4.
Home Evening of the NS Women's Association Local Group Herbestahl
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.06.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the HJ-gear 1/673 at the castle Stockem in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.06.1941, p. 4.
Hike of the Mönchenglabacher Eifelvereins in the homeland areas Eupen-Malmedy
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.06.1941, p. 3.
Court proceedings in Eupen
Violation of the meat inspection law. 150RM fine or 15 days in jail
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.06.1941, p. 3.
Match abandoned at Jugend Eupen vs. FC Eupen because of aggressive play
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.07.1941, p. 4.
Street collection of the War Graves Commission for Germans Abroad in Eupen
On the occasion of the collection, the coats of arms of the towns which came home to the Empire, including Eupen, Malmedy and St. Vith, are sold.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.06.1941, p. 4.
Soccer weekend in Eupen
(From 14.06.1941 to 15.06.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.06.1941, p. 8.
Film screening "Novel of a doctor" in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.06.1941, p. 7.
Film screening "Novel of a doctor" in Lontzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.06.1941, p. 7.
6 NSV kindergartens in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.06.1941, p. 3.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Membach, Baelen, Eupen, Montzen, Bleiberg and Gemmenich. (From 16.06.1941 to 19.06.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.06.1941, p. 7.
Handball: Eupener TV 1848 vs. Rhenania Rothe Erde
Eupen 3:12 Rothe Erde
Quellen
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.06.1941, S. 3.
Lifeguard training course in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.06.1941, p. 3.
Athletics District Championships Results
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.06.1941, p. 4.
Health care training in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.05.1941, p. 4.
Comradeship evening of the NS-Reichskriegerbund in Walhorn with lecture by SS-Obersturmführer Riegel
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.06.1941, p. 4.
Parenting course of the Mothers' Service in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.06.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "A whole guy" in Hergenrath
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.06.1941, p. 4.
Reorganization of the volunteer fire department district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.06.1941, p. 4.
Court proceedings in Eupen
Prison for four poachers.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.06.1941, p. 4.
Lecture by Gaurichter Dr. Utendörfer on the fall of England at the Eupen cable and rubber plant
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.06.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "A whole guy" in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.06.1941, p. 4.
Operational roll call of the municipality of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.06.1941, p. 4.
NSKK lecture by the Motorcycle Squadron III/M 76 Eupen on "Tank destroyers on the enemy" in Eupen
The lecture was given by Lieutenant W. Thielen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.06.1941, p. 3.
Announcement of the supply section Eupen about eggs
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.06.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "A whole guy" in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.06.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "A whole guy" in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.06.1941, p. 4.
Block meeting in Lontzen-Busch
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.06.1941, p. 4.
Demonstration with English incendiary bombs in Eupen
(From 21.06.1941 to 23.06.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.06.1941, p. 4.
Casino opening in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.06.1941, p. 3.
New films in Eupen
“Ohm Kruger” at the Capitol in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.06.1941, p. 4.
Fight against the dust plague in the city of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, June 21, 1941, p. 4.
Assembly of poultry and small animal breeders from Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.06.1941, p. 4.
School graduation ceremony in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.06.1941, p. 4.
Summer game round in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.06.1941, p. 4.
Parents' evening at the school Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, June 21, 1941, p. 4.
Film screening "A whole guy" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.06.1941, p. 4.
Officers' roll call of the German Workers' Front in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.06.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Lontzen, Hergenrath, Walhorn, Kettenis, Kelmis-Neu-Moresnet and Eupen-Oberstadt. (From 23.06.1941 to 24.06.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, June 21, 1941, p. 4.
Handball: Aachener Turngemeinde Eupen vs. Sportverein Alsdorf
Eupen 4:6 Alsdorf
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.06.1941, p. 6.
Senior leader Hilde Schulze visits the BDM in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.06.1941, p. 4.
Athletics results of the Eupener Turnbund 1848
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.06.1941, p. 6.
Fight against Colorado potato beetle in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.06.1941, p. 4.
Red Cross district Eupen visits military hospitals in Aachen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.06.1941, p. 4.
Death of the district leader of the NSDAP Stephan Gierets
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.06.1941, p. 4.
Court proceedings in Eupen
8 months in jail and RM 500 fine for black market and price violations; 10 months for money counterfeiting
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.06.1941, p. 4.
High Fens is recognized as a nature reserve
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.07.1941, p. 4.
Textile collection district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.07.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "A whole guy" in Lontzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.06.1941, p. 4.
Professional group evening of the housemaids district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.06.1941, p. 6.
Professional group evening of the housemaids district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.06.1941, p. 6.
Average hay harvest in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.06.1941, p. 4.
Promotion of cycling in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.06.1941, p. 8.
New films in Eupen
“The Swedish Nightingale” at the Capitol in Eupen; “The Singing Gate”.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.06.1941, p. 8.
Colorful evening of the NS community "Strength through Joy" in Kelmis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.07.1941, p. 5.
Horse show of the district farmers' association in Eupen with about 100 horses
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.06.1941, p. 5.
Mandatory roll call of the BDM Women's Association "Faith and Beauty" at the Kurhotel Bredohl in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.07.1941, p. 5.
Stadttheater Aachen performs the play "Her Majesty - the Lady" in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.06.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Raeren reports births, deaths, moving to and from Raeren.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.07.1941, p. 5.
Soccer results: Raeren, Youth Eupen and FC Eupen
Dürener Spielvereine 06 1:6 Youth Eupen; FC Eupen 2 2:1 Youth Eupen 3; Raeren 3:3 Sportvereinigung Moresnet
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.07.1941, p. 5.
Re-examination by the Reichsversicherungsanstalt (National Insurance Institution) in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.06.1941, p. 4.
July
Appointment of Armand Bindels as senior judicial inspector and managing officer of the Eupen District Court.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, June 21, 1941, p. 4.
Issuance of the fat allowance for the less fortunate population in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.07.1941, p. 5.
Hall sport time in Eupen - Tunier
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.07.1941, p. 4.
Service call of the political leaders in Raeren
Sources
Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.07.1941, p. 5.
Court proceedings in Eupen
3 months in jail for theft; RM 20 and RM 50, respectively, for a violation of the consumption regulation ordinance; 2x RM 50 fines for exceeding the maximum price limit and aiding and abetting ban breaking; RM 150 fine for illegal use of his Wehrmacht driving licenses.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.07.1941, p. 4.
Karl Herwanger becomes commissarial district leader Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.07.1941, p. 3.
District association meeting of the Reichskolonialbund in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.06.1941, p. 4.
Fatal window fall in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.07.1941, p. 4.
Excursion with wagon of the NS Women's Association local group Eupen City Hall
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.07.1941, p. 4.
Cooking courses of the BDM factory "Faith and Beauty in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.07.1941, p. 4.
District test of working and protection dogs
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.07.1941, p. 5.
Stamp exhibition in the municipal library of Eupen at the Kaperberg
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.07.1941, p. 4.
Visit of the factory choir of the Anna-Mariadorf mine in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.07.1941, p. 4.
Herwanger becomes NSDAP commissioner for the offices and municipalities of the Eupen district
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.07.1941, p. 5.
Cologne University of Music visiting Eupen-Malmedy
(From 05.07.1941 to 06.07.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.07.1941, p. 4.
Installation of NSKK traffic call stations
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.07.1941, p. 5.
Young girls training of the girls from Eupen and Herbesthal in Hauset
(From 05.07.1941 to 11.07.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.07.1941, p. 4.
DAF training for store stewards, stewards and organization stewards of the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.07.1941, p. 4.
Elimination competitions of the BDM 673 for the bann championships
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.07.1941, p. 4.
Start of school in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.08.1941, p. 4.
Deployment of young men from the Nationalpolitische Erziehungskraft Erziehungsanstalt Bensberg in Welkenraedt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.07.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen
“Auf Wiedersehen Franziska” at the Capitol in Eupen; “Wunschkonzert” at the Schauburg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.07.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Welkenraedt-Herbesthal, Heinrichskapelle, Kelmis, Eupen-Oberstadt. (From 07.07.1941 to 08.07.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.07.1941, p. 5.
Farewell for the representative of the area leader for the bans Eupen and Malmedy Stammführer Geiger
Werle became the new commissioner for the Eupen-Malmedy banner.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.07.1941, p. 4.
Handball: HJ-Eupen vs. Nat.pol. Educational Institution Bensberg
Eupen 6:10 Bensberg
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.07.1941, p. 4.
Home evening of the compulsory year girls and the housemaids in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.07.1941, p. 5.
Meeting of the Red Cross District Eupen at the Kolping House in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.07.1941, p. 5.
Statutes for the agricultural vocational schools in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.07.1941, p. 4.
Westphalian girls visit Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.07.1941, p. 4.
Kettenis registry office reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.07.1941, p. 4.
District service appeal of the party in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.07.1941, p. 4.
Street collection for the Red Cross reaches RM 11,585 in the district of Eupen
(From 12.07.1941 to 13.07.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.07.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen
“… rides for Germany” at the Capitol in Eupen; “Discretion – Matter of Honor” at the Metropol in Welkenraedt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.07.1941, p. 5.
Fistball practice game in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.07.1941, p. 4.
Inauguration of four new shooting ranges of the district warriors association in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.07.1941, p. 4.
Results of the warriors' club championships for women and the youth team matches
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.07.1941, p. 4.
Hans Herne takes over the tobacco business of Franz Herne in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.07.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Hombourg, Sippenaeken, Old Moresnet, Eupen Lower Town, Montzen, Bleyberg, Gemmenich. (From 14.07.1941 to 17.07.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.07.1941, p. 4.
Excursion of the NS Women's Association local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.07.1941, p. 4.
Reichssportlehrerbund trains in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.07.1941, p. 4.
Barn in Kettenis burns down
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.07.1941, p. 4.
Weekly testing of the alarm sirens of the air-raid shelter in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.07.1941, p. 4.
One and a half year old child drowns in drinking fountain at Heidberg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.07.1941, p. 4.
Service call of the local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.07.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "Victory in the West" District of Eupen
(From 17.07.1941 to 29.07.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.07.1941, p. 4.
Service roll call of the local group Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.07.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.07.1941, p. 5.
Induction ceremony for the new Kreisleiter Herwanger at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.07.1941, p. 4.
Films in the district of Eupen
“Submarines Westward” at the Capitol in Eupen Gasparone at the Schauburg.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.07.1941, p. 8.
Hike of the Nazi community Kraft durch Freude through Eupen and Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.07.1941, p. 4.
Public demonstration about the fight against incendiary bombs in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.07.1941, p. 4.
Beginning of the weekly office hours of the Nazi war victim care in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.08.1941, p. 4.
New registration of Peters & Co as a limited partnership
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.08.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Membach, Baelen, Kelmis, Eupen-Oberstadt. (From 21.07.1941 to 24.07.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.07.1941, p. 5.
Blutenburg Castle
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.07.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results: Youth Eupen vs Moresnet
Moresnet 1:14 Youth Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.07.1941, p. 4.
Professional group evening of the housemaids district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.07.1941, p. 4.
Professional group evening of the housemaids district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.07.1941, p. 4.
Variety event of the Nazi community "Strength through Joy" at the Kurhotel Bredohl in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.07.1941, p. 4.
Lecture for the group of factory wives and housemaids on "The promotion of the hereditarily healthy family with many children" in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.07.1941, p. 4.
Fire extinguished in Baraque Michels
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.07.1941, p. 4.
15 workers from Eupen to the Bayreuth Festival
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.07.1941, p. 4.
Foundation of a youth group in the German Women's Association district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.07.1941, p. 4.
Foundation of a youth group in the German Women's Association district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.07.1941, p. 4.
Beautification of the townscape in Herbesthal and Welkenraedt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.07.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.07.1941, p. 4.
Service call of the political leaders and Walter in Moresnet
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.07.1941, p. 4.
Gymnastics rehearsal of the Eupen gymnastics club 1848
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.07.1941, p. 4.
Award of the Badge of Loyalty to Judicial Inspector Janssen of the District Court of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.07.1941, p. 4.
Sports promotion week in Eupen-Malmedy
(From 26.07.1941 to 03.08.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.07.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen
“Blood Brotherhood” at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.07.1941, p. 5.
Opening of the second and third NSV kindergarten in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.07.1941, p. 4.
Fair in Hergenrath
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.07.1941, p. 4.
Fistball games of the gymnastics club Kettenis 1912 and Eupener Turngemeinde 1876
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.07.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Lontzen, Hergenrath, Walhorn, Kettenis.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.07.1941, p. 5.
Payment of military pensions at the post office in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.07.1941, p. 4.
Court proceedings in Eupen
Violation of export ban on potatoes: 1 month in prison; theft of wooden stakes of the Westwall: 3 months in prison.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.07.1941, p. 4.
Results of the sports promotion week district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, July 31, 1941, p. 4.
Followers roll call in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.08.1941, p. 4.
August
Registry office Raeren reports births, deaths, moving to and from Raeren.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.08.1941, p. 4.
New films circle Eupen
“The master in the house” in the whole district area (From 01.08.1941 to 10.08.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.07.1941, p. 4.
Handball results of the Eupen sports promotion week
Eupener Turngemeinde 71 13:1 Eupener Turnbund 1848
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.08.1941, p. 4.
Improvement of the Iterstraße and the two squares Am Plei and Josef-Kerres-Straße in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, August 2, 1941, p. 4.
Re-establishment of the district office of the NS-Frauenschaft in the district headquarters of the NSDAP in Eupen
Well Aachenerstrasse 89, in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, August 2, 1941, p. 4.
Extension of the award of the Cross of Honor of the German Mother to the territories of Eupen, Malmedy and Moresnet.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.08.1941, p. 4.
Chicken thieves in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.08.1941, p. 4.
Bike Race Cologne-Eupen-Malmedy-Cologne
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.07.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Eupen reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.10.1941, p. 4.
Start of the winter potato harvest in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.10.1941, p. 4.
Leaders of the BDM to the pentathlon and triathlon
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.08.1941, p. 4.
Distribution of tax cards in Eupen
In Eupen the tax cards were distributed.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.01.1941, p. 7.
Results of the sports promotion week
Soccer: Eupen city 5:1 Eupen country; all-around; weightlifting; judo
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.08.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Welkenraedt-Herbesthal, Heinrichskappelle, eupen-Unterstadt, Eynatten, Raeren. (From 04.08.1941 to 07.08.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, August 2, 1941, p. 4.
Award for the families with many children in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.08.1941, p. 4.
First results of the Reichsstoffsammlung in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.08.1941, p. 4.
Bielefeld BDM girls as guests in Moresnet
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.08.1941, p. 4.
German Workers' Front organizes recreational vacations in Waldbröhl
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.08.1941, p. 4.
Comradeship evening of the railwaymen in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.08.1941, p. 4.
12,382.96 RM in the last district collection for the German Red Cross
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.08.1941, p. 4.
Appeals of the NSV-keepers in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.08.1941, p. 4.
Germany's struggle against Bolshevism and plutocracy Events in the district of Eupen
Events in the local group Eupen-City Hall, Eupen-Wesertal and Raeren.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.08.1941, p. 4.
Value added tax in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.08.1941, p. 4.
Eupen BDM girls work in the Warthegau in Poland
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.08.1941, p. 4.
Jünglingshaus in Eupen becomes district administration of the DAF district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.08.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the NSDAP local group Eupen town hall
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.08.1941, p. 4.
Events of the DAF in the district of Eupen
Colorful evenings, “The sold grandfather”, Cologne Hännschen, Albert Laube.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.08.1941, p. 4.
Eupen tenants meeting at Hotel Bosten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.08.1941, p. 4.
Municipal council meeting in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.08.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Hombourg, Sippenaeken, Old Moresnet, Kelmis, Eupen-Oberstadt. (From 11.08.1941 to 14.08.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.08.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the Joseph shooters Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.08.1941, p. 4.
Ceremonial handing over of the traditional flag of the NS-warrior comradeship in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.08.1941, p. 4.
Eupen boys train in Vogelsang
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.08.1941, p. 4.
Fair in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.08.1941, p. 4.
"My Life for Ireland" at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beob10.08.achter, 12.08.1941, p. 4.
Parents' evening of the Bund deutscher Mädel in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.08.1941, p. 4.
Award of the Cross of Honor for mothers with many children in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.08.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the soccer clubs district Eupen and district Aachen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.08.1941, p. 4.
Creation of the land registers in Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.08.1941, p. 4.
Course of the HJ leaders Bann Eupen 673 in Vogelsang
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.08.1941, p. 4.
Councilors meeting in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.08.1941, p. 4.
Results of the cross-country ride of the SA riders Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.08.1941, p. 4.
Five NS sisters offer counseling hours in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.08.1941, p. 4.
Distribution of ration cards in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.08.1941, p. 4.
Gaure speaker Sieger as a guest in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.08.1941, p. 4.
Josef Kriescher appointed mayor in Moresnet
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.08.1941, p. 4.
Rally of the NSDAP local group Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.08.1941, p. 4.
448 applications for the award of the Cross of Honor with large families in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.08.1941, p. 4.
Appeal of the NSV local group Eupen town hall
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.08.1941, p. 4.
Service call of the local group Moresnet
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.08.1941, p. 4.
51 applications for the award of the Cross of Honor with large families in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.08.1941, p. 5.
Public party meeting of the NSDAP in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.08.1941, p. 4.
Public rally of the NSDAP local group Kettenis at the Hotel Tychon in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.08.1941, p. 5.
NSDAP meeting in Montzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.08.1941, p. 5.
Propaganda march of the NSKK at the Raeren funfair
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.08.1941, p. 4.
Four participants at the athletics championship in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.08.1941, p. 4.
NSDAP meeting in Moresnet
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.08.1941, p. 5.
Motorcycle accident in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.08.1941, p. 4.
Start of the elementary schools in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.08.1941, p. 4.
City of Eupen plans to repair the roads after the Kieg
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.08.1941, p. 4.
House fire in the street "of the 18th May" in Kelmis extinguished
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.08.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Membach, Baelen, Eupen-Unterstadt, Montzen, Bleyberg, Gemmenich. (From 18.08.1941 to 21.08.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.08.1941, p. 5.
Announcement of the 27th supply section Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.08.1941, p. 4.
Publicity tour of the War Graves Commission for Germans Abroad in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.08.1941, p. 4.
Westphalian girls visit Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.08.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the NSDAP local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Aug. 21, 1941, p. 4.
Moresnet registry office reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Aug. 21, 1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the Eupen gymnastics community 1876 in the Josef-Kerres school at Kaperberg
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Aug. 21, 1941, p. 4.
Already three tons collected at the Moresnet spinning collection
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Aug. 21, 1941, p. 4.
Appelle der Ortswalter anlässlich des anstehenden Winters und Vorbereitungen für das WHV 1941/1942
Quellen
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.08.1941, S. 4.
Outdoor hedge burning allowed in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.08.1941, p. 4.
Home Evening of the NS Women's Society of the Eupen Town Hall Local Group
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.08.1941, p. 4.
Home Evening of the NS Women's Society of the Local Group Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Aug. 21, 1941, p. 4.
Music evening of the Westphalian BDM girls in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Aug. 21, 1941, p. 4.
Textile collection in Walhorn, Hauset, Eynatten and Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.08.1941, p. 4.
Excursion of the NS Women's Association (Kettenis, Raeren, Eynatten and Hauset) to Monschau
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.08.1941, p. 4.
Film evening of the NS Women's Association at the Kurhotel Bredohl in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.10.1941, p. 4.
Service call of the local group Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Aug. 21, 1941, p. 4.
Beautification of the streetscape in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, May 24, 1941, p. 7.
Rheinisches Landestheater Neuss in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.08.1941, p. 4.
Film screening "The Vulture Wally" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.08.1941, p. 5.
Appeal of the district warriors association Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.08.1941, p. 4.
Skittles: District Challenge Cup Eupen-Aachen-Würselen-Kohlscheid
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.08.1941, p. 5.
Athletics competition in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.08.1941, p. 5.
Film screening "The Vulture Wally" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.08.1941, p. 5.
Relay races in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.08.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Lontzen, Hergenrath, Walhorn, Kettenis, Kelmis, Eupen-Oberstadt. (From 25.08.1941 to 28.08.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.08.1941, p. 5.
Gauwirtschaftsberater Freiherr von Schröder speaks at the working conference of the factory managers in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.08.1941, p. 4.
Grunsfeld new local chairman of the DAF
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.08.1941, p. 4.
Lectures and events of an artistic nature in the district of Eupen for the NS Women's Association
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.08.1941, p. 4.
Ludwig Lamberts replaces Siemons as cell leader of the NSDAP in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.08.1941, p. 4.
Transfer of Court Assessor Dr. Elsner von Gronow to the Aachen Regional Court
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Aug. 27, 1941, p. 4.
Amendment of the Rules of Procedure of the District Court of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Aug. 27, 1941, p. 4.
Gau Department Head for Culture, Education and Training speaks at meeting of NS Women's Association in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Aug. 27, 1941, p. 4.
Cooking course of the NS Women's Society in Lontzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Aug. 21, 1941, p. 4.
Cologne puppet stage in Kelmis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.08.1941, p. 4.
Training of the German Red Cross in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.09.1941, p. 3.
Cabaret evening of the NS community "Strength through Joy" in Hergenrath
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.08.1941, p. 4.
Cologne Hänneschen Theater at the Bergscheider Hof in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.09.1941, p. 4.
"Scout Hallgarten" at the Schauburg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.08.1941, p. 4.
NSKK Motorsturm 23/M 76 celebrates first anniversary in Moresnet
Sources
Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.09.1941, p. 4.
Celebration of Troop 3 of the NSKK Motor Storm 23/M 76 in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.09.1941, p. 4.
German youth team fights in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.08.1941, p. 4.
Athletics competition in Eupen
Relay race
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.08.1941, p. 4.
General meeting of the Eupen gymnastics federation 1876
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.08.1941, p. 4.
September
Girls of Eupen gymnastics club 1848 compete in BDM fights
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.08.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Welkenraedt-Hesbethal, Eupen-Unterstadt, Eynatten, Raeren. (From 01.09.1941 to 04.09.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.08.1941, p. 4.
New judges in the Anerbengericht in Eupen
Ludwig Simons from Walhorn, Josef Paquet from Kettenis, Thomas Gouder from Eupen, Josef Chantraine from Lontzen, Peter Stickelmann from Walhorn, Leonhard Jakob Hubert Zimmermann from Eynatten.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.09.1941, p. 4.
Imperial pig census in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.09.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Raeren reports births, deaths, moving to and from Raeren.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.09.1941, p. 4.
"Strength through Joy" announces 7 events in the district of Eupen
Eynatten, Welkenraedt, Eupen, Raeren, Kettenis and Moresnet.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.09.1941, p. 4.
Collection of school fees Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.11.1941, p. 4.
Athletics city competition Eupen-Malmedy
City of Eupen won.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.09.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.09.1941, p. 4.
Fire department hangs orientation signs in the city of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.09.1941, p. 4.
Service roll call of the NSDAP local group Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.09.1941, p. 4.
Service roll call of the HJ Gefolgschaft 7/673 Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.09.1941, p. 4.
Court proceedings in Eupen
2 weeks in jail for begging and peddling without a business license. 3 months in prison for grand theft. Acquittal for pandering
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.09.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Eupen reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.09.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Montzen reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.09.1941, p. 4.
Day of the housemaids district Eupen
A big celebration was organized.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.09.1941, p. 4.
Master craftsman examinations passed in the motor trade district of Eupen
Johann Wehrmanns and Emil Kalscheuer.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.09.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the minstrels in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.09.1941, p. 4.
Group appel of the BDM group 7/673 in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.09.1941, p. 4.
New soccer year and club overview
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.09.1941, p. 4.
Weekend training of the BDM leaders Untergau Eupen in Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.09.1941, p. 4.
Special performance of the wrestlers and boxers of the gymnastics club Eupen 1889
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.09.1941, p. 4.
Sports clubs Kreis Eupen join the NS-Reichsbund für Leibesübungen (NS Reich Federation for Physical Education)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.09.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.09.1941, p. 3.
Court proceedings in Eupen
Black slaughterer before the special court: 15 months imprisonment + 100RM fine and 1 year imprisonment + 100RM fine
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.09.1941, p. 3.
New films in Eupen
“The Rothschilds”; “My husband must not know” at the Schauburg in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.09.1941, p. 3.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Homburg, Sippenaeken, Old Moresnet, Kelmis, Eupen-Oberstadt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.09.1941, p. 4.
Foundation of a beautification association Herbesthal-Welkenraedt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.09.1941, p. 3.
District Leader Herwanger Attends Propaganda Conference of the Cologne-Aachen Gau
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.09.1941, p. 3.
Concert and theater evening at Hotel Tychon in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.09.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the political leaders of the local group Eupen-Wesertal
Followed by a visit to the country year camp in Bethane and Membach.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.09.1941, p. 4.
Swimming results: Wassersprotverein Eupen vs. Postsportgemeinschaft Aachen
Eupen 80:78 Aachen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.09.1941, p. 4.
Kettenis registry office reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.09.1941, p. 4.
Honoring long-serving administrators of the city of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.09.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results: Raeren, Youth Eupen and FC Eupen
Youth Eupen 7:1 Reichsbahn Eschweiler; Borussia Brand 2:2 FC Eupen; Raeren 2:0 SC Aachen; Moresnet vs. Post Aachen (forfeit for Aachen)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.09.1941, p. 4.
Foundation of a traffic and beautification association in Herbesthal-Welkenraedt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.09.1941, p. 4.
Sewerage works in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.09.1941, p. 4.
Establishment of an aviation HJ in Raeren
Buildup is already a few months back. Course was strongly attended.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.09.1941, p. 4.
62 wagons of potatoes arrived from the Reich for the district of Eupen
Retailers are allowed to give away 1 hundredweight per household
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.09.1941, p. 4.
Court Assessor Dr. Hans Freiherr Elsner von Gronow appointed as District Court Counsel in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.09.1941, p. 4.
Assembly of the local farmers' union Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.09.1941, p. 4.
Film evening of the NS-Frauenschaft local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.09.1941, p. 4.
Film evening of the NS-Frauenschaft local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.09.1941, p. 4.
Good hay harvest in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.09.1941, p. 4.
Cologne Millowitsch Group performs "Drei Köllsche Jung" in Herbesthal-Welkenraedt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.09.1941, p. 4.
Aachen Regional Court sentences Kelmiser to 2 years in prison
The farmer Jakob Francois from Kelmis was condemned for having stashed away foodstuffs and sold them without coupons.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.09.1941, p. 4.
Two Eupener sentenced to prison in Aachen for theft
14 months penitentiary or 3 months imprisonment
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.09.1941, p. 4.
Comradeship evening of the tax office Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.09.1941, p. 4.
Publication of the match schedules for soccer and handball
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.09.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen
“On the Heath in the Evening” at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.09.1941, p. 4.
35 boys from the district of Eupen as guests in Vogelsang
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.09.1941, p. 4.
Eupen singers as guests in Mariadorf
In gratitude for the visit of the choir of the pit from Mariadorf, Eupener now visited Mariadorf (From 13.09.1941 to 14.09.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.09.1941, p. 4.
Handball: Turngemeinde Eupen 76 vs. SB Streiffeld
Eupen 13:3 Streiffeld
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.09.1941, p. 4.
"The Glass Ball" at the Schauburg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.09.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Membach, Baelen, Eupen-Unterstadt, Montzen, Bleyberg, Gemmenich.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.09.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results: Youth Eupen, Lontzen, Eynatten, Raeren and FC Eupen
FC Eupen 1:0 Raeren; Post Aachen 10:2 Kriegsgeeinschaft Eynatten/Hauset; Lontzen 1:4 Borussia Brand; TB Haaren 2:7 Jugend Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.09.1941, p. 4.
Walter Rexroth appointed official mayor
The previous acting mayor of the city of Eupen Rexroth, has now been appointed official mayor.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.09.1941, p. 4.
Training campaign of the Reichsbund for civil servants at the Kurhotel Bredohl in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.09.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.09.1941, p. 4.
Service call of the political leaders of the local group Herbesthal-Welkenraedt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.09.1941, p. 4.
Gymnastics rehearsal of the Eupen gymnastics club 1848
(From 16.09.1941 to 17.09.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.09.1941, p. 4.
Burning of hedge waste in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.09.1941, p. 4.
Gauffilm screening "Trenck, the Pandur" in the district of Eupen
(From 17.09.1941 to 28.09.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.09.1941, p. 4.
Mr. Seulen appointed district administrator in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.09.1941, p. 4.
Fair in Kelmis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.09.1941, p. 4.
Collection for the Winterhilfswerk reaches 9.780RM in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.09.1941, p. 4.
Dr. Flossdorf from Eupen appointed Agricultural Councillor Aachen-Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.09.1941, p. 4.
Eupener wins RM 1,000 in the lottery
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.09.1941, p. 4.
Working hour of the NS-Frauenschaft local group Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.09.1941, p. 4.
Service roll call of the NSDAP local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.09.1941, p. 4.
Service call of the political leaders local group Herbestahl
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.09.1941, p. 4.
Large rally of the NSDAP local group Raeren
The head of the Venauen school Rudolf Friedt spoke.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.09.1941, p. 4.
Star hike of the young girls in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.09.1941, p. 4.
100 years celebration of the St. Nicholas Hospital in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.09.1941, p. 4.
Parents' evening of the NS Women's Association Eynaten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.09.1941, p. 4.
Cones: Eupen vs. Würselen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.09.1941, p. 5.
Warrior community "green corps" holds comrades meeting in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.09.1941, p. 4.
Fatal traffic accident in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.09.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Lontzen, Hergenrath, Walhorn, Kettenis, Kelmis, Eupen-Oberstadt (From 22.09.1941 to 25.09.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.09.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results: Raeren, Lontzen, Youth Eupen and FC Eupen
Alemannia Mariadorf 3:2 Youth Eupen; Raeren 8:0 Lontzen; FC Eupen 5:0 VfL Aachen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.09.1941, p. 4.
Circus Holzmüller in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.09.1941, p. 4.
German citizenship
The inhabitants of the old Prussian districts of Eupen-Malmedy as well as Neutral-Moresnets receive German citizenship automatically (retroactively to May 18, 1940) and without formality.
Soccer results: Local clubs
FC Membach 5:1 Old Moresnet; Sparta Gemmenich 6:1 FC Baelen; FC Homburg 2:1 CC Welkenraedt; Olympia Montzen 3:1 FC Canaris Bleyberg; Alliance Welkenraedt 2:1 Union Heinrichskappelle; Youth Sippenaeken 8:2 FC Montzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.09.1941, p. 4.
Kettenis registry office reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.09.1941, p. 4.
Establishment of a community library in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.09.1941, p. 4.
Merger of the Kettenis shooting clubs
Sebastianus Schützengesellschaft and Flobertklub merge and henceforth called themselves Sebastianus Schützengesellschaft.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.09.1941, p. 3.
Meeting of the local farmers' association Kreis Eupen in Kurhotel Bredohl
Discussed the last half of the year and the upcoming winter.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.09.1941, p. 3.
Meeting of the aldermen in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.09.1941, p. 3.
Raeren soldiers receive messages from home
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.09.1941, p. 3.
Lecture on "The Jewish-Bolshevik Monster Tumbles" in Eupen
Lecture of the local group Eupen-City Hall in the Kurhotel Bredohl and the lecture of the local group Eupen-Wesertal in the Hotel Bosten.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.09.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.09.1941, p. 3.
Moresnet registry office reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.09.1941, p. 3.
New films in Eupen
“Turmoil in the Ladies’ Convent” at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.09.1941, p. 3.
Admission of members of the Heimatreue Front to the NSDAP
In the local group Eupen-City 180 people were admitted and Eupen-City 200 people. (From 27.09.1941 to 28.09.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.09.1941, p. 4.
Public rally of the NSDAP local group Kettenis in the restaurant Klein
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.09.1941, p. 4.
Event for the blind in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.09.1941, p. 4.
Raeren sports clubs participate in collection for WHW
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.09.1941, p. 4.
Sports events on the occasion of the collection for the Winterhilfswerk in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.09.1941, p. 4.
Fair in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.09.1941, p. 4.
Basket ball game in Eupen
Eupener Turnbund 1848 7:1 Turngemeinde Eupen 1876; victory of Eupener Textilwerke against Fa. Peters & Co.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.09.1941, p. 4.
Three Eupener at dog show in Stolberg
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.10.1941, p. 4.
Handball: TB Eupen 1876 vs. tower municipality Eupen
TB Eupen 9:3 Turngemeinde Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.09.1941, p. 4.
Gymnastics demonstrations of the two Eupen gymnastics clubs
The TB Eupen showed their skills in the Haasstraße and the Turngemeinde Eupen at the Marktplatz. The BDM was on the Klötzerbahn. In addition, the shooting club opened its doors.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.09.1941, p. 4.
Wrestling Eupen vs. Malmedy
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.12.1941, p. 4.
Company outing of the electricity company Eupen to Monschau
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.10.1941, p. 4.
Two people from Eupen win 100 RM each in the lottery.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.09.1941, p. 4.
Issuance of grease coupons for the less fortunate population in Kettenis
Kettenis, Eynatten, Walhorn, Hauset (From 30.09.1941 to 02.10.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.09.1941, p. 4.
October
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.10.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Raeren reports births, deaths, moving to and from Raeren.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.10.1941, p. 4.
Service roll call of the NSDAP local group Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.10.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Lichtenbusch, Eynatten, Hauset.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.09.1941, p. 3.
Excursion of the NS Women's Association Raeren to Monschau
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.09.1941, p. 4.
Home Evening of the NS Women's Association Local Group Herbestahl
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.09.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Montzen reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.10.1941, p. 4.
Farmers can register at the dairy Walhorn
Interested farmers could join the Walhorn dairy until October 10, 1941. (From 03.10.1941 to 10.10.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.10.1941, p. 4.
Excursion of the District Administration and the District Savings Bank Eupen to Monschau
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.10.1941, p. 4.
Court proceedings in Eupen
A farmer from Henreichskappelle was sentenced by the Eupen District Court to a RM 200 fine or 40 days in jail for withholding cream and selling butter without a ration card. 3 people from Kelmis-Moresnet were sentenced by the Landsgericht Aachen for black slaughter.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.10.1941, p. 4.
Amendment of the statutes of the municipality of Eupen
Bgm. Rexroth was hired full-time and given three aldermen. The aldermen were limited to 12.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.10.1941, p. 4.
German Civil Service Insurance approved in the districts of Eupen, Malmedy and Moresnet
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.10.1941, p. 6.
Raeren celebrates day of the country girls in the restaurant Radermacher
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.10.1941, p. 4.
Almost 1,000 mothers from the district of Eupen receive honorary cross for large families
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.10.1941, p. 4.
26 Aachen BDM girls visit Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.10.1941, p. 4.
Spielschar of the Obergau sings on the Eupen market place
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.10.1941, p. 5.
Kettenis registry office reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.10.1941, p. 5.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Welkenraedt-Herbesthal, Eupen-Unterstadt, Eupen-Oberstadt. (From 06.10.1941 to 09.10.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.10.1941, p. 5.
Annual General Meeting of the Eupen worsted mill
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.09.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
Youth Eupen 4:1 VfR Aachen Forst; SG Eynatten-Hauset 0:4; Borussia Brand; Sportvereinigung Moresnet 3:1 SC 1910 Aachen; VfL 05 Aachen 9:0 Lontzen; Eintracht Kornelimünster 1:7 FC Eupen; Post Aachen 1:2 Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.10.1941, p. 6.
Red Cross training course in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.10.1941, p. 5.
Eupen reaches second place in the district challenge cup bowling
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.10.1941, p. 3.
Burning waste in the garden allowed in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.10.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
FC Montzen 1:4 FC Membach; CS Welkenraedt 2:1 Sparta Gemmenich; FC Baelen 1:3 FC Homburg; FC Bleyberg 2:1 Alliance Welkenraedt; FC Alt-Moresnet 3:2 Youth Sippenaeken; Union Heinrichskappelle 5:1 Olympia Montzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.10.1941, p. 4.
New entry in the commercial register
Julius Rexroth Dye Works newly entered in the Commercial Register.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.10.1941, p. 4.
Handball results
Eupener Turngemeinde 8:18 Rhenania Rothe Erde; Eupener Turnverein 1848 3:6 Reichsbahn-Sportgemeinschaft Aachen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.10.1941, p. 4.
Determination of consumer prices for potatoes
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.10.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.10.1941, p. 3.
Moresnet registry office reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.10.1941, p. 3.
New films in Eupen
“Mrs. Luna” at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.10.1941, p. 3.
DAF and KdF organize lecture on "Front Airmen in the West" in Eupen and Raeren
Dr. Kuermann spoke.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.10.1941, p. 4.
Herbesthal cattle market
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.09.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
Grün Weiß Eschweiler 3:3 Jugend Eupen; Fc Eupen 0:1 SC Aachen; TuS Raeren 8:0 Sportgemeinschaft Eynatten-Hauset; Sportgemeinschaft Moresnet 7:2 Borussia Brand; Lontzen 2:4 Eintracht Kornelimünster
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.10.1941, p. 4.
Nettenbeck becomes senior government secretary in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.10.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Homburg, Sippenaeken, Old Moresnet, Kelmis, Moresnet, Bleyberg, Gemmenich. (From 13.10.1941 to 16.10.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.10.1941, p. 3.
Assembly of the local farmers' union Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.10.1941, p. 3.
Cattle market in Herbestahl
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.10.1941, p. 3.
Lecture by Prof. Dr. Elch from Cologne on "The United States and Us" at the Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.10.1941, p. 4.
Slide show about pest infestation in the Bergscheiderhof in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.10.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
Olympia Montzen 4:4 Old Moresnet; Fc Membach 0:6 FC Bleyberg; Sparta Gemmenich 3:1 Union Henrichskappelle; FC Homurg 1:0 FC Montzen; Alliance Welkenraedt 4:1 FC Baelen; Youth Sippenaeken 2:4 CS Welkenraedt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.10.1941, p. 4.
Open lecture about the war production battle in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.10.1941, p. 3.
Court proceedings in Eupen
2 juveniles sentenced to 6 weeks in jail for theft; A farmer from Baelen illegally sold butter and received 10 days in jail; Illegal possession of weapons by an Italian: 1 week in jail.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.10.1941, p. 3.
Lecture on the creation of the Belgian state in Welkenraedt by the head of the district office Neuhaus
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.10.1941, p. 3.
Film screening "The Heart of a Queen" in Lontzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.10.1941, p. 3.
New films in Eupen
“Family Connection” at the Capitol in Eupen; “Captain Orlando” at the Schauburg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.10.1941, p. 3.
Assembly of the entourage 11/673 Moresnet in Kelmis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.10.1941, p. 3.
Speech by Kreisleiter Herwanger in Moresnet
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.10.1941, p. 3.
Air force music corps plays on the market place in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.10.1941, p. 3.
Public meeting of the NSDAP in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.10.1941, p. 3.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.10.1941, p. 3.
Film screening "The Heart of a Queen" in Membach
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.10.1941, p. 3.
Opening of a girls' department in the agric. School in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.10.1941, p. 3.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Membach, Baelen, Eupen-Unterstadt, Eupen-Oberstadt, Kettenis, Raeren. (From 20.10.1941 to 23.10.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.10.1941, p. 3.
Soccer results
Youth Eupen 3:4 Alemannia Mariadorf; FC Eupen 2 7:4 FC Raeren 2
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.10.1941, p. 3.
Comradeship evening of the NS-Reichskriegerbund in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.10.1941, p. 3.
NSKK sports fights with Eupen participation
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.10.1941, p. 4.
Theater evening in Kelmis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.11.1941, p. 4.
Boxing fights in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.10.1941, p. 4.
30 women and girls from Eupen visit military hospital in Aachen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.10.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
Alt-Moresnet 1:15 Alliance Welkenraedt; CS Welkenraedt 6:1 FC Membach; Baelener FC 5:1 Olympia Montzen; Union Heinrichskappelle 2:0 FC Homburg (abr.); Fc Montzen 3:5 Sparta Gemmenich; FC Bleyberg 5:0 Youth Sippenaeken
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.10.1941, p. 3.
Handball: Alsdorfer Sportvereinigung 9:2 Eupener Turngemeinde 76
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.10.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the NSDAP local group Eupen town hall
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.10.1941, p. 4.
Film evening of the NS Women's Society in the spa hotel about hereditary diseases
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.10.1941, p. 3.
Professional group evening of the housemaids district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.10.1941, p. 4.
Jakob Rosskamp from Raeren passes master's examination as ladies' and men's hairdresser
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.10.1941, p. 4.
Open lecture about the war production battle in Montzen
For farmers from Montzen and Homburg
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.10.1941, p. 4.
Workshop of the German Workers' Front for plant managers and chairmen in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.10.1941, p. 4.
Prohibition of burning grave lights on All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day
It was forbidden because of the air war.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.10.1941, p. 4.
Lecture by the Reichskolonialbund on "The Colonial Will of the German People" in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.10.1941, p. 3.
Public party meeting of the NSDAP with Kreisobmann Martini in Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.10.1941, p. 3.
New films in Eupen
“Mother” at the Capitol and “Annette” at the Schauburg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.10.1941, p. 4.
Second Reich Street Collection for the Winter Relief Fund in the District of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.10.1941, p. 4.
HJ leaders' meeting in Cologne with participation from Eupen-Malmedy
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.10.1941, p. 4.
Parents' evening of the children's groups of the NS Frauenschaft in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.10.1941, p. 3.
Book exhibition in the municipal library of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.10.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Lontzen, Hergenrath, Walhorn, Kelmis. (From 27.10.1941 to 28.10.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.10.1941, p. 3.
Request for Christmas donation for parents whose sons died in the war
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.10.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
FC Eupen 10:1 Postsportverein Aachen; SB Moresnet 13:0 TuS Raeren; Alemannia Aachen 7:1 Jugend Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.10.1941, p. 4.
Bankruptcy proceedings against Jean Lindt of Eynatten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.10.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
SC 1910 Aachen 12:1 Lontzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.10.1941, p. 4.
Cooking course of the NS Women's Association in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.10.1941, p. 3.
New electricity prices in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.10.1941, p. 3.
Service roll call of the NSDAP local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.10.1941, p. 3.
Comradeship evening of the marble plant Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.10.1941, p. 3.
Soccer results
FC Membach 0:1 Union Heinrichskappelle; FC Bleyberg 7:1 FC Baelen; Alliance Welkenraedt 14:1 FC Montzen; Olympia Montzen 1:8 CS Welkenraedt; FC Homburg 8:0 FC Alt-Moresnet; Youth Sippenaeken 1:4 FC Gemmenich
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.10.1941, p. 3.
Special exhibition of the University of Cologne about Eupen-Malmedy
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.10.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.10.1941, p. 4.
BDM Reichsreferentin Dr. Jutta Rüdiger as guest in Eupen
Dr. Jutta Rüdiger was received at the (former) border by Kreisleiter Herwanger and BDM girls. This was followed by a speech at the Hotel Bosten in Eupen. The entire city was decorated with flags. Later, she occupied the HJ-Heim Burg Stockem.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.10.1941, p. 4.
Italian-German music evening with Antonio Bozanella at the Jünglingshaus Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.10.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the factory men at the Hotel Bosten in Eupen
400 men came together.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, Eupen edition, 03.11.1941, p. 4.
November
Opening of the new district branch of the Savings Bank in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.10.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen
“13 Chairs” at the Schauburg in Eupen; “A famous doctor is on trial…” at the Capitol in Eupen; “Goodbye Franziska” Metropol in Welkenraedt; “On the Heath in the Evening” at the Lichtburg in Kelmis.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.11.1941, p. 6.
Film screening "Jud sweet" in the district of Eupen
(From 01.11.1941 to 15.11.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.11.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
FC Baelen 0:4 FC Membach; FC Montzen 0:5 Olympia Montzen; CS Welkenraedt 2:5 Alliance Welkenraedt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.11.1941, p. 4.
Opening of the public library in Walhorn
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.10.1941, p. 4.
No control stamps for tobacco products for the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.11.1941, p. 4.
Kettenis registry office reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.11.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Montzen reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.11.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Raeren reports births, deaths, moving to and from Raeren.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.11.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Welkenraedt-Herbesthal, Eupen-Unterstadt, Lichtenbusch, Eynatten, Hauset (From 03.11.1941 to 06.11.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.11.1941, p. 4.
Order penalty for farmer from Sippenaeken
The farmer had not delivered all the milk to the dairy.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.11.1941, p. 4.
Lecture on "Oil and Mohammed" at the Jünglingshaus in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.11.1941, p. 4.
Welkenraedter pupils visit the Rhine
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.11.1941, p. 4.
Film evening of the NSDAP local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.11.1941, p. 4.
Appointments of teachers district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.11.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.12.1941, p. 3.
Service roll call of the NSDAP local group Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.11.1941, p. 4.
Eupener wins RM 1,000 in the lottery
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.11.1941, p. 4.
Meeting for sheep farmers from Raeren and Eynatten in the restaurant Radermacher in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.11.1941, p. 4.
Training of the office, cell and official administrators of the local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.11.1941, p. 4.
BDM and HJ of the local group Eupen-City Hall collect bottles in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 07.11.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Eupen reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.11.1941, p. 3.
New films in Eupen
“Always just… you” at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.11.1941, p. 3.
NSKK and HJ collect bottles in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.11.1941, p. 3.
Eupener wins RM 500 in lottery
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.11.1941, p. 3.
Heroes' Memorial Day for the fallen soldiers in all local groups of the district of Eupen
All local groups held commemorative ceremonies. In addition, Kreisleiter Herwanger laid a wreath at the grave of Josef Kerres.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.11.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
Moresnet 0:0 FC Eupen; 05 Aachen 2:3 Raeren; Kornelimünster 10:1 Eynatten-Hauset; Post Aachen 7:3 Lontzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.11.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Homburg, Sippenaeken, Old Moresnet, Kelmis, Eupen-Oberstadt. (From 10.11.1941 to 13.11.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.11.1941, p. 3.
Soccer results
Fc Membacch 4:3 Sparta Gemmenich; Fc Homburg 2:4 Alliance Welkenraedt; CS Welkenraedt 4:1 FC Baelen; Union Heinrichskapelle 11:1 FC Alt-Moresnet; FC Bleyberg 5:0 FC Montzen; Olympia Montzen 3:6 Youth Sippenaeken
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.11.1941, p. 4.
Art historian Dr. Kroeber speaks to the staff of the Kammgarnwerk about the soul of the German landscape
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.11.1941, p. 3.
Lecture by Prof. Dr. Elch from Cologne on "The United States and Us" at the Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.11.1941, p. 3.
Founding of the Herbesthal community group in the Reichsluftschutzbund
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.11.1941, p. 3.
Third Reich Street Collection in the District of Eupen
(From 15.11.1941 to 16.11.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 14.11.1941, p. 4.
Raeren music corps plays for the Winter Relief Fund
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.11.1941, p. 3.
Film screening "Bismarck" in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.11.1941, p. 3.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 30.10.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Membach, Eupen Lower Town, Bleyberg. (From 17.11.1941 to 20.11.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.11.1941, p. 3.
Selection matches Bann Eupen vs. Bann Malmedy
Bann Eupen 673 5:3 Bann Malmedy 674
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.11.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
Kohlscheider SC 2:2 Youth Eupen; FC Eupen 3:0 Sportgem. Eynatten-Hauset
Sources
Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.11.1941, p. 4.
Gaufrauenschaftsleiterin of the Wartheland Helga Thrö speaks to the women from the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.11.1941, p. 4.
Foreclosures in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.11.1941, p. 4.
Kettenis registry office reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.11.1941, p. 3.
Kettenis registry office reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.12.1941, p. 3.
Soccer results
FC Membach 3:1 FC Homburg; Fc Montzen 5:2 Union Heinrichskappelle; Sparta Gemmenich 2:2 FC Bleyberg; Allianz Welkenraedt 6:1 Olympia Moesnet; Alt-Moresnet 1:8 CS Welkenraedt
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.11.1941, p. 4.
Handball: Eupener Turngemeinde vs. Eupener Turnverein
Eupen TG 8:5 Eupen TV
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.11.1941, p. 4.
More than 14,000 RM collected during the third Reichsstrasse collection in the district of Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.11.1941, p. 4.
Thieves break into bakery in Hauset
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.11.1941, p. 4.
Ophthalmologist at the Nikolaus Hospital in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.11.1941, p. 4.
Trainings of the German Workers Front District Eupen
German, arithmetic, introduction to bookkeeping, bookkeeping for the retail trade, chart of accounts and carbonless copy bookkeeping, commercial correspondence and commercial studies.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.11.1941, p. 4.
Service roll call of the NSDAP local group Montzen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.11.1941, p. 4.
Professional group evening of the housemaids district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.11.1941, p. 3.
Trainings of the German Workers Front District Eupen
Typewriting, German shorthand
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.11.1941, p. 4.
German War Graves Commission holds illustrated lecture on "German Sites of Honor in the East" at Hotel Bredohl in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.11.1941, p. 4.
Accelerated delivery of tax cards
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.11.1941, p. 4.
89 Marriage loans granted in the districts of Eupen-Malmedy
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.11.1941, p. 4.
Foundation of a local branch Eupen of the Reichsbund der Schwerhörigen (Reich Association of the Hard of Hearing)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.11.1941, p. 4.
Eupen Town Hall local group shows the film "All life is struggle".
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 21.11.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen
Little girls, little worries at the Capitol in Eupen; Noise in the front building at the Schauburg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.11.1941, p. 4.
Raeren has 3,271 inhabitants
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.11.1941, p. 3.
Welkenraedt-Hesbesthal cell meeting with district office director Mießen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.11.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
Union Heinrichskappelle 1:7 CS Welkenraedt; FC Bleyberg 1:2 FC Homburg; Olympia Montzen 3:2 FC Membach; FC Baelen 1:3 FC Montzen; FC Alt-Moresnet 2:3 Sparta Gemmenich; Allianz Welkenraedt 7:4 Youth Sippenaeken
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.11.1941, p. 4.
Kettenis has 4,335 inhabitants
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.11.1941, p. 3.
Eupen has 13,640 inhabitants
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 25.11.1941, p. 3.
Service roll call of the NSDAP local group Eupen town hall
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.11.1941, p. 4.
Deadline for crediting union dues paid during Belgian period at DAF
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.11.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.11.1941, p. 4.
Herbesthal has 2,085 inhabitants
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.11.1941, p. 4.
Fatal traffic accident in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.11.1941, p. 4.
Kraft durch Freude organizes "fairy tale film evening" at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.11.1941, p. 4.
Payment of military and disability pension
(From 28.11.1941 to 01.12.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.11.1941, p. 4.
Service roll call of the NSDAP local group Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 26.11.1941, p. 3.
Music evening of the German Workers' Front at the Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 28.11.1941, p. 4.
Meeting of the political leaders of the local group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.11.1941, p. 4.
Fire in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.11.1941, p. 3.
New films in Eupen
Carl Peters at the Schauburg in Eupen; The Gasman at the Capitol in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.11.1941, p. 3.
Meeting of the NSDAP local group Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.11.1941, p. 3.
December
Prices for Christmas trees in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.12.1941, p. 4.
Councilors meeting in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.12.1941, p. 3.
Soccer results
Youth Eupen 5:0 SC Bardenberg
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.12.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Welkenraedt-Herbesthal, Eupen-Unterstadt, Lichtenbusch, Eynatten, Hauset. (From 01.12.1941 to 04.12.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.11.1941, p. 3.
Ludwig Lavalle passes master craftsman's examination as motor vehicle mechanic
Sources
- Ludwig Lavalle passes master craftsman’s examination as motor vehicle mechanic
Film screening "The sinful village" in the district of Eupen
(From 01.12.1941 to 15.12.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.11.1941, p. 3.
Soccer results
SC Welkenraedt 3:6 FC Bleyberg; FC Homburg 2:3 Olympia Montzen; FC Montzen 4:1 Alt-Moresnet; Sparta Gemmenich 4:4 Allianz Welkenraedt; FC Baelen 0:2 Union Heinirhcskappelle; FC Membach 3:2 Youth Sippenaeken
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 02.12.1941, p. 4.
Kettenis registry office reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.12.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Raeren reports births, deaths, moving to and from Raeren.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.12.1941, p. 4.
Shorthand course at the girls' school on the Schilsweg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.12.1941, p. 4.
Court proceedings in Eupen
Man from Welkenraedt imprisoned or fined for tax fraud. Man from Neu-Moresnet for two counts of theft 3 months and 2 weeks in jail; 3 months for hunting offence for a farmer from Homburg; RM 400 fine for tax fencing.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.12.1941, p. 3.
Home Evening German Women's Work and Youth Groups, Local Group Eupen-Wesertal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.12.1941, p. 3.
Josef Vorhagen from Raeren your ensign leader district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 03.12.1941, p. 4.
Registry office Montzen reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.12.1941, p. 4.
Service roll call of the NSDAP local group Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 04.12.1941, p. 4.
Annual closing party of the DAF at Hotel Bosten in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.12.1941, p. 3.
Christmas party of the NSKK Motor Squadron III/M76 with wounded soldiers at the Hotel Bredohl in Eupen
There was music, speeches and gifts for the military hospital.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.12.1941, p. 3.
Registry office Eupen reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.12.1941, p. 3.
Master craftsman examinations passed in the motor vehicle trade and mechanical engineering district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.12.1941, p. 3.
Exhibition of the NS Women's Society in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 05.12.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen
“Hello” at the Schauburg in Eupen; “The Light Girl” at the Capitol in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.12.1941, p. 4.
Promotional show of the small animal breeders at the Hotel Koch in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.11.1941, p. 4.
House collection of the 4th Offering Sunday reaches RM 9,641.12
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.12.1941, p. 3.
Flag dedication and swearing in ceremony of the Red Cross district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.11.1941, p. 4.
December plan of Strength through Joy in the district of Eupen
Raeren: Landestheater Reuß “Young wine in old wineskins”; Welkenraedt: Landestheater “The pattern builder”; Eynatten and Lichtenbusch: Theater evening Volk in Rot; Eupen-City Hall: “Africa as I saw it”; Eupen-Wesertal: “Colorful afternoon; Moresnet: Landestheater Reuß “Holzappel” (From 07.12.1941 to 14.12.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 01.12.1941, p. 4.
Service call of the political leaders in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 08.12.1941, p. 3.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Homburg, Sippenaeken, Old Moresnet, Kelmis. Eupen-Oberstadt (From 08.12.1941 to 09.12.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.12.1941, p. 3.
Soccer results
Olympia Montzen 1:4 Sparta Gemmenich; FC Alt-Moresnet 1:4 Baelener FC; Allianz Welkenraedt 5:0 Membach; Youth Sippenaeken 4:2 Homburg
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 09.12.1941, p. 4.
Increased bicycle theft in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.12.1941, p. 3.
Decisions of the Eupen City Council
Create reserve for the expansion of the city hall; The city contributes to the cost of repair work due to the housing shortage; Expansion of the Hissesgasse; New construction of the youth hostel.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.12.1941, p. 3.
Ketteniser Josef Orban receives honorary letter of the NS-Reichsbund für Leibesübungen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 10.12.1941, p. 3.
Room fire in Raeren extinguished
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.12.1941, p. 3.
Apprenticeship graduation ceremony of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Registration for the Eupen-Malmedy district in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 11.12.1941, p. 3.
Strength through Joy organizes lecture on "Africa as I saw it".
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 06.12.1941, p. 3.
New store opening hours for Christmas in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 12.12.1941, p. 4.
Savings Bank Director Karl Delanuit passes away after long illness
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.12.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen, Kelmis, Welkenraedt and Herbesthal
“In the Shadow of the Mountain” at the Capitol in Eupen; “Money in New Frisco” at the Schauburg in Eupen; “I Accuse” at the Lichtburg in Kelmis and Metropol in Welkenraedt; “The Meeting Place in the West – Entertainment Concert” at the Kursaal Casino in Herbesthal
Sources
- West German Observer, 13.12.1941, p. 3, 4
Setting rental prices for empty and furnished rooms
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.12.1941, p. 4.
Eupen singing club as guest in Roetgen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.12.1941, p. 3.
NSDAP local group Raeren meets for shooting practice
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.12.1941, p. 4.
NSDAP comradeship Moresnet holds meeting on pension rights
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.12.1941, p. 4.
Soccer results
Youth Eupen 5:5 Alsdorfer Spielvereinigung
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 15.12.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Membach, Eupen-Unterstadt, Raeren, Montzen, Bleyberg, Gemmenich. (From 15.12.1941 to 18.12.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 13.12.1941, p. 4.
Wrestling matches in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.12.1941, p. 3.
Handball: Eupener TB 1848 vs. Alsdorfer Sportverein
Eupener TB 1848 0:10 Alsdorfer Sportverein
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.12.1941, p. 3.
Soccer results
Union Heinrichskappelle 3:0 FC Homburg; Old Moresnet 0:20 FC Bleyberg; GC Welkenraedt 4:2 FC Montzen; Olympia Montzen 2 0:9 Sparta Gemmenich
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 16.12.1941, p. 3.
NSDAP local group Raeren sends gifts to Raeren soldiers
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.12.1941, p. 4.
Foundation of a tourist association in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.12.1941, p. 4.
New fire engine for Eupen fire department
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 17.12.1941, p. 3.
Annual General Meeting of Elektrizitätsgesellschaft Eupen und Umgebung AG
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.12.1941, p. 4.
Home Evening of the NS Women's Society of the Local Group Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 18.12.1941, p. 3.
Delivery of income tax cards in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.12.1941, p. 3.
Delivery of income tax cards in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.12.1941, p. 3.
Serious accident at the marble plant in Raeren
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.12.1941, p. 3.
Registry office Herbesthal reports births, deaths, moving in and out.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.12.1941, p. 3.
Beautification of Raeren
New trees were planted along Adolf-Hitler-Straße from the corner of Josef-Kerres-Straße to Burgstraße-Neustraße.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.12.1941, p. 3.
BDM girls organize gift sale at Stockem Castle in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.12.1941, p. 3.
Beautification of the Werth Square in Eupen
Around the monument were planted firs and mending with stone slabs.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.12.1941, p. 4.
Water pipe burst on the Schilsweg in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.12.1941, p. 4.
Theater performance "Minna von Barnhelm" in Kelmis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.12.1941, p. 7.
Issuance of grease coupons for the less fortunate population in Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.12.1941, p. 4.
New comradeship home in Homburg
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.12.1941, p. 4.
New films in Eupen
“The Sinful Village” at the Capitol in Eupen; “The Dark Spot” at the Schauburg in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.12.1941, p. 4.
Assembly of the local farmers' union of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 19.12.1941, p. 3.
VfL 05 Aachen 3:2 Youth Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 22.12.1941, p. 4.
Maternity services in the district of Eupen
Hergenrath, Walhorn, Kelmis, Eupen-Oberstadt (From 22.12.1941 to 23.12.1941)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 20.12.1941, p. 4.
SS organizes Yule celebration in spa hotel Bredohl
Schmitz, main leader of the standard gave a speech.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 23.12.1941, p. 3.
Court proceedings in Eupen
Smuggler from Henri-Chappelle fined.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.12.1941, p. 7.
New films in Eupen
“Comedians” at the Capitol in Eupen; “Enemies” at the Schauburg in Eupen.
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.12.1941, p. 8.
Musical performance of the "Fidelen Freunde" in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.12.1941, p. 7.
Winter action for physical education in the district of Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.12.1941, p. 6.
Issuance of grease coupons for the less fortunate population in Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.12.1941, p. 5.
Issuance of grease coupons for the less fortunate population in Kettenis
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.12.1941, p. 5.
Large wool and winter collection in the district of Eupen for the winter
(From 27.12.1941 to 04.01.1942)
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 24.12.1941, p. 7.
Strategy housing district Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.12.1941, p. 4.
Woman drowns in Eupen pond
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 29.12.1941, p. 4.
Musical New Year's Eve at Hotel Bosten
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.12.1941, p. 6.
New Year's Eve entertainment evening in the Kursaal Casino Herbesthal
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.12.1941, p. 6.
Re-establishment of "Der Kreissparkasse Eupen" by decision of the Reich Minister of Economics
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.12.1941, p. 5.
Year 1924 asked to create the true tribe roll
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 27.12.1941, p. 6.
Rheinisches Landestheater Cologne comes to Eupen
Sources
- Westdeutscher Beobachter, 31.12.1941, p. 5.
August
Aircraft attack on the camp
Allied aircraft attack the Elsernborn training area. Soldiers, Russian prisoners and civilians are killed in the process.
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
September
Retreat of Wehrmacht units
Units of the Wehrmacht are in retreat through the Eifel.
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
Escape to the East
Reich German and NSDAP functionaries and officials leave Eupen-Malmedy-Sankt Vith.
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
Evacuation order for the district of Eupen
East Belgium & 10 May_44
Evacuation order for population
On September 4, 1944, the German authorities order the evacuation of the villages in what is now the Belgian Eifel. The so-called “long trek” is formed, in which several hundred civilians leave the region and flee to Germany.
American troops march into Eupen
American troops march into Eupen. In the marketplace there is a brief skirmish in which three to twenty people were killed. Some houses go up in flames. The population is frightened as the “armée blanche” immediately follows the Americans and the first so-called purges take place.
Americans direction Westwall
American units reach the eastern cantons and break through the Westwall at Roetgen. In the course of this move in, the events of the war take a turn. Is also Eynatten still under fire, the canton of Eupen is liberated. (From 11.09.1944 to 12.04.1944)
Sources
- GE, 12.09.1964
Eupen under Belgian administration
After the occupation of the Eupen area by the Americans, a Belgian administration is able to re-establish itself in the city.
Sources
- Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 68
Americans in camp
The Americans take possession of the Elsenborn troop camp.
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
Advance of the Yanks
Bütgenbach, Lanzerath and Manderfeld ended up in American hands. After battles in/around Rocherath-Krinkelt, German units retreat behind the old imperial border. – The situation in the Belgian Eifel will continue to be characterized by mutual attacks and shifting front lines for some time. (From 13.09.1944 to 15.09.1944)
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
Bridge demolitions before the invasion of the Americans
Shortly before the invasion of American troops, German commandos blow up several bridges, including the Bütgenbach viaduct.
American troops march into St. Vith
American troops march into St. Vith and the villages of the Belgian Eifel, ending the Nazi regime’s reign of terror. The majority of the population was frightened because their own future was uncertain. The streets were empty. It was only with the passage of time that this moment was under-interpreted in the region as a liberation.
Start of the Ardennes offensive
With a massive military buildup, German troops attempt to capture the port of Antwerp through a surprise attack through the Ardennes, halting the advance of Allied forces.
October
Evacuation orders
The Americans order the evacuation of the population in Elsenborn and Mürringen. – Evacuations follow in Rocherath-Krinkelt, Büllingen and Bütgenbach.
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
November
U.S. Inf. Division in the Eifel
Near Rocherath-Krinkelt, the 99th U.S. Inf. Division establishes itself. They provide the former border area between Wahlerscheid and Losheim.
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
December
Battle of the Bulge
Before six o’clock in the morning, the German Wehrmacht units lying on the West Wall open fire on the American positions. – In the end, it will be the last major attack of the German Empire.
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
Target Malmedy
American-occupied Malmedy is attacked by the US Air Force. The reason for this is both confusion and misinformation from the air squadrons. – In the end, there are an estimated 600 casualties (one-third civilians, two-thirds U.S. soldiers).
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
Attack target Saint Vith
The British Air Force attacks with Lancaster and Halifax bombers and razes the city to the ground.
Sources
- Lüttgens 1792-1980
January
Turn
Collapse of the Rundstedt Offensive – At the end of the month, U.S. units succeed in advancing across the Westwall border. (From 30.01.1945 to 01.02.1945)
Sources
- GE, 12.09.1964; Lüttgens 1792-1980
May
Ceasefire
November
Border Echo's social aid agency launches first appeal.
Grenz-Echo appeals to the human compassion and charity of its readers. By the end of 1946, a sum of approx. 77,130 francs were collected.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1946
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1945-1950
January
Turn
Collapse of the Rundstedt Offensive – At the end of the month, U.S. units succeed in advancing across the Westwall border. (From 30.01.1945 to 01.02.1945)
Sources
- GE, 12.09.1964; Lüttgens 1792-1980
May
Ceasefire
November
Border Echo's social aid agency launches first appeal.
Grenz-Echo appeals to the human compassion and charity of its readers. By the end of 1946, a sum of approx. 77,130 francs were collected.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1946
February
Minister of Education Vos visits Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Judgments of the court martial
The Malmedy court martial sentences the traitors of Elsenborn to death or to life imprisonment.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Foreign Minister Spaak on the road in Eupen and the border region.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
March
Onset of winter
Heavy snowstorms affect traffic on rural roads.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Minister of the Interior Buisseret visits Eupen and the border area.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Civil War Victims
17-year-old killed by mine explosion in Reuland.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
April
Floods
Heavy storms and downpours cause flooding in numerous locations.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
First mayor sworn in
16 Mayors of the East Cantons take the constitutional oath before the associate county commissioner.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Return of the church bells
Celebrations of the return of the bells in Eupen, Malmedy, Saint Vith and Beho. (From 19.04.1947 to 20.04.1947)
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Transfer
The first 80 dead heroes repatriated from Germany arrive at the Belgian-German border.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
May
Reconstruction of a private house
Laying of the foundation stone for the reconstruction of the first private house in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Prisoners of war on their way home
The first 3,000 released German prisoners of war return home via Herbesthal.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
April
Life imprisonment
The liberators of Saint Vith are sentenced to life imprisonment by the court martial of Malmedy. For 13 other (absent) defendants the death penalty is pronounced.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Death sentences
The Eben-Emael strikers are sentenced to death by the Malmedy court martial.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Minister visit to the dam
Behogne, Minister of Public Works, visits the Weser Dam and various businesses.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Last session of the Malmedy court martial
Sources
- GE, 24.06.1947
June
Vacation guests from Austria
More than 100 Austrian children arrive for a three-month stay in East Canton. (From 05.07.1947 to 12.10.1947)
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Court martial Eupen closes
The court martial and the auditorium of Eupen cease their activities.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
August
French vacation children
More than 200 French vacation children arrive in Malmedy for a vacation of several weeks in the East Cantons.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Forest burns
From mid-August onwards, forest fires occur more frequently. They spread due to prolonged drought. The danger of expansion can only be contained by heavy rain showers on 23.09.1947. (From 14.09.1947 to 23.09.1947)
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Assembly ban due to polio
The occurrence of cases of spinal polio leads to the closure of public bathing establishments, children’s playgrounds, … in the province of Liege until further notice. – Not until 15.10. the precautionary measures end.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
September
Aircraft accident site discovered
In the forest near Heppenbach, a destroyed engl. Aircraft and the body of the pilot found.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
November
Ministerial visit to East Belgium
Minister of Health Vebist is on the road in Eupen, Malmedy and Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
December
End of the special regime in prospect
Minister of Education Huysmans publishes a bill providing for the abolition of the special regime for education in the Eastern cantons as of Aug. 31, 1948.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Research Center
Inauguration of the new scientific research station on Mont Rigi
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
Floods
Large floods in the eastern cantons, with Malmedy, Weismes and Reuland particularly affected. (From 27.12.1947 to 28.12.1947)
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1947
January
East Belgium topic of chamber debate
Chamber debate on the deprivation of nationality under the 1934 law.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1948
Mayors receive ministers
Minister of the Interior Vermeylen at a meeting of the mayors of the Eastern cantons in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1948
February
Rationing partially lifted
First meat rationing lifted. Bread, fats and sugar remain rationed.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1948
No mayors in East Belgium
Chamber rejects proposed law on appointment of district mayors in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1948
March
Unbranded food
Gingerbread, biscuits and pasta are once again available unbranded.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1948
Topic reconstruction
Minister De Man and a Senate Commission for Reconstruction are staying in Malmedy and Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1948
June
Children on vacation
Arrival of Viennese children for a vacation of 6 months. – Their return is scheduled for 23.11.1948.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1948
October
Inauguration of a pulmonary sanatorium in Eupen
The complex on the Kehrweg had been set up as a pulmonary sanatorium for university students. – Queen Elizabeth, Minister of Health Verbist and the Rector of the University of Louvain attend the official opening.
Sources
- GE, 12.03.1965
November
Free bread sale
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1948
December
Sugar and table oil free
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1948
Coal on sale again
Release of coals. This removes the last measure of management in Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1948
January
Death sentences
In the trial of the Malmedy murderers, 6 death sentences are pronounced.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1949
April
Boundary corrections
Boundary adjustments are made. Particularly parts of Bildchen and Losheim are separated from Germany.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1949
June
National elections
National elections to fill the House and Senate. The CSP wins a majority in the Senate and almost half of the seats in the House.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1949
October
Bridge in Moresnet in operation
Resumption of rail traffic over the Moresnet bridge.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1949
Minister of the Interior on visit
National elections to fill the House and Senate. The CSP wins a majority in the Senate and almost half of the seats in the House.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1949
December
New Carmelite Monastery
Ceremonial inauguration of the new Carmelite monastery on the domain in Bütgenbach.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1949
January
Robbery-Homicide
The plot Vassen in Mürringen becomes the target of a crime. Two strangers rob the store owner and shoot her 35-year-old brother. – On March 13 and 20, respectively, the alleged perpetrators and accomplices are arrested.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1950
March
Referendum on the King Question
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1950
Foundation stone for new Episcopal school
Laying of the foundation stone of the new Episcopal School in Saint Vith by Bishop Kerkhofs.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1950
April
Rome trip
300 young pilgrims from East Belgium set out for Rome. (From 10.04.1950 to 21.04.1950)
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1950
June
Process start
The murderers of Mürringen are on trial. They receive life imprisonment.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1950
Parliamentary elections
Elections across the country. Victory of the CSP in the eastern cantons.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1950
A middle school for girls
The ecclesiastical authority encourages the town of Saint Vith to establish a Catholic secondary school for girls.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1950
July
First visit of the Tour de France in East Belgium
On the second stage of the Tour de France from Metz to Liège, the racing cyclists pass through the still partially destroyed city of Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 02.06.2017
Strikes and sabotage
Beginning of political strikes and acts of sabotage throughout the country. The situation does not ease in Eupen until August 3.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1950
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1951-1972
April
Customs Officers School
Opening of a training center for customs officers in Eupen. – Inauguration of the building by Minister of Finance Van Houtte on May 5, 1951.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1951
Maternal counseling
A counseling center for young mothers opens in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1951
Concerns of the eastern cantons
Minister of the Interior Brasseur personally informs himself about the problems of the Eastern cantons.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1951
Inauguration of the Episcopal School of Saint Vith
May
New house of workers
A Christian Workers’ House is inaugurated in Kelmis.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1951
Visit to the Eastern Territories
The Harmel Commission is on the move in the eastern territories.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1951
June
The economy in view
Minister of Economy Coppé meets industrialists and craftsmen in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1951
June
Refugee children on recreation
Mediated by the Eastern Priests’ Aid, 144 German refugee children arrive, followed by 155 Hungarian ones by the end of the month. They are to recover in eastern Belgium. – They return to their countries of origin in early December.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1952
October
Local council elections
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1952
March
Wedding gift from the eastern cantons
In the Eastern Cantons, some Frs 180,000 will be donated as a gift to Princess Josephine-Charlotte on the occasion of her wedding to the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, Prince Jean.
Sources
- GE, 28.03.1953
June
Europe rally with high East Belgian participation
A Europe rally is held in Udenbreth/Eifel, with the participation of residents, personalities and associations from both the Belgian and German sides. A mutual understanding across borders is urged and, above all, lived on this Sunday afternoon. The speeches of the East Belgian speakers, however, are decidedly restrained.
Sources
- GE, 14.06.1953
Merger of the tourist associations
In Malmedy, the transport associations are discussing a merger. The competent Provincial General Commissariat shall encourage the creation of such sub-associations.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
July
Travel facilitation
Travel to Germany is facilitated. Later on, the travel visa is also not required.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
August
Filming
In Bütgenbach, a German film company takes advantage of the jubilee of the Burgklänge music society to make film footage for a documentary strip about the European meeting in Udenbreth.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
Less coffee tax
Coffee smuggling decreases noticeably after German coffee tax is lowered.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
September
Road improvement
In Sankt Vith, people are highly satisfied that the Major Long and Station Streets have been restored to a decent condition.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
Social situation in Kelmis
Minister of Labor Van den Daele stays in Kelmis to discuss issues concerning the social situation in Kelmis.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
Advertising associations of the eastern cantons in the network
The Federation of Advertising Associations of the Eastern Cantons is founded in the Town Hall of Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 09.10.1959
Modern traffic road
In Weismes, the Voye Antône, an ultra-modern road, is opened.
Start of the Kolping Week
The international Kolping Week is opened in Eupen with participants from Belgium, Germany, Austria, Saarland and Switzerland.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
Blessing of the hospital
Bishop Kerkhofs blesses the new Saint Joseph Hospital in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
The language in the old Belgian communities
Minister of the Interior Moyersoen receives the complaints of the 10 Old Belgian municipalities on the language issue at a meeting of interested mayors in Welkenraedt. They argue for maintaining the monolingual French regime. The only exception is Kelmis, where German is officially recognized alongside French. Nor should Low German be regarded as an official language.
Sources
- GE, 07.08.1953; 22.09.1953; 30.12.1953
October
Girls home in Eupen
Pastor Gielen sets up a beautiful home for the Eupen Catholic girls on Aachener Straße.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
Television age begins in Belgium - INR broadcasts for the first time
Sources
- GE, 03.11.2003
November
Open for traffic
Border crossing point Petergensfeld is reopened for all traffic.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
Welfare office open
Saint Vith can reopen its tuberculosis care Prince Baudouin.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
Visit of the Minister of Education
Minister Harmel visits the secondary schools in Kelmis and Eupen.
Sources
- GE,30.12.1953
Froebel school starts
In Eupen, the Fröbelschule Unterstadt is opened.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
December
Marian Jubilee Year
The cantons celebrate the beginning of the Marian Year in all churches.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
Anniversary of the Girls' Protection Network
The Verviers Girls’ Protection Association, which has been a blessing for the female youth of the cantons, celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Sources
- GE, 30.11.1953
January
Dam fills
Heavy thaw sets in. The Weser Valley Reservoir, little filled after three months of drought (since September 1953), has an inflow of 5 million cubic meters of water in one day.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1953
Wedding ceremony on the High Fens
First wedding ceremony in the Fischbach Chapel on the High Fens. (2nd time on 19.02.1955)
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1954
March
Completion of the activity
The Sinistrierten-Kooperative Malmedy ceases its activities after 90 percent of the injured parties have been compensated. However, the service responsible for the payment of war damages would continue to exist.
Sources
- GE, 10.03.1954; 12.03.1954
Reconstruction of the parish church
All preparations for the reconstruction of the destroyed parish church in Saint Vith are completed. Now the preparation of the construction site can begin.
Sources
- GE, 23.03.1954
Master craftsman honored
A number of master craftsmen from the cantons are awarded the Lauréat de la Formation Professionelle badge of honor in Brussels.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1954
April
Orientation and view
Orientation tables will be installed at the observation tower on Botrange.
Sources
- GE, 24.04.1954
May
Foundation stone for the St. Vither church
Laying of the foundation stone of the new parish church of Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 26.05.1954
June
Countrywomen in Banneux
On the occasion of the Marian Year, about a thousand countrywomen of the Eastern Cantons commemorate the Mother of God in a great celebration in Banneux.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1954
July
End of the visa requirement
The lifting of the visa requirement between Germany and Belgium leads to a sharp decline in coffee smuggling, as the German population can now supply itself with coffee.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1954
Jubilee pilgrimage
Eupen Kevelaer pilgrimage looks back on 150 years of existence.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1954
September
City Council and the school issue
Reactions to the national school struggle between the ruling Socialists and Liberals on the one hand and the Catholic faction on the other also reach the Eupen Stadtradt.
Sources
- GE, 18.09.1954
Foundation stone for Sankt Vither elementary school
Laying of the foundation stone of the new elementary school in Saint Vith by Minister of Labor Van Glabbeke
Sources
- GE, 02.10.1954
October
End of the line Lommersweiler-Reuland
A decree of the Minister of Transport seals the final cancellation of the Lommersweiler-Reuland railroad line.
Sources
- GE, 02.11.1954
November
Survey tower on Botrange
For the purpose of surveying work, a 32 m high metal tower has been erected on Botrange. The new tower will be removed after the surveys.
Sources
- GE, 13.11.1954
School strike in the eastern cantons
The left-wing government’s teaching policy is polarizing. The Christian union has called for a protest. Teacher and parent groups join the majority.
Sources
- GE, 22.11.1954; 24.11.1954; 26.11.1954
December
Security guard services in Brussels
For the first time, East Belgian soldiers of the Ardennes Hunters Battalion in Vielsalm take over guard duties in front of the royal castles in Brussels.
Sources
- GE, 12.12.1954; 17.12.1954
Commemoration in Baugnez
A ceremony at the memorial in Baugnez commemorates the 10th anniversary of the murder of 86 American soldiers at the site.
Sources
- GE, 1954.12.30
January
Memorandum to the Minister of Foreign Affairs
A delegation of the East Cantons, led by the provincial governor Clerdent, presents the Minister of Foreign Affairs with a memorandum from the local economic committee.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1956
February
Opposing Collard's school legislation
Creation of local committees to defend democratic freedoms in Eupen, and later in other municipalities.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
Pastoral letter on the school problem
The Collard Laws evoke resentment.
Sources
- GE, 19.02.195
Pastoral letter on the school issue
The bishop expresses his thoughts on the school issue.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
March
Petition in the matter of school system
The Eupen City Council decides to petition the King and the government to maintain the present form of municipal education.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
Rally
More than a thousand Catholics from Eupen and the rural parishes gather in three halls in total to protest against the government’s school policy.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
Municipal councils of the cantons of Malmedy and Saint Vith establish special purpose association
Although the administrative language is German, not a single law or other administrative document is sent to the municipalities in German. – A concerted action and reaction to this situation prompts the 60 representatives of municipal councils of the cantons of Malmedy and Saint Vith to form this alliance.
Sources
- GE, 23.03.1955
School strike
Almost all schools in the country are heeding the call to strike in connection with the protests over the Collard texts. One on the 26.03. scheduled protest rally in Brussels is banned, but still a success that a few hundred residents of the eastern cantons may also share.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
New settlement in Malmedy
Blessing of the construction site and laying of the foundation stone of the first house in Rue Bragard.
Sources
- GE, 30.03.1955
May
New settlement in Kelmis
Laying of the foundation stone for a new housing development in Kelmiser Steinkaulstraße.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
Against the Collard laws
Second protest rally in Eupen against the Collard laws
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
Testimony of faith
Powerful rally of faith in Saint Vith joined by over 5000 Catholics
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
Interministerial Commission
An interministerial commission is set up from Brussels and meets for the first time. Their task will be to ensure that the most important laws are translated into German.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
June
Sidewalks in Saint Vith
In Saint Vith, the laying of sidewalks has begun, thus fulfilling a long-standing wish of the population.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
July
Language regime at Herbesthal station
In response to a question from MP Kofferschläger to the Minister of Transport regarding the language regime at Herbesthal station, there are now explanations: In order to comply with the specifications, there are not enough staff who can also use the German language. However, one wants to receive the travel customers in the best possible way. – He will address the topic of bilingualism again in December with the same intention.
Sources
- GE, 09.07.1955
Pig market ban
Due to the presence of swine fever throughout the province, all pig markets are banned until further notice.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
Inauguration marathon
In the municipality of Elsenborn, the new community center, a water tower, the girls’ school in the village itself and a kindergarten in Nidrum are handed over for their intended use.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
August
New post office
The new post office is opened in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 04.08.1955; 31.12.1955
Herd book exhibition
In Eupen, the Herd Book Association celebrates its 100th anniversary. An exhibition will be held to mark the occasion.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
September
Russia returnee
A Malmedy resident is warmly welcomed home by his family and friends.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
Anniversary
The Protestant church in Eupen celebrates its centenary.
Sources
- 31.12.1955
Aerial bomb
A heavy American aerial bomb is defused in Sankt Vith.
Sources
- GE, 12.09.1955; 31.12.1955
Late start of school
The schools of Schönberg and Eimerscheid, which had been closed due to a case of polio, reopen.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
Local meeting of conservationists
The Friends of the Veins and the Ministers of Public Works and Agriculture have agreed to meet on site in Jalhay. Their topic: the nature reserve in the High Fens desired by the Friends of the Fens.
Sources
- GE, 30.09.1955; 31.12.1955
October
Border opening
The Raeren-Meurisse border crossing is opened to road traffic.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
First regional Marian celebration in Rocherath
In Rocherath, a first Catholic meeting for the veneration of Mary takes place. Father Peter Joppen and the Monfortaner Order are the joint initiators of this Marian rally. Subsequently, in the Belgian Eifel, a circle of patrons is founded, who want to organize this festival annually in turn and spread the magazine of the Monfortaner Fathers.
Sources
- GE, 24.08.2004
Anniversary concert
The German-language radio for the eastern cantons celebrates its 10th anniversary at the Brussels Broadcasting House with a gala concert.
Sources
- GE, 22.10.1955; 31.12.1955
November
Whereabouts of the East Belgian prisoners of war
Member of Parliament Peter Kofferschläger and the chairman of the Eupen Parents’ Association intervene with Foreign Minister Spaak on behalf of Russian prisoners from the local areas.
Sources
- GE, 23.11.1955
December
Tourist office of the three borders
The municipalities of Kelmis, Montzen, Moresnet, Neu-Moresnet, Gemmenich, Sippenaeken, Homburg, Remersdael and Teuven jointly establish a community of interest in tourism.
Sources
- GE, 15.10.1955
Procedural question clarified
On September 23, a Russian returnee from Eupen had arrived in Berlin. The next day he turned back at the border in Bildchen and asked for asylum in Aachen. Now he is returning to Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 22.10.1955; 17.12.1955.; 31.12.1955
Over bridge faster in Prüm
The new Steinebrück bridge is inaugurated and improves the transport connection between the Eifel towns of Sankt Vith and Prüm.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
Girls home celebrates
In Liège, the girls’ home celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1955
January
Constitution in German
125 years after the founding of Belgium, the constitution is now also available in Dutch. The special commission of the Ministry of the Interior, which deals with the problems of the eastern cantons, will try to have the text translated into German.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.956; 05.01.1955; 31.12.1956
Canon Cardijn visiting
Canon Cardijn, General Praeses of the Jeunesse ouvrière chrétienne (J.O.C.) or Christian Workers Youth (CAJ), visits the Eupen Jocists.
Sources
- GE, 09.01.1956
March
Light strike
The middle class of East Belgium protests against the neglect and disregard of its interests. He joins a nationwide light strike. Stores remain dark in the evening for three days. (From 13.03.1956 to 15.03.1956)
Sources
- GE, 13.03.1956; 14.03.1956
Proposed legislation in the context of the purge
Representative Kofferschläger (CSP) deposits a bill that takes into account the special situation of occupied East Belgium. – It deals with the civil cleansing in the territories arbitrarily occupied by the enemy.
Sources
- GE, 26.03.1956
May
Laying of the foundation stone hospital Malmedy
Minister Leburton will attend the ceremony at the new Clinique Reine Astrid.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1956
Consecration of the flag of the war invalids in Malmedy
Delegations from the three cantons attend the 1940-45 War Victims Association event.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1956
June
Tour de France passes through Eupen
The Tour de France visits East Belgium for the second time. On the stage from Cologne to Liège, the peleton crosses the city of Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 02.06.2017
Jubilee celebration in the Heidberg
The jubilee celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Heidberg begin.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1956
King visit
The king is warmly welcomed in the camp and in the community of Elsenborn.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1956
July
First Esperanto Congress in Eupen
Esperantists from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany attend the meeting. They predict a great future for the world language.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1956
August
Passport requirement lifted
As of this date, the passport requirement for border crossings between the FRG, Luxembourg and Belgium will no longer apply. For the first time since the end of World War I, an identity card is sufficient when crossing the border.
Sources
GE, 1956.12.31; 27.07.1956; 12.07.1956; 11.06.1956
Mission "Congo Church
Father Finken SVD has called for donations for the Mission Church project. More than half a million francs were collected for the so-called Congo Church.
Sources
- GE, 30.08.1956; 31.08.1956
September
King's visit to the eastern cantons
The King receives a warm welcome in Malmedy and Saint Vith as well as in Weismes, where he visits his godchild.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1956
Treaty on the Belgian-German border adjustment
Foreign Minister Spaak and German Chancellor Adenauer sign a Belgian-German border agreement in Brussels. It regulates the final course of the border between the two states. – The Chancellor received a warm welcome at the German border crossing point Bildchen in the morning.
Sources
GE, 21.09.1956; 24.09.1956
November
East Belgium helps Hungary
Hungary’s will to leave the Warsaw Pact and thereby escape Soviet influence leads to severe Soviet agitation. As a result of Bloody Sunday, when the Hungarians’ efforts for freedom were crushed by the Russian occupation, the East Belgian population shows solidarity with the Hungarian population. The church bells ring and work is stopped for 5 minutes on this day.
Sources
- GE, 03.11.1956; 05.11.1956
Silent marches
With silent marches in Büllingen and Walhorn, local young men show solidarity with the Hungarian freedom fighters.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1956
Sunday driving ban
A Sunday ban on motor vehicles is intended to help ration fuel. In practice, this measure causes protests.
Sources
- GE, 29.11.1956; 31.12.1956
February
End of Sunday delivery
Sunday mail delivery will be discontinued with the exception of newspapers.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1958
March
High Fens nature reserve founded
By royal decree, the High Fens Nature Reserve is established as the first nature reserve in Belgium. 1438 ha are placed under protection around Baraque Michel.
Minister Vanaudenhove visiting
… in Malmedy and Saint Vith. He takes a list of all the public works required in East Belgium from the hands of the Beig. District Commissioner.
Sources
- GE, 25.03.1957
April
Grand rally of the war invalids
Major rally of war invalids and survivors in Eupen, which aims to highlight the abuses and delays in the application of pension benefits. The protesters are demanding recognition as military war victims and not just civilian war victims.
Sources
GE, 02.04.1957; 08.04.1957
May
Prices for bread and beer
While the government has set the price of bread at 7.50 Fr. leaves, may beer per glass by 0.50 Fr. become more expensive.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1958
June
First KLJ district meeting
800 members of the Catholic Rural Youth (KLJ) gather in Bütgenbach.
Inauguration of the Pietkin monument
The renovation and re-erection of the monument, destroyed in May 1940, had been completed in October 1956.
Sources
- GE, 03.06.1957; 31.12.1956
High Fens Nature Reserve
Agriculture Minister Lefèbvre justifies the designation of the new national nature reserve by erecting a memorial stone.
Sources
- GE, 18.06.1957
Laying of the foundation stone for the new buildings of the Maria Goretti School
In a short ceremony, poems are recited before Monsignor Malmendier, Vicar General, speaks.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1958; 02.07.1957
July
Metalworkers strike
In the course of the nationwide strike wave, metalworkers also stop work in Eupen and take part in rallies. (From 03.07.1957 to 12.07.1957)
Sources
- GE, 03.07.1957
New building wing for the hospital
Laying of the foundation stone for the new building of the St. Nicholas Hospital
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1958; 29.07.1957
100th Anniversary of the Franciscan Sisters in Eupen
Sources
- GE, 29.07.1957; 31.07.1957
August
Jocists in Rome
50 boys and girls go to Rome for the meeting of the Christian Workers.
Sources
- GE, 17.08.1957
September
Technical school in Eupen
New technical school opens in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 03.08.1957
October
Shorter military service
As of now, a service period of 15 months applies.
January
New workshops
The new workrooms of the Eupen Technical School are inaugurated.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1959
February
District Association of Retired Persons
In Verviers, delegations from Eupen, Raeren and Kelmis are also present at the founding act.
Sources
- GE, 07.02.1958
March
Vaccinations against polio
First free polio vaccinations administered in Eupen …
Sources
- GE, 27.03.1958
June
Parliamentary elections
August
Rome trip of the KLJ
160 local young people are taking part in the trip. After a community mass in Dürler, 5 buses set off.
Sources
- GE, 16.08.1958
Bollenien end
The Belgian-German border treaty comes into force: Bildchen, Losheim and Hemmeres become German again.
September
First crossing guards
Volunteer 6th grade students have been guided to serve as traffic volunteers before and after school. After an induction ceremony on 10.09. they go into action for the first time today.
Sources
- GE, 16.05.1958; 10.09.1958
Chamber of Commerce in Eupen
A chamber of commerce is established in Eupen.
Sources
Minke, Eupen 1974, p. 61
Minister Scheyven in Eupen
During his visit, he meets representatives of business and industry.
Sources
- GE, 30.09.1958
October
Local council elections
Sources
- GE, 13.10.1958; 14.10.1958
November
Electricity strike
In the cantons, businesses have to close, stores remain dark. (From21.11.1958 to 24.11.1958)
A newspaper only more weekdays
Sunday delivery of newspapers is history. From now on, they will be delivered on Saturday afternoons.
December
Farewell General Bolles
The military governorate for Bildchen and Losheim is dissolved. General Bolle leaves Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 04.12.1958
January
First Cultural Representative for East Belgium
Minister Harmel appoints Dr. jur. Joseph Schmitz as commissioner for all cultural issues in the German-speaking region of Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 12.01.1959
German-Belgian border problems
In Aachen, German and Belgian parliamentarians discuss border problems.
Sources
- GE, 20.01.1959
February
Location of the new boundary stones
A Belgian-German commission deals on the spot with the final vote in the matter of border demarcation. (From 27.02.1959 to 04.02.1959)
Sources
- GE, 05.03.1959
March
Report of the Belgian-German Boundary Commission
The report of the on-site visit is coordinated in the district commissariat of Malmedy.
Speed checks
A speed limit of 80 km/h applies on the major rural roads in the region over the Easter weekend. The gendarmerie checks compliance with the rule between 17.00 and 01.00. (From 28.03.1959 to 30.03.1959)
Sources
- GE, 27.03.1959
Bus runs between Herbesthal and Raeren
The cancellation of passenger service on the Herbesthal-Raeren train line causes the line to be served by buses.
Sources
- GE, 11.03.1959; 12.03.1959; 14.03.1959
April
Father Pire in Eupen
Nobel Laureate Father Pire stays in Eupen on the occasion of the aid campaign launched in the Eastern Cantons for his refugee villages. The Father Pire campaign is a great success.
Sources
- GE, 29.04.1959
May
Postulants dressed
In August 1958, an institute of the School Brothers of Saint Gabriel had been established in Lontzen’s Grosshaus Castle. – Eleven postulants are solemnly vested in the church on this day. A two-year probationary period will now begin for them, during which they will prepare for the assignment of a school brother.
Sources
- GE, 02.05.1959
Traffic census in Eupen
In Eupen, the focus of interest is the statistical registration of vehicles. At the city exits are counted. On Pentecost Sunday alone, 10,000 cars were registered.
Sources
- GE, 06.05.1959; 12.05.1959
300th Anniversary of the Order
The Order of the Sisters of Perpetual Adoration has existed for 300 years. The Thal Castle in Kettenis, where they settled with a small group in 1902, is the place of celebration.
Sources
- GE, 25.05.1959
European Village "Anne Frank
Near Wuppertal, representatives of the East Cantons are also involved when the sixth Europe Village of the Belgian Dominican Father Pire is founded with a memorial stone laying ceremony. – Donations for the Father Pire campaign in eastern Belgium alone amounted to approx. 500,000 Frs has been collected.
Sources
- GE, 01.06.1959
June
Closing time at 20:00
The association of small and medium-sized businesses of Eupen and its surroundings introduces the closing of stores at 20.00. Raeren, Kelmis and Welkenraedt will also quickly join this arrangement.
Sources
- GE, 04.06.1959
Sankt Vith church consecration
The new church is consecrated by Bishop Wilhelm van Zuylen.
July
Record summer
In the media, buzzwords like: Tropical heat, stream of tourists, bathing establishments, motorcades, forest as a tourist destination, record weekend, … (From 01.07.1959 to 31.08.1959)
Second district meeting of the KLJ
In Eupen, the KLJ gathers. The youth movement is on the rise. Auxiliary Bishop van Zuylen celebrates Mass with the young people and hands out mission letters to KLJ leaders.
Sources
- GE, 27.07.1959
August
100 years Kolping Family
About 500 guests are expected by the Eupen Kolping Family for the anniversary celebrations.
Sources
- GE, 17.08.1959
School service in Congo
Two Sankt Vither service members take up the offer of the Ministry of Defense to work as young teachers in the Congo.
Sources
- GE, 20.08.1959
Judge Thierron retired
Dr. Robert Thierron, a lawyer from Kettenis, is retiring. Since 18.05.1929 he was employed at the Court of First Instance in Verviers. In doing so, he mainly headed the German-speaking chamber.
Sources
- GE, 20.08.1959
Minister of Health on a visit
Minister Meyers visits Kelmis. The closure of various businesses in the region are issues, as well as projects in the social sector (infant care, housing, home for the elderly, …).
Sources
- GE, 28.08.1959
September
Advantage knowledge of foreign languages
The Grenz-Echo comments on an article in the Aachener Volkszeitung. The final demand of the German writer is fully supported by the Eupen daily. The youth should learn languages. In the predominantly German-speaking eastern cantons, thorough learning of French should be the goal.
Sources
- GE, 25.09.1959
12 months of service
The 15 months of service in the Belgian military is a thing of the past. From now on, draftees will only be obligated for one year. The change in compulsory service will result in about 12,000 early discharges.
Sources
- GE, 20.09.1959; 30.09.1959
October
Successful action Father Pire
The Action Committee for the Support of Refugee Village Projects is proud of its success. The Rotary Club can give Father about 1.5 mill. francs.
Sources
- GE, 06.10.1959
Military in Malmedy
Malmedy becomes a garrison town again.
Sources
- GE, 12.10.1959
Fixed potato price
A ministerial decree sets the potato price at 3.10 Fr./kg. Potato wholesalers responded with strikes. Traders in the eastern cantons also join in a supply freeze, but this is only maintained for four days. (From 12.10.1959 to 16.10.1959)
Sources
- GE, 15.10.1959; 16.10.1959
November
Empty streets
Symbolic protest – motorists strike against the increasingly oppressive tax burden on all motorists. – There is a call to leave the motor vehicles parked on this day if possible. – On 30.11.1959, gasoline will nevertheless become 0.84 Fr./l more expensive.
Sources
- GE, 20.11.1959; 30.11.1959
December
Missile defense installed
Commissioning of an anti-aircraft station at the Elsenborn camp. It is the first European station of its kind that can be equipped with modern American Nike missiles.
Sources
- GE, 23.12.1959
Christmas bell for the Congo Church of the East Cantons
Missionary Finken’s appeal for donations has been successful. About 30,000 Fr. have come together. The future church bell of Bagata will be christened Emmanuel and will refer to the sponsors by the inscription Eupen-Malmedy-Sankt Vith.
Sources
- GE, 23.12.1959
February
Projects in East Belgium
Around 50 mill. Fr. provides for the national budget for the eastern cantons. Both the repair of war damage and the execution of quite normal public works are imminent.
Sources
- GE, 18.02.1960; 19.02.1960
March
Cinemas closed
The cinema owners want to protest against high taxes with a strike.
Sources
- GE, 26.03.1960
May
Consecration of the flag
The 1940-45 war invalids and survivors meet in Saint Vith. Meanwhile united in an action committee, the representatives of Eupen, Malmedy and Saint Vith want to join all forces to preserve the war victim’s statute.
Sources
- GE, 06.05.1960; 09.05.1960
July
Ardennes fighters on Congo mission
A marching company of the 3rd Ardennes Infantry Battalion sets out for the Congo. Their mission: to protect the Europeans living there. (From 14.07.1960 to 12.10.1960)
Sources
- GE, 14.07.1960; 18.07.1960; 20.07.1960
September
Final limit
In Aachen, agreement is reached on the final marking of the Belgian-German border.
November
Post offices motorized
The main post offices in the eastern cantons are motorized. Postmaster General De Gryse personally gives the starting signal in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 15.11.1960
December
Uniform law and strikes
Parliamentary debates on the so-called Uniform Law, a legislative package combining several individual laws, trigger protests and strikes starting on Dec. 20, 1960. The first consequences for public transport are also quickly becoming apparent in the eastern cantons.
Sources
- GE, 22.12.1960
Call for a general strike
The FGTB orders a general strike. The targets of the protests are gas and electricity supply and heavy industry.
Sources
- GE, 22.12.1960
Electricity savings
The strike of the gas and electricity companies leads to restrictions in the supply of electricity. In order to secure the minimum requirements and to maintain the basic supply of the population, however, the supply of the businesses is minimized. – After Christmas, therefore, most businesses find themselves forced to close because of mandated electricity savings.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1960; 07.01.1961
February
Promotion
The previous assistant district commissioner Hoen is appointed arrondissement commissioner of Verviers.
Sources
- GE, 03.02.1961
Advisory Cultural Committee
Minister van Elslande sets up the new advisory cultural committee for German-language broadcasting in Eupen.
March
Minister Urbain in Eupen
Two weeks before the parliamentary elections, the Minister of Labor visits Eupen. Accompanied by CSC President August Cool, the guests would like to thank labor for its attitude during the strike unrest.
Sources
- GE, 10.03.1961; 13.03.1961
Parliamentary elections
At the home area level, the CSP is the undisputed winner. Their candidate on the chamber list, Willy Schins, receives more than 10,000 preferential votes.
Sources
- GE, 27.03.1961
Preservation of the community sections
Delegations from 12 local councils meet in Bütgenbach. They deliberate on the abolition of municipal sections prescribed by the Uniform Law. They would like to defend themselves against this requirement at the highest level.
Sources
- GE, 29.03.1961
May
Royal visit
Queen Fabiola visits the hospitals in Malmedy and Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 08.05.1961
June
Topic: War victims
A delegation of the War Invalids Association of the Eastern Cantons is received by Minister Fayat.
Sources
- GE, 29.06.1961
Purge law
After the necessary consultations, the law on the consequences of the purge enters into force.
Sources
- GE, 12.06.1961
July
War Damage Problem
Representatives Schyns, Parisis, and Discry file a bill to bring about a final settlement of the war claims problem.
Sources
- GE, 31.07.1961
October
Patrol meeting
A total of 800 members of the patrol youth from the nearby region gather in Eupen for a district meeting.
Sources
- GE, 02.10.1961
Boerenbond meeting
750 farmers of the region meet in Saint Vith. It is about the profitability of farms, markets, the health of animals, … but also about the activities in rural women’s guilds or youth organizations.
Sources
- GE, 24.10.1961; 25.10.1961
November
Language situation with the Ardennes fighters
The Defense Department report notes that 130 East Belgian service members in the 3rd Battalion are being instructed in German. The only exception are the commands in the infantry drill regulations. – The German-speaking reserve officer aspirants belong to three language regimes. However, the literary quality of the training officers’ knowledge of German varies.
Sources
- GE, 30.11.1961
January
Language law for OB
The text of the new language law for East Belgium is agreed upon in the Ministry of the Interior. – Consultations on this were initiated by Secretary of the Interior Gilson before the end of 1961. The report of the so-called Centre Harmel was consulted.
Sources
- GE, 02.12.1961
Resolution on the language issue in the eastern cantons
The mayors of the communes in the eastern cantons react to the proposed law concerning the language issue in the administrations. In Saint Vith, a bilingual German-French district is to be retained, and in Malmedy, the attached district commissioner’s office is to be left in Malmedy as the contact for all municipalities of the three cantons. (From 17.01.1962 to 18.01.1962)
Sources
- GE, 20.01.1962
Chamber and language law
In the Chamber, deliberations on the new language law will begin.
Sources
GE, 02.01.1962
February
Smallpox alert
A fitter brought the disease from India to Lammersdorf and infected his daughter. The Roetgen-Petergensfeld border crossing is closed and the first protective vaccinations are ordered in Raeren and Eynatten. – Other measures include vaccination cards and travel restrictions.
March
Organized carnival cancels
In the district of Verviers, the authorities are forced to cancel all carnival events due to the risk of contagion with smallpox. This meant a ban on assembly, parades and dancing. Only the non-organized carnival remains allowed.
Relaxation of the ban on events
The event ban will not be partially lifted until the middle of the month. Theaters, cinemas and sports facilities reopen.
Ceremony at the American memorial
Ceremonial dedication of the American memorial in Saint Vith
April
Right of way
From now on, specifications for right-of-way apply. Drivers must first adjust to the new traffic regulations.
Celebrity visit
Zarah Leander on a flying visit to Eupen
End of a preventive measure
Smallpox disease subsides. From now on, residents of the Belgian border area no longer need to show their vaccination certificate at customs.
May
Friendship meeting of the Eupen priests
At the invitation of Prelate Nikolaus Jansen, a native of Eupen and working in Aachen, 22 priests from Eupen gathered in the little monastery.
Saint Vither Trade Fair
Trade Minister De Clerck will be in the Eifel city for the opening of the event.
June
Freeway customs office Lichtenbusch
Minister Merlot is received in Lichtenbusch for the laying of the foundation stone.
July
Birthday celebrations for Silvio Gesell
The 100. Anniversary of the birthday of Silvio Gesell, son of the city of Saint Vith, prompts celebrations.
August
Sponsorship
Sponsorship of the 2nd Cyclist Battalion by the city of Eupen
September
Herd book clubs in Weywertz
At the opening of the 6th traveling exhibition of the herdbook associations Büllingen, Malmedy and Sankt Vith, Minister of Agriculture Heger is a guest. (From 02.09.1962 to 03.09.1692)
October
15-Year-Old
Eupen looks back on the 15th anniversary of the University Sanatorium.
Information visit
Minister Merlot stays in the canton of Saint Vith.
International Youth Meeting
In Saint Vith, young people meet for a great rally of faith.
May
Museum in Raeren
The pottery museum is opened in the old moated castle.
July
Strike of the tax officials
A general strike in the financial administration has repercussions as far away as eastern Belgium. At border crossings, officials do their job to the letter, causing traffic chaos. – From July 17, the customs clearance of goods is completely suspended.
Sources
- GE, 17.07.1963
August
International Youth Meeting
The Rotary Club has invited to the 11th Youth Meeting in Eupen. The intention: To experience and live the European idea of international understanding in a concrete way.
Sources
- GE, 05.03.1963
September
Language border
The first of the three language laws enters into force.
Sources
- GE, 02.09.1963
Social housing in Sankt Vith
Laying of the foundation stone in the city by the housing company St. Vith
Sources
- GE, 05.09.1963
October
Bridge Herbesthal-Eupen
The Herbesthal-Eupen bridge over the freeway is opened to traffic.
Strike at the cable and rubber plants
Around 800 workers resume their work on January 20.
Sources
- GE, 17.01.1964
November
Petition of the Mayors of the Eastern Cantons
The heads of the municipalities of the three cantons had appointed no less a person than the king himself as the addressee of their petition. Their concern: to preserve the administrative link of East Belgium to the district of Verviers instead of abandoning it.
January
Prophylactic care in Saint Vith
Founded in 1937, the social welfare organization followed the motto Prevention is better than cure. Doctors received and advised school children and those seeking advice. – Now the welfare service moves into modern premises on Pulverstrasse.
Sources
- GE, 13.01.1964
February
Belgian-German social agreement
The agreement between the Kingdom of Belgium and the Federal Republic of Germany, which has been in force since December 7, 1957, is now available in an updated version.
Sources
- GE, 29.02.1964
Nature reserve in the fens
Along the German border, 14 km² of Venn area between Weser and Getzbach are placed under protection.
Sources
- GE, 29.02.1964
March
Church Day in Eupen
Protestant Christians from the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium meet in Eupen for a church congress. Between the ringing in of the meeting on Saturday and the celebration of the Lord’s Supper on Sunday evening, a rich program will be offered. (From 07.03.1964 to 08.03.1964)
Sources
- GE, 06.03.1964
Doctors strike
During the strike period, an emergency medical service will be established. (From 26.03.1964 to 20.04.1964)
Sources
- GE, 26.03.1964
Opening of border crossing Wahlerscheid
Between 7 am and 10 pm, this customs office will already be open due to Easter travel. – However, this is only temporary, as the utilization of this transition until October 31, 1964 is yet to prove its significance.
Sources
- GE; 17.03.1964
May
Fire in the fens
About 800 hectares of fens and forest burn opposite Botrange.
Sources
- GE, 25.05.1964; 26.05.1964; 28.05.1964
July
Generals meeting
The former Opponents, H. v. Manteuffel and B. Clarke meet in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 25.07.1964
August
Four oaks and a memorial stone for friends of the Fens
The renowned nature lovers Marie-Anne Libert, Abbé Joseph Bastin, Albert Bonjean and François Toussaint are remembered at the Fischbach Chapel.
Sources
- GE, 11.08.1964
October
Local council elections
Sources
- GE, 21.09.1964
Young people as delegates to the provincial governor
How they would like to help shape their own future and what is preventing them from doing so is what Catholic youth delegates would like to bring to the attention of the provincial governor.
Sources
- GE, 22.10.1964
Federation of shooting societies
With the support of Födecam, the shooting clubs of the canton of Eupen join forces.
Sources
- GE, 20.10.1964
January
Hot iron" action
About 1500 young people meet in Saint Vith to share with each other their questions and concerns for the future. In doing so, they refer to the results of a survey in which 3,821 young people participated with their answers and suggestions.
Sources
- GE, 26.10.1964
November
Release of the King Baudouin Highway
A great day for the border town of Lichtenbusch! The opening ceremony of this route, which connects Cologne with Antwerp, is attended by King Balduin and President Lübke.
Sources
- GE, 07.11.1964
Customs complex Lichtenbusch in operation
Start of service at the new customs complex
January
Eupen band "The Rackets" tours Israel
During three months the Eupen band “The Rackets” tours Israel and gives numerous concerts.
Sources
- GE, 31.07.2004
February
Action Committee "Hot Irons" starts work.
March
University sanatorium is closed
Originally intended for university students with lung disease, the pulmonary hospital must now close due to unprofitability.
Sources
- GE, 12.03.1965
April
First deanery meeting of choirs
In Rocherath, the choirs of the deanery of Malmedy gather for an exceptional meeting.
Sources
- GE, 02.04.1965
Liturgy as evolution
In the course of the new liturgical design, singing in the native language is deliberately included as a design element. Against this background, a meeting of church choirs will be held in the deanery church of Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 12.04.1965
Start for "Parents' Hot Irons
Motto: Involve the parents in the deliberations on current youth issues and look for solutions together.
Sources
GE, 14.05.1965
May
Youth meeting in Saint Vith
Youth leaders from Aachen are guests at the Chiro. They discuss with each other and experienced a joint program of activities.
Sources
- GE, 14.05.1965; 18.05.1965
Provincial governor on a visit
Provincial Governor Clerdent visits factories in Raeren and Manderfeld.
Parliamentary elections
In the district of Verviers, Willy Schyns (CSP) is re-elected to the Chamber.
Sources
- GE, 25.05.1965
September
International shooting meeting in Büllingen
It is the first international meeting of shooters on Belgian soil.
A week to "check and choose
In February 1965, the Testing and Voting Working Group had been formed in Saint Vith. The main aim of the participants is to take a critical look at the mass media. – About 65 participants will meet on this topic in the monastery of St. Raphael in Montenau.
Sources
- GE, 03.09.1965; 27.09.1965
October
KLJ celebrates 10 years
In Eupen, about 300 young people meet under the motto Who sees the future, stays young. (From 16.10.1965 to 17.10.1965)
Sources
- GE, 24.09.1965; 18.10.1965
Decemeber
Foundation of the historical association ZVS
Sources
- GE, 23.12.1965
Cultural Council for the Eastern Cantons
In the Cabinet Council, the government discussed the establishment of cultural councils. The German-speaking area of Belgium was also considered.
Sources
- GE, 06.12.1965
January
Foundation of an Adult Education Center of the Eastern Cantons (VHS)
On the initiative of the Christian Workers’ Movement and the Boerenbond, an adult education center is founded for the eastern cantons. The new youth hostel at Ovifat will host the opening ceremony.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1966; 04.12.1965
May
14th International Trade Fair in Saint Vith
Secretary of State Maisse is a guest.
Industrialization theme
Minister State Secretary for Regional Economy, Urbain, visits Saint Vith.
Congress of the European Association Ardennes-Eifel
The meeting, which will bring together about 200 congressmen, will focus on issues of valorization and interconnection of regional concerns, as there are economic, transport, cultural and especially tourist. The Minister of Tourism, Piers, is a guest in Malmedy. (From 21.05.1966 to 22.05.1966)
Sources
- GE, 23.05.1966; 24.05.1966
July
Wild rabies
The first signs of rabies among game populations are making themselves felt in Eifel forests.
Sources
- GE, 28.07.1966
New Kneipp spa
At the opening of the new Kneipp spa in Eupen, Minister of Health Hulpiau is among the guests of honor.
Border clearance point in operation
The new Belgian-German border clearance point Steinebrück goes into operation.
September
Interest missile base
The open day at the Elsenborn camp will also deliberately focus attention on the Hercules-equipped missile base. The announcement says that the base can successfully fight any enemy.
Sources
- GE, 01.09.1966; 05.09.1966
First Minister Vanden Boeynants visits Eupen and Raeren
Various companies receive the head of government.
Minister De Riemaker in Saint Vith
The first social housing estate is inaugurated in the city. The Minister of Family and Housing does the honors.
Sources
- GE, 23.09.1966
Otkober
Tourist tour of the eastern cantons
Tourism Minister Piers is in on the action. In Lichtenbusch, he inaugurates the border pavilion and receives information about the regional needs in the field of tourism.
Sources
- GE, 11.10.1966
Nature Conservation Diploma for the High Fens
Freiherr von Ittinghoff-Schell, Member of the Council of Europe, presents Minister of Agriculture Heger with the quality seal of the Ministerial Committee.
Sources
- GE, 14.10.1966
Action "Hot iron" with statute
The movement establishes a non-profit company.
Sources
- GE, 08.11.1966
Opening on the domain Berterath
Minister of the Interior Vanderpoorten attends the opening of the Spicher company.
Sources
- GE, 28.10.1966
Cardinal Cardijn speaks
In the deaneries of Saint Vith and Malmedy the youth week comes to an end. In the closing ceremony on Sunday afternoon, Cardinal Cardijn will speak to the young people.
Sources
- GE, 31.10.1966
November
Eumavia in Eupen
The students of Leuven celebrate their foundation party in Eupen
December
400th anniversary of the Protestant Parish of Eupen
The program in the newly renovated Friedenskirche includes the festive service, an exhibition, concerts and, above all, lectures by speakers. Signs of ecumenical thought permeate the entire jubilee. (From 03.12.1966 to 04.12.1966)
Sources
- GE, 05.12.1966
April
Special Committee of the "Meyers Commission
The parliamentarians of this body are determined. Its task is to deal with the relations between the linguistic communities of the country. Their topics include the problems of cultural, linguistic and economic …
Sources
- GE, 14.04.1967
Measures to control rabies
The risk of rabies still exists. That’s why forestry and veterinary managers now rely on fumigation of fox dens. (From 17.04.1967 to 29.04.1967)
Sources
- GE, 29.04.1967
June
Flash visit of the king
The High Fens and his godchild in Schönberg are the background of the king’s flying visit.
Sources
- GE, 02.06.196; 03.06.1967
August
Alcohol tests
… are officially introduced.
November
Inauguration of the Center for Professional Training
Minister of SMEs dAlcantara stays in Eupen as a guest of honor.
Opening of the local history museum in Saint Vith
It is a realization of the still young Historical Association Between the Fens and the Schneifel (ZVS), which has particularly promoted the establishment in memory of the former museum that perished in the war.
December
Association of dairy companies
The merger of the Büllingen-Sankt Vith dairy cooperative with the Amel private dairy is sealed.
Sources
- GE, 15.12.1967
January
Sudden onset of winter
The village of Lommersweiler is snowed in. Only heavy equipment can make the place accessible to the outside world.
Sources
- GE, 12.01.1968
Report on the situation in the German-speaking region of Belgium
The Meyers Special Committee for the German Language Area begins its deliberations. In doing so, he relies on a comprehensive memorandum by County Commissioner Hoen.
Sources
- GE, 11.01.1968
Minister Parisis at the Historical Society ZVS
The minister visits the museum and pledges his support to the association.
February
Special committee meets in Malmedy
After an initial meeting in Brussels, the special committee is now contacting representatives of authorities and associations. On the spot, so to speak, he lets people from political, economic or cultural life have their say.
Sources
- GE, 09.02.1968; 17.02.1968
March
Parliamentary elections
Willy Schyns (CSP) from Kelmis is elected to the House, and Michel Louis (PFF) from Sankt Vither to the Senate.
May
First Malmedy Trade Fair
Meeting of the European Educational Confederation (EEB)
For the German language area of East Belgium, a separate section is formed in Saint Vith, from which representatives are delegated to the national headquarters in Brussels.
Sources
GE, 20.05.1968
Farmer protest against milk price reduction
In the run-up to the EEC agricultural meeting in Brussels, farmers’ associations position themselves across borders. About 2000 farmers gather for a rally in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 22.05.1968
Protest march and rally in Eupen
About 2000 dairy farmers protest against the plans of the EEC Agricultural Commission to promote farm profitability by lowering milk prices.
Sources
GE, 25.05.1968
June
Commemoration of Abbé Peters
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the execution of Abbé Peters of Malmedy in Berlin-Plötzensee, commemorative ceremonies are scheduled in Malmedy.
July
Information points at the border crossing
Promising initiatives of the Federation of Tourist Associations – Pavilions are inaugurated in Losheimergraben and Lengeler, providing incoming tourists with initial information about the country and its people. (From 09.07.1968 to 24.07.1968)
Sources
- GE, 09.07.1968
August
Minister of French Culture in Buetgenbach
Minister Parisis welcomes the construction of a water sports center on the lake of Buetgenbach.
Parade of the Ardennes Fighters in Saint Vith
A three-day maneuver in the Saint Vith area is concluded with a military parade.
Herd book clubs exhibit
In Büllingen, the vernast organizers of the herdbook exhibition count more than 10,000 visitors. (From 23.08.1968 to 26.08.1968)
September
East Belgian with special mission
In the cabinet of the Minster of Parisis, Johann Weynand becomes the special representative for East Belgian affairs.
Metalworkers meet
Delegates of the metal industry meet in Manderfeld.
Athletes to Mexico for the Olympics
In Brussels, Fredy Herbrand, Leo Dütz and Roswitha Emonts-Gast set off for Mexico.
Knitwear factory
A consequence of the Hot Irons action: A Daleiden factory wants to establish a branch in Sankt Vith and create numerous jobs.
October
Foundation of the deanery Büllingen
In addition to the German-speaking parishes of the deanery of Malmedy, it also includes the parishes of Manderfeld, Heppenbach and Herresbach. On September 25, Pastor Ferdinand Hilgers is inaugurated as dean.
Sources
- GE, 12.11.1968
November
Commemorations
Major celebrations take place in Malmedy and Kelmis 50 years after the First World War.
Sources
- GE, 12.11.1968
Economy needs connection
The Economic Committee of the Eastern Cantons holds its General Assembly in Eupen. He identifies deficits and discusses the situation in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 27.11.1968
December
Two-day strike
Pupils of the upper school of the Kgl. Athenaeum Saint Vith refuse to attend classes because since the beginning of the school year not all subjects could be taught. The prospect of filling the vacancies ends the protest.
Sources
GE, 03.12.1968, 04.12.1968; 05.12.1968
Cultural autonomy in focus
Cabinet delegates of the Ministers of Cultural Affairs for French and Dutch culture seek discussion in Eupen and Saint Vith. Its goal: to clarify questions and explore possibilities in advance of a contemplated cultural autonomy for German-speaking East Belgians. (From 17.12.1968 to 18.12.1968)
Sources
- GE, 20.12.1968
January
Driver training becomes mandatory
From now on, the acquisition of the driver’s license is preceded by a successfully completed driver training course. Theoretical knowledge in particular will become more important.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1969
12-point resolution of the CSP section Eupen
In the run-up to the constitutional reform, CSP officers formulate 12 expectations regarding future inter-community relations.
Sources
- GE, 13.01.1969
February
Cultural autonomy - yes or no?
Senator Dr. Louis addresses all mayors or councils in an open letter. In it, he asks for opinions regarding the future design of a cultural autonomy alongside the other two cultural communities.
Sources
- GE, 01.02.1969
Mayors resolution
A clear majority of the 24 mayors of German-speaking municipalities present in the Eupen City Hall decide to give Senator Dr. Louis two proposed amendments for further consideration in the Senate. They pursue one goal: full cultural autonomy for German-speaking Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 13.02.1969
March
Resolution of the Eifel CSP
The CSP local sections Büllingen, Crombach, Meyerode and Sankt Vith discuss and adopt an adapted version of the resolution of 14.02.1969.
Sources
- GE, 19.03.1969
First drafts of a sector plan
To a first information meeting in Weismes invites the Department of Public Works. The sector plan Malmedy-Sankt Vith is presented to the mayors.
Sources
- GE, 12.03.1969
April
Laying of the foundation stone for the Eupen retirement home
Minister of Health Namèche is on site. The construction project provides for 77 single rooms and 4 apartments.
10th International Trade Exhibition in Saint Vith
Secretary of Commerce Leburton does the honors. – Record attendance on 50,000 m² of exhibition space.
July
Proposal "Eastern Province
The Volksunie submits a bill that aims, among other things, to create a tenth province. The idea is causing quite a stir.
Sources
- GE, 23.07.1969
Bernhard-Willems-Strasse
The namesake, who is honored with this street naming, personally attends the unveiling ceremony.
American veterans as guests in Sankt Vith
25 years after the Battle of the Bulge, former members of the 106th Airborne Brigade are staying in the Netherlands. US Division in the region.
September
Kelmis 50 years Belgian
The municipality of Kelmis celebrates 50 years of belonging to Belgium in the presence of illustrious guests: Minister of the Interior Harmegnies, Minister of Culture Parisis, Provincial Governor Clerdent and District Commissioner Hoen are present. (From 20.09.1969 to 21.09.1969)
Sources
- GE, 2.09.1969
October
Peace Rally
Youth movements throughout the German-speaking communities are participating in the campaign. Your daily program starts in Kelmis and ends in Saint Vith. Autobuses will take care of the transfer of the participating youth groups.
Sources
- GE, 24.09.1969
November
20 years of Les Beaux Spectacles Français
Minister of Culture Parisis attends the anniversary. The association has so far welcomed around 70,000 visitors to some 280 events.
Sources
- GE, 12.11.1969
December
Veterans of former enemy military units in Saint Vith
50 members of the former German Parachute Regiment 9 and 37 veterans of the 99th Infantry Division jointly commemorate the dead of the World War.
Sources
- GE, 15.12.1969
Introduction of postal codes
January
March of the Ardennes Hunters through the Eastern Cantons
Started from Vielsalm via Sankt Vith, Malmedy to Eupen (From 09.01.1970 to 11.01.1970)
Sources
- GE, 09.01.1970
March
Mayor with the Prime Minister
The German-speaking mayors visit the Prime Minister.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
Knitwear Geyer
The Geyer knitwear factory is opened in Sankt Vith. 200 new jobs will be created.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1971
"Day of the tree"
A decision of the Council of Europe declared 1970 as the International Year of Nature Conservation. Belgium then designated April 18 as Arbor Day. The local communities also follow this recommendation and plant trees. – Hergenrath makes the beginning with a 5-year-old blood beech.
Sources
- GE, 26.03.1970; 06.04.1970
May
25 years of peace
The armistice of the Second World War receives special attention for the occasion.
Sources
- GE, 08.05.1970
Minister for Community Affairs Terwagne
The Minister for Community Affairs, Freddy Terwagne (PS), participates in a discussion evening in Malmedy. This one is about the linguistic and cultural concerns of the eastern cantons.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1971
June
Ministerial visit to Eupen
The Minister of French Culture, Albert Parisis (PSC), and the Minister of Health, Louis Namèche (PS), visit Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1971
Delegation of the Ministry of Health
A delegation of the Minister of Health Louis Namèche (PS) visits community representatives in Bütgenbach for the purpose of discussing the future of the Bütgenbach hospital.
Sources
- GE1 02.01.1971
Senate debate on the field of German language
Senate debate on the field of German language: for a constitutionally guaranteed election of the Council of the German Cultural Community.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
The "Willems case
Forced transfer of a German-speaking teacher in favor of a French-speaking teacher.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
Chamber debate on the territory of deuscher language
Willy Schyns speaks in the Chamber against an election of the Council of the German Cultural Community.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
July
Liège - Saint Vith expressway
Governor Pierre Clerdent announces the construction of an expressway from Liège via Malmedy to Saint Vith, which has been decided in principle.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1971
September
Schröder affair
Dismissal of journalist Horst Schröder from the service of Belgian Radio.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
October
Local council elections
The local council elections are being hyped up as a symbol of the autonomy debate.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1971
Adult Day Care
Opening of a day care center for adults at St. Joseph’s Home in Eupen
Sources
- GE, 09.10.1970; 23.10.1970
Bird Catching
Protest actions by Belgian and German bird conservationists mobilize in Losheimergraben against bird trapping in Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 02.11.1971
November
Teachers' strike in the province of Liège
Reason: delay in salary payments and inadequacies in the social statute
Sources
- GE, 27.10.1970
Silent march of the CAJ
Against injustice and for peace in the world demonstrated about 100 young people in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 09.11.1970
Teachers' strike in the province of Liège
(From 16.11.1970 to 18.11.1970)
Sources
- GE, 18.11.1970
December
Farmers protest action
450 farmers from the cantons of Malmedy, Saint Vith, Stavelot and Vielsalm demonstrate for support of their profession and an increase in milk prices.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1971
Adoption constitutional reform
The constitutional reform is approved by the House. The German-speaking cultural community receives full autonomy.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium; GE, 10.12.1970
Resignation CSP Board of Directors
After the defeat in the municipal council elections, the CSP board of directors resigns.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
January
Eifel-CSP positions itself on state reform
The Eifel-CSP positions itself positively on the state reform. That is why people talk about a springtime of the CSP in the Eifel sections.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
Foundation of the Association of Parents' Councils
The Association of Parents’ Councils is founded in Elsenborn. It is intended to be an interface between parents, schools and official agencies.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
February
German-Belgian agreement on spatial planning
The Minister of Public Works, Jos De Saeger (CVP), and the German Minister of the Interior, Hans-Dietrich Genscher (FDP), sign an agreement on spatial planning and the creation of a nature park High Fens-Eifel Nordeifel-Schneifel.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
Founding act High Fens-Eifel Society
The High Fens-Eifel Society is founded in the Provincial Palace in Liège.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
April
German speaking youth council
The German-speaking Youth Council starts its work even before its official recognition.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
Foundation of East Belgian Association of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
The East Belgian Small Business Association is founded in Sourbrodt.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
June
Protests against ski slope
Conservationists mobilize against the construction of a ski slope in Elsenborn.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
Inauguration Center for Vocational Training
In Eupen, the vocational training center is inaugurated in the presence of Charles Hanin (PSC), Minister of SMEs.
Sources
- GE, 14.06.1971
Silvius Magnago in Saint Vith
The South Tyrolean autonomist Silvius Magnago gives a speech in Saint Vith.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
July
Interministerial Commission
First interdepartmental commission for the field of German language.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
September
Minister of French Culture in Saint Vith
The Minister of French Culture, Albert Parisis (PSC), visits the city.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
Mayors meeting
The mayors discuss and adopt a resolution on the future of the German language area.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
Second Conference of Mayors
The East Belgian mayors meet to discuss the problems of the area.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
October
Leo Tindemans in Eupen
Leo Tindemans (CVP) gives a speech in Eupen.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
Inaugural visit provincial governor
The new provincial governor Paul-Emile Mottard visits the eastern cantons.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
Foundation CUW
The Christian Independent Voters Union (CUW) is founded. It advocates more autonomy.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
King visit
The King visits the Gileppe Dam and Eupen, where he meets representatives of the East Belgian municipalities.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
November
District Commissariat East Cantons
The eastern cantons receive their own district commissariat.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
Federal elections
Federal elections are held.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
First case Johann Weynand
Despite promises to the contrary, Johann Weynand is not sent to parliament by the PSC.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
December
Second case Johann Weynand
Despite promises to the contrary, Johann Weynand is ultimately not co-opted into parliament at all.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
PDB foundation
The Party of German-speaking Belgians (PDB) is founded.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1972
February
Johann Weynand Advisor to the Prime Minister
Johann Weynand becomes advisor to the prime minister.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1973
Beka strike
The staff of the Beka company goes on strike for several weeks.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1973
March
PDB program
The Party of German-speaking Belgians draws up its program.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1973
October
Creation of the RDK
The preliminary project on the creation of a Council of the German Cultural Community is approved by the Government.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1973
Spicher-Werke Manderfeld
For the time being, the strike at the Spicher plants in Manderfeld, which has been going on for several months, comes to an end.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1973
December
Mergers of the municipalities
The municipal councils take a position on the scheduled municipal mergers.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.1972
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January
Willy Schyns State Secretary
Willy Schyns becomes state secretary.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1973
February
Interministerial Commission
Second interdepartmental commission for the field of German language.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
April
Eupen vehicle inspection station
The vehicle testing center in Eupen is opened.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1974
May
War victims' pensions
The supplementary agreement to the German-Belgian treaty on war victims’ pensions is signed by Willy Schyns and the ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Peter Limbourg.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1974
June
PS rally in Saint Vith
Prime Minister Edmund Leburton, Ministers Edouard Close and Codell, and the Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia are present at the PS party congress in Saint Vith. The main topic is the freeway connection Verviers-Prüm and the settlement of the post-war problems.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1974
Creation Council of the German Cultural Community
The House and Senate pass the bill creating the Council of the German Cultural Community.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
August
Medell Protective Workshop
The sheltered workshop The Future opens in Medell.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1974
September
Teacher shortage
There is a shortage of around 100 teachers at schools in eastern Belgium, which means that regular classes cannot be held in some cases. It takes a few weeks for the National Ministry of Education to fix the problem.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1974
October
Establishment Council of the German Cultural Community
The Council of the German Cultural Community is established. Johann Weynand becomes the first chairman of the council.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
Resignation of Willy Schyn
Due to a reduction in the size of the government, the previous Secretary of State Willy Schyns has to resign.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1974
November
Congress of the Tourist Associations of the Eastern Cantons
The first congress of the transport associations of the eastern cantons takes place. Greater cooperation is planned.
Sources
- GE, 26.11.1973
December
First Congress of the PDB
The Party of German-speaking Belgians holds its first congress.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
January
Emmels forest dispute
In Saint Vith, the Emmelser Forest dispute is stirring up emotions.
Sources
- GE, 08.01.1974
March
Federal and community elections
The first election of the Council of the German Cultural Community takes place. CSP and PFF form a coalition. At the national level, Alfred Evers (PFF), Willy Schyns (CSP) and Albert Daulne (SP) are sent to the House and Senate.
Sources
- East Belgium hears East Belgium
April
Establishment Council of the German Cultural Community
Establishment of the first directly elected council of the German cultural community.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1975
June
300 years city of Eupen
Eupen celebrates its tercentenary as a city.
Sources
- GE, 15.06.1974
Royal visit to Saint Vith
King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola visit Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1975
Red Cross section Büllingen-Bütgenbach founded
A Red Cross section is founded in Bütgenbach, which will take over ambulance transports and emergency care in the future.
Sources
- GE, 31.08.2004
July
Prime Minister as guest
Prime Minister Leo Tindemans (CVP) and Interior Minister Joseph Michel (PSC) visit the Council of the German Cultural Community.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1975
Verviers-Prüm freeway
Minister Jean Defraigne (PRL) explains the plans for a freeway link between Verviers and Prüm in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1975
December
Mergers of the municipalities
Interior Minister Joseph Michel (PSC) presents his merger plans. In East Belgium, 8 municipalities are to remain.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1975
November
Decision of the municipality mergers
The majority of the chamber votes in favor of the merger plans of the municipalities
Sources
GE, 24.11.1975
December
Municipal mergers also a done deal in the Senate
By the time local council elections are held in October 1976, only 590 of the 2,359 mayoral offices will remain. 1,769 small municipalities are abolished.
January
Language survey
13,000 parents are surveyed on the topic of teaching and language on behalf of the Cultural Council.
Sources
- GE, 15.01.1977
February
Subsidies from the Council of the German Cultural Community
The Council of the German Cultural Community discusses the subsidization of school sports associations and other sports associations.
Sources
- GE, 15.01.1977
March
Approval for retirement home construction in Sankt Vith
Secretary of State Robert Moreau (PS) confirms the construction of a retirement home in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 15.01.1977
Minister of Economics on visit
The Minister of Economy Fernand Herman (PSC) visits the town of Malmedy.
Sources
- GE, 15.01.1977
Culture Budget Council of the German Cultural Community
The budget of the Council of the German Cultural Community is 27 million francs.
Sources
- GE, 15.01.1977
May
Eupens wiring
The city of Eupen is gradually receiving cable television.
Sources
- GE, 15.01.1977
July
Extension Malmedy hospital
The hospital of the city of Malmedy receives an extension with 65 beds.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1977
Survey foreign language skills
The results of the language survey (26.01.1976) cause surprise. While parents are in favor of learning French even in specialized classes, teachers are against it.
Sources
- GE, 15.01.1977
October
Local council elections
Municipal elections are also held in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 15.01.1977
December
Outgoing district commissioner
The district commissioner Henri Hoen leaves the service.
Sources
- GE, 15.01.1977
New district commissioner
Johann Weynand becomes the new district commissioner.
Sources
- GE, 15.01.1977
January
New President of the Council of the German Cultural Community
Albert Gehlen succeeds the outgoing president of the Council of the German Cultural Community, Johann Weynand.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
German language court district
Following parliamentary questions by Alfred Evers and Yvan Ylieff (PS) on a German-language judicial district, Minister of Justice Herman Vanderpoorten (PVV) submits a bill.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
Priority for German-speaking officials
The Council of the German Cultural Community decides that German-speaking candidates have priority in East Belgian departments.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
February
RTB broadcast
The four East Belgian parties discuss the problems of German-speaking Belgians in an RTB broadcast.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
March
Culture budget adopted
The operating budget of the Council of the German Cultural Community is adopted. It includes 34 million francs. – For comparison, the municipality of Burg-Reuland has a budget of 94 million francs, while the budget of the municipality of Eupen is 307 million francs.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
Student Association: Discussion
The student associations Paludia and Eumavia organize a discussion with the politicians of the German-speaking parties on the regionalization models for East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
April
RTB broadcast
RTB broadcasts a program in German. The topic is the election debates of the East Belgian parties.
Sources
- GE, 07.0.1978
National elections
Result: Willy Schyns (CSP) and Ferdi Dupont (SP) become representatives of East Belgium in parliament. Later, Alfred Evers (PFF) is co-opted into the Senate.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
May
Closure Janard branch
71 workers of the Janard company lose their jobs as the company closes its branch in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
Signing Egmont Pact
The Egmont Pact is signed by the governing parties.
June
Attorney General at the Court of Appeal
Joseph Schmitz becomes Attorney General at the Court of Appeal in Liège.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
Ran magazine
The Council of German-speaking Youth publishes the magazine ran for the first time.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
July
Creation of a radio and television center
The Council of the German Cultural Community adopts the decree establishing the German-speaking Radio and Television Center.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
August
Guy Mathonet in East Belgium
The Minister of Public Works, Guy Mathonet, is in East Belgium for a fact-finding visit.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
Joseph Michel in East Belgium
The Minister of National Education Joseph Michel is in East Belgium. The establishment of a contact office for teaching issues is announced.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
September
Rik Boel in East Belgium
The Minister of the Interior, Rik Boel, is in East Belgium for a fact-finding visit.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
October
Inauguration Europe Monument
The Europe Monument is inaugurated in Ouren.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
November
Demand of the Economic Committee
The East Canton Business Committee calls for a consultative council on regionalized matters.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
Community Council of the German Cultural Community
The Council of the German Cultural Community adopts a resolution to create a Community Council for the German Cultural Community.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
Foundation of the German-speaking Radio and Television Center
BRF celebrates the founding of the German-language radio and television center.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
Unemployment East Belgium
In eastern Belgium, 1,650 people are unemployed. This corresponds to 5.7% of the employed population. Unemployment is slightly lower than in the whole district of Verviers (8.7%).
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1978
January
An MEP in the future?
In the Chamber, the Belgian representation in the European Parliament is discussed. Also the representation of the German-speaking Belgians is dskutiert.
Sources
- GE, 09.01.1978
Stuyvenberg result
East Belgian parties react to the results of the Stuyvenberg Agreement.
Sources
- GE, 18.01.1978
April
Students organize discussion
The student associations of German-speaking students Destuna, Paludia and Eumavia organized a political discussion round with all parties.
Sources
- GE, 17.04.1978
German Ambassador to East Belgium
The German Ambassador in Belgium, Peter Limbourg, visits the Council of the German Cultural Community.
Sources
- GE, 28.04.1978
May
Legislative proposals of own electoral districts
Willy Schyns submits two legislative proposals for a separate electoral district for German-speaking Belgians.
Sources
- GE, 31.05.1978
Overall budget in focus
The Council of the German Cultural Community debates the general budget for the German language area for the first time.
Sources
- GE, 01.06.1978
November
Resolution own constituency
The Council of the German Cultural Community adopts a resolution to create a separate electoral district for German-speaking Belgians.
Sources
- GE, 03.11.1978
December
Federal elections
Federal elections are held in Belgium. The newly elected House and Senate should be constitutional.
Sources
- GE, 17.12.1978
January
New post office building
A new post office building is opened in Eupen. There are 70 people employed there.
Sources
- GE, 08.01.1980
February
Memorandum of the Council of the German Cultural Community
The PDB, the PFF and the SP send a memorandum to the government builder Wilfried Martens. In it, they call for prescriptive powers for the council and a collegial executive formed from the council with an appropriate administration.
Sources
- GE, 1979.02.07
May
Future of the German language area
An academic conference with francophone political scientists on the future of the German language area is held at the University of Liège.
Sources
- GE, 19.05.1990
Poster campaign of the Council of the High German Ethnic Group V.o.G.
The Council of the High German Ethnic Group V.o.G. promotes a region-free area with full autonomy.
Sources
- GE, 30.05.1979
July
New BRF Director
Peter Moutschen becomes the new director of the BRF.
Sources
- GE, 08.01.1980
September
Heinrich Toussaint Federal Cross of Merit
The Grenz-Echo editor-in-chief Heinrich Toussaint receives the Federal Cross of Merit.
Sources
- GE, 08.01.1980
Opening Worriken
The Worriken Sports and Leisure Center is opened.
Sources
- GE, 29.09.1979
October
Twenty boat people find new home in Eupen
To escape the hardships of the war-torn country and the terror of the communist dictatorship, some 1.6 million flee Vietnam across the South China Sea. 20 of these so-called boat people come to Eupen and are accompanied by a “Vietnam Committee” and sponsor families. Their integration is considered exemplary.
Resolution constitutional reform
The Council of the German Cultural Community adopts a resolution. The government should be made aware that the German speakers want to be taken into account in the next constitutional reform.
Sources
- GE, 17.10.1979
November
Resolution on the war damage issue
Unanimously, the Council of the German Cultural Community passes a resolution to the government. The latter is called upon to find a solution to East Belgium’s post-war problems.
Sources
- GE, 27.11.1979
September
Anniversaries at Elisabethhaus
The Augustinian community in Manderfeld celebrates the 70th anniversary of its convent and the 50th anniversary of its house.
Sources
- GE, 08.09.1980
November
Pope's visit to Cologne
Pope John Paul II visits the city of Cologne.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
December
Drafts of the special law
The Council of the German Cultural Community has before it the draft laws that will grant the future Council of the German-speaking Community decree powers. An opinion on the specified cultural and personal issues must be submitted within 60 days.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1980
January
Coalition agreement between CSP, PFF and SP
The coalition parties set as a stated goal to get the East Belgium texts over the parliamentary hurdle.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Opinion of the CSP, PFF and SP on Article 59ter
The coalition of CSP, PFF and SP gives an opinion, not requested by the national government, on Article 59ter of the Constitution.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Creative center
A creative center is opened in Raeren.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Electrification of the Luxembourg-Liège railroad line
The railroad line between Luxembourg and Liège is to be electrified. The continued existence of the line is thus assured.
Sources
- GE, 1981.12.31
Endowments for the German-speaking Community
The Cabinet Council sets an allocation of 319 million BF for the German-speaking community for the cultural sectors.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Lament: Emmel forest
The city council of the municipality of Saint Vith decides to file a lawsuit against the state in the matter of the Emmels forest.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Telephone tapping affair
The investigative committee of the Council of the German Cultural Community concludes that the Council’s parties were not wiretapped.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
February
Beka strikes
The employees of the Eupen needle factory Beka keep the factory occupied. 100 employees storm Eupen City Hall and force negotiations on job security.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Strike action Eupen workers
250 textile and metal workers block the highway crossing in Lichtenbusch for two hours.
Occupation of the CCI
Delegates of the CSC occupy the Chamber of Commerce to obtain the preparation of an economic study on East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Draft expert opinion
The coalition of CSP, PFF and SP submits a draft opinion on the ordinary law on the Council of the German-speaking Community, calling for, among other things, German as the language of administration and the relocation of the district commissioner’s office to the area of German language.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
New building Collège Patronné
The Ministry of Education decides to rebuild the Eupen Collège Patronné.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Construction multipurpose hall Raeren
The construction of a multipurpose hall in Raeren is decided by the Raeren municipal council.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
March
Minister of Education as guest
Minister of Education Philippe Busquin (PS) visits the State Institute for Special Education and the Council of the German Cultural Community.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Construction sports hall Herbesthal
The construction of a sports hall in Herbesthal is decided by the Lontzen municipal council.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Division of labor Walloon Region and German-speaking Community
The Ministerial Committee for Institutional Reform decides that a system of division of labor between the Walloon Region and the German-speaking Community will be established. A direct transfer of regional competences had not been constitutionally possible at present.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Constitutional Article 59ter for the German-speaking Community
The Council of Ministers approves a new 59th constitutional article for the German-speaking Community. The latter is given decree and executive powers.
Sources
Ge, 31.12.1981
April
Expansion of BRF program
Expansion of BRF broadcasting program by 10 hours.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Vennstraße extension
Work begins on the most important north-south link in eastern Belgium
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Site House Rotenberg
Foundation of the company Stätte für Behinderte Haus Rotenberg in Eupen
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
Resolution Association of Parents Councils
The Association of Parents’ Councils (independent schools) is against the introduction of a compulsory French subject in the first two years of elementary school.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
May
French sections secondary schools
East Belgian parliamentarians and school principals support the retention of French-language sections in East Belgian schools.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
Population East Belgium
The German language area of Belgium has 64,713 inhabitants.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
June
School Fees Resolution
German students should pay school fees at local schools.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
Federal Cross of Merit Josef Königs
The former mayor of Rocherath, Königs, receives the Federal Cross of Merit for his services to European unification.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
RTBF broadcast East Belgium
More than one million viewers watch a program on the political situation in eastern Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
Tuition condition
School fees are only charged to German children if school fees must also be paid for a similar educational institution in the Federal Republic.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
Free Radio in East Belgium
Radio Distel broadcasts for the first time at the fifteenth anniversary celebration of the Adult Education Center of Eastern Cantons.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
Constitutional Article 59ter for the German-speaking Community
No majority in parliament for the new constitutional article 59ter. This was to be the basis for the Council of the German-speaking Community with decree and executive powers.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
Modernization Wetzlarbad
The Eupen Wetzlarbad is reopened after modernization work.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
Coalition rupture
The coalition between CSP, PFF and SP fails.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
Protest of the association of middle class
The middle-class associations of Büllingen and Sankt Vith protest against the government’s tax policy.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
August
Unemployment
There are 2,289 registered unemployed in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
Renovation pottery museum
After renovation, the pottery museum in Raeren is reopened. The new curator is Helmut Rehker.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1981
September
Eupen trade fair
The second Eupen Trade Fair opens with 35,000 visitors.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
New nature reserve
The Holzwarche valley becomes a nature reserve in Rocherath.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
Closure Nadelfarbik Beka
The board of directors of the Beka needle factory announces the closure of the plant and stops production two days later.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.981
Evers proposal 59th
Alfred Evers makes new proposals regarding Article 59ter of the Constitution.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
Autonomy for economic committee
The East Belgium Economic Committee becomes an independent subdivision of the Walloon Economic Council (CEW).
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
October
New CSP Regional President
Johann Haas is elected as the new regional president of the CSP.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
Opening Eupen station
A new station building is opened in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
November
New elections in East Belgium
In eastern Belgium, the Liberals are on the rise. The Chrisltich Social Party suffers a loss of votes. In the Council of the German Cultural Community, the CSP has 9 seats, the PDB 7, the PFF 6 and the SP 3. Albert Gehlen (CSP) and Alfred Evers (PFF) become deputies.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
December
New majority in the Council of the German Cultural Community
CSP and PFF form the new majority in the Council of the German Cultural Community. Manfred Betsch becomes the new President of the Council.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
Co-option Bernhard Eicher
Bernhard Eicher (SP) is co-opted into the Senate.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
Federal Cross of Merit for Albert Gehlen
Albert Gehlen (CSP) receives the Federal Cross of Merit for his commitment to German-Belgian relations.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
Border population against new barriers
New German border crossings at Lichtenbusch and Roetgen are rejected by the border population.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
Problem balances in the chamber
Albert Gehlen (CSP) and Alfred Evers (PFF) present a comprehensive list of East Belgium problems in the Chamber. – One day later Bernhard Eicher (SP) follows with his overview at the same place.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
Transfer of executive power to prime minister
The executive power of the German-speaking Community is given to the Prime Minister Wilfried Martens (CVP).
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
Federation of families
The Federation of Families is considering the creation of its own German-speaking regional organization.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1981
January
Josef Maraite becomes new head of the East Belgium Cabinet
Josef Maraite (CSP) becomes the new head of the East Belgium Cabinet. This advisory body to the Prime Minister was to provide for the solution of numerous problems of the German language area.
Sources
- GE, 09.01.1982
High Council of War Invalids, Participants and Victims.
The High Council of War Invalids, War Participants and War Victims is established in Brussels. The latter also becomes responsible for those conscripted into the Wehrmacht and their legal successors.
Sources
- GE, 11.01.1982
Tripartite coalition in eastern Belgium
After the Walloon PS helped Article 59ter of the Constitution win a two-thirds parliamentary majority, the East Belgian SP rejoined the PFF-CSP coalition at the community level.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1983
Introduction of the electronic telephone exchange
In Eupen, the electronic telephone exchange is introduced instead of the electrical-mechanical one.
Sources
- GE, 14.01.1982
East Belgium and institutional reforms
In Brussels, a delegation of the Council of the German Cultural Community and Albert Gehlen (CSP, Chamber), Alfred Evers (PFF, Chamber) and Bernhard Eicher (SP, Senate) meet with the Ministers for Institutional Reform Jean Gol and Jean-Luc Dehaene. The aim is to define new priorities for East Belgium policy.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
East Belgium Initiative of the SP
The SP proposes to regulate the regional matters not via article 57ter, but via a special law of the German-speaking community.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1982
February
Chief Executive Officer
Josef Maraite (CSP) and Bruno Fagnoul (PFF) become the main representatives of the German language executive of the territory. Since December 22, 1981, the Belgian Prime Minister was the exectuive of the German-speaking Community. In view of a transfer of this function, the task is carried out by Joseph Maraite and Bruno Fagnoul.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
Housing Minister in Saint Vith
Housing Minister Betrouille visits the city.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1983
Promotion
Joseph Schmitz becomes Advocate General at the Liège Court of Appeal.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
March
Second language teaching French
The Council of the German Cultural Community advocates the use of French as a second language in elementary school. Compulsory from the 1st grade, 4 hours from the 4th grade and technical terminology from the 5th grade.
Sources
- GE, 30.03.1982
April
Prime Minister wants to solve post-war problems
Manfred Betsch, President of the Council of the German Cultural Community, visits Prime Minister Wilfried Martens. The latter wants to discuss the post-war problems of East Belgium with Chancellor Helmut Schmidt.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
May
War Consequences Laws
In the parliament, the War Consequences Laws for East Belgium are discussed.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
Council for popular and adult education
The Council for Popular and Adult Education is established after five years of provisional existence.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
Regional of the Federation of Families
A separate independent regional organization of the Federation of Families is established for the German language area.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
Restatement 59th Constitution
The Council of Ministers approves the reformulation of Article 59ter of the Constitution. The government draft is forwarded to the special commission of the Chamber.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
59th in special commission of the chamber
In the special commission of the Chamber, Article 59ter of the Constitution is discussed.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
June
No Walloon minority!
The PDB demands in Brussels that the German-speaking Belgians should not become a Walloon minority.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
Prime Minister in Eupen
Prime Minister Wilfried Martens (CVP) is a guest at the Council of the German Cultural Community. In particular, the reformulation of Article 59ter of the Constitution was discussed.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
Regulation debt money issue
The settlement of the debt money issue between the Federal Republic of Germany and Belgium has been announced.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
Gehlen report on 59th published
Albert Gehen’s (CSP) report on Article 59ter of the Constitution is published.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
Prince Albert in East Belgium
Prince Albert and Princess Paola pay an official visit to the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
New President of the USICE
Johann Weynand becomes the new president of the Union of Tourist Associations in East Belgium (USICE).
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
Neo-provincialism
The PS calls priority for East Belgium question a neo-provincialism.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
Upgrading Council of the German cultural community
The Chamber decides to upgrade the Council of the German Cultural Community. However, the paragraph on the link with the Walloon Regional Council does not find a majority.
Sources
- GE, 01.04.1983
New building Collège Patronné
In August, the construction of the new Collège Patronné will begin.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1983
September
Minister of Education Tromont
Minister of Education Michel Tromont (MR) visits East Belgium. In the Council of the German Cultural Community he discusses the school problems of East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1983
Laying of the foundation stone Worriken
Prime Minister Martens lays the foundation stone of the swimming and sports hall and the Worriken vacation village.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1983
End of the raceway
The last train runs on the Vennbahn line between Weismes and Sankt Vith.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1983
Local council elections
On October 10, 1982, new municipal councils are elected in East Belgium. Ecolo is running in the municipal elections for the first time.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1983
New version Article 59ter of the Constitution
Minister Jean Gol pledges to rewrite article 59ter of the Constitution on cooperation with the Walloon Region.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
November
Language order in the judiciary
Ablert Gehlen (CSP, Chamber) and Alfred Evers (PFF, Chamber) complain about disadvantages of the language order in the judiciary for German speakers.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1983
January
Adoption of the third paragraph of the constitutional article 59ter
The Chamber adopts the third paragraph of Constitutional Article 59ter on the extended autonomy of the German-speaking Community. This provides that, by mutual agreement, regional powers can be transferred from Wallonia to the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1983
First Community Executive
The CSP-PFF-SP coalition, which will form the first executive of the German-speaking Community, presents its coalition agreement.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1983
February
End of the Eupen freight station
SNCB finally seals the closure of the Eupen freight station.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1983
Visit Wilfried Martens
Prime Minister Wilfried Martens visits the cable plant and attends the budget debate of the Council of the German Cultural Community.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1983
March
Senate committee approves 59th
Senate Committee on Institutional Affairs approves rewrite of Constitutional Article 59ter.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1983
BRF Studio in Saint Vith
A new BRF house is opened and inaugurated in Malmedyer Straße
Sources
- GE, 01.04.1983
April
Alarm bell rejection
Against the implementation law of the constitutional article 59ter, the PDB faction initiated the procedure of the alarm bell. The procedure was rejected by the relevant committee.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1983
May
Reform of the Economic Council
The former Walloon Regional Economic Council becomes the Economic and Social Council for the Walloon Region and the East Belgian representation is better anchored in it.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1983
Senate for 59th
The Senate passes by a large majority the rewrite of Article 59ter of the Constitution.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1983
June
Preliminary project own jurisdiction East Belgium
Preliminary projects by Justice Minister Jean Gol involving a German-speaking judicial district are causing resentment in the Verviers judicial district.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1983
Adoption implementation law 59ter
The House passes the implementing legislation for Constitutional Article 59ter and forwards it to the Senate.
Sources
- GE. 30.12.1983
July
Redevelopment and redundancies
The two companies Heinen and Eupener Schalterbau are being restructured. 106 employees lose their jobs
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1983
September
Regional Minister Mayence in Eupen
Regional Minister Jacqueline Mayence-Goossens visits the Eupen building cooperative.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1983
Strike in the north of eastern Belgium
Major strike action in the north of eastern Belgium paralyzes bus and truck traffic.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1983
November
Senate implementing bill 59ter
The Senate shall pass the bill implementing Article 59ter of the Constitution. He refers it to the House for minor amendments.
Sources
GE, 30.12.1983
High attendance in companies
The Prime Minister of the Walloon Region, Jean-Maurice Dehousse, visits the Eupen cable factory and the Chocolaterie Jacques.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1983
Minister in the making
Bruno Fagnoul (PFF, Chairman), Josef Maraite (CSP) and Marcel Lejoly (SP) are to be part of the first East Belgium Executive.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1983
December
Definitive adoption of the 59th Amendment Act
The implementing law on 59ter of the Constitution is definitively adopted. On the same day, representatives of the CSP, PFF and SP present their new coalition.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1983
January
Establishment of the Council of the German-speaking Community
The Council of the German-speaking Community is established in the presence of Prime Minister Wilfried Martens. Bruno Fagnoul, Josef Maraite and Marcel Lejoly become the first Community Ministers.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
February
Agreement on the establishment of management
The four parties of the Council of the German-speaking Community sign an agreement on the establishment of a community administration.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
March
Community Policy Statement
The Executive Board of the German-speaking Community presents its first medium-term projects.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
Introduction of the electronic telephone exchange
In the Saint Vith telephone zone, the electronic telephone exchange is introduced instead of the electrical-mechanical one.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
Inauguration State Pedagogical University
The new building of the State College of Education is inaugurated in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
April
Teachers rally
300 teachers demonstrate in front of the headquarters of the Council of the German-speaking Community and the Executive.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.1984
Council of German-speaking Youth
A council of German-speaking youth is established.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.1984
Discussion with Regional Minister Wathelet
Walloon Regional Minister Wathelet discusses with students.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
Performance "3 Tornados
The anarchist cabaret group 3 Tornados performs twice in Kettenis due to great audience response.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
Botrange Nature Park Center
The Botrange Nature Park Center is inaugurated.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
May
Royal visit
King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola visit the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
June
Protest against bypass road
1,955 Eupen citizens protest against the construction of the bypass road through the Klinkeshöfchen park.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
European elections
The Greens emerge victorious in the European elections.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
Regional minister visit to East Belgium
Walloon Regional Minister Féaux and his colleague Wathelet visit the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1983
First Community Agreement
For the first time, a community agreement is concluded in Belgium. The German-speaking and French communities want to work together at the administrative level. The PDB criticizes the project as a sellout of autonomy.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
Poor German language skills
The Community-funded Pedagogical Working Group presents a critical report on the situation of German language teaching in secondary education in the Community.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1984
July
BRT broadcast East Belgium
BRT broadcasts two television programs entitled The Other Belgians about the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1984
August
WDR broadcast East Belgium
The WDR program Wednesdays in Eupen causes discussion about their balance.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1984
October
Opening of the Göhltal Museum in Kelmis
The Göhltal Museum is opened in Kelmis. It displays numerous exhibits on the history of the site and the mining of calamine by the “Vieille Montagne”. The company operated mining not only in Kelmis, but in the 19th century already worldwide as a global player.
Sources
- GE, 29.05.2004
NOvember
Farmers demonstrate
Around 1,000 farmers protest in the streets of Eupen against the milk quota system.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1984
Regional Minister in Büllingen
Regional Minister Damseaux visits Büllingen and informs himself about the timber industry.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1984
December
Eastern cantons transport office
At a meeting of the tourist associations of the eastern cantons it is announced that a separate tourist office of the eastern cantons is to be founded.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1984
January
Carolers at the Chancellor
For the first time, the German Chancellor also receives carol singers from eastern Belgium at the annual carol singing reception.
Sources
- GE, 08.01.1985
February
Kurt Ortmann new RDG president
Kurt Ortmann (CSP) becomes the new President of the Council of the German-speaking Community. He succeeds the late Manfred Betsch.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1985
March
Agora premiere
The Agora theater group performs its first play Aquarium.
Sources
- GE, 27.11.1985
Civil proceedings Emmelser Forest
The civil case Emmelser Wald of the city of Saint Vith against the Belgian State is opened.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1985
May
Pope in Belgium
Pope John Paul II visits Belgium. At a religious rally in Banneux, about 3,000 East Belgians also take part.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.1985
August
Arrest in Lichtenbusch
German MEP Dieter Rogalla tries to saw through a barrier at the Lichtenbusch border crossing. He is apprehended by Belgian gendarmes during his plan.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1985
September
Autonomy expansion
Federal Minister Louis Olivier (PRWL) decides to establish a new district office of the State Buildings Administration in Eupen and to extend the jurisdiction of the State Roads Administration in Saint Vith to the whole of East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1981
Population East Belgium
The German language area of Belgium has 66,218 inhabitants.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1985
European King Shooting in Eupen
Eupen hosts the 6th European King Shooting, which is expected to attract 30,000 shooters from all over Europe.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1985
October
Border echo takeover
East Belgian entrepreneurs Edgar Thommessen and Alfred Küchenberg take over the Grenz-Echo.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1981
National elections
The governing parties are confirmed in office. Ecolo and PS record gains in votes, the PDB a drop in votes. Albert Gehlen (CSP) is seconded to the chamber. Alfred Evers (PFF) and Bernhard Eicher (SP) have to wait for their co-optation.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1985
Two resolutions
The Council of the German-speaking Community adopts two resolutions concerning a consideration of East Belgium in the communization of education and the problem of forced soldiers.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1985
November
BRT broadcast East Belgium
BRT broadcasts Maurice de Wilde’s broadcasts on collaboration in Eupen-Malmedy during World War II.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1984
March
High Fens-Eifel Nature Park
The advisory commission of the nature reserve High Fens and the administrative commission for the nature park High Fens-Eifel are established.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1986
First international theater festival
The first International Theater Festival of the German-speaking Community takes place in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1986
June
Demo by teachers, parents and students
In Eupen, 1,000 students, teachers and parents protest against austerity measures in education.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1986
September
Closure company Petit
The Petit carded yarn spinning mill in Raeren filed for bankruptcy. 128 people lose their jobs.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1986
October
Community elections
For the first time, the Ecolo party and the SEP party enter the Council of the German-speaking Community. The CSP is gaining votes; the PFF and PDB are losing votes. A coalition of CSP and PFF is formed.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1987
November
Inaugural meeting of the new council
First meeting of the new Council of the German-speaking Community. Joseph Maraite becomes the new chairman of the council. Marie-Hélène Düsseldorf is the first woman on the Council.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1987
February
Inauguration Vennliner
A direct bus connection is established between Eupen and Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1987
April
Court district for the territory of German language
The separate judicial district for the German-speaking Community is gradually taking shape.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1988
Visit Antoine Duquesne
Minister of Education Antoine Duquesne visits the Executive of the German-speaking Community with a view to communitarizing education.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1988
May
Center for Continuing Education of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
In Eupen, construction of the Center for Continuous Education of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses begins.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1988
End of the Bütgenbach Hospital
The closure of the Bütgenbach hospital is sealed. The hospitals in Eupen and Saint Vith are the last in the German-speaking area.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.1988
August
Start of the Niermann affair
An affair involving the subsidization of organizations in eastern Belgium by the Düsseldorf-based Hermann Niermann Foundation, which lasted several years, begins.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1988
East Belgian coat of arms
What a future coat of arms for the German-speaking Community might look like is now published as a proposal and can be discussed in the Council.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.1988
October
Opening Worriken
The Worriken Sports, Culture, Leisure and Tourism Center is officially opened at Lake Bütgenbach.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1988
November
Ministerial visit
The Walloon Prime Minister Melchior Wathelet visits the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1988
December
National elections
National elections are held. CSP and Ecolo can record gains in votes. Albert Gehlen (CSP) is seconded to the chamber. Alfred Evers (PFF) and Bernhard Eicher (SP) will move into the Senate.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.1988
February
Establishment of a panel of experts
Community Minister Bruno Fagnoul announces the creation of a commission of experts on the communitarization of education.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1988
Premiere "Algunas Bestias
The Agora theater group performs the play Algunas Bestias, in which a live chicken is decapitated. Animal rights activists are mobilizing against the play.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1988; 26.02.1988
June
Infrastructure for old people and nursing homes
The Council of the German-speaking Community decides to improve the elderly and nursing home infrastructure.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1988
September
German language court district
Official establishment of the German language judicial district. The President of the Court of First Instance is Leo Stangherlin.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1988
October
Schoonbroodt excommunication
The Bishop of Liège excommunicates the traditionalist priest Paul Schoonbroodt from Steffeshausen.
Local council elections
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1989
January
Strikes in the health sector
In Eupen, health care workers are on strike. – An identical measure follows on March 16.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1989
March
Protest against Republicans
The German party Die Republikaner wants to hold a meeting in Eupen. 400 people then demonstrate against the planned meeting and fascism.
Sources
- GE, 27.12.1989
April
Support association for day care center Hergenrath
In Hergenrath, a sponsoring association is founded that wants to operate a daycare center.
May
Chemotherapy pumps in Eupen
Eupen’s Saint Nicholas Hospital receives chemotherapy pumps from the Belgian cancer charity.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.1989
June
Protests against "The Last Temptation of Christ
After protests, the broadcast of the Scorsese film “The Last Temptation of Christ” is postponed by the Volksbildungswerk.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.1989
Extension training ground
Ecolo and the Green Party are mobilizing against an expansion of the Elsenborn military training area.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.1989
Visit of the royal couple
King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola visit East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.1989
Low birth cohorts
In East Belgium, the number of students is declining due to the low birth rate.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.1989
November
Protest march against bird trapping
In Losheim 400 bird trapping opponents meet for a protest march
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1989
Psychiatry in Saint Vith
The establishment of a psychiatric ward in Sankt Vith provides the hospital with more beds. The future of the hospital is secured by the expansion.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1989
Prime Minister as guest
The Prime Minister Wilfried Martens visits the Executive of the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1989
Aachener Volkszeitung East Belgium
The East Belgium edition of the Aachener Volkszeitung is discontinued. In the future, there will only be the AVZ city edition.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1989
January
Endowments too low
The representatives of all parties demand higher endowments for the communization of education. The budgeted 2.6 billion BF is too little, he said.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.1990
May
Exhibition: Repressed years
The exhibition The Repressed Years 1914-1945, which deals with the history of East Belgium, receives lively interest.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1990
New BRF Director
Hans Engels becomes the new director of the Belgian Broadcasting Corporation.
Sources
GE, 29.12.1990
June
Vennbahn tourism
The Vennbahn starts its tourist operation.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1990
September
Coat of arms for the German-speaking Community
The new coat of arms for the German-speaking Community is presented.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1990
Own FOREM service
A dedicated FOREM service is established in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1990
October
Community elections
CSP loses votes, Ecolo and SP gain votes. The CSP, the PFF and SP formed a coalition. Ministers will be Joseph Maraite (CSP), Bernd Gentges (PFF) and Karl-Heinz Lambertz (SP).
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1990
November
First day of the German-speaking Community
The German-speaking community celebrates its feast day for the first time.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1990
January
Josephine Koch Foundation
The Josephine Koch Foundation is established. Seriously ill people are to be supported by the foundation.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1991
April
Restructure police services
East Belgian mayors meet with Louis Tobback, provincial governor, and district commissioner Marcel Lejoly in Büllingen to plan the restructuring of police services.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1991
Stichting Euregio Meuse-Rhine
The Euregio Meuse-Rhine is given its own legal personality.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1991
May
Service for persons with disabilities
The Board of Directors of the Service Agency for Persons with Disabilities is established. Helmut Heinen becomes the first director.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1991
Royal visit to Eupen
King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola visit the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1991
July
East cantons - 4th region
Mamedy Mayor Robert Denis proposes making East Cantons the fourth region.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1992
September
East Belgium - 4th region
Further discussions are taking place around the fourth region of East Belgium. Should the communities around Welkenraedt also be added to this? -The German-speaking parties speak out against the project in the Council of the German-speaking Community. However, they design future projects for the field of German language.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1992
November
Community and national elections
The results of the last community election are confirmed. While Ecolo is gaining votes, the PDB is losing support. Albert Gehlen (CSP, House), Fred Evers (PFF, Senate) and Joseph Benker (Ecolo, Senate) enter parliament as German-speaking representatives.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1992
December
Strike in the freight forwarding industry
In eastern Belgium, 600 workers in the freight forwarding industry go on strike to express their displeasure at the elimination of their sector just days before the European Community summit in Maastricht.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1992
January
Own treasury
The Council of the German-speaking Community decides to establish a Treasury as of 1992.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1992
Discussion series "Art propos" starts
Since 1990, the founder of the IKOB, Francis Feidler, has been on the road in terms of contemporary art and preparatory initiatives for an art center. – Under the format Art propos he starts from now on in Sankt Vith and Eupen a discussion series for people interested in art.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
February
Population figures German-speaking community
The German-speaking community has 67,584 citizens.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1992
March
Subregional service of the FOREM
The successor organization of the former employment office is set up in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1922
April
South Tyrol/East Belgium: Position of the Regions in Europe
The Prime Minister of the German-speaking Community Joseph Maraite and the Governor of South Tyrol sign a declaration on the position of the regions in Europe and establish an information cooperation.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1992
May
Customs officers strike
The abolition of the EC internal borders is scheduled for January 1, 1993. – Because of their uncertain future in the European Community, customs declarants at all border crossings are on strike.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1992
June
Consumer Protection Center
The East Belgium Consumer Protection Center is established in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1992
Own media center
The Media Center of the German-speaking Community is established.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1992
German language skills in Malemedyer Wallonia decrease significantly
The German-speaking Community becomes a full member of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine; alongside the Province of Liège, the Provinces of Dutch and Belgian Limburg and the Regio Aachen.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1992
July
A region of Europe
The German-speaking Community becomes a member of the Assembly of European Regions.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1992
Children from Chernobyl in East Belgium
Several hundred children from the region around the damaged Chernobyl nuclear power plant are spending their summer with host families in eastern Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1992
October
Opening of the Blood Plasma Center in Amel
The Red Cross opens a blood plasma center in Amel. It is the first center of its kind in the German-speaking Community.
Against separatism
In a Border Echo survey of 400 citizens, participants speak out against separatism. If the country were to break away, 48% would be in favor of belonging to Wallonia, 4% to Germany, 22% to Luxembourg and 22% to independence.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1993; 04.11.1992; 26.10.1992
November
Yes to the Maastricht Treaty
The Council of the German-speaking Community, as the last competent Belgian authority, approves the Maastricht Treaty.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1993
December
Community funding
A long-term model for funding the German-speaking Community is adopted.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1993
Improve social housing
A convention between the Walloon Region and the German-speaking Community aims to improve the supply of social housing.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1993
Resentment of East Belgian farmers
550 East Belgian farmers take to the streets against the agricultural compromise in the GATT negotiations.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1993
January
Elimination of internal borders
Customs formalities at internal European borders are eliminated.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1993
February
Federalization of Belgium
The upcoming federalization of Belgium is discussed in the Council of the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1993
IKOB founds V.o.E.
The non-profit association called IKOB, International Art Center of East Belgium, is founded. – It aims to promote contemporary art in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 24.03.1993
March
East Belgium Development Plan
A development plan of East Belgium Invest for East Belgium is presented in Eupen. It should be an important tool for the economic development of the area.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1993
April
Employment in the public sector
In eastern Belgium, according to the Ministry of the Interior, 2,379 persons worked in the civil service in April 1993 (2,206 in 1991). Of these, 2,204 are in teaching.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1993
Legacy of the war
A 200 and a 500 kilogram bomb are found in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1993
May
Visit King Baudouin
The king visits the city of Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1993
Federalization of Belgium
The Council of the German-speaking Community adopts an opinion on the simple law on the completion of the federal state structure.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1993
Collaboration Agreement Rhineland-Palatinate
The Federal State of Rhineland-Palatinate and the German-speaking Community sign a Joint Protocol on Neighborly Cooperation.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1993
June
Contact 93
A first major project – The IKOB is the sponsor of a sculpture exhibition in the municipal parks of Eupen, in which all Belgian artists participate.
Quelllen
- GE, 24.03.1993
New editor in chief
Paul Maraite becomes BRF’s new editor-in-chief.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1993
July
Executive becomes government
With the adoption of the Special Act on the Completion of the State Reform, the Executive of the German-speaking Community becomes the Government of the German-speaking Community. The chairman of the executive branch becomes the prime minister.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1993
Population East Belgium
There are 68,471 citizens living in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1993
September
BRF Television
BRF’s first television programs are broadcast.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1993
Outrage over allegedly blasphemous films
The Center for Applied Audio-Visual Media in East Belgium (ZAMO) makes local film offerings at the Z Cinema on the Rotenberg. Outrage spreads when allegedly blasphemous films are added to the current schedule.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1993
October
Social Congress in East Belgium
The first social congress of people employed in this sector is held in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1994
Wood crisis in the Eifel communities
Due to windthrows and excess quantities, the Eifel timber industry – traders and sawmill operations – is in crisis.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1994
November
Royal visit to East Belgium
Albert II visits East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1994
December
Economic Development East Belgium
The Economic Development Corporation holds its inaugural meeting. It is the successor of the Economic Committee of Eastern Cantons (WAO).
Sources
Budget German-speaking Community
The budget of the German-speaking Community includes expenditures of 4.455 billion francs.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1994
Unemployment in East Belgium
In East Belgium, 2,199 full-time unemployed persons are registered. This corresponds to an unemployment rate of 8%.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.1994
February
Press Assistance Decree
The Council of the German-speaking Community adopts a heavily debated press aid decree.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1994
Disbandment 3rd Ardennes Fighter Battalion
The 3rd Ardennes Fighter Battalion, where mainly Eastern Belgians were trained, is disbanded after 59 years of existence in Vielsalm.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1994
March
Hermann Niermann Foundation Funding freeze
The Hermann Niermann Foundation ceases its funding activities in the German-speaking Community. Between 1987 and 1993, it had granted federal funds amounting to 86 million francs to East Belgian organizations.
Sources
GE, 29.12.1994
East Belgian MEP
Belgium receives its 25th mandate in the European Parliament. This mandate is reserved for a German-speaking Belgian.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1994
May
Cabaret "Everyman" starts in Eupen
After a course of InED with Steffen Matkowitz, the first cabaret evening of the group “Everyman” takes place in the studio “Art and Stage”.
June
European elections
Mathieu Grosch (CSP) becomes the first East Belgian MEP.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1994
Financing of school infrastructure
In the Council of the German-speaking Community, the decree concerning new conditions for the financing of the school infrastructure is adopted.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1994
July
Minister of Defense on visit
The Minister of Defense Leo Delcroix visits the German-speaking Community and the Elsenborn military training area.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1994
Inaugural visit
The Prime Minister of the Walloon Region, Robert Collignon, pays his inaugural visit to the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1994
Emergency doctor service in the Eifel
The Eifel emergency medical service officially begins operations.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1994
August
Population East Belgium
East Belgium has 68,741 inhabitants.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1994
September
Retransfer monument and landscape protection
The Walloon Region transfers the protection of monuments and landscapes back to the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1994
Protest march against planned nuclear waste repository
Around 9,000 people demonstrate in Amel against a planned final storage facility for nuclear waste.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1994
New RDG President
Manfred Schunck becomes the new President of the Council of the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.1994
October
Municipal and provincial elections
Municipal and provincial council elections are held in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1995
Day care center Hergenrath opened
A day care center “King Baudouin” is opened in Hergenrath, with room for 24 people.
Musicians against nuclear waste
In Büllingen, about 3,000 people attend a concert in the sports hall. Under the motto Musicians against nuclear waste, 10 music bands participate in the protest concert.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1995
November
Royal visit to East Belgium
King Albert II and Queen Paola come to Saint Vith for the Day of the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1995
Promotional copies for East Belgian cinemas
To promote East Belgian cinemas, national releases should also be shown simultaneously in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1995
December
Commemorations Battle of the Bulge
Saint Vith commemorates after 50 years the destruction of the city in December 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1995
Last section of highway
The last section of the E42 freeway between Malmedy and Francorchamps is opened.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1995
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1995-heute
January
BRF Radio House Opening
The new BRF broadcasting center is opened in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.1996
May
Vennliner
The Vennliner runs regularly between Saint Vith and Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1995
Community elections
The CSP emerges victorious from the community elections and enters into a coalition with the SP.
Sources
- GE 1995.12.29
June
Demo by teachers, parents and students
In Eupen, 1,000 students, teachers and parents protest against austerity measures in education.
Sources
- GE, 1986.12.30
School merger
In Eupen, the two high schools Heidberg and Collège Patronné merge to form the Pater Damian School.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1995
November
Jean-Luc Dehaene in East Belgium
Prime Minister Jean-Luc Dehaene visits the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE 1996.01.02
January
Rally against austerity measures
2,000 teachers demonstrate against austerity measures in education. – More rallies and work stoppages by East Belgian teachers follow on March 4.
Sources
- GE 1996.12.28
November
Partial takeover
The border echo is partially taken over by the Rossel press group.
Sources
- GE 1997.01.02
June
Full barns
Twelve international artists exhibit in twelve barns in twelve villages in the border triangle of Belgium, Germany and Luxembourg during three months.
Sources
- GE, 03.06.1997
July
Agreement with Luxembourg
Prime Minister Maraite and Minister of Education Schröder reach an agreement with their Luxembourg ministerial counterparts regarding Luxembourg’s participation in special education costs.
Sources
GE, 31.12.1997
Investment: hospital system
The German-speaking Community and the Hospital of Saint Vith and Eupen decide to modernize the hospitals.
Sources
- GE, 32.12.1997
September
Final Report Niermann Foundation
In the Council of the German-speaking Community, the Committee of Inquiry into the Niermann Foundation presents its final report.
Sources
GE, 31.12.1997
January
Hit radio 100.5
The radio station 100,5 – Das Hitradio has its broadcasting start. BRF and the German-speaking Community are involved in this.
Sources
GE, 02.01.1999
Statement of the RdJ
De RdJ speaks out in favor of legalizing soft drugs in a statement.
Sources
- GE, 1998.12.29
July
Visit Federal President, Roman Herzog
The German President Roman Herzog visits Eupen with the royal couple.
September
Open Channel East Belgium
Constituent meeting of the Open Channel East Belgium
Sources
- GE, 1998.12.31
January
Animal slaughter
Animals are to be slaughtered at the Eupen slaughterhouse – now sold to a Turkish company. This causes protests among the population.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.1999
March
100 service
A new center for the 100 service is opened in Eupen.
Sources
Ge, 29.12.1999
May
German speaking community with own website
The German-speaking Community launches its own website.
Sources
- GE, 08.05.2004
Exhibition space for the IKOB
Since May 1999, the IKOB has been renting a space of 600 square meters in the center of Eupen on a long-term basis and has been transforming a warehouse into a bright and spacious exhibition space with its own resources.
Sources
- GE, 20.05.1999
June
Parliamentary, community and regional elections
PFF, SP and Ecolo form a coalition at the community level. Karl-Heinz Lambertz (SP) becomes Minister President, Bernd Gentges (PFF) and Hans Niessen (Ecolo) become Ministers. Edmund Stoffels (SP) and Elmar Keutgen (CSP) become regional parliamentarians.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.1999
July
Sale Worriken
The Worriken Center was purchased by the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE 1999.12.31
October
Daily television magazine on BRF launches
Under the title “10vor”, BRF launches the daily TV magazine, which focuses on regional events for ten minutes.
December
No "bug" on New Year's Day
All preparations are made, but the bug remains out. East Belgium celebrates the change to the year 2000 without any technical glitches.
Paperless make application
142 so-called paperless people apply for regularization as part of the nationwide campaign in East Belgium. 450 people were denied entry during intensified border controls as part of the regularization campaign at East Belgian borders. (From 10.01.2000 to 31.01.2000)
Sources
- GE, 05.01.2000; 28.01.2000; 01.02.2000; 04.02.2000
January
Border controls strengthened
As part of the nationwide regularization campaign for paperless persons, increased checks are also being carried out at the East Belgian border crossings.
Sources
- GE, 11.01.2000
Psychiatric day clinic
For 10 years, the St. Josef Clinic in Sankt Vith has had a psychiatric department. Initially housed in containers, the care services move to a new 30-bed building in 1995. – Now a psychiatric day clinic can also be opened.
Sources
- GE, 17.01.2000
Protest against own employment office
Trade union representatives protest in front of the RDG council building even before the debate on the draft decree to create a separate labor office.
Sources
- GE, 18.01.2000
Inaugural visit to the province
Prince Philippe and Princess Mathilde visit Verviers and Saint Vith during their inaugural visit to the province of Liège.
Sources
- GE, 08.01.2000
February
East German Taster Days in East Belgium
Following a campaign by the German Bild newspaper and at the invitation of Minister-President Karl-Heinz Lambertz, 29 East German workers arrive for trial days to put an end to the shortage of skilled workers in local companies. No employment contracts are concluded. (From 14.02.2000 to 16.02.2000)
Sources
- GE, 29.02.2000
March
Presentation of a ministry building
9040 square meters in size, costing 350 million francs: the planned new ministry building is unveiled in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 09.03.2000
New cultural center in Malmedy
The newly built cultural center is put into operation in Malmedy.
Sources
GE, 02.03.2000
April
Athenaeum Bütgenbach facing closure?
The closure plans of the Minister of Education for the KAB have been known since March (14.03.2000). Discussions about the closure of the Athenaeum Bütgenbach dominate the RDG debate. There are protest rallies.
Sources
- GE, 06.04.2000; 16.03.2000
Recruitment campaign of skilled workers
10 skilled workers from Brandenburg sign employment contracts with East Belgian companies. They were to receive further training in local companies by May 20.
Sources
- GE, 26.04.2000
August Tonnar Center Eupen
45,000 visitors crowd into the Eupen ATC on the opening weekend. (From 07.04.2000 to 09.04.2000)
Sources
- GE, 16.04.2000
May
Inauguration of the "Fraternité" in Malmedy
Inauguration of the new cultural center Fraternité in Malmedy.
Sources
- GE, 22.05.2000
June
Judgment on the Emmel forest
A court decision puts an end to the century-long dispute over the Emmels forests. The municipality of Sankt Vith becomes the owner.
Sources
- GE, 23.06.2000
Judgment on the Emmel forest
A court decision puts an end to the century-long dispute over the Emmels forests. The municipality of Sankt Vith becomes the owner.
Sources
- GE, 23.06.2000
Decree creates "Economic and Social Council" for the DG
The RDG adopts a decree that provides for the creation of an “Economic and Social Council.” The Council is an organization of the East Belgian social partners. It is composed of seven representatives of the employers’ organizations (General Confederation of Employers, St.Vith and Eupen SME associations) and seven employees’ organizations (CSC, FGTB and CGSLB) and a president. It succeeds the Subregional Vocational Training and Job Creation Committee (SABA). With the transfer of the power of employment from the Walloon Region to the German-speaking Community at the beginning of 2000, the SABA lost part of its raison d’être, namely its “sub-regional” role. Since the German-speaking Community is now autonomous in matters of training and employment, it made sense to create an independent body of social partnership concertation for the territory.
Sources
- GE, 05.12.2003
July
Network "Eastern Belgians in the World" launched
The constituent meeting of the WFG project “East Belgians in the World” is held in the Belgian pavilion at Expo 2000 in Hanover. 18 citizens from the DG living abroad participated. In the future, the “East Belgians in the World” are to meet at least once at the end of the year, thus strengthening the connection with the old homeland through informal contacts.
Sources
- 20.07.2000
Registration in electoral lists for municipal elections
For the first time, EU citizens can register on the electoral rolls for local elections. 1,477 out of a possible 9,000 EU citizens make use of it in eastern Belgium by October 8.
Sources
- GE, 11.05.2000; 06.10.2000; 04.08.2000
August
Out for Athenaeum Bütgenbach
The Council of State rejects the appeal of parents and teachers against the closure decree of the government concerning the secondary school department of the Kgl. Athenaeum Bütgenbach (29.06.2000) back, so that it comes into force with immediate effect.
Sources
- GE, 02.08.2000
September
IZOM project opens borders
The IZOM project of the health insurance companies opens the borders for consultation with specialists in the neighboring country. The model project will run in a probationary phase until September 30, 2002.
Sources
- GE, 16.09.2000; 15.05.2001
TEC strike
On Public Transport Day, the drivers of the TEC buses also went on strike in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 10.02.2000
Info Office of the Walloon Region
The Walloon Region opens an information office in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 07.09.2000
Large exhibition of the Euregio-Meuse-Rhine
In Liège, the Euregio Meuse-Rhine presents itself. Life and work at euregional level is illustrated by good examples. (From 07.09.2000 to 21.09.2000)
Sources
- GE, 01.09.2000
Truck drivers strike
Striking truck drivers block roads in eastern Belgium. They demand a special tariff for diesel fuel for trucks.
Sources
- GE, 15.09.2000
School merger in law
The municipal council gives the green light to the merger of the community and municipal school law. Deadline: September 1, 2000.
Sources
- GE, 31.03.2000
Establishment of the employment office
The DG Labor Office is established in the Saint Vitus City Hall.
Sources
- GE, 29.09.2000
October
Nato pipeline
A new NATO pipeline is being laid between the law and the German border.
Sources
- GE, 03.10.2000
Local council elections
The municipal elections lead to changes of power in Eupen and Sankt Vith. In Eupen, the CSP and PDB form the majority.
Sources
- GE, 08.10.2000
Psychiatric day clinic in Eupen
The hospital in Saint Vith opens a psychiatric day clinic in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 05.10.2000
Proceedings opened against Schmitz
The proceedings against the suspended First Advocate General Joseph Schmitz are opened in Brussels.
Sources
- GE, 11.10.2000; 24.10.2000
Agency for Sustainable Development (ANE) constituted as V.o.G.
The Agency for Sustainable Development (ANE) has constituted itself as a V.o.G.. After the Federal State created the framework conditions with the Law of May 5, 1997 on the Coordination of the Federal Policy of Sustainable Development, the DG Government decided in September 1999 to establish a corresponding agency. It is pluralistically supported by various adult education organizations.
Sources
- 31.01.2004
November
Kneipp Institute taken over
After 106 years, on January 1, 2001, the Eupen Kneipp Spa House will be run by the Franciscan Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi. Family taken over by the V.o.E. Cliniques St-Joseph Liège.
Sources
- GE, 28.11.2000
Support community on the Internet
As the first business association in East Belgium, the Fördergemeinschaft Sankt Vith launches its own website.
Sources
- GE, 19.11.2000
December
Asylum seekers' home in Manderfeld?
The news of the imminent establishment of a reception center for asylum seekers at St. Elisabeth House in Manderfeld is causing many unanswered questions.
Sources
- GE, 12.07.2000
January
Illegals rejected
At the German-Belgian border, up to 30 illegal immigrants are turned back every day.
Positive BSE test
A positive BSE rapid test is registered at the Sankt Vither slaughterhouse.
Sources
- GE, 12.02.2001
Cooperation agreement
A basic agreement is made between the employment office and the responsible service for the placement, training and counseling of persons with a disability.
Sources
- GE, 31.01.2001
Feburary
Consultations on co-operations with the Walloon Region
Representatives of the German-speaking Community and the Walloon Region discuss cooperation in Eupen. The Walloon Prime Minister asked them: “Tell us what you want and where you want to go!
Sources
- GE, 06.02.2001; 07.02.2001
Cooperative for organic farmers
14 organic farmers and three consumers join forces in Wiesenbach/Sankt Vith to form a cooperative for organic agriculture (BEA).
Sources
- GE, 14.02.2001
Cooperation agreement with Flanders renewed
The DG and Flanders renew their cooperation agreement.
Sources
- GE, 15.02.2001
Schmitz sentenced
The former First Advocate General at the Liège Court of Appeal, Dr. Joseph Schmitz, from Eupen, is sentenced to five years’ imprisonment (half suspended) for forgery, fraud, bribery, receiving stolen goods and breach of professional secrecy. He is appealing to the State Council.
Sources
- GE, 20.02.2001
Farmers protest
In Liège and Verviers, East Belgian farmers also protest against EU measures in the context of the BSE crisis.
Sources
- GE, 21.02.2001
March
Reconstruction phase hospital Eupen
At Eupen’s St. Nicholas Hospital, the first part of an extensive reconstruction project has been completed. A kidney dyalisis service is inaugurated.
Sources
- GE, 05.03.2001
Foundation of an autonomous municipal government in Saint Vith
In Saint Vith, with a view to the possible construction of a cultural, conference and exhibition center, the bylaws for an autonomous municipal government are adopted.
Sources
- GE, 24.03.2001
New boarding school at the DG Institute for Special Education
The new building of the boarding school at the DG Institute for Special Education on Monschauer Strasse in Eupen is opened.
Sources
- GE, 23.03.2001
Memorial fires and rallies of farmers
Foot and mouth disease leads to a crisis. Reminder fires are lit. A rally is held in Eupen against the mass slaughter of cattle and pigs. The borders with neighboring countries are partially closed.
Sources
- GE, 02.04.2001
April
Foot and mouth disease is spreading
Foot-and-mouth disease is spreading. Numerous security measures are introduced.
Lichtenbusch occupied
500 employees of the Continental tire factory in Herstal, which is to be closed, block the Lichtenbusch highway border crossing.
Sources
- GE, 04.07.2001
Draft resolution for long-term care insurance
A draft resolution is deposited in the RDG, which provides for the introduction of long-term care insurance for all citizens of the DG.
May
Aloys Jousten new bishop
Albert Houssiau is succeeded as bishop of Liège by Aloys Jousten, dean of Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 02.05.2001; 05.06.2001
Hospital expansion lacks finances
The DG government gets an unpleasant surprise. There is a shortfall of 100 million Swiss francs for the expansion of hospitals.
Sources
- GE, 15.05.2001; 16.05.2001
RDG move to the sanatorium?
The RDG is debating a possible move of the Council to the former sanatorium.
Juncker as guest in Eupen
Luxembourg Prime Minister Juncker discusses the problems of border regions in Eupen.
Xenophobic attack
In Eupen, thugs of the Aryan Storm Front attack a foreigner.
Sources
- GE, 01.06.2001
June
New bishop consecrated
Aloys Josten is consecrated the 91st Bishop of Liège.
Sources
- GE, 10.05.2001
Appointment procedure for Joseph Schmitz
The Court of Cassation upholds the judgment against former Advocate General Joseph Schmitz.
Sources
- GE, 14.06.2001
Expansion of the Marienheim
The Marienheim is being expanded at a cost of 260 million Swiss francs.
Sources
- GE, 14.06.2001
First East Belgian Art Award
The first East Belgian Art Award goes to photographer Willi Filz.
Sources
- GE, 15.06.2001
Municipalities discuss police reform
The unpredictable cost of police reform is a concern for communities.
Sources
- GE, 23.06.2001; 26.06.2001
Wood route opened
The promotion of wood as a raw material in all its components is the goal of the project.
Sources
- 37069
New Episcopal Vicar
The new episcopal vicar for eastern Belgium will be the pastor of Walhorn, François Palm.
Sources
- 37070
East-West expressway under discussion
In the Belgian Eifel region, the construction of an east-west expressway between Sankt Vith and Dahlem is being considered.
Sources
- 37071
July
BSE case in Aldringen
A farm from Aldringen reports a case of BSE.
Sources
- 37083
Study for expressway Blankenheim-Büllingen-Sankt Vith
Study for expressway Blankenheim-Büllingen-Sankt Vith
Sources
- 37084
Action day for wind farm
Action day in Elsenborn-Roderhöhe for the establishment of a wind farm.
Sources
- 37088
August
Discussions about kayak ban on the river Our
The regional government in Namür bans kayaking on the Our River as of October 1. The declining population of river pearl mussels is cited as an argument.
Sources
- 37095
Rally against mobile phone mast.
In Raeren, citizens demonstrate against the erection of a transmission tower. A committee against harmful radiation had already been formed in mid-June.
Sources
- 37064
Saint Vith-Born bike trail
For the opening of the cycle route, the municipalities of Saint Vith and Amel offer an attractive program.
Sources
- 37107
September
Controversy over school regulations in Sankt Vith
A new school regulation at the Episcopal School and ZAWM in Saint Vith attracts international attention. Now it is coming into force.
Sources
- 37141
Controversy over school regulations in Sankt Vith
A new school regulation at the Episcopal School and ZAWM in Saint Vith attracts international attention. Now it is coming into force.
Sources
- 37141
Conversion of the Heidberg monastery?
In Eupen, plans are being discussed for a conversion of the former Heidberg monastery.
Sources
- 37149
Maiden voyage of the Euregio Railway
The Euregiobahn goes on its maiden voyage between Eupen and Stolberg.
Sources
- 37152
October
Couven Route
The Couven Route and Couven Square in Nispert will be inaugurated in the fall. A book about the master builder born 300 years ago is published.
Traffic circle heats up the tempers
The Drossart traffic circle in the middle of the High Fens heats up the emotions.
Sources
- 37177
First asylum seekers in Manderfeld
The first asylum seekers arrive at the newly built Manderfeld asylum center.
Sources
- 37167
BSE case in Crombach
Another BSE case in eastern Belgium. 118 animals are culled.
Sources
- 37170
Princess Astrid in the asylum seekers home
Princess Astrid visits the newly built home for asylum seekers in Manderfeld and the new Red Cross building in Eupen. Prince Laurent visits Ternell.
Sources
- 37190
November
Increase in ministerial salaries
The increase in ministerial salaries is heating up the minds of the population and the opposition.
Sources
- 37203
Meningitis cases in the Eifel
Several cases of meningitis in the Belgian Eifel region are causing concern among the population.
Sources
- 37205
December
Emergency service center without German-speaking employees
As of December, the emergency service center in Liège will no longer be able to handle calls in German.
Sources
- 37225
Emergency call center with new employees
The Ministry of the Interior decides to increase the number of bilingual staff at the Liège emergency center from six to eight as of May 2002.
Sources
- 37237
The euro is here
Eastern Belgians are also making their first experiences with the new European single currency, the euro.
January
New police zones
The new police zones, created as part of the police reform, begin their work. But neither the Weser-Göhl police zone nor the Eifel police zone are ready to go.
Schmitz in custody
Former First Solicitor General Dr. Joseph Schmitz begins his prison term. However, a few days after entering custody, he is free again and is to be electronically monitored. This decision is revoked shortly thereafter. Schmitz has to go to prison.
Sources
- 37275
March
End for local station REWI
Local station REWI in Hünningen/Sankt Vith ceases broadcasting after 17 years.
Sources
- 37356
Theater box dissolves
After 20 years of stage presence, the curtain finally falls on the Theaterkiste, which mainly made theater with young people.
Sources
- 37320
Electric car from Saint Vith
The Warny F8919, an electric car, is presented in Saint Vith.
Sources
- 37335
VoE Vennbahn dissolves
The over-indebted V.o.E. Vennbahn dissolves and asks the court to appoint an administrator.
Sources
- 37340
Espaces Tourisme et culture (ETC) opened
The new cultural and tourist center ETC in the old abbey of Stavelot is inaugurated.
Sources
- 37348
April
Laying of the foundation stone in the Klösterchen
In Eupen, the foundation stone is laid for the expansion and modernization of the Sankt Franziskus (Klösterchen) senior citizens’ center. 2.1 million euros will be invested.
Sources
- 37350
Government meets in the house of the community
The DG government meets for the first time in the Community House in Saint Vith.
Sources
- 37365
May
Kayak ban for the Our valley
The ban on kayaking imposed by Regional Minister José Happart (from March 16 to September 30) provokes strong protests in the Our Valley.
Giro in East Belgium
The Giro d’Italia touches East Belgium (among others Elsenborn, Sourbrodt and Malmedy).
Sources
- 37390
Green light for the construction of the Triangle
In Saint Vith, the course is set for the construction of the Triangel Culture, Congress and Exhibition Center at a cost of 6.078 million euros.
Sources
- 37407
Frit king in retirement
On May 31, frit king Rainer Autmans retires after 28 years.
Sources
- 37405
June
Sign dispute in court
Since the beginning of June, the dispute over passenger cars registered in Luxembourg but mostly driving in Belgium and eastern Belgium has been occupying the courts.
Sources
- 37371
Cross-border fire assistance
The mayors of Aachen, Raeren, Eupen and Roermond sign an agreement on mutual assistance in fire fighting.
Sources
- #37427
Interreg III project "Heaths, moors, meadows" approved
The protection, restoration and long-term maintenance of wetland landscapes in the German-Belgian border area is approved by the Euregio Meuse-Rhine.
Sources
- GE, 19.06.2002
Export Oscar for NMC
The company NMC in Eynatten receives the Export Oscar of Wallonia.
Sources
- 37429
School Mergers
In Raeren (June 18) and Bütgenbach (June 28), the community schools will be integrated into the existing community schools.
Sources
- 37436
July
Earthquake in the Euregio
An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 to 5 shakes the Euregio Meuse-Rhine.
Sources
- 37430
Public utilities handed over
Stadtwerke Sankt Vith hands over the electricity sector to Interost-Electrabel.
Sources
- 37468
August
Espagit remediation
The redevelopment of the former Espagit munitions factory, where poison gas was produced during the First World War, among other things, has so far cost 42 million euros. There is no end in sight to the cleanup.
Sources
- 37487
TGV construction site gets closer
Houses have to be demolished in Walhorn for the construction site of the new TGV high-speed road. The work is starting slowly.
Sources
- 37471
Interest for railroad Eupen-Aachen
A survey shows that there is a great interest in a rail connection Eupen-Aachen.
Sources
- 37488
First "One World Festival" in Eupen
In Eupen, people from 25 nations celebrate the first One World Festival
Sources
- 37496
September
Schmitz released from custody
After seven months, former First Liege Advocate General Dr. Joseph Schmitz is released from prison.
Sources
- 37526
Carolers at the RDG
Council President Fred Evers receives carolers from three nations.
Sources
- 37266
Krewinkel chapel opened after renovation
In Krewinkel, the chapel, restored at a cost of 616,000 euros, is opened. (From 07.09.2002 to 08.09.2002)
Sources
- 09.09.2002
New Eupen-Kelmis deanery on track
Bishop Aloys Jousten comments on the reorganization of the diocese of Liège, including the creation of a large deanery of Eupen-Kelmis.
Sources
- 37517
Unanimous resolution
The RDG unanimously passes a resolution calling for further powers for the German-speaking Community. The Walloon Prime Minister continues to express his opposition.
Sources
- 37517
Saint Vith police court rules in sign dispute
For the first time, the police court of Saint Vith sentences drivers who drive cars registered in Luxembourg largely only in Belgium.
Sources
- 37517
Walloon prime minister against more autonomy for German speakers
Speaking to the newspaper De Standard, Walloon Prime Minister Van Cauwenberghe reiterated his refusal to grant the DG more autonomy.
Sources
- 37448
Right-leaning publications?
The DG government is having allegations investigated as to what extent the DG’s permanent representative in Brussels, Jörg Horn, has published right-leaning publications.
Sources
- 37524
Demonstration for more childcare places
The CSC/CNE demonstrates in Eupen for more childcare places.
Sources
- 37526
October
Permanent representative dismissed
The DG government dismisses its representative in Brussels, Jörg Horn, who has come under fire for publications in right-wing publications. In his government statement, Minister President Lambertz sharply attacks the press.
Sources
- 37531
Establishment of the Senior Citizens Council for the DG
A council of senior citizens is set up in Eupen to serve as a point of contact for the DG government. It includes representatives from popular and adult education organizations working in the field of seniors, representatives from the nine municipalities and two citizens.
Sources
- GE, 08.03.2004
PISA test above average
According to the PISA study, the DG’s students are above average in international comparison.
Sources
- 37538
Heavy autumn storms
Severe autumn storms also cause tame damage in eastern Belgium.
Sources
- 37557
Will to continue emergency medical services
At a working meeting with all partners involved, the will to continue the emergency doctor service in the Eifel is expressed.
Sources
- 37573
Wild boar plague decree
The Walloon Minister of Hunting and Forestry, José Happart, orders a controversial ban on forest exploitation in eastern Belgium, but this is later lifted thanks to the efforts of the DG government (05.12.2002).
Sources
- 37587
Cabbage garden condemned
In an appeal in Liège, the cabbage garden is convicted of defamation of character.
Sources
- 37588
Establishment of a cross-border biotope network over 4,000 hectares starts
In the next four years, within the framework of Interreg III, almost 4000 hectares will be connected to form a biotope network of heath,moor and bristly grassland – and this will take place across borders. In a first phase from June 2002 to May 2004, particularly threatened biotopes are to be restored. The coordination of the project, estimated at two million euros, lies with the Botrange Nature Park Center, with numerous German and Belgian partners working together. Half of the costs are borne by the EU. 418,000 is to be invested in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 16.11.2002
Racists condemned
Young racists are sentenced at the criminal court in Eupen.
Sources
- 37579
Eifel-Ardennes Expo
Premiere in Malmedy: The Eifel-Ardennes Expo attracts 11,000 visitors. (From 23.11.2002 to 24.11.2002)
Sources
- 37586
December
Premiere: jury in German language
For the first time, a jury court sits in German at the Assisenhof in Liège. (From 02.12.2002 to 06.12.2002)
Sources
- 37587
New service for tourism infrastructure
Worriken-Bütgenbach and Talsperre Eupen are merged into a single service.
Sources
- 37595
New funding for police zones
The Federal State decides on a financial increase for the Weser-Göhl and Eifel police zones.
Sources
- 37560
Santer Commission meets in Saint Vith
The so-called Santer Commission (B-D-F-L) meets in Saint Vith
Sources
- 37600
A 60 passable throughout
Completion: The A 60 Steinbrück-Wittlich freeway is passable throughout.
Sources
- 37587
Initiation of bankruptcy proceedings for ATC Eupen
Bankruptcy proceedings are initiated for the August Tonnar Center Eupen. The investor has put its investment in the shopping center at 37 million euros.
Sources
- GE, 03.12.2003
ATC files for bankruptcy
The operator of the ATC shopping center, which opened in April 2000, files for bankruptcy. Business operations continue for the time being.
Sources
- 37606
Cooperation agreement between Hungary and the DG
The German-speaking Community and the Republic of Hungary sign a five-year cooperation agreement in Eupen. Special emphasis is placed on education, where the kindergarten pedagogy,bilingual education, teaching “German as a mother tongue” (for the Hungarian Germans) and vocational education are particularly focused.
Decree on "school reform
The RDG adopts the decree on school reform.
Sources
- 37608
January
Gasoline tourism at the border
Thanks to the German eco-tax, gasoline tourism is booming near the border.
Sources
- GE, 16.01.2003
Public utilities to Interost
After 77 years, Stadtwerke Sankt Vith is taken over by Interost.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.2003
Innovations in waste collection
While Sankt Vith is a pioneer in separate waste collection with the introduction of the Duoback system, chip containers in Lontzen enable precise recording of the amount of waste.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.2003
Weser Dam Complex
The DG takes over the Wesertalsperre tourism complex
Sources
- GE, 20.01.2003
Start of the open youth work
By appointing a street social worker for Kelmis and Eupen, the DG is breaking new ground in open youth work.
Sources
- GE, 08.02.2003
Call for the unified list of candidates for the Chamber
The PJU-PDB is calling for a joint slate of candidates from all DG parties for the May 18 Chamber election.
Sources
- GE, 10.01.2003; 11.01.2003
Peace demonstration in Saint Vith
In Saint Vith 1200 people demonstrate for the world peace threatened by the Iraq war.
Sources
- GE, 15.01.2003
February
PJU-PDB renounces candidacy
Because of the five-percent clause that will apply in the future, the PJU-PDB announces early on that it will not run in the May 18 parliamentary elections.
Sources
- GE, 14.02.2003
Lynx again in the German-Belgian border area
The Forestry Directorate Malmedy confirms in a press release that there have been several lynx sightings also in East Belgium since August 2003. The animal was exterminated 250 years ago in the region between the Meuse and the Rhine. In the German Eifel, first lynx sightings were reported in 1997.
Sources
- GE, 07.02.2004
First Children's Community Council in East Belgium
In Kelmis, the first Children’s Community Council of East Belgium is established.
Sources
- GE, 10.02.2003
Work stoppage at Electrabel
A work stoppage at Electrabel due to the dismissal of 82 employees also affects the Eupen E-Werk.
Sources
- GE, 13.02.2003
Inauguration of the new building of the Sankt Vith Clinic
After a construction period of around four years, the new building at the Sankt Josef Clinic in Sankt Vith is inaugurated. Thousands of visitors come on the open day.
Sources
- GE, 19.02.2003
March
Job cuts at the cable plant
The cable plant announces that it will lay off 100 of its 1,050 employees.
Sources
- GE, 03/15/2003
New function for district office
In Malmedy, the new financial administration is opened in the former district administration office.
Sources
- GE, 18.03.2003
Inauguration of the Rovert II industrial zone
The municipality of Raeren inaugurates the new Rovert II industrial zone.
Sources
- GE, 20.03.2003
April
First wind turbine on Rodderhöhe
The first wind turbine is erected at the Rodderhöhe wind farm near Elsenborn.
Sources
- GE, 05.04.2003
Convention for the expansion of hospitals
After the necessary guarantees for the own contribution have been provided, the German-speaking Community signs the Convention on Construction Measures at the Eupen and Saint Vith Hospitals.
Sources
- GE, 10.04.2003
Antiwar rally
300 people take part in an euregional anti-war rally at the border triangle.
Sources
- GE, 23.04.2003
May
First cross-border border controls
Police units from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands carry out joint border controls for the first time.
Largest fry bag in Kelmis
In Kelmis, the world’s largest frit bag is filled with 1.2 tons of frits.
No "Belgissimo" exhibition
An expo that would present the most exquisite works of famous Belgians cannot be set up in Eupen. The sponsors do not consider the infrastructural and organizational requirements to be met.
Sources
- GE, 23.05.2003
Eifel municipalities to guarantee emergency doctor service
Under the jurisdiction of the hospital since January 2003. Ministers Niessen and Tavernier weigh in on the emergency service situation in the Eifel.
Sources
- GE, 08.05.2003
Parliamentary elections
No East Belgian deputy is elected to the House.
Sources
- GE, 20.05.2003
June
First company in new industrial zone
The first company settles in Eupen’s new industrial zone.
Sources
- GE, 07.06.2003
Windstorm causes severe damage
A tornado causes severe damage on the German-Belgian border.
Sources
- GE, 12.06.2003
Augustinian nuns say goodbye
With the departure of the Augustinian Sisters, an era in the Saint Vither Clinic comes to an end after 120 years.
Sources
- GE, 10.07.2003
Goal: Common industrial zone
Regional Minister Michel Foret provisionally approves the creation of a joint industrial zone Baelen-Eupen-Lontzen-Welkenraedt.
Sources
- GE, 23.07.2003
August
Saint Vith Golf Center
A golf and seminar center is being built in Sankt Vith for two million euros.
Sources
- GE, 16.08.2003
September
Green light for commercial zones
Minister Michel Foret gives the go-ahead for the expansion of the Amel/Kaiserbaracke and Sankt Vith/Rodt industrial zones.
Eupen lawyer deputy UN chief prosecutor
Serge Brammertz, a lawyer from Eupen, is appointed by the UN as Deputy Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Taking office on November 1.
Sources
- GE, 10.09.2003
Cost explosion for church steeple renovation
The renovation of the Lower Town church tower in Eupen, already approved and set in motion since 2003, again occupied the city council and the DG. In addition to the €1,837,416 already invested, a further €931,835 will be due to complete the refurbishment. Completion is now scheduled for the end of 2008.
Sources
- GE, 12.09.2007
Open doors in the new building of the ministry
Citizens can visit the new building of the Ministry of DG during an open weekend. (From 13.09.2003 to 14.09.2003)
Sources
- GE, 10.09.2003
Cross-border against nuclear energy
Participants from the German-speaking community also demonstrate between Huy and Tihange. Some 2,000 protesters demand compliance with the 2003 nuclear phase-out plan.
Sources
- 40805
Folk festival for the anniversary
The DG celebrates its anniversary 30/20, 30 years of council and 20 years of government, with a folk festival in Worriken.
Sources
- GE, 19.09.2003; 11.09.2003
October
Kneipp Institute before the end
The Board of Directors of the Kneipp Institute in Eupen decides at the General Assembly to close the spa, which was founded 109 years ago. Only two and a half years ago, the spa house had been taken over by the LiègeVoE “Les Cliniques St. Joseph”. The occupancy rate has been too low in recent years to cover costs.
Sources
- GE, 15.10.2003
Open day successful
The open day becomes a success with the public. Thousands of visitors visit the Capaul and Chocolaterie Jacques companies in Eupen and the Bodarwé quarry in Arimont/Weismes.
Sources
- GE, 03.10.2003; 26.09.2003
"History Day" - History Workshop Not an Option?
50 historians and amateur historians meet at the State Archives for the first “History Day” in the DG. The proposal put forward by Minister Bernd Gentges in the fall of 2002 to establish an open history workshop was met with strong reservations and rather reluctance in the plenum. The added value of a loose association was questioned. The proposal had already been discussed at preparatory meetings.
Sources
- GE, 21.10.2003
DG is "European Region of the Year 2004
In Eupen, Minister-President Karl-Heinz Lambertz and the president of the association “The European Region of the Year” sign the contract that makes the German-speaking Community the “European Region of the Year 2004”. Eight regions from 45 Council of Europe states applied. In addition to the DG, Madeira will also receive the title.
Sources
- GE, 23.10.2003
Loss of own EU constituency?
The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government adopts a bill on the new distribution of Belgian seats in the EU Parliament. For the 2005-2009 legislative period, Belgium has only 24 deputies instead of the previous 25. The draft stipulates that the new German-speaking municipalities will no longer be able to elect their own MEP in their own constituency. Politicians, the press and public opinion in East Belgium are alarmed. The RDG will debate this decision at its November 27 meeting. Parliamentary President Alfred Evers is combative.
Jobs in the sheltered workshops at risk
In 1999, the guaranteed monthly minimum wage (1233.53 euros) had been introduced in the sheltered employment sector. The federal government committed to financing a contribution of the additional costs in the amount of 61.45 percent. Now the government has decided to cut back on this share. In eastern Belgium, the Adapta Kelmis, Eupen and Meyerode sheltered workshops employ around 220 workers in the social economy. The resulting additional annual costs would amount to 44,000 euros for BW Meyerode, 40,000 euros for BW Eupen and 24,000 euros for Adapta Kelmis. The additional cost for the 26,000 jobs in this sector in Belgium would be 7.5 million euros, which would present many companies with serious financial problems.
Sources
- GE, 24.10.2003
Expansion plans for Eupen-Baelen-Lontzen industrial zone too tight?
The municipalities of Eupen, Baelen, Lontzen and Welkenraedt, together with the provincial economic development agency and the WFG, would like to designate an area of 140 to 145 hectares as a new industrial site. However, Minister of Spatial Planning Michel Foret has earmarked only 127 ha. However, the missing 20 ha are of crucial importance especially for the mobility problems. The initiators announce protest and renegotiation.
Sources
- GE, 25.10.2003
Branch office of the consumer protection center closes in Sankt Vith
The Saint Vith branch of the East Belgium Consumer Protection Center closes as part of cost-cutting measures. In 1992, the branch office had been opened as the headquarters of the consumer protection center. Starting in November, consultations will be held on two Fridays per month in Sankt Vith upon telephone request.
Sources
- GE, 10/17/2003
November
All nine East Belgian municipalities in the black
In a study, Dexia Bank concludes that probably all nine German-speaking municipalities will have a positive budget outcome in 2004. In 2001, seven municipalities were still in deficit. The same study reveals that the population increase in East Belgium between 1992-2003 was 5.5 percent, while in the Walloon Region it was only 3.3 percent.
Sources
- GE, 02.11.2004
Brammertz sworn in as Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the International Court of Justice
In The Hague, Eupen-born lawyer Serge Brammertz is sworn in as Deputy Chief Prosecutor of the International Court of Justice.
Sources
- GE, 04.11.2003; 05.11.2003
Court of Auditors criticizes DG budget
The Court of Audit criticizes the DG’s budget. “There has been no balanced budget, the budget result has not improved, and the debt level has not decreased,” the Border Echo quoted the report as saying.
Sources
- GE, 04.11.2003
Second cooperation agreement signed with Province of Liège
The German-speaking Community and the Province of Liège sign the second cooperation agreement in the Provincial Palace of Liège. The treaty agreement always leads to heated discussions in East Belgium, since German-speaking Belgians pay about 15 million in provincial taxes, but the province invests only a small fraction of the money in East Belgium. It is now determined what and where the province will provide financial support until Dec. 31, 2006.
Sources
- GE, 17.12.2003
Last Vennbahn train sold
The last two Vennbahn trains are sold and leave Raeren station for good. It is the definitive end of the tourist Vennbahn.
Sources
- GE, 10.11.2003
First internet hacker in court in Eupen
Premiere at the court in Eupen: For the first time, an Internet hacker has been charged in Belgium. The East Belgian Internet provider filed a lawsuit because the defendant gained access to the servers. It is the first case of a “cybercriminal” in Belgium. The case is being tried on the basis of a law on computer crime passed by Parliament in November 2000. The law provides for prison sentences of up to five years for hackers.
Sources
- GE, 03.11.2003
Eifel-Ardennes Marketing founded
A European Economic Interest Grouping for Eifel-Ardennes Marketing (D/B) is founded in Saint Vith. The project is funded by the Interreg III program, among others. The financial base is 870,000 euros. The joint approach is intended to make the German-Belgian border disappear more and more in tourism advertising. The partners (the Tourist Office of the Eastern Cantons (VAO), the Rhineland-Palatinate Eifel Tourismus GmbH, the North Rhine-Westphalia Eifel Tourism Agency and the Tourist Association of the Province of Liège) will present themselves together for the first time on the last weekend of November at the Cologne Travel Market.
Sources
- GE, 14.11.2003
"Jugend forscht" - first and unique for DG students
For the first time and for the time being, East Belgian students can participate in the German competition “Jugend forscht”.
Sources
- GE, 14.11.2003
Eupen Post switches to Georoute
After Lontzen, Raeren and Kelmis, the Eupen Post Office is now also switching to the controversial Georoute. From now on, only three of the 22 mail carriers will be on foot. Bicycles are no longer used.
Sources
- GE, 15.11.2003
"Contemporary Witness" television production on KA3
BRF launches a six-part series of eyewitness interviews on its station KA3 to mark the anniversary of “30 years of the Council and 20 years of government.” In each episode of 30 to 40 minutes, East Belgians explain individual aspects of recent East Belgian history: the media is explained by Hubert Jenniges, politics by Kurt Ortmann, the economy by Michel Hahn, culture by Marie-Therese Weinert, the church by Karl Gatzweiler, and society and school by Jacques Keil.
Sources
- GE, 19.11.2003
King to the DG jubilee in Eupen
King Albert II is the guest of honor at the celebrations marking the double anniversary of 30 years of the Council and 20 years of the government of the German-speaking Community. In the political speeches during the ceremony, Prime Minister Karl-Heinz Lambertz (SP) and President of the Parliament Alfred Evers (PFF) called for the retention of their own constituency for the EU elections and for an expansion of the autonomy of the German speakers. The course of the ceremony leads to political discussions afterwards – among others in the RDG: Should the speeches all be held in German? Why were almost no Flemish politicians present? What messages are appropriate from such an occasion?
Sources
- GE, 09.11.2003; 21.11.2003
ATC is sold to investor
The August Tonnar Center Eupen is sold to French businessman Olivier-Noël Martin for 3.4 million euros on December 13, 2002, following the initiation of bankruptcy proceedings. According to the initiator, the investment in the shopping center amounted to 37 million euros.
Sources
- GE, 03.12.2003
EU constituency for DG remains
The separate constituency for the German-speaking Community in European elections should be abolished and extended to French constituencies on the proposal of Interior Minister Patrick Dewael (VLD). The proposed amendment was criticized by the Council of State in an advisory opinion. Now the core cabinet of the federal government decides that the constituency for the DG will be preserved. Interior Minister Patrick Dewael was not available for comment when asked by the East Belgian press.
Sources
- GE, 27.11.2003
Open-space conference on the challenges of aging
In an open-space conference, 65 citizens from East Belgium discuss the challenges of aging. They formulate options for action that can be implemented by citizens in the DG. Open-space conferences are forms of citizen participation.
Sources
- GE, 01.12.2003
December
RDG adopts the budget for 2004
The RDG adopts the budget for 2004, which provides for expenditures of 143 million euros. A positive budget result of 28,000 euros is foreseen.
ZDF records Agora production "The Little Red Prince
A ten-person camera team of the ZDF takes during two and a half days in Saint Vith to record the play of the Agora Theater “The Little Red Prince”. The production of the Agora Theater had been selected for this television recording at the “Dream Games 2003” of the Kultursekretariat Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Sources
- GE, 05.12.2003
Extension of the quarry "La Warchenne" in Arimont
The Walloon Region gives the green light for an extension of the quarry “Les Carrières de la Warchenne” near Arimont by 31 ha. The quarry is operated by Bodarwé SA, which employs a total of 220 people in road construction, among other activities.
Sources
- GE, 06.12.2003
MediaDG at the start - online networking of libraries
The MediaDG team presents the online networking of initially eight East Belgian libraries and media libraries, which provides access to 150,000 to 200,000 media. At the same time, East Belgian users can access the holdings of the catalogs of the Aachen Media Center, the university libraries of Liège, Namur and Maastricht, and the libraries of Rhineland-Palatinate via links. From now on, there will be a direct exchange between public media libraries and school libraries in East Belgium. In the future, every East Belgian user will receive only one reading card, which is valid for all libraries. The German-speaking Community has invested around 1 million euros in the project, which it describes as a European “lighthouse project”. More libraries are to be connected.
Sources
- GE, 13.12.2003
DG joins European consortium for urban and rural development
The German-speaking Community joins the European Working Group (ARGE) Urban and Rural Development (Vienna), which was founded in 1988 and organizes the European Village Renewal Award every two years. ARGE has numerous member regions, especially in Central and Eastern Europe. It aims to provide impetus for rural development and lobby for disadvantaged rural areas.
Sources
- GE, 12.12.2003
Last permanent guest leaves Kneipp spa house
Following the decision of voluntary liquidation of the Kneipp Spa House on October 3, 2003, the transitional period has been completed. The last permanent guest has left, the staff has been dismissed and the Franciscan Sisters have retired.
Sources
- GE, 23.12.2003
Prime Minister receives RDG delegation
Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt (VLD) receives representatives of all political groups at the RDG. He had extended the invitation on the occasion of the anniversary “30 years of RDG and 20 years of government”. The East Belgian politicians present their demands to the head of government, which have often been adopted as resolutions in the RDG: a separate EU constituency, guaranteed representation of two deputies in the House and the Senate, the transfer of provincial powers and a systematic translation of all federal regulatory texts into German.
Sources
- GE, 16.12.2003; 17.12.2003
Management advisory committee for three community centers
The three community centers now have an advisory management committee. The first chairman is Oliver Paasch (PJU-PDB).
Sources
- GE, 19.12.2003
Three East Belgium service companies allowed to accept checks
The DG government recognizes three social service organizations that will be allowed to accept service vouchers in the future: the Alternative V.o.E., the SOS Self-Help V.o.E. and the Family Help V.o.E. Service vouchers are intended to create new jobs for low-skilled workers in a correct employment relationship.
Sources
- GE, 19.12.2003
January
Citizens against wind farm Galhausen
More than 80 percent of the population in Galhausen and Neidingen are against the planned wind farm in a citizens’ survey. The municipal council officially withdraws the project at its January 28 meeting.
Sources
- GE, 12.01.2004; 30.01.2004
Emergency physician service after transition phase with high costs
In Belgium, according to the federal law (Royal Decree of August 10, 1998 with various implementing decrees until 2002) and in accordance with the European Qualification Directives, much stricter standards have applied to the emergency medical service since January 1, 2003. The facility must be affiliated with a hospital, and staffing requirements have also been tightened: the emergency physician may be on duty for no more than 24 consecutive hours and must be accompanied in emergencies by an emergency nurse practitioner with training specifically geared to this task. However, these criteria are difficult to fulfill for rural areas – especially in the Belgian Eifel region. The cost was 564,000 euros for the transition year 2003. The deficit to be borne by the municipalities in 2002 amounted to 6 mill. Bfr. (150,000 euros), in 2003 at 85,000 euros (as the positions were not all filled) and is expected to be 315,000 euros in 2004. Part of the deficit is borne by the five Eifel communities.
Sources
- GE, 16.01.2004
Laying of the foundation stone for the extension of the Marienheim Raeren
The Raeren Marienheim is being expanded. The extension is expected to cost around 7.6 million. The DG covers 60 percent of the costs. 60 new rooms are to be built by May 2005.
Sources
- GE, 23.01.2004
Berni Collas sworn in as new senator
Berni Collas is sworn in as the new senator of the German-speaking Community. He succeeds – according to the coalition agreement – Louis Siquet. The change was controversial in eastern Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 22.01.2004
East Belgian farmers' organization facing split?
The East Belgium Farmers Union reports that 94 percent of its members have renewed their membership. The professional association sees this as a vote against a splinter group that wants to join the Fédération Wallonne Agricole. The Farmers’ Union argues that only with them is it possible to provide professional support to farmers in German.
Sources
- GE, 23.01.2004
Groundbreaking ceremony for new BW Eupen production hall
In Eupen, ground is broken for the construction of a new production hall for the sheltered workshop (BW).
Sources
- GE, 24.01.2004
East Belgian farmers found local sections of the Walloon FWA
Around 50 farmers found a local section Eupen and a local section Saint Vith of the Fédération Wallonne Agricole (FWA). They justify their step with the fact that East Belgium belongs to the Walloon Region and therefore the important decisions on agricultural policy are made in Namür. This would give them a direct say.
Sources
- GE, 23.01.2004; 27.01.2004
Prelude to "Small is beautifull"
For the anniversary of 30 years of RdK/RDG and 20 years of government, the DG government invited to an event titled “Small is beautifull”. More than 80 high-ranking diplomats, scientists and politicians exchange views in Eupen on the role of small member states in Europe. Cooperation and opening up to other partners would have to compensate for the disadvantages, they said. The Prime Minister of the Walloon Region, Jean-Claude Van Cauwenberghe (PS), who spoke out against further powers for the DG, but later qualified this statement, caused a stir.
Sources
- GE, 02.02.2004; 03.02.2004
February
August Tonnar Center" becomes "Eupen Plaza
On February 1, the management of the “August Tonnar Center” passes into new hands. From April 1, the shopping center will then operate under the name “Eupen Plaza”. New tenants for the only moderately frequented center are not in sight.
Farmers protest against assumption of costs for BSE tests
On the highway bridge in Eynatten (and later in Brussels), East Belgian farmers also protested against the assumption of the costs for the BSE tests.
Sources
- GE, 05.02.2004
Discussions about the future of the Westwall
The sale of 14 meters of the Westwall between Hallschlag and Losheim to an American private collector receives national media coverage. The Westwall is under the control of the Federal Property Office. On the one hand, bunkers that posed a danger to humans or animals have been dismantled in recent years; on the other hand, numerous interest groups are calling for the Westwall to be preserved as a memorial and given new value for commemorative work, but also for nature conservation.
Sources
- GE, 06.02.2004
Lynx again in the German-Belgian border area
The Forestry Directorate Malmedy confirms in a press release that there have been several lynx sightings also in East Belgium since August 2003. The animal was exterminated 250 years ago in the region between the Meuse and the Rhine. In the German Eifel, first lynx sightings were reported in 1997.
Sources
- GE, 07.02.2004
Walloon Association of Towns and Municipalities meets for the first time in the DG
For the first time, the Walloon Association of Towns and Municipalities met for a working session in East Belgium. The committee met in Bütgenbach. The first alderman of the municipality of Bütgenbach, Charly Servaty, is a member of the board of directors of the body that aims to lobby the various governments.
Sources
- GE, 12.02.2004
ZAWM offers first distance learning course via Internet
The Center for Training and Further Education of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses (ZAWM) is offering a distance learning course via the Internet for the first time. The topic: the use of the oscilloscope in automotive diagnostics.
Sources
- GE, 14.02.2004
New information system "Info DoG" of the RdJ presented
The Council of German-speaking Youth (RdJ) introduces a new information system (“Info DoG”). 30 pillars with information material for young people and parents are to be placed in public places where there is a lot of public traffic. The RdJ takes over the regular replenishment of the info pillars.
Sources
- GE, 18.02.2004
Laying of the foundation stone for the Triangel cultural center in Sankt Vith
The Saint Vither prince Alain I. and the child prince Steven I. let the foolish session end by laying a foundation stone for the planned cultural center at the former signal box. They “hope for many imitators so that the center will eventually become a reality.”
Sources
- GE, 25.02.2004
Common rural development policy
Minister President Karl-Heinz Lambertz (SP), Minister Hans Niessen (Ecolo) and the Chairman of the Rural Foundation of Wallonia (LSW), Marc Tarabella, agree in a working meeting to coordinate efforts in the field of rural development. There is a need for clarification in the community development plans, the village competition, the recording and promotion of the small cultural heritage and the Leader project “100 villages – one future”.
Sources
- GE, 26.04.2004
BRF upgrades Studio Sankt Vith
The BRF upgrades the Sankt Vith studio both spatially and technically (new video editing suites). The investments are being made against the background of the studio being integrated into the DG’s administrative center at Triangel from 2006/2007.
Sources
- GE, 28.02.2004
March
Pediatric Heart Center for the Euregio
A pediatric heart center for the entire Euregio is opened at Aachen University Hospital.
Sources
- GE, 03.12.2004
NRW and DG with declaration on neighborly cooperation
In Eupen, the Minister President of North Rhine-Westphalia, Peer Steinbrück, and his East Belgian counterpart, Karl-Heinz Lambertz, sign a joint declaration on neighborly cooperation. This is intended to deepen the existing cooperation.
Sources
- GE, 05.03.2004
"Tach Nachbar" in Cologne
The German-speaking community says “Tach Nachbar” with an exhibition and events (mainly from art, literature and history) in Cologne. (From 08.03.2004 to 12.03.2004)
Sources
- GE, 02.03.2004
Regional and federal authorities too often disregard German language
On the one hand, German-speaking citizens are too little informed about their rights in the use of the German language; on the other hand, too much important regional and federal information is not available in German. This is the complaint of the working group “Labor Market Relevance of the German Language”, which is largely made up of experts. The government has already submitted objectionable cases to the Language Control Commission.
Sources
- GE, 13.03.2004
Technology Center Saint Vith shelved
The head of the cabinet of the Minister of Education Bernd Gentges, Leo Kreins, announces that the project of a technology center Saint Vith is finally shelved. Here, the Technical Institute, the Center for Education and Training of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, the Employment Office and the German-speaking Community were to create a training center for technical professions. First, no building permit was shared, then the partners could not agree on a concept and appropriate burden sharing.
200. Anniversary of the Eupen Kevelaervereinigung
For the 200. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the foundation of the Eupen Kevelaervereinigung, a 152-page documentation is published, an exhibition is held (March 13-28) and the annual pilgrimage receives special attention.
Sources
- GE, 13.03.2004
Pottery Museum Raeren presents excavation results
The Raeren Pottery Museum presents finds from five excavations made in Raeren over the past three years. These were the first systematic excavations with scientific support. Among the outstanding finds are the foundations of a potter’s wheel and a pottery workshop.
Sources
- GE, 16.03.2004
Another case of BSE in East Belgium
The cow of a farmer from the old municipality of Schönberg tests positive for BSE.
Sources
- GE, 17.03.2004
Publication "Impulses" for rural areas
On the initiative of the government of the German-speaking Community, the actors of rural development in East Belgium have been meeting since 2003: the Economic Development Agency (WFG), the Agency for Sustainable Development (ANE), the Rural Foundation of Wallonia (FRW) and the cabinet of Minister Niessen. Now the coordination round has launched the publication “Impulse” to inform the actors on the ground about rural development.
Sources
- GE, 18.03.2004
Norbert Heukemes appointed Secretary General
The government appoints Norbert Heukemes as Secretary General of the Administration of the German-speaking Community. Heukemes will take office on April 1, 2004.
Sources
- GE, 20.03.2004
Thona AG from Eupen acquired by Swedish group
The Swedish group Hexagon announces that it has acquired the Eupen-based company Thona AG. Thona produces rubber compounds for automotive suppliers. Thona AG has subsidiaries in the Czech Republic, the USA and Canada. It achieved sales of 98 million euros in 2003 and employs 268 people worldwide. Since July 2002, the financial holding company Andlinger was already the main shareholder of Thona AG.
Sources
- GE, 23.03.2004; 26.03.2004
DG Anniversary 30/20 Cultural Weekend
The German-speaking Community celebrates 30 years of Rdk and 20 years of government with a cultural weekend to which the East Belgians are invited in Eupen and in the Belgian Eifel. (From 26.03.2004 to 28.03.2004)
Sources
- GE, 10.03.2004
April
Malmedy cooperates with the Citadelle clinic
The clinic in Malmedy agrees to collaborate with the Citadelle clinic in Liège.
Bütgenbach reservoir emptied due to renovation of the dam wall
Water is drained from the Bütgenbach reservoir in order to be able to rehabilitate the dam. Every day the level drops by 40 cm.
Sources
- GE, 14.04.2004
East Belgian discovers new star
A team of researchers led by Gregor Rauw from Bütgenbach discovers a new star in space.
Sources
- GE, 25.05.2004
IHK celebrates 200. Foundation Day
The French Revolution introduced freedom of trade. Commercial businesses needed advocacy. The French government created “consultative chambers for industry and small trade” by the law of April 12, 1803. The law of April 2, 1804 established these chambers in 154 cities that belonged to what was then France. The list also includes the cities of Eupen and Malmedy. In Eupen, the first elections to this chamber took place on March 5, 1805.
Sources
GE, 02.04.2004; 29.04.2004
Visitor center at Eupen dam reopened
The visitor center at the Eupen Dam has reopened after renovation. The German-speaking Community took over the infrastructure from the Belgian federal state at a symbolic euro and has now invested around 530,000 euros. The condition of the complex was considered obsolete. In addition to the visitor center at the Eupen Dam, the DG has also taken over the Worriken sports complex (Bütgenbach) and the KUZ (Reuland Castle) as infrastructure from the Belgian state.
Sources
- GE, 03.05.2004
TGV construction site opening in East Belgium
Construction of the new Cologne-Brussels high-speed rail link is now also starting with the opening of the construction section in eastern Belgium. There are 1,000 working days available for the work. The route is scheduled for completion in November 2006. The first Thalys is scheduled to run over the line in mid-2007.
Sources
- GE, 30.06.2004; 05.04.2004
German-Belgian farce about Ourtal bridge
The urgently needed renovation of the Ourtal bridge near Steinebrück on the E42/A60 freeway, which has been planned for some time, has so far failed due to a VAT dispute between Belgium and Germany. The 712-meter bridge stands 482 meters on Belgian territory and 230 meters on German territory. The construction was only made possible by an international treaty, which became binding by a federal law of February 5, 1979. The viaduct was built according to the Belgian technical code. However, Rhineland-Palatinate does not want to bear the VAT costs for the rehabilitation of the German section. The tender was won by a Belgian construction company.
Sources
- GE, 14.04.2004
RDG regulates language use in the classroom for the first time itself
In 1997, the responsibility for regulating the use of languages in education was transferred to the German-speaking Community. Until now, the central state language regime from 1963 still applied to eastern Belgium. Now the RDG has adopted its own decree that regulates language teaching and use. In advance, all the Council’s parliamentary groups had agreed on 20 key statements. For example, French classes have been mandatory since the first year of school. Some activities in the first foreign language must now also be offered in kindergarten.
Sources
- GE, 04/21/2004
East Belgium backdrop for television and cinema productions
On several occasions, East Belgium provides the backdrop for action scenes in television (Alarm for Cobra 11, etc.) and cinema productions (The Clown).
Sources
- GE, 04/21/2004
Approval of new business parks
The Walloon Region government approves 36 new or expanded business parks. In East Belgium, the industrial park Kaiserbaracke (Amel) can be enlarged by 31 ha, Sankt Vith-Rodt II by 33 ha and Baelen-Eupen-Welkenraedt-Lontzen by 130 ha. The demand from investors for the soon-to-be-developed land is there, according to the communities involved.
Sources
- GE, 23.04.2004; 24.04.2004
Evers relinquishes chairmanship of Febetra
The Eupen politician and entrepreneur Alfred Evers steps down as chairman of Febetra, the Belgian association of transport operators, after 14 years.
Sources
- GE, 14.04.2004
East Belgium tops the Walloon Region in solar panels
Saint Vith is awarded as the municipality with the most solar panels per 1,000 inhabitants (76.8 sqm/1,000 inhabitants). Amel follows in second place (76.68 sqm/1,000 inhabitants), Büllingen in third place (71.11 sqm/1,000 inhabitants). The other six East Belgian municipalities are also among the top ten municipalities in the Walloon Region. They are all above the European average of 34 sqm/1,000 inhabitants. In eastern Belgium alone, solar panels have been subsidized since 1995. The Center for Training and Further Education of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses has also been offering further training for craftsmen since 1995.
Sources
- GE, 03.05.2004
Consider challenges posed by priest shortage
In an interview with the German magazine “Publik-Forum,” which is critical of the church, Bishop Aloys Jousten explains that in the diocese of Liège the 530 parishes are to be reduced to 120 in just three years. Episcopal vicar François Palm (Walhorn) points out that for the first time in decades there is no German-speaking seminarian studying in the Liège seminary. Therefore, he said, the questions of the shortage of priests will soon arise in eastern Belgium as well. The foundation of parish associations and the establishment of so-called contact groups has begun.
Sources
- GE, 30.04.2004
Cable plant with 19 million euros loss
The cable plant closed the 2003 financial year with a loss of around 19 million euros. 2002 (approximately 7 million loss) and 2001 (14 million loss) were also closed with a negative business result. However, the situation is not worrying, the management said. The cable plant continues to find its place in the world market.
Sources
- GE, 24.04.2004; 30.04.2004
May
Opportunities for East Belgium through the Eifel National Park?
Does the creation of the Eifel National Park offer new opportunities to the Belgian Eifel? This question will be addressed at a symposium in the town hall of Büllingen, which is being held on the initiative of the Friends of the National Park. Minister Hans Niessen (Ecolo) represents East Belgium in this committee.
Sources
- GE, 06.05.2004
Relaunch of the DG website
The DG website (dglive) has undergone a fundamental relaunch. It is unlocked as of now. In a call for tenders, Grenz-Echo and the Eupen-based company Demetec were awarded the contract for relaunch, consulting and support until 2006.
Sources
- GE, 08.05.2004
Interim balance of the cooperation DG and RLP
The State Chancellery in Mainz presents a 125-page balance sheet of cross-border cooperation at the regular annual meeting of the Minister Presidents from Rhineland-Palatinate and the German-speaking Community. The cooperation dates back to a contract signed on May 19, 1993.
Sources
- GE, 08.05.2004
Walloon Parliament votes for transfer of municipal supervision
The Parliament of the Walloon Region votes to transfer the supervision of municipalities to the German-speaking Community. Now the approval of the RDG is still missing. The transfer is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2005.
Sources
- GE, 13.06.2004
"School for all" with support for the highly gifted
The Ministry’s working group “Support for the Gifted” presents brochures and work materials specifically aimed at gifted students. According to the worldwide statistical average, about 300 students in East Belgium are said to be highly gifted. As part of the “School for All” project, they will also find support in the future.
Sources
- GE, 15.05.2004
Securing funding for the Eifel emergency medical service.
Funding for the Eifel emergency medical service is secured.
Sources
- GE, 18.05.2004
CSC clear winner in social elections in the DG
Social elections were held in 34 East Belgian companies. The CSC won 213 of the 270 mandates with 79 percent, the socialist FGTB gained 2.3 percentage points and 52 mandates, and the liberal union won 5 mandates with 1.8 percent.
Sources
- GE, 22.05.2004
Pony team with 102 animals recognized as world record in St. Vith
At the Comisa/GLS business fair, Karl-Joseph and Zita Hansen achieve a world record and an entry in the Guinness Book of Records with a Shetland pony team of 102 animals.
Sources
- GE, 07.09.2004
Tour of Belgium for cyclists ends in Eupen
The Tour of Belgium for cyclists ends for the first time in East Belgium after its revival in 2002.
Sources
- GE, 11.05.2004
Walloon Region delegates the power of supervision of municipalities to the DG
The Walloon Region delegates the power of municipal supervision to the German-speaking Community. The latter is to exercise the new competence as of January 1, 2005. In concrete terms, this means that the DG reviews the decisions of the nine municipal councils, the nine colleges of mayors and aldermen, the two police councils, the autonomous communal regiments, and the 43 church factories for their legality and opportuneness.
Sources
- GE, 27.10.2004
Renovated museum in Kelmis reopened
The Göhltalmuseum in Kelmis was renovated and the exhibition area was enlarged. This weekend it reopened 20 years after its opening on October 6, 1984.
Sources
- GE, 29.05.2004; 15.04.2004
First golf course opened in St. Vith
In Saint Vith, the first golf course with a nine-hole field opens with the “GreenHous”. This is how this sport is to be established in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 01.06.2004
Green House opened
The Green House Saint Vith is officially opened, after the game operation (golf) was already started at the beginning of April.
Sources
- GE, 2004.04.03
Ernst von Frühbuss deceased
Ernst von Frühbuss (*05.02.1921) dies in Wallerode at the age of 83. Through his social commitment he set numerous impulses in agriculture (co-founder of the traveling exhibitions, dairy cooperative) and in the cultural field (co-founder of the Volksbildungswerk and the history association “Zwischen Venn und Schneifel”).
Sources
- GE, 05.06.2004
Contaminated Espagit site near Kehr to be remediated
A new attempt to clear the B-zone around the former “Espagit” munitions factory in Hallschlag/Kehr, which has now shrunk to 80 hectares, begins. A specialist company will clear 50 hectares of heavily polluted land of contaminated sites in three phases, which are also scheduled to last three years. Espagit produced poison gas, among other things, during the First World War. The plant exploded in 1920. So far, only parts have been disposed of properly.
Sources
- GE, 28.05.2004
June
RDG adopts decree on the transfer of municipal supervision
The RDG adopts the decree transferring the supervision of municipalities from the Walloon Region to the DG. This is the largest transfer of competence from Namur to Eupen to date. As of January 1, 2005, the DG will manage this competence on its own. To carry out this power, the Region transfers 17.1 million euros per year to the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 03.06.2004
Recognition of six radio stations in eastern Belgium
According to an opinion of the Media Council, the DG government recognizes six radio stations, each of which receives its own frequency in eastern Belgium: three regional and three local stations.
Partnership agreement between neighboring cities Eupen and Monschau
The cities of Eupen and Monschau sign a partnership agreement that provides for increased cooperation in the areas of culture, schools, employment, transport and environmental protection.
Sources
- GE, 07.06.2004
DG and Wallonia cooperate in sports
Minister-President Karl-Heinz Lambertz and the Minister of Sport of the French Community sign an agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two constituent states in the fields of sport, training and qualifications in sport, health promotion, the fight against doping, coach education, top-level sport and sports holiday camps.
Sources
- GE, 09.06.2004
Election advertising with "the latest forms of technology"
The Grenz-Echo reports that in this election campaign several top candidates are promoting themselves “with the latest technologies in the form of a personal Internet website” and cites specific examples.
Sources11.06.
- GE, 08.06.2004
Two channels for BRF's Open Channel and KA 3
Cable distributor Interost will provide two separate channels to the two East Belgian television formats, BRF’s Offener Kanal and KA3, starting in September. This will significantly expand the capabilities of both providers.
Sources
- GE, 11.06.2004
Elections at three levels - slight changes with major consequences in East Belgium?
In the RDG elections, CSP (eight), PFF (five) and Ecolo (two) lose one seat, PDB-PJU keeps its three seats, SP (five) gains one seat, while Vivant gains two seats. The previous majority of SP, PFF and Ecolo thus no longer has a majority. Ecolo also loses its caucus status. In the regional elections, three deputies from eastern Belgium may have been elected to the Walloon Regional Council for the first time. Mathieu Grosch (CSP) defends his mandate as MEP very clearly.
Sources
- GE, 14.06.2004
Three regional deputies from the DG for the first time
Three regional deputies from the DG represent the interests of their German-speaking constituents and their constituents from the Verviers constituency in the Walloon Regional Parliament. This is a first. Edmund Stoffels (PS), Herbert Grommes (CSP) and Monika Dethier-Neumann (Ecolo) will meet in Namur during the upcoming legislative period.
Sources
- GE, 15.06.2004
Aid delivery from St. Vith to Iraq
Bonn-based “Internationale Nothilfe” e.V. and the Sankt Vith fire department deliver relief supplies from Sankt Vith to Kirkuk, Iraq.
Sources
- GE, 17.06.2004
MUH pays top price for milk
The Milchunion Hocheifel (MUH) pays out the highest milk price in Germany, even though many farmers complain that this is not enough for a profitable income. This was announced at the general meeting of the dairy cooperative Büllingen-St. Vith known. Very many East Belgian farmers deliver their milk to MUH in Pronsfeld.
Sources
- GE, 19.06.2004
SP, PFF and PJU-PDB start coalition negotiations
SP, PFF and PJU-PDB start coalition negotiations.
Sources
- GE, 19.06.2004
New coalition for four ministers - fierce controversies
PFF, SP and PJU-PDB agree on a coalition agreement and decide to increase the number of ministers in the DG from three to four in the future. The last point leads to numerous letters to the editor, discussions and controversies in the following weeks.
Sources
- GE, 24.06.2004
New location for material lending in Eupen
The city of Eupen will cede the former industrial halls in Langesthal 3-5 to the DG. In the foreseeable future, the materials lending department will be housed there.
Sources
- GE, 30.06.2004
July
Coalition agreement of the new majority signed
The new majority in the RDG of SP, PFF and PJU-PDB signs its coalition agreement in Eupen, which contains 146 individual measures.
Sources
- GE, 03.07.2004
St. Vith-Weismes cycle path opened as a pre-Ravel
The cycle path from St. Vith to Weismes on the old railroad line of the Vennbahn has been developed as a pre-Ravel cycle path with gravel surface and opened with great participation.
Sources
- GE, 06.07.2004
Constitution of the RDG and election of the fifth government for East Belgium
The Council of the German-speaking Community meets for the first time and elects Louis Siquet (SP) as President of Parliament, Karl-Heinz Lambertz (SP) as Prime Minister, and Isabelle Weykmans (PFF), Bernd Gentges (PFF) and Oliver Paasch (PJU-PDB) as Ministers. At 24, Isabelle Weykmans is the youngest minister the DG has ever had and also the youngest minister in Belgium. It is the fifth government of the German-speaking Community. Seven of the 25 elected representatives did not take up their mandate, including three ministers and two regional deputies. Two politicians did not even take office.
Sources
- GE, 07.07.2004; 08.07.2004
Petition against fourth minister presented
A petition with 3059 signatures against the appointment of a fourth minister in the government of the German-speaking Community is presented to RDG President Louis Siquet.
Sources
- GE, 09.07.2004
Berni Collas sworn in as new senator
Berni Collas is sworn in as the new Senator of the German-speaking Community in the Brussels Senate.
Sources
- GE, 09.07.2004
RDG becomes Parliament of the German-speaking Community
Following an amendment to the Belgian Constitution on July 9, 2004, the former regional and community councils are officially referred to as “parliaments.” This also upgrades the Council of the German-speaking Community to the Parliament of the German-speaking Community. The publication in the Belgian Official Gazette will take place on August 13.
Sources
- http://www.pdg.be/desktopdefault.aspx/tabid-4068/7164_read-41446/ (retrieved 08/19/2020)
No change in the language decree
In an interview with the Border Echo, the new Minister of Education, Oliver Paasch (PJU-PDB), clarifies that he does not seek any change in the language decree, but – on the contrary – supports broad foreign language learning.
Sources
- GE, 10.07.2004
Post introduces geo-route in last municipality in DG
St. Vith is the last municipality where the Post Office is introducing the so-called geo-route, which will result in extra work for letter carriers and changed delivery times for customers.
Sources
- GE, 08.07.2004
Railbike on the railroad line Kalterherberg-Sourbrodt
Today, a tourist project starts on the former railroad line Kalterherberg-Sourbrodt, which makes it possible to explore the route via Railbike, a kind of rail bike. The operator is the Liège-based company At home. The latter has leased the section from EBBS, the company responsible for maintaining the tracks. The tourist project is welcomed.
Discussions about conversion of Vogelsang Castle
On January 1, 2006, the Belgian Army, as the user of the Vogelsang military training area, will have vacated the camp. The Eifel National Park is to be created on 11,000 ha. Numerous discussions are currently underway about the conversion of the former Ordensburg Vogelsang.
Sources
- GE, 26.07.2020
August
Swiss Post cuts 9,000 jobs - only a few in eastern Belgium
The Belgian postal service says it will cut around 9,000 jobs as part of the liberalization process. East Belgian employees are expected to be only marginally affected.
Sources
- GE, 03.08.2004
Several "last special trips" on the Vennbahn
A farewell trip is to conclude the history of the Vennbahn. A total of three “last trips” will be made on the line, which was so important at the beginning of the century.
Sources
- GE, 09.08.2004
Dispute over spelling reform - but without East Belgium
The announcement by several major German publishers that they will return to the spelling used before the 1996 reform has intensified the debate, especially in Germany. The border echo and Minister of Education Paasch explain that there will be no East Belgian special path and East Belgium will comply.
Sources
- GE, 07.08.2004
Large fire in the High Fens
A major fire in the High Fens destroys 150 hectares of fens. More than 150 firefighters from seven fire departments, the civil defense, soldiers from the Elsenborn camp and the forestry administration participate in the firefighting work. In addition to considerable damage to fauna and flora, numerous kilometers of boardwalks that guide tourists dryly through the Venn landscape are also destroyed. A disagreement arose over the deployment of two German fire-fighting helicopters, which were deployed rather late on Tuesday after the fire flared up again. The fire received a lot of attention in the international press. (From 09.08.2004 to 13.08.2004)
Sources
- GE, 10.08.2004; 11.08.2004; 12.08.2004; 13.08.2004; 14.08.2004
Worriken without sales slump despite empty lake
The Worriken Recreation Center posts only small losses, despite the fact that the water in Lake Bütgenbach was drained this summer due to renovation work on the dam.
Sources
- GE, 27.08.2004
Appreciation of Jean Arnolds on the 60th anniversary of his death
Alfred Minke and Freddy Derwahl pay tribute in detailed articles to Jean Arnold, who 60 years ago was sentenced to death by the National Socialist People’s Court and executed on August 28, 1944.
Sources
- GE, 28.08.2004
September
First East Belgian activity plan for kindergartens comes into force
In the kindergartens of the German-speaking Community, for the first time, an activity plan comes into force, which was developed by a working group in the Ministry. Among other things, it is intended to create better continuity between the kindergartens and the elementary school.
Sources
- GE, 13.05.2004
Cable plant receives loan from the Walloon Region
The Eupen cable plant, which is suffering from economic problems, receives a loan of five million euros from the Walloon Region. This will improve the company’s financial base, according to company management.
Sources
- GE, 01.09.2004
Double taxation agreement disadvantages Germans working in Belgium
German and East Belgian politicians complain in a press briefing about the disadvantages of the double taxation treaty that came into force on January 1, complaining about employees living in Germany but working in Belgium. The negotiations for the agreement took ten years. About 300 to 500 people could be affected, making the East Belgian and Belgian labor market less attractive for them.
Sources
- GE, 06.09.2004
Fire destroys restaurant in Worriken
A fire largely destroys the restaurant in the Worriken (Bütgenbach) leisure center. The complex finds an alternative in the “Seepanorama
Sources
- GE, 07.09.2004
Petition against fourth minister to be considered by committee
3059 citizens signed a petition against a fourth minister. This has now been referred to the relevant committee in the PDG.
Sources
- GE, 08.09.2004
Fractional aids for Ecolo and Vivant under review
Since the June elections, Ecolo and Vivant have been represented in the PDG by only two mandataries. They do not have faction status. Now the PDG Presidium is considering how these parties can be helped in their day-to-day political work by increasing funding.
Sources
- GE, 08.09.2004
Researchers warn of drying up of the venna
Researchers at the University of Louvain warn that the High Fens could dry up in 20 to 30 years due to a warming climate.
Sources
- GE, 09.09.2004
Start of new legislative period with government declaration in PDG
The new majority in the PDG starts the new legislative period with a government declaration. This naturally leads to heated controversy.
Sources
- GE, 16.09.2004
Deputies in Eupen meet for the first time as parliamentarians
At the first meeting in the new legislative period, the German-speaking deputies are now meeting as parliamentarians following the official renaming of the “Council of the German Cultural Community” to the “Parliament of the German-speaking Community” on July 9.
Sources
- GE, 17.08.2004; 13.09.2004
First inaugural visit of the new German ambassador to Eupen
The new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Christoph Jessen, visits the German-speaking Community during his first inaugural visit to Belgium. He has been in office since July.
Last ride of the Vennbahn from Trois-Pont to Büllingen
Farewell and regret. After the special runs of August 7 and 28, the Vennbahn runs the line between Trois-Ponts and Büllingen for the last time. This will be shut down afterwards.
Sources
- GE, 26.08.2004
Walloon Minister of Agriculture as guest
Walloon Minister of Agriculture Sabine Laruelle (MR) visits East Belgian farms.
IHK of the Euregio celebrate together 200. Birthday in Aachen
The Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Aachen, Eupen-Malmedy-St. Vith, Verviers and Zuid-Limburg celebrate their 200th anniversary together in Aachen. Birthday. The keynote speaker will be the German Federal Minister of Economics and Labor, Wolfgang Clement.
Sources
- GE, 24.09.2004
October
Countrywomen celebrate 50th anniversary with own book
The East Belgian countrywomen celebrate their 50th birthday with their own book. Numerous other celebrations round off the anniversary.
Sources
- GE, 02.10.2004
Rock 'n' Roll World Cup in Bütgenbach
High-performance dancing is on offer in Bütgenbach at the Rock’n’Roll World Cup with participants from 15 nations. The organizers are the Hot Shoes Bütgenbach.
Sources
- GE, 05.10.2004
Inauguration of the new viaduct in Moresnet
Over the weekend, more than 9,000 visitors celebrate the inauguration of the new viaduct in Moresnet.
Sources
- GE, 05.10.2004
BRF television magazine "Blickpunkt" with 15 minutes a day
BRF’s regional TV magazine “10vor,” which started exactly five years ago, is renamed “Blickpunkt” and expanded to 15 minutes. The broadcast date, which was previously 10 minutes before the hour, will be brought forward by five minutes.
New regional television format at BRF
BRF not only changes channels for its regional TV format and gets its own TV frequency, but also renames its “10 vor” show “BRF-Blickpunkt.” The broadcast time will also be increased from 10 to 15 minutes. The program is broadcast a quarter of an hour before the hour starting at 5:45 pm.
Sources
- GE, 30.09.2004
PDG Committee III starts decree work for new university
Talks have been ongoing since 2000. On September 1, 2005, a new autonomous college is to continue the work of the previous three colleges: the Pedagogical College of the German-speaking Community (PHDG), the Pedagogical College of Father Damian (PHPD) and the School of Nursing (KPS). The PDG’s Committee III has now begun deliberations to prepare a decree to that effect.
Sources
- GE, 07.10.2004
One drug-related death per year in the DG
According to the annual report of the Working Group for Addiction Prevention and Life Skills Eupen (ASL), the DG records one drug-related death per year.
Sources
- GE, 07.10.2004
City of Eupen buys the "Capitol
The City Council of Eupen approves the purchase of the Eupen “Capitol” to complete the cultural infrastructure.
Sources
- GE, 08.10.2004
First Walloon premium for energy-saving new house construction according to Kettenis
The first of 150 awards offered by the Walloon Region for energy-saving new houses goes to Kettenis. The house achieves a K-value of 16, which the architect calls a record for Wallonia.
Sources
- GE, 08.10.2004
Malmedy receives new flood protection
In Malmedy, a new embankment wall is being raised at a cost of around 1 million euros to serve as flood protection. The new wall is about one meter higher than the old one.
Sources
- GE, 08.10.2004
Catholic meeting in Saint Vith with 1400 participants
A Catholic Day is held in Saint Vith, attended by about 1400 Christians. The organizer was the Pastoral Council. Cardinal Gottfried Daneels and Bishop Aloys Jousten were present as guests.
Sources
- GE, 11.10.2004; 16.10.2004; 19.10.2004
"Jugend forscht" - now also possible for DG students
For the first time, students from the German-speaking Community can now take part in Europe’s largest competition for young researchers, “Jugend forscht”. In addition, they will be able to experiment together with experts under real conditions at Forschungszentrum Jülich in the future.
Sources
- GE, 13.10.2004
Major fire in the old town of Malmedy
In the evening, there was a serious fire in the old town of Malmedy, which severely damaged five houses in the old town.
Sources
- GE, 14.10.2004; 15.10.2004
Dismantling of the railroad line Jünkerath-Losheimergraben
The Jünkerath-Losheimergraben railroad line will be dismantled by December. The maintenance costs are not offset by any income. It is the last cross-border rail connection between the Moselle and Aachen. The continuing Losheimergraben-Weywertz line is to be closed to freight traffic before the end of 2004.
New production hall for BW Eupen
The sheltered workshop (BW) puts a new, 1000 square meter production hall into operation. The construction of the hall was BW’s largest construction project to date.
Sources
- GE, 16.10.2004
Velo-Tours High Fens-Eifel go to the start
The Velo-Tours Hohes Venn-Eifel are launched as a forward-looking bicycle project. The project includes 850 km of bike lanes, 182 intersections, 27 large and 155 small exit signs, 551 intersection signs and 1497 intermediate signs. The costs amount to around 180,000 euros.
Sources
- GE, 18.10.2004
Institutional forum used as a think tank in the Senate
The so-called “Institutional Forum” was set up in the Senate as a think tank to consider and advise on further reforms of the Belgian state. Minister President Karl-Heinz Lambertz is a member of the forum as an observer for the DG, and Senator Berni Collas has been designated as an alternate.
Sources
- GE, 20.10.2004
Dean Albert Backes deceased
In St. Vith, Albert Backes dies shortly before his 70th birthday. As a priest and dean, he helped shape the East Belgian church. In socio-political terms, too, the chaplain was an important source of inspiration for the region.
Sources
- GE, 20.10.2004; 21.10.2004; 23.10.2004; 25.10.2004
Farewell to Bolland in Eupen
Provincial Governor Paul Bolland, who retired on September 30, is given a farewell in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 22.10.2004
Largest karting center in the region opens in Eupen
In Eupen, the largest karting center in the region is starting up. The operator invested over one million euros in the project.
Sources
- GE, 23.10.2004
Facts about the dispute over financial transfers in Belgium
The Flemish administration Abifim has calculated the financial transfers from Flanders to Wallonia in a study commissioned by the Flemish government. Accordingly, financial transfers via federal taxes and social security amounted to 6.6 billion euros in 2003. Since the 1960s, there has been a steady transfer from Flanders to Wallonia and, since the 1990s, to Brussels. The topic is an ongoing issue that is also being closely followed in eastern Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 25.10.2004
Simplification through structure plan for all subsidized work
The Prime Minister of the German-speaking Community, Karl-Heinz Lambertz, informs through the press that after taking over the municipal supervision on January 1, 2005, there will no longer be a specific set of legal rules for the investment applications of the municipalities. All community requests will feed into the existing infrastructure plan. The very complex system of Walloon three-year plans will be abolished and administration will be significantly simplified as a result.
Sources
- GE, 27.10.2004
November
Eifel National Park opens its doors
Almost three years after the founding idea, the Eifel National Park is officially opened with a citizens’ festival. The protected area, the first in North Rhine-Westphalia, covers 110 square kilometers and borders directly on the municipality of Büllingen. On January 1, the ordinance for the large protected area came into force. So far, 230 endangered plant and animal species have been identified there.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2003; 03.01.2004; 09.01.2004; 12.01.2004
All nine East Belgian municipalities in the black
In a study, Dexia Bank concludes that probably all nine German-speaking municipalities will have a positive budget outcome in 2004. In 2001, seven municipalities were still in deficit. The same study reveals that the population increase in East Belgium between 1992-2003 was 5.5 percent, while in the Walloon Region it was only 3.3 percent.
Sources
- GE, 02.11.2004
Tax equalization payments from the Grand Duchy for municipalities
On December 14, 2001, Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg sign an agreement on financial compensation for cross-border commuters in Luxembourg. These work in Luxembourg, are taxed there, but do not pay tax to their municipalities at their place of residence. Through the treaty, the Luxembourg state is now paying compensation payments for the municipalities amounting to 15 million euros to Belgium for the first time on top of taxable income in 2002. The town of Arlon will receive about 4,155,000 euros, Reuland Castle 235,000 euros, St. Vith 281,000 euros, Amel 109,000 euros, Büllingen 73,000 euros and Bütgenbach 54,000 euros.
Sources
- GE, 06.11.2004
Number of cross-border commuters to Luxembourg doubled in ten years
From the Belgian Eifel region, 2177 employees commute to Luxembourg every day, and another 142 come from the northern municipalities of the DG. The number of commuters has more than doubled in the past ten years. Almost every third person is employed in the construction industry. The number of commuting women is particularly high from the municipalities of Burg Reuland and St. Vith. These often find work in the border markets.
Sources
- GE, 06.11.2004
"Heath, moors, meadows" starts the second phase
The Interreg III project “Heath, moors, meadows” starts its second phase. With 314,000 euros of Interreg III funds, further biotopes in wetlands are to be developed into a cross-border biotope network by the end of 2005. Deforestation, renaturation and landscape management are thus intended to promote biodiversity.
Sources
- GE, 12.11.2004
Building permit for Büllingen wind farm
After a complaint, Regional Minister André Antoine has now approved the construction of the wind farm on Bolder-Biert (not far from Mürringen and Hünningen). The developer is Electrabel.
Sources
- GE, 16.11.2004
Saint Vith declared "war martyr city
The city of Saint Vith is awarded the title of “war martyr city”, or victim city of the Second World War, by King Albert in Brussels. 91 Belgian municipalities receive this title. Strangely enough, Saint Vith was the only municipality from the Belgian Eifel to receive this title, although all the municipalities were heavily destroyed.
Sources
- GE, 23.11.2004
Site for Palace of Justice Eupen determined
After extensive discussions between all parties concerned, the location of the new Palace of Justice in Eupen is determined. There were nine options to choose from. The new building is to be built at the town hall square.
Sources
- GE, 12.11.2004; 25.11.2004
First graduates of the DG distance learning course for special and remedial education.
In 2001, the DG government concluded a cooperation agreement with the Fernuni Hagen (Germany) to organize further education in special and remedial education in East Belgium through a three-year distance learning program. Now the first 47 completions were awarded. However, further cooperation with the Fernuni Hagen is no longer possible, as the special and remedial education department will be discontinued in Hagen next summer.
Sources
- GE, 24.11.2004
Spectacular action at TGV construction site Walhorn
Two 35-meter-long steel girders for the new TGV bridge were laid in a spectacular operation at the weekend.
Sources
- GE, 29.11.2004
December
Commemoration of the anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge
The month of December is marked by numerous commemorations of the 60th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge.
Sources
- GE, 13.12.2004
Renovation of the Ourtal bridge
For the time being, differing views on the content of the 1979 treaty were expressed in a VAT dispute between Germany and Belgium. Now that this has been settled, the reorganization project can start.
Sources
- 38324
Award of contract for Lichtenbusch border crossing construction project
The Lichtenbusch border crossing on the Liège-Aachen freeway is being redesigned. The petroleum company “Total Belgium” is awarded the contract for the eight-million-euro project, where new gas stations, stores, restaurant, etc. are to be built.
Sources
- GE, 02.12.2004
Land acquisition for continuation of the Ravel in Reuland
After negotiations with the national railroad company SNCB, the municipality of Burg Reuland can take over the former railroad line from Auel to Lengeler for a symbolic euro. This creates the conditions for the Ravel route to be built with connections on the German and Luxembourg sides.
Sources
- GE, 04.12.2004
German speakers forgotten in Wallonia's future contract?
By mailshot, all residents of the Walloon Region received the “Future Contract of the Walloon Region”, published under the title “Join in”. The PDB-PJU draws attention to the fact that German speakers have been largely forgotten in this future treaty.
Sources
- GE, 03.12.2004
Cross-border trunk road vision considered
So far, there is a fairly straight connection from Diekirch via Reuland, Sankt Vith to Büllingen. A new connection to the A1 freeway is intended to strengthen this traffic axis. Two variants are being discussed in cross-border planning: via Wahlerscheid, Vogelsang, Gemünd and Wießkirchen or via Losheimergraben, Dahlem and Blankenheim. The district administration of Euskirchen is in charge. It is not possible to predict whether funds will be available for the plans.
Sources
- GE, 04.12.2004
Results of the second PISA study for DG satisfactory
After PISA I (2000), results are again available. 782 students, all 15 years old, participated in the school achievement test this time. At 46 percent, eastern Belgium has the highest school backlog in the country. East Belgium students scored in the middle range in the areas tested (math, science, problem solving, and reading). Flanders reaches top places, whereas the students of the French Community are quite clearly below average. The deficits are to be worked through.
Sources
- GE, 08.12.2004
Introduction of the electronic ID card by 2009
So far, only 100,000 Belgians have an electronic ID card. Interior Minister Patrick Dewael announces that the transition should be completed by 2009.
Sources
- 13.12.2004
Cooperation agreement between BRF and RTBF
The Belgian Broadcasting Corporation of the German-speaking Community (BRF) and the Radio and Television Broadcasting Corporation of the French Community (RTBF) sign a cooperation agreement which, among other things, will enable the BRF to make use of news reports from RTBF television in the future.
Sources
- GE, 14.12.2004
Marathon session for the adoption of the DG budget.
PDG members debated for over 18 hours before passing the 2005 budget with majority votes. The budget provides for expenditures of 163 million euros.
Sources
- GE, 16.12.2004
Society debates early retirement for teachers
The planned change in early retirement for teachers (from 55 to 58 years of age, among other things) is causing social debate.
Sources
- GE, 14.12.2004
Painter Peter Hodiamont deceased
In Baelen, the painter Peter Hodiamont dies of a heart attack shortly before his 80th birthday. He left numerous works of art in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 17.12.2004
Establishment of a founding council for an autonomous university.
The German-speaking Community would like to join forces in the field of education and merge the two existing universities. After lengthy preliminary discussions, a founding council is now being set up, which is to be the forerunner of the subsequent board of directors. The Autonomous University is scheduled to begin operations on September 1, 2005.
Sources
- GE, 16.12.2004
Numerous US veterans commemorate Battle of the Bulge
Around the 60th anniversary of the start of the Battle of the Bulge, many U.S. veterans are staying in the Belgian Eifel region, where they join locals in commemorating the events of the war.
Sources
- GE, 14.12.2004
Construction of the TGV line is on schedule - Walhorn is paralyzed
Construction of the TGV high-speed train link between Liège and Aachen is on schedule. The 1232-meter viaduct near Battice is in place, with four more viaducts to follow by July 2005. The work between Welkenraedt and Hergenrath is scheduled for completion in 2006. Walhorn, through which the TGV route runs, can no longer be passed because of the construction site. As well as the interim balance sheet of the company in charge of the construction.
Sources
- GE, 18.12.2004
PDG adopts decree on municipal supervision
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community (PDG) adopts, after an extensive discussion, the decree on the administrative supervision of the subordinate authorities, i.e. the municipal supervision. Policymakers largely agreed that these powers would allow for more effective policies, bring municipalities and the community closer together, and allow for more solidarity to grow between northern and southern communities.
Sources
- GE, 22.12.2004
Warning strikes in the schools - government improvement
The three unions have called on teachers in eastern Belgium to go on strike. They are protesting tougher early retirement rules, a freeze on appointments in the elementary school system, and an increase in services for part-time employees. After the walkout, the first since 1997, Education Minister Oliver Paasch submitted a compromise proposal on early retirement.
Sources
- GE, 17.12.2004; 23.12.2004
East Belgians escape tsunami disaster in the Indian Ocean
A magnitude 9.1 earthquake off Sumatra triggers numerous tsunamis. 230,000 people die. All East Belgian tourists present in the disaster region survive the disaster unharmed. In the first days, 30 Belgians were considered missing.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2004
Broad remembrance of war and destruction
The 60th anniversary of the destruction of Saint Vith was the occasion for a dedicated reminder against war and destruction. Under the slogan “Denk-mal” took place, among others, a concert, an exhibition and several performances of the play “Somewhere” by the Agora. The play was adapted, enriched by testimonies of contemporary witnesses and performed in Saint Vith at 17 stations.
Eifel National Park as a visitor magnet
The Eifel National Park, which borders directly on eastern Belgium, attracted around 11,000 visitors in its first year. It is the only national park in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2004
Gerard Cremer new editor-in-chief of the Border Echo
Editor-in-chief Heinz Warny leaves Grenz-Echo and retires. His successor will be Gerard Cremer from Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.2004
January
DG responsible for community supervision
After the Walloon Region and the German-speaking Community agreed to transfer the power of supervision of municipalities from Namur to Eupen and the two parliaments agreed, the German-speaking Community has been responsible for this new power since January 1. Two full-time employees and two part-time employees will be hired for this purpose in the administration.
Separate collection of household waste
Since the turn of the year, separate collection of household waste has been in effect in all Eifel communities.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.2005
Expansion of the industrial zone Kaiserbaracke
By ministerial decree of the Walloon regional minister André Antoine, the Amel industrial park Kaiserbaracke can be extended.
Sources
- GE, 22.12.2006
N62 study
The Ministry of Roads commissions a new study on the routing of the N62 Sankt Vith-Wemperhardt.
Sources
- GE, 13.01.2005
Lichtenbusch before reconstruction
The Lichtenbusch highway border crossing is to be rebuilt.
Sources
- GE, 26.01.2005
Teachers' strike
In the DG, teachers are on strike.
Sources
- GE, 28.01.2005
Genorm lays down balance sheet
The construction company Genorm from Schoppen lays down the balance sheet.
Sources
- GE, 10.02.2005
February
Exhibition "Apocalypse
BRF and the Adult Education Center of Eastern Cantons present the exhibition Apocalypse for the 60th anniversary of the liberation from Nazism. (From 20.02.2005 to 20.03.2005)
Sources
- GE, 14.02.2005
Creation of an autonomous university
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community adopts the decree creating an autonomous university.
Sources
GE, 23.02.2005
Closure of the Agency for Sustainable Development
The Agency for Sustainable Development is closed.
Sources
GE, 23.02.2005
April
100 days of community supervision
Minister President Karl-Heinz Lambertz takes positive stock. The takeover of the municipal supervision on January 1, 2005 has confirmed a simplification of procedures.
Sources
- GE,03.22. 2005; 12.04.2005
A museum for contemporary art
At an extraordinary general assembly, the IKOB designates and identifies itself as a museum of contemporary art.
Large-scale cross-border control operation
Belgian, German and Dutch police officers jointly carry out a large-scale control operation.
Sources
- GE, 23.04.2005
Head redesign
The Raeren municipal council decides to redesign the Köpfchen border crossing.
Sources
- GE, 28.04.2005
May
Status of Ecolo and Vivant upgraded
The status of Vivant and Ecolo in the Parliament of the German-speaking Community is upgraded.
Sources
- GE, 11.05.2005
Teacher protest
In front of the PDG, numerous teachers demonstrate against the collection decree.
Sources
- GE, 13.05.2005
Autonomous municipal government for Eupen
The Eupen City Council adopts the founding statutes for an autonomous municipal government.
Sources
- GE, 06.01.2005
June
Best quality of life
Saint Vith, Amel and Raeren are among the top ten municipalities for quality of life in the province of Liège, according to a study by Le Vif/LExpress.
Sources
- GE, 11.06.2005
Raeren grows
Raeren is the third municipality in the DG to exceed 10,000 inhabitants.
Sources
- GE, 08.06.2005
Collective decree adopted
The PDG adopts an omnibus decree for education.
Sources
- GE, 08.06.2005
For European Constitution
DG Parliament votes in favor of European Constitution.
Sources
- GE, 22.06.2005
Employment Alliance
The DG government and the social partners sign the third installment of a Community Alliance for Training and Employment (GABB III).
Sources
- GE, 24.06.2005
Joint government meeting in Namur
The governments of the Walloon Region and the German-speaking Community meet jointly in Namur.
Sources
- GE, 02.07.2005
August
World Youth Day in Cologne
Participants of the World Youth Day in Cologne will be accommodated and looked after by East Belgian host families in the run-up to the event. (From 16.08.2005 to 21.08.2005)
Sources
- GE, 09.08.2005
September
Neutralia celebrations
The Neutralia celebrations take place in Kelmis. Aspects of the former neutrality are recalled. (From 02.09.2005 to 04.09.2005
Sources
- GE, 05.09.2005; 07.09.2005
Action against double taxation agreement
The municipality of Raeren is taking legal action against what it sees as an injustice in the double taxation agreement.
Sources
- GE, 10.09.2005
Expanded sorting center
In Saint Vith, Idelux’s expanded facilities are officially opened at the Saint Vith sorting center.
Sources
- GE, 16.09.2005
October
Belgian week in Ostvorpommern
The DG participates in the Belgian week in Ostvorpommern. (From 03.10.2005 to 10.10.2005)
Sources
- GE, 10.05.2005
Weywertz space physicist awarded
Alain Sarlette, a space physicist from Weywertz, has been awarded the Odissea Prize of the Belgian Senate.
Sources
Fire in the High Fens
The fire in the High Fens lasted from 30.10.2005 to 31.10.2005.
Sources
- GE, 02.11.2005
November
Travel broadcaster broke
Radio East Belgium travel station Kelmis is broke.
Sources
- GE, 30.11.2005
Home club of Bosnians in Eupen
Bosnians living in Eupen open a home club.
Sources
- GE,17.11. 2005
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The mayor of Eupen, Elmar Keutgen, warns against incitement against foreigners.
Sources
- GE, 16.11.2005
Köníg at the day of the DG
The day of the Detuschsprachigen community celebrate the DG and the royal couple together in Bütgenbach.
Sources
- GE, 17.11.2005
December
Extension Kaiserbaracke
After the signing of the corresponding decree by Regional Minister André Antoine (CDH), nothing stands in the way of further development of the industrial zone.
Sources
- GE, 14.12.2005
Reform of municipal legislation meets with rejection
The reform of municipal legislation in the Walloon parliament has met with strong criticism from mayors in the north of the DG.
Sources
- GE, 02.12.2005
Prince Philip visits Reuland.
Sources
- GE, 08.12.2005
Minister of the Interior in Eupen
Minister of the Interior Patrick Dewael visits the Federal Police Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 10.12.2005
EU Commissioner on Lichtenbusch
The EU Commissioner for Transport, Jacques Barrot, exchanges views with local representatives of the transport sector at the freeway border crossing in Lichtenbusch.
Sources
- GE, 12.12.2005
December
Task
Belgian forces clear Vogelsang.
January
East Belgian UN Special Investigator
Serge Brammertz, a lawyer from Eupen, is appointed UN special investigator in the Hariri murder case.
Sources
- GE, 24.01.2006
Railroad electrification
The electrified railroad line between Welkenraedt and Montzen is put into operation.
Sources
- GE, 28.01.2006
Laying of the foundation stone for the extension of the Sankt Vith Clinic
In Saint Vith, the foundation stone is laid for the expansion of the Saint Joseph Clinic.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.2006; 30.01.2006
Laying of the foundation stone for the extension of the Sankt Vith Clinic
In Saint Vith, the foundation stone is laid for the expansion of the Saint Joseph Clinic.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.2006; 30.01.2006
First small pitch artificial turf in Eupen
Eupen is the first municipality in Belgium to have a small-field artificial turf pitch.
Sources
- GE, 30.01.2006
First small pitch artificial turf in Eupen
Eupen is the first municipality in Belgium to have a small-field artificial turf pitch.
Sources
- GE, 30.01.2006
February
Municipality of Büllingen against mobility study
Sources
- GE, 07.02.2006; 11.01.2006
March
Mayors consult about N62
The mayors of the municipalities concerned discuss the routing of the N62 Sankt Vith-Wemperhardt bypass.
Ambassador of the social economy
The Recycl bulky waste sorting center located in Herbesthal is allowed to use the title of Ambassador of Social Economy for one year.
Sources
- GE, 07.03.2006; 31.05.2006
Opening of the "East Belgium Action and Fun Center
The “East Belgium Action and Fun Center” opens in Grüfflingen.
Sources
- GE, 18.03.2006
April
Taster weeks
During the Easter vacations, more than 400 young people take part in the taster weeks of the Institute for Training and Further Education of Small and Medium-Sized Businesses. (From 03.04.2006 to 05.04.2006)
Sources
- GE, 12.04.2006
Foundation stone for Adapta new building
The foundation stone for the new Adapta building is laid in Hergenrath.
Sources
- GE, 08.04.2006
Saint Vither Peace Festival
Sources
- GE, 10.04.2006
First Girlsday in East Belgium
The first Girls Day in East Belgium aims to introduce girls to technical and skilled trades.
Sources
- GE, 28.04.2006
May
Police Euregioprotect
Cross-border police checks take place in the Euregio.
Sources
- GE, 16.05.2006; 04.10.2006
Citizens against ammunition tests
In Elsenborn, there is resistance to the planned construction of a firing range by the Mecar ammunition factory.
Sources
- GE, 15.05.2006; 18.05.2006; 22.05.2006
No relief road through Klinkespark
The Eupen City Council ends discussions about a possible relief road through the Klinkeshöfchen park.
Sources
- GE, 24.05.2006
Happart and Bacquelaine resign
Jean-Marie Happart and Yves Bacquelaine have to resign from the top of the marketing company of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Sources
- GE, 27.05.2006; 07.06.2006
June
Industrial park Kaiserbaracke fully booked
The industrial zone Kaiserbaracke is fully booked.
Sources
- GE, 08.06.2006
Regional minister on visit
Regional Minister André Antoine visits the municipalities of Kelmis, Raeren, Lontzen and Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 24.06.2006
July
Nine parish associations in East Belgium
Bishop Aloys Jousten decrees nine parish associations in East Belgium that overlap with parish boundaries.
Sources
- GE, 07.07.2006
Regional Cultural Center North
The DG and the City of Eupen sign the financial convention for the construction of the Regional Cultural Center North.
Sources
- GE, 19.07.2006
Regional Minister in East Belgium
The Minister of Health and Social Affairs of the Walloon Region, Christiane Vienne, visits East Belgium.
September
Ravel Neidungen-Steinbrück
The Ravel section Neidingen-Steinebrück is opened.
Sources
- GE, 04.09.2006
Social enterprise quits
The Eupen social enterprise Die Alternative has to dismiss 97 people due to faulty administration. Beginning October 1, the New Alternative may resume work with the same staff under service vouchers.
Sources
- GE, 08.09.2006; 21.09.2006; 01.10.2006
Citizens express fears
Criticism of the Renogen waste-to-energy plant is forming.
Sources
- GE, 15.09.2006
Municipal and provincial elections
Christian Krings wins a landslide election victory with 18 of 21 seats in Sankt Vith. Only in Büllingen is a new mayor appointed, Friedhelm Wirtz.
Sources
- GE, 07.10.2006; 09.10.2006
First Wood Energy Day
Sources
- GE, 27.10.2006; 4.11.2006
November
Milk Union and Humana
The Milch-Union Hocheifel concludes a partnership agreement with Humana. The aim is to merge the two milk processing companies on January 1, 2008.
Sources
- GE, 16.11.2006
Award of the Israeli state
Annie Nyssen-Suymens from Eupen receives the highest award of the State of Israel.
Sources
- GE, 17.11.2006
Laying of the foundation stone of the triangle in Sankt Vith
The foundation stone of the Triangel Culture and Exhibition Center is laid in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 17.11.2006
Weapons collection
Since the new weapons law came into force on June 9, 2006, many weapons have been handed in in East Belgium. (Amnesty period until 30 June 2007) (From 20.11.2006 to 25.11.2006)
Sources
- GE, 05.12.2006
Statute of the sport shooters
Parliament adopts a decree on the statute of sport shooters.
Sources
- GE, 05.12.2006
Marienheim with new building
The Marienheim in Raeren inaugurates its new building. (From 25.11.2006 to 26.11.2006)
Sources
- GE, 27.11.2006
December
Approval for wind farm confirmed
The Regional Minister André Antoine confirms the approval for the Amel wind farm.
Sources
- GE, 12.12.2006
Judgment against Falkenberg brothers
The Huy Criminal Court sentences the Falkenberg entrepreneurs to four years in prison with suspended sentences for several offenses.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.2007
January
Total smoking ban
Since January 1, 2007, there has been a total ban on smoking in restaurants and sports canteens. In pubs, smoking is still allowed in separate smoking rooms with smoke outlets.
ASTRID
The new digital radio system for public services goes online. – Sufficient network coverage is necessary should the new digital radio communications system be brought into service. The first three masts are erected at the Elsenborn, Büllingen and Lascheid camps.
Sources
- GE, 06.01.2007; 30.12.2006; 11.12.2007
Euregio Meuse-Rhine moves to Eupen
At the beginning of the year, the Euregio Meuse-Rhine office, previously located in Maastricht, moves to new premises in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.2007
Magnetic resonance tomograph for Sankt Vith
With his decision to position the 1.5 million euro MRI scanner in Sankt Vith and not in the Eupen hospital, DG Health Minister Bernd Gentges has met with criticism.
Sources
- GE, 08.01.2007; 13.01.2007
Comisa end
The Autonomous Municipal Government (AGR) in St. Vith announces that the trade fair Comisa 2008 will no longer take place in its current form.
Sources
- GE, 27.01.2007
Stricter requirements for weapons testing
The Walloon region adopts stricter requirements for weapons testing. This also affects the company Mecar, which carries out controversial ammunition tests at the Elsenborn camp.
Sources
- GE, 26.01.2007
March
"The Green House" closes
The golf and congress center The Green House in St. Vith ceases its activities and concludes your service contract with the Puratos group.
Sources
- GE, 03.03.2007
Bar association reacts
The Eupen Bar Association responds to perceived abuses of the judicial system.
Sources
- GE, 10.04.2007; 27.02.2007; 01.03.2007
Hurricane "Kyrill" causes high damage
Hurricane Kyrill causes considerable damage in eastern Belgium. An estimated 70,000 solid cubic meters of timber fall victim to the hurricane.
Sources
- GE, 19.01.2007; 20.01.2007; 23.01.2007
Grand Duke visiting
Within the framework of a state visit, Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri and his wife Maria Teresa, together with the Belgian royal couple, are also guests in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 23.03.2007
April
Emergency service center Büllingen
In Büllingen, the new emergency service center is handed over for its intended purpose.
Sources
- GE, 02.04.2007; 28.03.2007
New communities in rural development
Four more municipalities are joining the rural development program: Bütgenbach, Sankt Vith, Büllingen and Raeren.
Sources
- GE, 05.04.2007
Major fire at NMC
A major fire in the warehouse of NMC in Eynatten is extinguished by all fire departments in the area. No persons are injured.
Sources
- GE, 21.04.2007
Last trade fair GLS-Comisa
Prüm will host the last international trade fair GLS-Comisa with a total of 200 international exhibitors. In July, it is decided not to hold another Comisa. (From 27.04.2007 to 01.05.2007)
Sources
- GL, 03.05.2007; 05.07.2007
May
East Belgium Tour, Citizens' Dialogue with DG Ministers
The DG ministers started their East Belgium tour. The format is a citizen dialogue that stops every week in one of the 9 municipalities of the DG. Here, citizens have the opportunity to get up close and personal with their government and discuss all matters with the associated ministers in group discussions.
Sources
- GE, 04.05.2007
DG in Russian children magazine
The Russian children’s magazine “Schrumdirum” features the DG in one issue. The magazine itself is used in Russian schools in language and regional studies classes.
Sources
- GE, 04.08.2007
First international logging championship in Aldringen
After successes of East Belgian participants in other championships in previous years, now also an international logging championship was held in a domestic setting. The event was framed by a show program and the proceeds generated went as a donation to the Eifel Cancer Aid.
Sources
- GE, 08.05.2007
Raeren pots are European cultural heritage
The historical Raeren stoneware and its most important reference collection in the Raeren Pottery Museum receives the label of European Cultural Heritage on the proposal of the DG.
Sources
- GE, 11.05.2007
Minitornado
A mini tornado wreaks havoc in Honsfeld-Buchholz-Losheimergraben.
Sources
- GE, 15.05.2007
Chemical company Paramelt closes
The Eupen chemical plant Paramelt in the Hütte district closes.ä
Sources
- GE, 15.05.2007
Merger of the cable providers
The negotiations and measures to merge all Walloon cable providers, including Interost in East Belgium, which took more than two years, have been completed. The new company will operate under the name Voo and will in principle cover the entire southern half of Belgium, as well as Brussels. Partnership negotiations are also already underway with the Flemish provider Telenet, which covers the northern half of Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 19.05.2007
Quality label for East Belgian vacation homes
As a result of the two-year review by the VAO (Verkehrsamt der Ostkantone), 188 of the 230 evaluated properties may now call themselves official vacation apartments and have been awarded the equivalent “ears of corn” in analogy to the hotel stars. The more ears on the package, the higher the quality standard.
Sources
- GE, 16.05.2007
Opening of the slate tunnel
In Recht, the new Schieferstollen visitor mine is officially opened after ten years of work.
Sources
- GE, 10.05.2007
Bottleneck at the rescue service Nordeifel
In a meeting of the Red Cross and the mayors of the municipalities of Amel, Büllingen and Bütgenbach, the acute problem of staff shortages was discussed and solutions were sought together. Changes in regulations for volunteer work complicate the situation and an interim solution had to be set up with exemptions for staff deployment outside regular working hours.
Sources
- GE, 23.05.2007
June
Three extensive infrastructure projects in Büllingen finalized
Almost simultaneously, after several years of work, the construction projects located in the town centers of Hünningen and Büllingen were completed. In addition to renewal of utility infrastructures, improvements to transportation infrastructure and building renovations were on the agenda. Both the DG and Wallonia have contributed financially to the measures.
Sources
- GE, 04.06.2007
Steffeshausen winner of "Our village should have a future
Steffeshausen won the village competition in the DG and thus also received the qualification for participation at the European level in the following year. There 36 European villages will meet and have the opportunity to present themselves and their region accordingly.
Sources
- GE, 19.06.2007
DG receives delegation from Austria
A delegation from Carinthia is visiting the DG to learn about successful cross-border cooperation. Especially the concept and the integration into the Euregio and the implementation of Interreg programs evokes great enthusiasm among the guests. At the same time, the DG benefits from the experience of the Carinthians in the field of renewable energy and spatial development in rural areas.
Sources
- GE, 14.06.2007
Positive development in the skilled trades
ZAWM reports a 25% increase in apprentices over the last two years. At the same time, 95% of all graduates find employment in the first month after completing their training. The cooperation with the IHK Aachen will also be strengthened to enable cross-border training.
Sources
- GE, 15.06.2007
Magnetic resonance tomograph in operation
In Sankt Vith, the MRI scanner goes into operation.
Sources
- GE, 18.06.2007
Cross-border fire fighting
The cooperation between the fire departments of Monschau and Eupen has now, after a long period of practice, also been legally secured and fixed by the signing of a corresponding agreement between the two cities.
Sources
- GE, 22.06.2007
Chamber deputies from the DG
After 8 years of abstinence, the DG is again represented by PFF-MR politician Katrin Jadin in the Chamber of Deputies of the Belgian government.
Sources
- GE, 29.06.2007
July
Home for the disabled closed
After long discussions, the Deidenberg home for the disabled is closed.
Sources
- GE, 12.07.2007
Children's and youth group of the media center receive prize from KiKA
Out of 5000 entries in the “Eat smart and move smart” campaign, a group from the media center wins. The submitted entry will be broadcast on television and the participants will be able to receive their prize at the big KiKA birthday party in Erfurt.
Sources
- GE, 07.07.2007
Kurt Beck (SPD) in Eupen
As a prominent participant of the Greater Region Intermediate Summit, the Prime Minister of Rhineland-Palatinate does the honors in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 11.07.2007
Results of the first family survey of the DG
The first family survey has been successfully completed and nearly 25% of East Belgium families participated. As a result, there is an enormously high value placed on family in everyday life, but also a high degree of difficulty in achieving a harmonious family life. Great difficulties are also evident in the distribution of tasks within families. In terms of childcare, grandparents are a very important factor. The DG’s many offerings are also mostly known, but not yet fully utilized.
Sources
- GE, 19.07.2007
Royal visit in Büllingen
On the occasion of the national holiday, Prince Laurent and Princess Claire visit the commune of Büllingen.
Sources
- GE, 23.07.2007
Montenau celebrates Ravel
A total of 1,200 cyclists are taking part in the charity event Montenau celebrates Ravel 2007.
Sources
- GE, 24.07.2007
International Scout Meeting
1,300 Scouts from all over Belgium watch the sunrise in the High Fens, starting the second century of international Scouting together. (From 31.07.2007 to 02.08.2007)
Sources
- GE, 31.07.2007
August
Increase in traffic violations
The DG follows the national negative trend and also records an increase in traffic offenses. In the last two months alone, there were 481 speeding violations within the Weser-Goehl police zone.
Sources
- GE, 10.08.2007
Fire in sawmill
Early Saturday morning, a fire broke out on the premises of the Thönnes sawmill. Thanks to the rapid intervention of the Eupen fire department and reinforcements from Lontzen, it was possible to prevent the fire from spreading. Nevertheless, an 80m² production hall including inventory was completely destroyed. The operation lasted over 4 hours.
Sources
- GE, 13.08.2007
Go Pass action reaches milestone
The action initiated by the city of Eupen, which provides 10 free rides for young people on the SNCB, is very popular. With a small addition of extra vouchers for Karting Eupen, the issuance of the 10,000th voucher was celebrated. Passses, to a young Eupen woman, honored.
Sources
- GE, 18.08.2007
Eneco tour passes Eupen
The international stage race of professional road cycling, organized by the UCI ProTour, crosses the city center of Eupen in the course of a stage over several hours.
Sources
- GE, 20.08.2007
Eifel-Ardennes-High Fens Cycle Route
The cross-border Eifel-Ardennes-Hohes Venn cycle route is opened with a festive event in Steinebrück.
Sources
- GE, 25.08.2007; 24.08.2007
Kelmis is the first municipality in East Belgium to celebrate the "Fêtes de Wallonie
Kelmis hosts the Fêtes de Wallonie, which are held for the first time in a municipality belonging to the DG.
Sources
- GE, 25.08.2007; 28.08.2007
Inauguration of the Lichtenbusch freeway complex
The tank and service area complex built at the former border crossing was officially opened. The total project cost 13 million euros and the adjacent hotel also opens in the following weeks.
Sources
- GE, 29.08.2007
September
1st Euregional March and Show Music Festival
On Sunday, September 2, the first Euregie March and Show Music Festival will take place in Eupen. The formations start their tour from the Josephine Koch parking lot and finish the parade at the stadium of AS Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 31.08.2007
Cooperation between Raeren and Roetgen
The municipal councils of Raeren and Roetgen meet together to find a cross-border solution for wastewater declaration. The aim is to divert the wastewater from Raeren to the wastewater treatment plant in Roetgen and to enter into more cooperation in the future.
Sources
- GE, 06.09.2007
80 years GrenzEcho
GrenzEcho celebrates its 80th anniversary and presents its new digital newspaper archive. From now on, the old issues up to 1945 can be viewed as a digital PDF version in the online archive.
Sources
- GE, 08.09.2007
Cost explosion for church steeple renovation
The renovation of the Lower Town church tower in Eupen, already approved and set in motion since 2003, again occupied the city council and the DG. In addition to the €1,837,416 already invested, a further €931,835 will be due to complete the refurbishment. Completion is now scheduled for the end of 2008.
Sources
- GE, 12.09.2007
50 years of nature conservation in the High Fens and regional delicacies
On the occasion of the celebration, there was a lively crowd at the Botrange Nature Park Center and visitors were also able to see part of Zone C of the nature reserve, which is otherwise not freely accessible. At the same time the first country product market of the Eifel-Ardennes Table took place.
Sources
- GE,17.09.2007
Construction measures in Büllingen
While the designation of an additional industrial area and thus the expansion of the Pauls sawmill was rejected, there was a clear yes for the expansion of the schools in Rocherath and Honsfeld. The DG pays 80% of the expansion costs.
Sources
- GE, 29.09.2007
October
Language discrimination against DG counter clerks at the post office
The exams for salary increases are only offered in French, and only those who pass the test receive a salary increase. Five years earlier, this was still offered in German.
Sources
- GE, 03.10.2007
Protests against ammunition tests
Despite strong protests against the ammunition tests of the private company Mecar on the military training area Elsenborn, the company can continue its tests.
Sources
- GE, 05.10.2007
Expansion completed
The expansion of the Sankt Vith retirement home will create 30 new beds.
Sources
- GE, 04.10.2007
Border crossing Köpfchen to become a destination for excursions
Within the framework of a European project, the border crossing is to be integrated into the region’s tourism through various measures. A budget of over 1.2 million euros is estimated for the development of the necessary infrastructure.
Sources
- GE, 12.10.2007
Eyneburg in Hergenrath becomes backdrop for international film shooting
The French-Belgian-Luxembourg co-production “Les enfants du Timpelbach”, in which Gérard Dépardieu is also involved, uses the Eyneburg as a film set for several weeks.
Sources
- GE, 11.10.2007
St. Joseph celebrates 100th anniversary and prepares the expansion
In addition to the anniversary, the expansion estimated at 5 million euros will be presented. It includes a building extension and an increase in bed capacity from 60 to 90 (from 12.10.2007 to 14.10.2007).
Sources
- GE, 05.10.2007
RWTH becomes an elite university
RWTH Aachen University is awarded the status of an elite university in the second attempt of the Excellence Initiative.
Sources
- GE, 20.10.2007
Botrange without operator
The operator of the Signal de Botrange files for bankruptcy. A dispute arises between Weismes and the operator over responsibilities and omissions.
Sources
- GE, 03.11.2007
East Belgium in Harry Potter fever
From the north to the south, events with a supporting program are taking place in Kelmis, Eupen and St.-Vith to mark the start of sales of the latest Harry Potter volume. Bookstores open late in the evening and from midnight the sale of the volume starts. (From 26.10.2007 to 27.10.2007)
Sources
- GE, 25.10.2007
East Belgian police officially receive professional code of conduct in German for the first time
The General Commissioner of the Federal Police solemnly presented the professional code of conduct, written in German, to the Director of the Poilzei in Eupen. The text has been legally binding since 2006 through illustration in the State Gazette.
Sources
- GE, 27.10.2007
November
Post presents plan for DG
The Post presents its structural plan for the coming years to the DG communities and promises to maintain one post office per community. All others are to be closed.
Sources
- GE, 06.11.2007
End of ammunition testing
Defense Minister André Flahaut orders that ammunition tests at the Elsenborn military training area must cease with immediate effect.
Sources
- GE, 09.11.2007
Opening of the traveling exhibition on the DG
The marketing campaign to raise awareness of the DG within Belgium has opened with a traveling exhibition in Brussels. The exhibition is touring throughout Belgium until spring 2009.
Sources
- GE, 16.11.2007
Eupen station secured
The national railroad company SNCB/NMBS confirms that the Eupen station remains open. The company Rail&Trail for the repair of locomotives will also be retained, and new rail connections are envisaged.
Sources
- GE, 15.11.2007
DG Music Academy in crisis
Performance levels continue to decline and waiting lists are growing; the problems have existed for many years. Urgent reforms are needed, but the DG government is failing with its solutions to the music teachers’ service law.
Sources
- GE, 17.11.2007
Reading promotion project "Growing up with books" celebrates its tenth anniversary
With 200 active children, from all communities of the DG, the Bidlungsprojekt celebrated its successful anniversary in Bütgenbach. The initiative is all about improving school children’s reading skills and making reading fun.
Sources
- GE, 19.11.2007
First Eupen Film Festival Cinema in the River
With support from Germany and Luxembourg, the first film festival of the “Kino im Fluss” format already established there took place. Films were presented on screen non-stop for hours, and there was also a competition for East Belgian filmmakers. (From 23.11.2007 to 25.11.2007)
Sources
- GE, 27.11.2007
Little surprise for the DG in the new Guide Michelins
The star restaurant Hotel zur Post in St. Vith continues to fight for its return to the second star and the restaurant Kreutz in Büllingen loses its star.
Sources
- GE, 28.11.2007
AnikoS, new employers' association for non-commercial sector founded
Eight associations have jointly founded AnikoS. The aim is to meet the increased needs of representation of the non-commercial sector in social and political bodies and to strengthen the perception of the importance of the sector.
Sources
- GE, 10.12.2007
December
First Belgian milk vending machine
In the city center of Eupen, a milk vending machine will be installed in early December near the Athenaeum by the Ketteniser farmer Bernd Jacobs. It is the first vending machine of its kind in the whole of Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 15.12.2007
Rededication Old textile factory Peters
After DG takes over the building, the VoG “All under one roof” becomes the new tenant of the 3000m² hall.
Sources
- GE, 24.12.2007
Strengthening the DG's coverage of volunteerism.
As part of the initiative “Strengthening the Voluntary Office”, the DG has decided to offer free supplementary insurance for volunteers. After successful application for accreditation, Ethias is the insurance carrier and contact person for the organizations.
Sources
- GE, 24.11.2007
Good results for East Belgian students at PISA
Among the 3 communities, the DG is again in second place and well above the OECD average. Belgium ranks 12/57 in reading literacy, 12/57 in math, and 19/57 in science.
Sources
- GE, 05.12.2007
Closure of Elsenborn post office decided
In the context of the national rationalization measures of the postal service, it was decided to close the branch in Elsenborn. Implementation is scheduled for the first half of 2008.
Sources
- GE, 06.12.2007
Opening train stop Hergenrath
After more than 50 years, there is once again a stop for SNCB trains in Hergenrath. Trains on the Liège-Aachen line now also stop in Hergenrath every 2 hours.
Sources
- GE, 08.12.2007
Environmentally friendly barn conversion wins Walloon show house award
The Confédération Construction Wallonne awards the conversion of the barn of the former slaughterhouse of Eupen by “The Caterpillar” with the first prize for environmentally friendly construction. The ecological model house, is also one of the first low-energy houses in the region.
Sources
- GE, 11.12.2007
End for ZAWM Weywertz decided
The ZAWM branch in Weywertz is to be closed as ofSeptember 2008. Existing classes will be transferred to St. Vith and Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 13.12.2007
Museum Baugnez 44 Historical Center opened
Exactly 63 years after the Baugnez massacre committed during the Battle of the Bulge, the new Baugnez 44 Museum opens in Malmedy. It is at the same time also a memorial.
Sources
- GE, 12.12.2007; 18.12.2007; 24.12.2007
Enlargement of the industrial zone II Saint Vither planned
Regional Minister André Antoine signs the approval and expropriation decree, clearing a crucial hurdle for the project.
Sources
- GE, 21.12.2007
Hotel "Domaine des Hautes Fagnes" closes
The hotel “Domaine des Hautes Fagnes”, Sourbrodt, one of the largest hotels in the region, closes for financial reasons.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.2008
Belle-Vue convalescent home closes
The Belle-Vue convalescent home in Eupen is closed due to insufficient profitability. Employees will be laid off and the building’s continued use is still unclear.
Sources
- GE, 14.09.2007; 12.12.2007
Border Echo sells sheetfed printing plant
Grenz-Echo AG sells its sheetfed printing plant to the Dutch group Thieme Beheer BV at the end of the year. The location will remain and the staff will also be taken over.
Sources
- GE, 07.12.2007
January
Upgrading of the Eupen stewards to the order guard service
The 6 stewards of the city of Eupen are upgraded by government decree to a law enforcement service and receive appropriate additional training. Other municipalities will be required to follow suit.
Sources
- GE, 12.12.2007
Petition against industrial zone Herbesthal tree
150 citizens sign a petition against the planned industrial zone of Herbesthal-Baum.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.2008
Discussion about old Vennbahn line
The discussion about the dismantling of the old Vennbahn line raises the question of a possible return of Belgian territory to Germany. The media response is great.
Sources
- GE, 08.01.2008
Dethier-Neumann called a Nazi
The mayor of the city of Huy causes a scandal when she calls the East Belgian Ecolo politician Monika Dethier-Neumann a Nazi.
Sources
- GE, 18.01.2008
Ammunition test continue
The armaments company Mecar is allowed to carry out further ammunition tests at the Elsenborn camp for the time being.
Sources
- GE, 23.01.2008
Paasch with own list
Minister of Education Oliver Paasch announces his own list for the community elections at the PDB’s New Year’s reception.
Sources
- GE, 25.01.2008
PDG president sings hit songs
PDG President Louis Siquet’s hit song My Little Belgium is a talking point in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 29.01.2008
February
Filming in Raeren
The old train station in Raeren forms the backdrop for the WDR documentary feature film Fräulein Stinnes fährt um die Welt (Miss Stinnes Travels Around the World), which will be broadcast in spring 2009.
Sources
- GE, 22.02.2008
Triangle Saint Vith triggers construction boom
The Triangel culture and exhibition center in Sankt Vith is slowly taking shape, triggering a building boom on the old railroad site.
Sources
- GE, 12.02.2008
The IKOB Collection
The IKOB international art collection (with more than 300 works by 90 artists) is exhibited for the first time at the IKOB in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 06.02.2008
Domaine des Hautes Fagnes with new operator
Hotel Domaine des Hautes Fagnes opens with a new operator.
Sources
- GE, 16.02.2008
PDG against ammunition testing
The PDG opposes ammunition testing by the Mecar company at the Elsenborn camp.
Sources
- GE, 27.02.2008
April
Twinning
Saint Vith officially seals the twinning with the Romanian city of Teius.
Hungarian President as guest
The Hungarian President Laszlo Solyom is guest of the DG in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 18.04.2008
Wind farm Oberhart
Inauguration of the Oberhart-Valender wind farm in the municipality of Amel.
Sources
- GE, 24.04.2008
Wind farm planned
It becomes known that a wind farm is planned on Walhorn field.
Sources
- GE, 30.04.2008
May
Starting signal for "EuRegionale 2008
The EuRegionale 2008 project is launched in Aachen.
Sources
- GE, 05.05.2008
Only traffic lights dismantled
The new traffic circle is inaugurated at the Hünningen/Sankt Vith intersection. The only traffic light system in the Belgian Eifel region has thus finally had its day.
Sources
- GE, 26.05.2008
Farmers protest
About 200 East Belgian farmers join the milk supply boycott in Germany and protest at the seat of government in Eupen and in front of department stores (From 29.05.2008 to 30.05.2008).
June
Ammunition test denied
The Regional Minister André Antoine refuses to grant the Mecar company a global permit to carry out ammunition tests at the Elsenborn camp.
Sources
- GE, 06.06.2008
ProDG arises
Education Minister Oliver Paasch’s new political movement has given itself a name: ProDG.
Sources
- GE, 14.06.2008
Luck in misfortune
The village of Dürler narrowly escapes a flaming inferno when a fully loaded fuel tanker crashes.
Sources
- GE, 17.06.2008
Citizens' initiative for N62
After the tanker accident, a citizens’ initiative “Jetzt reichts” (“Enough is enough”) is formed. In front of 100 supporters, she calls for the construction of the N62 Sankt Vith-Wemperhardt bypass, which has been planned for years.
Sources
- GE, 02.07.2008
July
Lichtenbusch inaugurated
Minister Didier Reynders inaugurates the new premises for customs and police at the Lichtenbusch border crossing.
Sources
- GE, 02.07.2008
Dechurching progresses
The Belgian Bishops’ Conference presents a study it commissioned from the Catholic University of Leuven on dechurching. East Belgium is considered as a separate entity.
Sources
- GE, 09.07.2008
Yves Noël becomes knight
The State Gazette reports that NMC Board President Yves Noël becomes the second East Belgian, after Knight Alfred Bourseaux, to be elevated to the peerage by the King.
Sources
- GE, 15.07.2008
Thunderstorms rage
In the Belgian Eifel, storms rage so strongly that two youth camps have to be evacuated in Andler.
Sources
- GE, 28.07.2008
Malmedy BSK overthrown
In the Malmedy City Council, the majority around Mayor Jean-Paul Bastin is toppled by a constructive vote of no confidence. This is a novelty in the Walloon Region.
Sources
- GE, 21.08.2008
August
Minister of Defense in Elsenborn
Defense Minister Pieter De Crem visits the Elsenborn camp, where controversial private munitions tests are conducted.
Sources
- GE, 28.05.2008
First Oxfam Trailwalker
The first Oxfam Trailwalker on the European mainland starts in the DG. 600 hikers take part and march through the High Fens.
Sources
- GE, 01.09.2008
September
Free transportation for students under 12 years
The PDG decides on 7.10. retroactively free school bus transportation for students under the age of twelve.
DG Guest of Honor at Agricultural Fair
In Battice, 23,000 visitors flock to the Expo site of the agricultural fair. The DG is the guest of honor. (From 05.09.2008 to 07.09.2008)
October
Campaign against radon
In the Belgian Eifel region, a prevention campaign for protection against radon is launched.
Sources
- GE, 03.10.2008
DG retains seat in EU Parliament
The federal government decides that the DG will keep its seat in the EU Parliament. The decision is not taken up in the press.
Sources
- GE, 06.12.2008
Men quartet disbanded
The Kgl. Men’s quartet Eupen announces its disbandment because of problems with new blood.
Sources
- GE, 25.10.2008
DG takes over castle
By Royal Decree of October 24, 2008 (published on November 18, 2008), the German-speaking Community takes full possession of the Castle of Reuland.
Girls' Day
The first girls’ day in the DG took place in Eupen
Stunts in Bütgenbach
Spectacular stunts can be marveled at on Lake Bütgenbach during filming of the RTL series Alarm for Cobra 11.
Sources
- GE, 30.10.2008
November
Short-time working at Hydro Aluminium
As a result of the economic crisis, production at Hydro Aluminium in Raeren now takes place on only four days instead of six.
Sources
- GE, 27.11.2008
Prime Minister in Eupen
Prime Minister Yves Leterme comes to Eupen as guest of honor for the DG Day.
Niessen becomes director of the Euregio
Ecolo deputy and former DG minister Hans Niessen prevails against 51 competitors to become the new director of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine.
Sources
- GE, 22.11.2008
First whisky from East Belgium
The distillery Radermacher from Raeren presents the first whiskey from East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 21.11.2008
December
Euregio moves in Eupen
The staff of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine are settling into their new home on Gospertstrasse in Eupen.
Radioactive waste through the Eifel
Six trucks carrying highly toxic, radioactive materials cross the Eifel region without emergency services or civil protection being informed.
Sources
- GE, 09.12.2008
Jost Group grows
With the takeover of Transports Weerts, the Jost Group of Büllinger-born Roland Jost rises to become Belgium’s second-largest transport and logistics company.
Sources
- GE, 13.12.2008
Alice Smeets with "Unicef Photo of the Year
Alice Smeets with “Unicef Photo of the Year
Sources
- GE, 19.12.2008
January
Hans Niessen Director of the Euregio
Former Ecolo minister Hans Niessen becomes the new director of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine.
BRF television via antenna
BRF announces that its television programming will also be available via terrestrial television (DVB-T) from 2013.
Sources
- GE, 09.01.2009
Special stamps for the DG
Five special stamps with motifs of the German-speaking Community will appear at the post office.
Sources
- GE, 13.01.2009
Bolder-Biert wind farm on the grid
The highest wind farm in Belgium is connected to the grid in the municipality of Büllingen.
Sources
- GE, 22.01.2008
Planned excommunication lifted
Pope Benedict lifts the planned excommunication of four traditionalist bishops. The East Belgian traditionalist pastor Schoonbroodt expresses satisfaction.
Sources
- GE, 26.01.2009
No prison for Eupen
Justice Minister Stefaan De Clerck tells the Chamber’s Justice Committee that it makes no sense to build a prison in the Eupen judicial district.
Sources
- GE, 29.01.2009
DG celebrates 25th birthday
The German-speaking Community celebrates its 25th birthday with a ceremony.
Sources
- GE, 02.02.2009
February
New safety regulations for carnival floats
A circular from State Secretary Etienne Schouppe in connection with the safety of carnival floats in road traffic is causing confusion in East Belgian carnival circles.
Sources
- GE, 07.02.2009
Floods in the Our valley
After heavy rainfall, the Our valley is flooded.
Sources
- GE, 12.02.2009
Threats of austerity
The German-speaking Community is threatened with austerity. The endowment is to be reduced by at least €8.5 million.
Sources
- GE, 19.02.2009
March
First "Night of the Open Community
With a wide-ranging program, the first night of the Open Community of the DG goes over the stage.
Sources
- GE, 11.03.2009
April
Opening of the long-distance hiking trail "Eifelsteig
The 313 km long distance hiking trail in 15 stages from Aachen through the German Eifel to Trier is opened.
Muslim cemetery application denied
In Bütgenbach, a citizen who has converted to Islam submits a request for a Muslim cemetery. This is rejected.
Sources
- GE, 08.04.2009
May
Folk festival for the DG anniversary
A folk festival is held in Bütgenbach to celebrate the DG anniversary.
Sources
- GE, 19.05.2009
Action awarded
The action Journalist for a Day of the Border Echo and the Belgian Radio is awarded the Readers’ Leaf Binding Prize of the German company Ferag.
Sources
- GE, 20.05.2009
June
Community elections
PFF, Ecolo and ProDG win, CSP loses votes significantly. Ecolo regains its factional strength, Vivant remains in the PDG. The existing majority still announces on election night that it wants to continue the coalition.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
New coalition decided
While the other communities and regions are still exploring and negotiating, the SP, the PFF and ProDG sign the intergovernmental agreement.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
Dairy farmers protest
Dairy farmers in eastern Belgium demonstrate against low milk prices.
Sources
- GE, 20.06.2009
July
Function grants cut
The DG-Parliament Bureau cuts the functional subsidy for Vivant, which henceforth operates as a non-recognized faction.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
August
Thunderstorm in East Belgium
Especially the city of Eupen was hit by a strong storm.
Sources
- GE, 08.08.2009
First case of "swine flu
A woman from Kelmis is diagnosed with the first case of swine flu in eastern Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 11.08.2009
September
Opening triangle
The Triangel Culture, Conference and Exhibition Center and the DG Service Center are opened in St. Vith.
Sources
- GE, 17.09.2009
New building retirement home?
Interkommunale Vivias announces that it plans to build a new retirement home on Malmedyer Strasse in Sankt Vith.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.2018
October
Farmers protest in Eupen
With about 40 tractors, around 50 farmers demonstrate against the low milk prices in front of the government building on the Klötzerbahn in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 03.10.2009
New director at the transport office
Sandra De Taeye will be the new director at the East Canton Transportation Authority. She replaces Manfred Dahmen.
Sources
- GE, 15.10.2009
PDB decides end
The general meeting of the Party of German-speaking Belgians decides to dissolve the party as of November 14.
Sources
- GE, 17.10.2009
Procedure of conflict of interest by DG possible
The Rompuy I government is in danger of breaking up over the permanent conflict in the Brussels-Hall-Vilvoorde (BHV) constituency. The German-speaking community could declare a conflict of interest and thus grant the government a grace period of 120 days.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
Discussion about conflict of interest
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community is discussing whether to declare the procedure of a conflict of interest.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
Flemish activists in Eupen
Flemish activists protest in Eupen against the DG’s declaration of a conflict of interest. Thus, the split of BHV would be postponed.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
PDG votes for conflict of interest
With Vivant’s dissenting votes alone, the PDG declares a conflict of interest on the BHV issue.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
Institutional German Language Award for DG
In Kassel, the German-speaking Community is awarded the German Language Institution Prize.
Sources
- GE, 02.11.2009
Novmeber
Final point for PDB
With an academic session, the PDB is dissolved.
Sources
- GE, 16.11.2009
Day of DG without Fleming
The DG invites to a reception in Brussels on the occasion of her feast day. Not a single Flemish minister or parliamentarian takes part.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
Christmas tree for St. Peter's Square in Rome
Since 1983, the Christmas tree that decorates St. Peter’s Square in Rome has come from another country. This year from Francorchamps, Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 24.11.2009
Costs for parliament double
The Parliament estimates the cost of the reconstruction of the sanatorium at 22.43 million euros instead of the original 11.5 million. Parliament Speaker Siquet calls this the price of democracy.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
December
Costs for parliament reduced
The parliament decides to significantly reduce the costs for the reconstruction and expansion of the sanatorium.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
Government seat costs defended
Minister President Karl-Heinz Lambertz defends the costs for the remodeling of the government building Gospert 42.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
Marcel Cremer deceased
The East Belgian cultural scene mourns the death of Marcel Cremer: the founder and artistic director of the Agora Theater succumbs to cancer at the age of 54.
Sources
- GE, 21.11.2009
January
PPP school project presented
The DG government presents to the citizens the planned PPP school project to be realized in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 20.01.2010
February
Ferdel Schröder new president of parliament
Ferdel Schröder is elected as the new President of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community. Louis Siquet, the former Speaker of the House, becomes a senator again.
Sources
- GE, 02.02.2010
Castling in the majority
As provided for in the government agreement, Ferdel Schröder (PFF) will become the new president of the PDG. Louis Siquet makes way to take on the role of Community Senator in Brussels .
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
Siquet sworn in
Louis Siquet is sworn in as Community Senator in Brussels. He replaces Berni Collas.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
Cheaper variant for the parliament
The Drees & Sommer planning team from Luxembourg is presenting lower-cost variants for the conversion and expansion of the parliament.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
Media library at KAS
The school media library is inaugurated at the Royal Athenaeum of Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 11.02.2010
Groundbreaking ceremony for new RWTH campus
NRW Minister President Jürgen Rüttgers breaks ground to mark the start of construction of the RWTH Aachen campus.
Sources
- GE, 18.02.2010
New management for Agora Theater
Kurt Pothen and Roger Hilgers take over the artistic direction of the Agora Theater in Sankt Vith
Sources
- GE, 25.02.2010
Carrefour withdraws from Eupen
The department store chain Carrefour announces that it will close the branch it opened in Eupen 39 years ago in the middle of the year.
Sources
- GE, 24.02.2010
Xynthia also rages in the region
Storm Xynthia also causes severe damage in eastern Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 01.03.2010
March
Parliament relocation decided
Parliament decides to move the PDG to the former sanatorium after heated debates.
Sources
- GE, 16.03.2010
Parliament restructuring decided
After a heated debate in parliament, it is decided to rebuild and expand the sanatorium.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
Grenade found in Grüfflingen
Several grenades are found and defused at a construction site in Grüfflingen.
Sources
- GE, 30.03.2010
Protest march in Eupen
Around 800 demonstrators protest in Eupen city center for work and against job cuts to draw attention to the effects of the crisis in the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2010
April
BRF Studio in the Triangle Saint Vith
The BRF presents its studio in the Triangle Saint Vith to the public.
Sources
- GE, 08.04.2010
Reception center for asylum seekers in Eupen
The first refugees move into the reception center for asylum seekers in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 15.04.2010
May
Wind farm Weismes
Walloon Minister Philippe Henry grants global approval for the planned wind farm in Weismes, which will be operated by the Courant d’Air cooperative, Elsenborn, among others.
Sources
- GE, 06.05.2010
Ikob enlarged and modernized
The Ikob invites after enlargement and modernization to the nude opening.
Sources
- GE, 08.05.2010
Vote on PPP project
Parliament votes on the 150 million euro investment in Eupen school buildings based on a PPP project. The government is linking the decision to a vote of confidence.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
AS Eupen rises
AS Eupen is promoted to the first division.
Sources
- GE, 23.05.2010
Government for stadium expansion
Three days after AS Eupen’s promotion, the government announces its financial support in principle for the stadium expansion.
Sources
- GE, 25.06.2010
BRF director leaves
BRF Director Hans Engels retires after 20 years.
Sources
- GE, 29.05.2010
June
Federal elections
Elections for House and Senate. Ecolo gains in eastern Belgium, the CSP loses. Kattrin Jadin (PFF) defends her seat in the House, Claudia Niessen is elected to the Senate.
Sources
- GE, 29.10.2010
Eupen stadium expansion
The Eupen City Council approves the expansion of AS Eupen’s stadium following its promotion to the 1st Division.
July
Heidberg monastery burns down
A lightning strike starts a fire in the roof truss of the Heidberg Chapel, which burns to the ground.
Sources
- GE, 05.07.2010
Expansion hospital Eupen
An agreement between Eupen Hospital and the DG government secures investments of more than 20 million euros in construction and equipment (third and fourth construction phases).
Sources
- GE, 06.07.2010
Lichtenbusch service area burns down
The Lichtenbusch freeway service station on the German-Belgian border burns down completely.
Sources
- GE, 22.07.2010
Carrefour closes
The Carrefour closes its doors in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 30.07.2010
August
Gas pipeline is built
The gas pipeline will be built through Raeren and Lontzen.
Sources
- GE, 25.08.2010
September
New official residence of the Prime Minister
Haus Gospert 42 and the gardens behind it are opened as the new official residence of the Prime Minister of the DG.
Sources
- GE, 13.09.2010
Deputy Collas passes away
At the age of 56, the DG parliamentarian Berni Collas, who represented the DG in the Senate from 2004 to 2010, dies unexpectedly.
Sources
- GE, 17.09.2010
Grandstand construction starts at Kehrweg Stadium
The construction of the grandstand at Kehrweg Stadium starts.
Sources
- GE, 21.09.2010
October
Acting BRF Director
Arthur Spoden becomes interim BRF director.
Sources
- GE, 01.10.2010
Street names in Amel
Amel Municipal Council establishes street names for 13 localities of the municipality.
Sources
- GE, 03.10.2010
Pohlen new episcopal vicar
Jean Pohlen becomes the new episcopal vicar.
Sources
- GE, 12.10.2010
November
Kroll exhibits at BRF
The cartoonist Pierre Kroll exhibits at the BRF Funkhaus and applies for political asylum in the DG.
Sources
- GE, 30.10.2010
Acquisition of a competitor
Eupen-based Hexpol Compounding acquires American competitor Excel Polymers Group.
Sources
- 40548
December
Street names in Saint Vith
Saint Vitus City Council decides to introduce street names in almost all localities of the municipality.
Sources
- GE, 18.12.2010
PPP school project signed
Once the partners have signed the contract, nothing stands in the way of the PPP project.
Sources
- GE, 22.12.2010
Animal welfare organization at the end
The East Belgium Citizens’ Initiative for Animal Welfare (OBIT) dissolves. After a good eleven years of service, there is a lack of comrades-in-arms.
Sources
- 40556
January
Results of a health survey
241 young East Belgians between the ages of 15 and 24 were surveyed by the Scientific Institute of Public Health in 2010. In terms of alcohol and tobacco consumption, the statistics confirm above-average values.
Sources
- 40571
Practice without INAMI approval?
The St. Joseph Sankt Vith Clinic is under investigation. The question of improper employment of a medical professional is at issue.
Sources
- 40554
Fire alarm in service hall
The repair shop of Faymonville Service AG is destroyed by fire.
Sources
- 40564
Winter sports are booming
The East Cantons Tourist Office estimates about 200,000 visitors to East Belgian ski slopes.
Sources
- 40558
Target pedestrian zone
Start for the project revitalization of the city center in Eupen.
Sources
- 40556
Major alarm of the fire department
A sawmill catches fire.
Sources
- 18.01.2011
Cooperation between Klinikum Aachen and St. Nikolaus Eupen
The University Hospital and Eupen Hospital now operate cancer patient care as a network.
Sources
- 40870
Service with annual balance sheet
The Service for Persons with a Disability establishes the new Board of Directors.
Sources
- 40574
February
Out for broadcasting licenses
The private stations Radio Sunshine and Fantasy Dance are threatened with termination of their broadcasting licenses. This decision by the Media Council triggers fierce protests. – The stations will be allowed to broadcast on a temporary basis until the end of April.
Sources
- 40596
Theme "Belgium - Where is your politics?"
Pupils of the Episcopal Institute Büllingen participated in 2010 with an entry in the competition of the German Federal Agency for Civic Education and won a special prize.
Sources
- 40595
Province threatens
Statements by Minister Paasch regarding the place of the province in an emerging federal state are parried by provincial leaders. They threaten to cancel the DG’s recent agreement with the province.
Sources
- 26.02.2011; 28.02.2011
Protest rally on Herbesthaler Street
An estimated 350 members of the Socialist Union demonstrated for job preservation and free wage negotiations, among other demands.
Sources
- 40593
First East Belgian Soloist Competition
In Weywertz, 16 young musicians participated in the competition called by Födekam.
Sources
- 40596
March
Renovations to the house of the community
During the work, the Economic Development Corporation and the Association of Medium-Sized Businesses work from the service center on Vennbahnstraße.
Sources
- 40626
April
Malmundarium opened
A cultural and tourist center was created in the historic walls of the Benedictine monastery and is now open to the public.
Sources
- 40639
Protest against the draft of the future youth decree
The youth shelters of the municipality of Raeren recognize in the new decree a restriction of autonomy and expect improvements in content.
Sources
- 40691
Symbolic laying of the foundation stone
After eight years of planning for the Kelmis Youth Center, a foundation stone can finally be laid.
Sources
- 40645
Eupen City Museum becomes construction site
Already at the beginning of the month, the inventory of the house had been moved to safety. Now the renovation project begins.
Sources
- 40637
Fire in the High Fens
On the Venn plateau, about 10 km² of nature reserve are in flames.
Sources
- 40660
Yves Noël becomes Honorary Consul
Knight Yves Noël takes the vows of office and now enters as Honorary Consul of the Federal Republic of Germany for the territory of the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- 40662
Gudrun Pausewang on a visit
In the Father Damian School, the renowned Gudrun Pausewang (German writer) reads to about 500 students.
Sources
- 40666
10 years youth office
Youth tasks and assignments are their business.
Sources
- 40649
May
Digital surveillance Malmedy
The police are entrusted with the management of this security operation, which covers ten different locations in the city area.
Sources
- 40677
Neighborhood Alternative VoG and Café Patchwork
The new premises of both social institutions are inaugurated.
Sources
- 40672
Sensation Susannenkrug
The Pottery Museum acquires a so-called Susannenkrug. The work from 1584 is attributed to the potter Engel Kran.
Sources
- 40670
Enthronement in the Eupen town hall hall
The Association of Anysetiers admits four new members.
Sources
- 40673
Ammunition testing ban
Philippe Henry (Ecolo), Minister of Spatial Planning of the Walloon Region, stops further munitions tests by decree.
Sources
- 40697
Against planned asphalt plant
A citizens’ initiative from Born hands over 725 signatures against the project to municipal officials.
Sources
- 40691
June
New mosque in Aachen
Ceremonial laying of the foundation stone for the Aachen mosque. The future place of worship will be the largest of the Turkish-Islamic community in the Euregio. Christians and Jews are also part of this feast day.
Sources
- 40703
Construction phase 3 at St. Joseph Clinic
Demolition of the former St. Vither Senior Citizens’ Meeting Center heralds the final phase of the construction project at the hospital.
Sources
- 40712
Start of PPP projects in the field of education.
Demolition work marks the start of the first construction phase at RSI. This project is the beginning of a large-scale school construction program, in the course of which 24 structural conversion, new construction and renovation measures are to be implemented at a total of four sites in Eupen.
Sources
- 19.07.2011; 22.07.2011; 28.09.2011
July
Wolf in the Ardennes
After an absence of about 100 years, a wolf killed sheep near Gedinne (Namür province).
Sources
- 40810
Inauguration of the Georges Wagner Bridge near Ouren
The Luxembourger Georges Wagner, temporary chairman of the European Association Eifel-Ardennes, had taken the initiative for this project at the beginning of the 1980s. The resulting wooden passageway had become dilapidated. Luxembourg, Germany and Belgium now jointly participated in the realization of the new crossing over the Our, which connects Belgium with Germany.
Sources
- 40743
Philippe van Parijs speaks at the Parliament
In Eupen, the philosopher thematizes the reform of the state and, in doing so, sketches the picture of a federal state of Belgium in which the German-speaking Community can develop as a fourth partner alongside the French-speaking Community, Flanders and the Brussels-Capital Region.
Sources
- 40744
Demolition Kneipp spa house
On the former spa site, the city of Eupen will build an administrative building. Only the main building of the former Kneipp spa complex remains.
Sources
- 40768
"Dirty" balloons as a sign of protest
Black balloons are released into the air by the citizens’ initiative against the siting of an asphalt plant and the expansion of the industrial zone on Kaiserbaracke. – An expert opinion from the regional planning authority rejects the building application for the time being on 26.08.2011.
Sources
- 22.08.2011; 26.08.2011
Young Agora" project
An appeal by the Agora Ensemble was crowned with success: 25 interested parties met in St. Vith. In the process, they got to know each other, the subject and the methods of theater.
Sources
- 40779
The DG is a good place to live.
… is one of several conclusions of a telephone survey at DG level. Between May 17 and June 10 of that year, a polling institute surveyed the population in the DG. The results will be presented.
Sources
- 40802
Laying of the foundation stone for the conversion and extension of the Eupen Museum
More space for the memory of the city is the goal of the city fathers.
Sources
- 40805
Cross-border against nuclear energy
Participants from the German-speaking community also demonstrate between Huy and Tihange. Some 2,000 protesters demand compliance with the 2003 nuclear phase-out plan.
Sources
- 40805
October
Volunteer of the year
The Eupen nature and hiking guide Heinz Ernst was awarded the honorary title of Volunteer of the Year by the national CERA organization.
Sources
- 40834
Vocational training of the employment office
The employment office can now offer two vocational training measures in Sankt Vith. Since the transfer of the bricklaying school from Recht to the city, the bricklaying school and the office professions are now located under one roof on Friedensstraße.
Sources
- 40820
Walloon Entrepreneur Award for Möderscheider timber construction company
Peter-Müller-GmbH prevails against the competition in the field of business transfers.
Sources
- 40824
November
Construction project sanatorium
Construction machines make the start. At Kehrweg, renovation work for the new parliament building begins.
Sources
- 40852
Focus Earth Award in the DG for the first time
Four RSI students received awards from the Queen Paola and Dirk Primout Foundations. Her topic: making homes in rural areas more sustainable; her project: a wooden porch with solar energy storage.
Sources
- 40868
Tree planting campaign
The International Year of Forests prompts Natagora/BNVS to launch a widespread tree planting campaign. From this day on, around 4,000 schoolchildren will be in league with the nature conservation organization to plant 76,000 trees.
Sources
- 40851
Inclusion of the "Eifeler Fleischbetrieb AG" in the regional brand Eifel
It is the first company from the German-speaking Community to be allowed to carry the logo of the regional brand.
Sources
- 40870
Mathilde, wife of the heir to the Belgian throne, visits the Athenaeum
The Day of Change (November 20) is a Unicef campaign and focuses on international children’s rights. Young people and children are called upon to grasp and illustrate the meaning and goals of humanitarian action towards children. – Primary 5 interests focus on emergency schools in crisis areas.
Sources
- 40862
December
Laying of foundation stone heralds final construction phase
In Sankt Vith, the final construction phase starts at the St. Joseph Clinic.
Sources
- 40879
Youth decree adopted
Despite critical comments from the opposition, the new decree was passed. The youth organizations see cause for criticism above all in the innovation of the subsidy criteria.
Sources
- 40885
Global approval for asphalt plant
Minister Philippe Henry (Ecolo) grants approval to the controversial asphalt plant. The commitment, which is linked to conditions, is met with incomprehension and provokes direct criticism from the citizens’ initiative.
Sources
- 40868
January
Street names in Amel and Saint Vith
While the signposting in the localities of the municipality of Amel is being completed, the project of the municipality of Saint Vith is underway.
Sources
GE, 28.12.2012; 20.01.2012
Thierre Neuville East Belgian of the Year
Thierre Neuville (rally driver) is Eastern Belgian of the Year.
Sources
- 40918
The end for Rogister
Welkenraedt-based logistics company Rogister is laying off its 26 remaining truck drivers in its long-distance freight division.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2012
New BRF Director
After a farce, Toni Wimmer is elected as the new BRF director.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2012
Conversion Heidberg Monastery
The government presents plans to convert the Heidberg monastery into a meeting and education center.
Sources
- GE, 27.01.2012
General strike in Belgium
The general strike in Belgium also paralyzes life in eastern Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 28.01.2012; 31.01.2012
February
Politicians fight over judicial district
The politicians of practically all parties from the DG are fighting for the continuity of the judicial district of Eupen. A resolution to this effect is unanimously adopted in the DG Parliament.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2012
Shooting at the asylum seekers home
Two shots are fired from the neighborhood at the Belle-vue asylum center. One resident is injured in the process.
Sources
- 40962
Traditional fair in Malmedy
In the Capuchin Church a Mass according to the old rite is celebrated for the first time. Until the end of the year, the offer is once a month.
Sources
- 40963
East Belgium Tourism Agency
The former Tourist Office of the East Cantons (VAO) has changed its name to the Tourism Agency of East Belgium (TAO). It has its seat in the House of the German-speaking Community in Saint Vith.
Sources
- 40970
Government meeting with Luxembourg
A joint meeting of the governments of the German-speaking Community and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is held in Saint Vith at the DG Service Center. The focus is on issues that directly affect people.
Sources
- GE, 01.03.2012
March
New Heidberg concept
A renovation concept is now available for the Heidberg monastery, which was acquired by the German-speaking Community in 2007. A meeting and education center is to be built. The remodeling plans call for meeting, performance and overnight accommodations.
Sources
- 40974
Kohlhaas' daughters
For the first time the Young Agora presents itself. The premiere focuses on the audience’s own experiences with injustice.
Sources
- GE, 07.03.2012
Day of action of the trade unions
The Christian, socialist, and liberal unions appear in community front. This day of action is an expression of their dissatisfaction with the savings plan of the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- 40990
April
Youth Animation Center (JAZ) opened
In Kelmis, the youth center and Patro move into the new JAZ.
Sources
- 41002
When feast day of the DG?
East Belgian historians propose September 20 as the feast day of the German-speaking community. Indeed, the key event for the DG can be linked to September 20, 1920: As a result of the Treaty of Versailles, the former Prussian districts of Eupen-Malmedy became Belgian on that day.
Sources
- 41009
Eupen judicial district remains
The federal government decides earlier this month to reduce the number of judicial districts from 27 to 12 – in the end, the reorganization includes one judicial district per province, plus one each for Brussels and Eupen.
Sources
- 41018
Municipality of Saint Vith "Energy Master
The municipality of Saint Vith may call itself “Energy Champion 2011-2012”. In Brussels, the community fathers will be presented with the honorary title, which recognizes them for producing approximately 44 MWh of renewable energy on the community’s territory.
Sources
- 41026
May
State reform
Implementation of the first part of the state reform
Radio Sunshine before the end
The private radio station Radio Sunshine is facing its final demise. The Media Council’s chamber of experts has recommended that the Lontzen station not be granted the necessary license.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2012; 11.05.2012
Wind farm inaugurated
In the presence of Regional Minister Philippe Henry (Ecolo), the Saint Vith wind farm is inaugurated on the Emmelser Heide.
Sources
- 41047
Sacred Heart Parish without Priest
Traditionalist priest Paul Schoonbroodt of Steffeshausen dies from the late effects of a traffic accident that occurred in Germany on April 14. The Sacred Heart parish remains without a priest.
Sources
- GE, 29.05.2012
June
New pastors in the Eifel
Bishop Aloys Jousten reorganizes staffing in the deanery of St. Vith. Claude Theiss is appointed dean.
Sources
- 41086
Pirate Party in Saint Vith
In Saint Vith, sympathizers found a pirate party. However, it hardly becomes politically active and ceases its activities months later.
Sources
- 41076
BRF decides on savings course
The BRF needs to save half a million euros in the short term. The BRF Board of Directors is discussing the corresponding plans.
Sources
- GE, 12.06.2012; 28.06.2012
Green light for dairy merger
The farmers of both cooperatives give their consent: Milch-Union Hocheifel (MUH/Pronsfeld) and the German-Scandinavian Arla Foods amba merge to become Germany’s third-largest dairy company.
Sources
- 41088
Prince Philippe and wife visit
An enthusiastic audience awaits the heir to the throne at all stations of the visit: at Haus Harna in the center of Walhorn, at work + job in Langesthal, at GrenzEcho on the market square and in the Europasaal, where the Prime Minister receives the high visitor.
Sources
- 41088
July
More competence at the regional parliament
The Chamber Commission on Institutional Reforms adopts the final bills of the first part of the upcoming sixth state reform, including greater constitutional autonomy for regional parliaments.
Tour de France passes through law
On their fourth visit of the Tour de France through East Belgium, many spectators find themselves in Recht.
Sources
- GE, 02.06.2017
No consensus for further powers
There is no consensus in the Walloon regional government on the question of transferring further regional competences to the DG.
Sources
- GE, 17.07.2012
August
Plea for refugee aid
Various social institutions from the DG respond in an open letter to the Federal Secretary of State in charge of asylum policy, Maggie de Block, to her claim that the asylum crisis is over.
Sources
- GE, 06.08.2012
Balance sheet for "Rita's small steps
The East Belgian aid organization Rita’s Small Steps in Malawi is re-evaluating its work and putting its program of activities to the test.
Sources
- GE, 11.08.2012
BRF lays off four employees
BRF lays off four employees to reduce its deficit.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.2012
September
Psychiatric nursing home inaugurated
The new psychiatric nursing home (PPH) is inaugurated in Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 06.09.2012
No biomass cogeneration plant
Eifel-Energie AG postpones its controversial plans to build a biomass cogeneration plant on Morsheck until further notice.
Sources
- GE, 14.09.2012
CSP and the situation at the BRF
The CSP calls for the establishment of a parliamentary investigative committee to clarify the situation in the BRF.
Sources
- GE, 15.09.2012
Layoffs at Hydro-Aluminum
Raeren-based metals company Hydro Aluminium plans to lay off up to 36 people.
Sources
- GE, 18.09.2012
Laying of the foundation stone for the Old Slaughterhouse
In Eupen, the foundation stone is laid for the second expansion phase of the new cultural center in the old slaughterhouse.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.2012
October
Local council elections
In Belgium, municipal elections are held for the 589 municipalities. At the same time, the representatives for the provincial councils are also elected.
Sources
- GE, 15.10.2012
Hubert Jenniges deceased
Former BRF editor Hubert Jenniges passes away at the age of 77.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.2012
Embezzlement uncovered
Inspections reveal extensive misappropriation of public funds of European origin at the European Education Programs Agency.
Sources
- GE, 23.10.2012
Novmber
Squabble over BRF budget
Fierce controversy erupts before the media committee over who is to blame for the public broadcaster’s deficit.
Sources
- GE, 08.11.2012
Request for resignation of the bishop
The bishop of Liège, the East Belgian Aloys Jousten, offers his resignation to Pope Benedict XVI after reaching the age of 75.
Sources
- GE, 07.11.2012
European champion in French
In a recent European study on foreign language acquisition, students from the DG achieve good results. In French, they are even the best in Europe.
Sources
- GE, 12.11.2012
Radio Sunshine switched off
Radio Sunshine is shut down after the Media Council refuses to renew its license. Many listeners protest during weeks.
Sources
- GE, 14.11.2012
Pirate Party in Eupen
After a Pirate Party has been founded in Saint Vith, a section of this party is also to be established in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 17.11.2012
Aerial bomb in Saint Vith
An aerial bomb is uncovered again in Sankt Vith during leveling work. 300 residents are evacuated.
Sources
- GE, 24.11.2012
Farmers protest in Brussels
Numerous East Belgian farmers protest with their colleagues in Brussels.
Sources
- GE, 28.11.2012
December
Polemic around e-mail
An e-mail exchange in which Media Minister Isabelle Weykmans makes unfortunate comments about the situation at BRF triggers a polemic.
Sources
- GE, 05.12.2012
Pre-retirement at the BRF
At BRF, six employees accept the offer of early retirement. According to BRF Director Toni Wimmer, the 2013 and 2014 budgets are thus secured.
Sources
- GE, 22.12.2012
Fabre exhibition provokes
Jan Fabre’s exhibition at the Ikob outrages some animal rights activists. The artist equips one of his installations with live tarantulas.
Sources
- GE, 14.12.2012
January
A deanery Eifel
Since January 1, the deaneries Büllingen and Sankt Vith are merged to the deanery Eifel.
Sources
- GE, 10.12.2012
President of the Parliament deceased
Parliamentary President Ferdel Schröder (PFF) succumbs to cancer. Hundreds of people attend the state funeral. His successor is fellow faction member Alexander Miesen.
Sources
- GE, 05.01.2013
New dean in the Eifel deanery
Claude Theiss is introduced as dean for the Eifel deanery in St. Vith.
Sources
- GE, 11.12.2012
Collaboration recognized
In a resolution, the Senate officially recognizes that Belgian authorities collaborated with the German occupation forces during World War II. Discussions on this resolution have been ongoing since 2000.
Sources
- GE, 30.01.2013
Minister of Justice in Eupen
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the judicial district of Eupen, the Minister of Justice Annemie Turtelboom (Open VLD) visits Eupen. It discusses pending judicial reform and listens to input from staff.
Sources
- GE, 15.02.2013
February
New buildings for the AHS
The Autonomous University in the German-speaking Community moves into the new building on Monschauer Strasse in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 19.02.2013
Marienheim will not be expanded
The Raeren municipal council opposes a limited admission capacity of the Marienheim, which has expansion plans. Minister of Social Affairs Harald Mollers defends the 150-bed cap, which was approved Feb. 25. had been decided in the PDB.
Sources
- GE, 02.03.2013
Prime Minister as guest
Prime Minister Elio di Rupo makes his inaugural visit to the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 27.02.2013
March
Own judicial district secured
The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government adopts the judicial reform. The DG retains its own judicial district.
Sources
- GE, 02.03.2013
Poor energy balance
An energy audit finds that the DG wastes too much heating oil, even though it could be energy self-sufficient.
Sources
- GE, 02.03.2013
Chairmanship of the Euregio
Minister President Karl-Heinz Lambertz takes over as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2013
April
Shortfall in DG revenue
2.7 million euro revenue shortfall in the DG budget forces savings, Prime Minister Lambertz told the PDG. A financial hole at the BRF and the EU fiscal package are other challenges, he said.
Sources
- GE, 05.04.2013
Debt relief for Proma AG?
Proma AG, with DG as its main shareholder, is under fire: The radio station 100.5 is said to have been forgiven debts.
Sources
- GE, 05.04.2013
New milk partnership
Faircoop (with its Fairbel products) and Luxlait enter into a Belgian-Luxembourg milk partnership.
Sources
- GE, 17.04.2013
Promotion measures changed
65 East Belgians are suing against the Walloon Region’s retroactive change in subsidies for photovoltaic installations.
Sources
- GE, 26.04.2013
May
Belgacom cancels ZDF and ARD
Belgacom TV announces that it will cancel ARD and ZDF from May 14 due to excessive financial demands, and instead include the TV channels Sat1 and Pro7 in its programming. A petition from eastern Belgium calls for re-injection.
Sources
- GE, 03.05.2013
First hybrid bus
The Sadar company, Kelmis, is using the first hybrid bus in the DG.
Sources
- GE, 06.05.2013
Promote local development
Since 2012, the project Inner Village Development has been underway, examining the spatial planning of five selected Eifel village centers. The result is presented.
Sources
- GE, 17.05.2013
Adjusted timetables
East Belgian students demand adjusted timetables from SNCB to reduce waiting times for connecting trains.
Sources
- GE, 16.05.2013
800 years Eupen
The city of Eupen celebrates its 800-year history with an academic ceremony. More events to follow.
Sources
- GE, 17.05.2013
No Walhorn wind farm?
The planning of a wind farm in Walhorn evokes skepticism and rejection.
Sources
- GE, 25.05.2013
Bishop Jousten resigns from office
Bishop Aloys Jousten resigns at the age of 75. The Pope appoints Jean-Pierre Delville as his successor.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2013
June
German Chancellor intervenes
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is campaigning for ARD and ZDF to be reinstated by Belgacom TV. The beneficiaries would not only be the East Belgians, but also the 40,000 German citizens living in Brussels.
Sources
- GE, 03.06.2013
Staco in distress
36 employees of the Staco company in Manderfeld fear for their jobs. The company is looking for an acquisition candidate.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2013
Staff increase defended
The DG Ministry defends the 40 percent increase in staff over ten years.
Sources
- GE, 12.06.2013
Jean-Pierre Delville new bishop
Jean-Pierre Delville is consecrated bishop in Liège by his predecessor Aloys Jousten.
Sources
- GE, 15.07.2013
Made in East Belgium
The Made in East Belgium brand is launched at an information meeting. It promotes the marketing of regional products.
Sources
- GE, 18.06.2013
German-speaking staff required for emergency call center
In a resolution addressed to the federal government, the PDG calls for German-speaking staff at the Liège Emergency Operations Center.
Sources
- GE, 27.06.2013
July
Vennbahn bike path officially opened
The Aachen-Ulflingen cycle path is officially opened.
Sources
- GE, 04.12.2013
RZKB active in Lontzen
The RZKB provides childcare in the community of Lontzen and thus now in all the communities of the community.
Sources
- GE, 03.07.2013
Agreement on sixth state reform
Eight parties in the chamber agree on the financing law, which is the basis for the implementation of the sixth state reform. The funding bill is scheduled to take effect July 1, 2014.
Sources
- GE, 09.07.2013
Judicial reform adopted
The bill on the reform of the administration of justice is passed.
Sources
- GE, 19.07.2013
Farewell visit of the king
King Albert and Queen Paola visit the DG just before the change of throne.
Sources
- GE, 19.07.2013
New king sworn in
King Albert II announces his resignation in favor of his son Philippe on National Day. This day is marked by the change of throne. Philippe becomes the seventh King of the Belgians after taking the oath of office.
Prime Minister travels
Minister President Karl-Heinz Lambertz starts a round trip through the 135 localities of the DG.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.2014
August
Culture makes school" project
Ministers Paasch and Weykmans present the pilot project Kultur macht Schule.
Sources
- GE, 22.08.2013
New justice of the peace
Claudia Kohnen becomes the new Justice of the Peace of the Canton of Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 31.08.2013
September
Opening of the indoor swimming pool Kelmis
The Kelmis indoor swimming pool is opened after five years of construction.
Sources
- GE, 22.08.2013
EMZ takes over Staco
The Staco company is taken over by the Haas family and henceforth trades as EMZ-Werke.
Sources
- GE, 28.08.2013
Staff shortage at the court
The Eupen judicial district is suffering from staff shortages.
Sources
- GE, 07.09.2013
East Belgian to become Australian Finance Minister
Mathias Cormann from Raeren becomes Australia’s Minister of Finance.
Sources
- GE, 16.09.2013
Senior village house in Schönberg
The pilot project of the senior village house is inaugurated in Schönberg.
Sources
- GE, 03.10.2013
European Skat Championship in Saint Vith
About 340 take part in the European Skat Championship in the Saint Vither Triangle, which ends on this day.
Sources
- GE, 21.09.2013
Nature reserve "Altenberg" in Kelmis
The Altenberg nature reserve at the Kelmiser Casinoweiher is opened.
Sources
- GE, 17.09.2013
October
25 years judicial district
The Eupen Judicial District celebrates its 25th anniversary with an academic session. Numerous event take place.
Sources
- GE, 07.09.2013
Parliament building becomes more expensive
The sanatorium as a new parliament building will cost 860,000 euros more than planned. A fierce political controversy unfolds.
Sources
- GE, 09.10.2013
Nominated for Nobel Prize
Serge Brammertz, a lawyer from Eupen, is nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo.
Sources
- GE, 10.10.2013
Farewell bonus for DG deputies?
The question of the right to a farewell bonus for DG deputies leads to a public discussion.
Sources
- GE, 12.10.2014
For EU fiscal pact
The DG Parliament adopts the EU Fiscal Compact.
Sources
- GE, 14.10.2013
Inauguration of the new parliament
The new seat of the DG Parliament in the former sanatorium is inaugurated. Over the weekend, 9,000 visitors toured the new building.
Sources
- GE, 21.10.2013
Inaugural visit of the new king
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde come to Eupen as part of their inaugural visits.
Sources
- GE, 24.10.2013
N-VA Vision without DG
The Flemish nationalists (N-VA) present their vision for the future of Belgium before the elections: The office of prime minister and the Brussels Region are to be abolished, and the federal government is to be almost completely dismantled. The autonomy statute of the DG would be de facto undermined.
Sources
- GE, 20.10.2013
November
To the day of the DG
Prime Minister Karl-Heinz Lambertz again defends a Belgium of four.
Sources
- GE, 15.11.2013
Dominican monks continue Tridentine rite in Steffeshausen
Five French Dominican friars from Angers (F) move to Steffeshausen. They celebrate the services according to the Tridentine rite. The excommunicated traditionalist priest Paul Schoonbroodt had maintained this rite in the Eifel locality since 1988. He died in 2012 as a result of a car accident.
Sources
- GE, 02.04.2014
Comprehensive cultural decree
For the first time in its existence, the DG receives a comprehensive cultural decree.
Sources
- GE, 18.11.2013
Agreement Service Labor Office
A new cooperation agreement is concluded between the Service for Persons with Disabilities and the Employment Office.
Sources
- GE, 28.11.2013
Senate passes judicial reform
The Senate adopts the reorganization of judicial districts; the separate judicial district for German speakers remains.
Sources
- GE, 20.11.2013
December
Math Pisa Test
DG students land in eleventh place in international math Pisa comparison.
Sources
- GE, 04.12.2013
Vennbahn cycle route passable throughout
The entire length of the Vennbahn cycle route is now passable from Aachen to Ulflingen.
Sources
- GE, 04.12.2013
Building permit for crèche
The building permit for a crèche in Sankt Vith is granted.
Sources
- GE, 17.12.2013
"Sporthouse" in Worriken inaugurated
The new Sporthouse residential complex is inaugurated in the Worriken leisure center.
Sources
- GE, 17.12.2013
Second part of the 6th state reform adopted
The federal parliament adopts the second part of the sixth state reform.
Sources
- GE, 20.12.2013
Christmas speech completely in German language
King Philippe delivers his first Christmas address entirely in German. So far, the kings addressed the German-speaking minority only in a few sentences in German.
Sources
- GE, 24.12.2013
January
Child-friendly East Belgium?
According to a study by the Max Planck Institute, couples in eastern Belgium conspicuously often opt for family planning with three children. The scientists see the good childcare situation in the DG as the main reason.
Sources
- GE, 17.01.2014
February
SEPA payment system
On February 1, the SEPA payment system comes into force in Europe: Uniform account numbers (IBAN) replace the old number combinations. Credit transfers, direct debits and card payments are standardized, across national borders.
Dialect Atlas
The new dialect atlas of the DG was presented at the DG Ministry.
Sources
- GE, 20.02.2014
Yves Kreins presides over State Council
March
Inaugural visit of Bishop Jean-Pierre Delville
The new Bishop of Liège, Jean-Pierre Delville, makes his inaugural visit to the government of the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 04.04.2014
April
Aerial bomb in Bütgenbach
Within a few months, an aerial bomb weighing 125 kg was found again during construction work in Bütgenbach.
Sources
- GE, 03.04.2014
DG students with good results in Pisa study on everyday problems
Belgian 15-year-olds score well on the Pisa survey of everyday problems, with a score of 508, slightly above the OECD average (500 points). They rank 19th in the country comparison. Singapore leads the way with 562 points. Francophone students score 485 points, DG students score 520 points, and Flemish students score 525 points. Nearly 20 percent of East Belgian students do not reach the basic level, meaning they can only complete very simple tasks without thinking ahead. The result shows the extent to which students can participate in life.
Sources
- GE, 02.04.2014
Musical conclusion of "RdK reloaded" by ArsVitha
The cultural organizer ArsVitha commemorated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Council of the German Cultural Community in 1973 with a series of events in which theater, literature, history and art served as forms of expression. The event was concluded by a musical concert with the songs of the St.Vither songwriters “d’Löressen”.
Sources
- GE, 05.04.2014
European Social Fund invests 11 million euros in the DG
The European Social Fund is investing eleven million euros in the German-speaking Community in the funding period from 2014 to 2020. These funds will be doubled by the DG, making a total of 22 million euros available.
Sources
- GE, 11.04.2014
Inventory of historical tombs in the DG presented
Graduate engineer Octavia Zanger from Bad Münstereifel was commissioned by the government of the German-speaking Community to compile a more than 1,100-page inventory of historical grave monuments in eastern Belgium over the course of a year. It is intended to serve a historically conscious continuation of the burial culture.
Sources
- GE, 12.04.2014
Energy mission statement for DG presented
When it comes to energy and climate protection, the German-speaking Community is on the right track. This is attested to by the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy, which has produced a 200-page energy mission statement for the DG that includes proposals for energy consumption, transportation, alternative energy production and more.
Sources
- GE, 14.04.2014
End for "A Hand for Chernobyl
After 23 years of activity and help for children, the Eupen-based charity One Hand for Chernobyl announces the cessation of its activities at the end of the year.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.2014
Demotte visits DG
The Walloon head of government Rudy Demotte (PS) visits the DG. During the RTBF interview, he takes the DG pin off his lapel.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.2014
Eupen Werth Chapel Celebration place for Catholic and Orthodox Christians
In 2005 the “Orthodox Parish of Eupen St. Apostle Nino” was founded. It counts about 250 Christians in 2014. After stays in the monastery church and at the Garnstock monastery, it has now found a permanent home in the Werthkapelle. It is led by Archpriest Aurel Popescu and has its own iconostasis, which is retractable and can be folded away for Catholic services.
Sources
- GE, 12.05.2014
First Open Day at the Heidberg Monastery
Thousands of East Belgians visit Heidberg Monastery on Easter Monday, which is being converted into a conference center.
Sources
- GE, 22.04.2014
Highlight of the dispute at the Red Cross Büllingen-Bütgenbach
With the announcement that the “Vlaamse Kruis” could become active in the Eifel in the future, the disputes at the Red Cross group Büllingen-Bütgenbach find their climax. The mayors want to avoid a flare-up of controversy at all costs.
Sources
- GE, 22.04.2014
Results of a comparative regional economic analysis for DG weakly
The Economic and Social Council (ESC) and the DG government commissioned a comparative regional economic analysis for the DG in 2010. The Lambertz cabinet now presented the results, which were weak for the DG overall. Above all, the attractiveness for young families must be increased. The conclusions are to be incorporated into the regional development concept.
Sources
- GE, 25.04.2014
Closer cooperation between the St. Vith and Prüm hospitals
Until now, the cooperation between the St. Vith and Prüm hospitals was limited to the evaluation of radiological image material via a so-called teleradiological network. Now the cooperation is to be extended to other areas. The new framework agreement is carried out through the Interreg IV A project “Santransfor” of the Greater Region and is based on a methodology of cooperation in the health field developed in the French-Belgian border area (Arlon-Longwy).
Sources
- GE, 30.04.2014
May
Schools swimming lessons free of charge in the future
The PDG decides that swimming lessons will be free for primary and secondary school students in the future.
Sources
- GE, 08.05.2014
PDG approves the adoption of the so-called municipal law
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community approves the adoption of the so-called Municipal Act. The power is transferred from the Walloon Region to the German-speaking Community in a bilateral procedure. This fills a gap that was left when the municipal supervision was transferred from Namur to Eupen in 2005.
Sources
- GE, 07.05.2014
Laying of the foundation stone for crèche in St. Vith
DG, RZKB and the five Eifel municipalities have pushed the “crèche” project. The laying of the foundation stone marks the beginning of the construction phase.
Sources
- GE, 10.05.2014
Campus in Eupen now fully operational
The Center for Special Needs Education (ZFP) and the Autonomous University of the German-speaking Community (AHS) have already been active on the Eupen campus for some time. After the Easter vacations, the French School, the Lower Town Municipal Primary School (SGU) and the Regional Center for Early Childhood Care (RZKB) will now follow suit. Thus, five different types of schools on Monschauer Strasse in Eupen now together form a DG campus.
Sources
- GE, 09.05.2014
Work balance of the PDG parliamentarian
During the 2009-2014 legislative period, the members of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community passed 240 resolutions, adopted 153 decrees (legally binding rules in the DG’s areas of authority) and asked 293 oral questions.
Sources
- GE, 15.05.2014
Paying via smartphone - also in eastern Belgium
Bancontact introduces its new smartphone app that allows consumers to pay faster, more conveniently and more securely at checkout, online and even among themselves.
Sources
- GE, 16.05.2020
Walhorner dairy wants merger with Arla
The 817 members of Walhorner Dairy voted 94.6 percent in favor of a merger with Arla. Arla is a Swedish-Danish dairy cooperative and the seventh largest dairy in the world.
Sources
- GE, 16.05.2014
Raeren signal box and station under monument protection
The government of the German-speaking Community recently decided to place the Raeren signal box with station under protection as an ensemble because of its technical and historical testimonial value.
Sources
- GE, 17.05.2014
Go Eastbelgium - online route planner presented
The Tourism Agency of East Belgium (TAO) presents to the press the East Belgium online route planner “Go Eastbelgium” as an alternative to the traditional tour guide. The product is still a niche product, the TAO said. Garmin devices can be borrowed.
Sources
- GE, 19.05.2014
Major fire in NMC hall in Eynatten
A 3,600 square meter hall of the foam manufacturer NMC burns down in Eynatten. The damage is estimated at 2.5 million euros.
Sources
- GE, 21.05.2014
Flying change in the Provincial Council
In the Liège Provincial Council, Bernard Zacharias (PFF) replaces Evelyn Jadin and Hans Niessen (Ecolo) replaces Freddy Mockel. The successors are sworn in.
Sources
- GE, 26.09.2014
Elections for PDG, WP, Chamber and EP
49,010 eligible voters in East Belgium can cast their votes for the elections for the Parliament of the German-speaking Community, the Parliament of the Walloon Region, the Chamber and the European Parliament. Computer voting, first introduced in 1994, has serious technical problems during the counting process.
Sources
- GE, 26.05.2014
Election winners and losers announced with delay
In the elections for the Parliament of the German-speaking Community, ProDG (+ 4.69 percentage points) and Vivant (+ 3.46 percentage points) are the winners, while the other parties lose votes without exception. Edmund Stoffels (PS) and Jenny Möres (PFF) move into the Walloon Parliament. Kathrin Jadin is confirmed as Chamber Representative with nearly 20,000 preferential votes. Pascal Arimont replaces Mathieu Grosch (both CSP) in the European Parliament.
Sources
- GE, 27.05.2014
Electronic voting criticized - program error
Due to a program error, the counting of the election results cannot run definitively. The manufacturing company and the Ministry of the Interior are keeping a low profile. The criticism is fierce.
Sources
- GE, 27.05.2014
Election results are in - but unofficially
Election results for the PDG are finally available, but are still unofficial due to information technology glitches. Nine of the 25 elected deputies are women (before the election of the government and the senator). The preferential votes have also only been officially available since Tuesday evening. Oliver Paasch won by far the best result with 4,771 votes (12.68 percent of all votes). In the election for the Walloon regional parliament, the right-wing, populist splinter party “La Droite” won almost 1,000 votes in eastern Belgium. In the Eupen region, it received 3.47 percent of the vote. The left-leaning, populist PTB received 272 votes in the canton of Eupen and 154 in the canton of St. Vith.
Sources
- GE, 28.05.2014
Election board cancels tickets after election chaos
After IT glitches, Eupen’s main election board cancels 20 electronic, unreadable voting cards. The focus was on voting cards,which could not correctly register a voter’s vote correction due to a programming error. Ecolo and Vivant appeal the decision.
Sources
- GE, 30.05.2014
Press hype at the presentation of the new government in Eupen
Great media hype at the presentation of the new government in Eupen. The domestic press mainly has questions about the new Prime Minister Oliver Paasch and his ProDG movement. Isabelle Weykmans (PFF), Antonios Antoniadis (SP) and Harald Mollers (ProDG) are planned as additional ministers. The President of the Parliament will be Karl-Heinz Lambertz, Senator Alexander Miesen (PFF). Senator and PDG President change roles in 2016.
Sources
- GE, 31.05.2014
Aftermath of the coalition poker game
Benoit Lutgen, president of the center humanists CDH, tries to influence the government negotiations in Eupen. He calls on SP and PFF not to get involved in an “ultra-regionalist project”. He calls the ProDG movement “separatist, but in any case autonomist”. The interference and tendentious allegations provoke incomprehension and protest in eastern Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 31.05.2014
June
Considerable damage caused by hurricane in the Belgian northern Eifel region
A hurricane causes considerable damage, especially in the northern Eifel region of Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 11.06.2014
New service Kaleido East Belgium and management personnel presented
In the German-speaking Community, the three PMS centers, the Service for Child and Family (DKF), the health centers and school dental care will be merged on September 1. The new service for the healthy development of children and adolescents in the German-speaking Community will be called Kaleido and will be led by Marianne Kant-Schaps. The German psychologist lives and works in Brussels and was retained as an external consultant on the reform project in 2012. The new service is established on the basis of a special decree of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community of January 20, 2014 (Special Decree on Establishment) and the Decree on Establishment and Organization of March 31, 2014.
Sources
- GE, 11.06.2014
Delhaize closure announced in Eupen
As part of cost-cutting measures taken by the Delhaize supermarket chain, the group announces that it will close its Eupen store. In Belgium, 14 of the chain’s supermarkets are to be closed as part of the cost-cutting measures.
Sources
- GE, 12.06.2014; 13.06.2014
PDG establishes election review committee
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community establishes an Election Scrutiny Committee at its first session. There had been IT problems during the elections and a certain number of cards could not be evaluated. For the PDG, 20 electoral votes could ultimately not be allocated to any party. The opposition Vivant faction insists on a recount of all voting cards in the DG.
Sources
- GE, 17.06.2014; 18.06.2014; 19.06.2014
PDG convenes for constituent meeting
The newly elected Parliament of the German-speaking Community confirms the election result with the votes of the majority and elects the Government, the President of the Parliament and the Senator.
Sources
- GE, 27.06.2014
July
Further transfers completed through state reform
As of July 1, the federal state is transferring funds to communities and regions for new powers amounting to about 20 billion euros. These include child support, health care, the labor market, traffic safety, driving schools, motor vehicle inspection, and justice houses. The DG is responsible for the judicial houses and child support from now on. As of January 1, 2015, the corresponding financial resources will be transferred.
Sources
- GE, 02.07.2014
Grosch's farewell, Arimont's start in the European Parliament
After 20 years, Kelmis politician Mathieu Grosch (CSP) says goodbye to the European Parliament and moves to the European Commission. Pascal Arimont (CSP) takes up work in Brussels and Strasbourg as his successor.
Sources
- GE, 03.07.2014
Alexander Miesen (PFF) sworn in as new DG senator
Alexander Miesen is sworn in as a DG Senator in Brussels after the elections.
Sources
- GE, 04.07.2014
Cabinets of ministers reorganized after elections
Following the elections and the signing of the intergovernmental agreement, the Cabinets of Ministers have now been reorganized.
Sources
- GE, 04.07.2014
Thousands of East Belgians at the public viewing of the World Cup matches
In Eupen alone, 15,000 visitors came to the public viewing of the Red Devils’ World Cup games. The games were also broadcast live and communally at the Triangle in St. Vith and other locations.
Sources
- GE, 07.07.2014
Former AS Eupen investor found guilty of fraud
The Düsseldorf Regional Court sentences Ingo Klein, the former investor in AS Eupen (from July to November 2011), to seven years and nine months’ imprisonment for fraud in a particularly serious case.
Sources
- GE, 05.08.2014
Prime Minister Paasch presents himself to the domestic press in Brussels
The new Prime Minister of the DG, Oliver Paasch, introduces himself to the Belgian domestic press in Brussels and clarifies about ProDG, the comparisons with the N-VA and other prejudices.
Sources
- GE, 16.07.2014
August
Commemorations of the beginning of the First World War in 1914
In East Belgium, numerous commemorative events are held in memory of the beginning of the First World War in 1914.
Kick-off events to commemorate the beginning of the First World War
In Liège and Leuven, the start of the commemoration of the beginning of the First World War takes place with the participation of, among others, 13 foreign heads of state. From Germany, Federal President Joachim Gauck will participate. Commemorative events also follow in eastern Belgium. The events are all about reconciliation.
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- GE, 05.08.2014
Smart cash registers in the hospitality industry under discussion
The introduction of so-called smart cash registers in the hospitality industry is expected to put 68,000 out of 168,000 at risk, according to a study by Hasselt University. The discussion about the cash register system, which is supposed to curb undeclared work, has been carried out with great commitment for years.
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- GE, 08.08.2014
Former building of the Athenaeum Eupen demolished
The former building of the Athenaeum Eupen is demolished. 80 parking spaces will be created at this location.
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- GE, 14.08.2014
Contingency and relief plan for potential power shortages.
After much discussion in the chamber, line ministers and provincial governors are working on a contingency or relief plan in case the country experiences a shortage of electricity this coming winter. Due to the failure of three nuclear reactors, the danger is considered to be real.
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- GE, 22.08.2014
September
Vieille Montagne Directorate Building
The Kelmis municipal council decides to purchase the former Vieille Montagne management building. A museum is to be established there after extensive renovation work.
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- GE, 03.09.2014
Fina Keifens appointed bishop delegate for East Belgium
Fina Keifens, former associate director of the Maria-Goretti Institute in St. Vith, is appointed episcopal delegate for eastern Belgium for a six-year term. She takes over from Jean Pohlen, who had been episcopal vicar since August 2010. In doing so, Liège Bishop Jean-Pierre Delville is making good on his promise to include lay Christians, including women, in the leadership functions of the Diocese of Liège.
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- GE, 01.04.2014; 19.09.2014
Family courts start their work
On September 1, the law of July 30, 2013, on the establishment of a family and juvenile court enters into force. Previously, disputes involving the family and youth were heard by the Justice of the Peace Court, the Juvenile Court, and the Court of First Instance. Now, these legal factual issues are handled by a single family court, which is located in the courts of first instance.
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- GE, 30.08.2014
Plans for power cuts in the event of bottlenecks - also in eastern Belgium
Fears of power shortages due to the failure of three nuclear reactors could lead to targeted power cuts during the winter, which would also affect six of the new DG communities.
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- GE, 04.09.2014
Opening of the education and meeting center Kloster Heidberg
The Kloster Heidberg education and meeting center opens in Eupen. A feasibility study for the conversion of the monastery, founded in 1698, was commissioned as early as 2001. In 2007, the property becomes the property of the German-speaking Community for a symbolic euro. In 2008, it becomes part of the DGG Community Centers, a service with separate management. In 2010, the chapel is severely destroyed by fire. The conversion work will begin in May 2012. On weekends, several thousand people visit the converted building.
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- GE, 04.09.2014
RWTH promotes new campus - East Belgium too hesitant?
RWTH Aachen University is promoting its new campus, which is to extend over an area of 2.5 square kilometers. The total investment is expected to amount to two billion euros, and 10,000 new jobs are to be created. The SME sector in East Belgium has been too hesitant to react so far, says Nathalie Klinkenberg of WFG East Belgium: “The RWTH campus will be a major boost for the entire Euregio Meuse-Rhine”.
15 percent of Belgians have never been on the Internet
According to the 2014 Belgian Information Society Barometer, around 15 percent of Belgians have never been online before. The report contains a wealth of data, some of it revealing, on Belgium’s digitization in a European comparison.
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- GE, 11.09.2014
Olympic fire in Eupen in front of thousands of spectators
The Olympic flame is carried through Eupen by 150 runners in front of thousands of students and onlookers. Tomorrow the Olympic flame is expected at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. Then the European Summer Games for People with Intellectual Disabilities, or Special Olympics for short, will start, in which East Belgian athletes have been participating for years.
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- GE, 12.09.2014
Budget deficit announced
Prime Minister Oliver Paasch announces significant shortfalls and austerity measures in his government statement.
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- GE, 17.09.2014
Concrete costs for upgrading the parliament
The upgrading of the remuneration of the deputies in the Parliament of the German-speaking Community as well as the reorganization of the parliamentary group allowances costs almost 195,000 euros annually.
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- GE, 18.09.2014
Pre-opening of the go-kart track in Eupen as one of the longest in the world
In Eupen, the kart track is opened, which is one of the longest in the world with a length of 1.1 kilometers. The investment was around six million euros.
Large fire destroys on emperor barracks tire trade
The tire shop was completely destroyed by the fire. No people were harmed. Employees and customers had been able to get to safety in time. A large contingent of about 70 firefighters fought the blaze.
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- GE, 20.09.2014
Netflix not in German language in Belgium
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- GE, 20.09.2014
Prime Minister announces budget hole due to state reform
Prime Minister Oliver Paasch announces a budget shortfall in the millions. This is a direct consequence of the sixth state reform, the head of government explains. The opposition accuses him of having known this before the elections.
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- GE, 23.09.2014
Additional costs for Heidberg monastery disclosed
The cost of the redesigned Heidberg monastery was originally estimated at eight million euros. Due to additional work, these had risen to 9.5 million and finally to 10.6 million in 2011. Minister Weykmans disclosed these figures in the PDG and justified the additional costs due to numerous changes and the complaint of a contractor for time delay.
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- GE, 22.09.2014
October
Sixth state reform financially to the detriment of German speakers
In a press briefing, Prime Minister Paasch explains that the financial consequences of the sixth state reform for the German-speaking Community will result in significant revenue shortfalls in elderly care and hospital infrastructure. An example: For the hospital infrastructure, the DG receives 3.5 million euros per year, but at the same time the federal state charges for the investments made since January 2013 in the two hospitals in Eupen and St.Vith. The bottom line is a loss of 3.4 million euros. This would create “huge budget holes,” Paasch said.
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- 03.10.2014
Fierce debate over financial impact of sixth state reform
After Prime Minister Oliver Paasch on 3.10. explained in a press conference the problems that the sixth state reform will create for the German-speaking Community in financial terms, a fierce exchange of blows ensued in parliament. The background: the federal government had promised that no constituent state would lose money as a result of state reform before 2024. However, according to current calculations, the DG is losing money, which means it is no longer able to achieve a balanced budget for 2015. Brussels University professor Benoit Bayenet has calculated that German-speaking Community will receive a total of 225.5 million euros from the federal state and 42 million from the Walloon Region next year as part of the sixth state reform. The DG would like to renegotiate.
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- GE, 07.10.2014
Faymonville AG honored at IAA with "Trailer Innovation Award 2015
Faymonville AG, based in Büllingen and active in trailer construction, is presented with the “Trailer Innovation Award 2015” at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Hanover.
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- GE, 11.10.2014
Illegal cigarette production
Customs investigators uncover illegal cigarette factories in Eupen and Stembert. 5.7 million glow sticks are confiscated.
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- GE, GE 15.10.2014
Blow against cigarette mafia - raid in Eupen
In a simultaneous raid in Eupen in the Oestrasse and in Stemberg, the customs investigation and the Federal Judicial Police find 5.7 million illegally produced cigarettes. 22 people were temporarily arrested and brought before the magistrate in Eupen.
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- GE, 16.10.2014; 17.10.2014
Strong criticism of Walloon welcome signs
Two quadrilingual welcome signs (Welcome Wallonia) on the highways (in Lichtenbusch and Steinebrück) on the territory of the German-speaking community provoke some strong criticism. While Edmund Stoffels sees this as a “provocation”, ProDG also criticizes this action. The minister responsible for tourism, Isabelle Weykmans, is somewhat more relaxed.
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- GE, 15.10.2014
Hidden poverty in East Belgium
On the occasion of World Poverty Day, citizens in Eupen discuss poverty and possible countermeasures. The biggest problem is hidden poverty in a region where everyone knows everyone else, he concluded.
Sources
- GE 21.10.2014
Mayors agree on distribution key for new assistance zone
The mayors of the nine German-speaking municipalities agree on a distribution key for the costs of the new assistance zone 6, thus creating an important prerequisite for the zone to start its work on time on January 1, 2015.
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- GE, 03.11.2014
Asylum centers in eastern Belgium almost fully occupied
The asylum centers of Eupen and Manderfeld report significantly higher occupancy rates compared to the spring. Refugees from Syria in particular are among the new arrivals. Since June, asylum applications in Belgium have again increased significantly after two years.
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- GE, 27.10.2014
Panel discussion on the danger of proximity between politics and journalism
In the BRF broadcasting house, several journalists from the East Belgian regional press discuss the difficulties that arise for local media due to their proximity to people, institutions and politicians in the region.
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- GE, 30.10.2014
Carl Hellebrandt, first Secretary General of the DG, deceased
In Bütgenbach strong Carl Hellebrandt. He was the first Secretary General of the German-speaking Community and held this office from 1984 until the end of March 2004.
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- GE, 31.10.2014
November
PDG adopts reform of parliamentary work
With a large majority, the Parliament of the German-speaking Community (PDG) passes the reform to upgrade the parliamentary work. The amendments concern the functioning of the Parliament, the compensation and pensions of Members and the financing of the parliamentary groups.
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- GE, 08.11.2014
Considerable start-up difficulties at Kaleido-DG
Kaleido-DG, the healthy child and adolescent development service, has experienced significant teething problems after launching at the beginning of the school year. This was admitted by the responsible Minister of Education in the Parliament of the German-speaking Community in a parliamentary question. Merging the formerly independent services will take time, he said.
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- GE, 5.11.2014
Herbesthaler of the East Belgium Park inaugurated
The Herbesthal portion of East Belgium Park is officially dedicated. So far, the industrial zone covers 200 hectares and has 200 companies. Soon it will be available 341 hectares of land. The Walloon Region is investing 24.6 million euros in the multi-stage expansion of the second largest industrial zone in the province of Liège.
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- GE, 05.11.2014
Online survey about the traffic situation in Eupen launched
The city of Eupen launches an online survey about the traffic situation on the city’s streets and squares. 827 citizens participate.
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- GE, 08.11.2014
Poster action in response to Walloon welcome signs
The Socialist Party (SP) presents its own posters (“Welcome to the German-speaking Community of Belgium,” in four languages) as a reaction to the fiercely contested Walloon welcome signs on the highways that run through eastern Belgium.
BRF program "Faith and Church" increasingly involves laypeople
In 1968, the program “Faith and Church” was founded on BRF. One of the driving forces was Willy Brüll. Until 2011, an all-priest editorial team oversaw the broadcast. In 2011, a seven-member committee of lay people and priests took over the responsibility. The program should be put on an even broader footing. To date, 60 women and men are committed to contributing so that the broadcast reflects the diverse life of the church in East Belgium.
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- GE, 13.11.2014
Romain Van Wissen honored as the first "Artist of the DG
At the Ikob, Museum of Contemporary Art in Eupen, Minister of Culture Isabelle Weykmans presents Romain Van Wissen with a check for 5,000 euros and a promise of further support through exhibitions or purchases. The occasion: Romain van Wissen has been selected as the first “Artist of the DG”. 23 artists had submitted their application for this award.
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- GE, 17.11.2014
Day of the German-speaking Community for the first time with public events
After the Day of the German-speaking Community has been celebrated almost exclusively at receptions with selected guests, the population is now invited to public events. Thus, the DG distributes free tickets for a soccer match of AS Eupen.
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- GE, 15.11.2014
DG agency manager sentenced to probation for embezzlement
The former head of the DG Agency for European Educational Programs (AEB) has been sentenced by the Court of First Instance in Eupen to a suspended sentence of 18 months for embezzlement. For five years, the confessed defendant had embezzled public funds to finance nightclub visits. In addition to a fine of 600 euros, he must also pay damages of 67,000 euros and AEB’s legal costs of 3,300 euros.
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- GE, 18.11.2014
Krautgarten will be canceled DG grants
The East Belgian literary magazine Krautgarten loses its endowment from the DG because it no longer meets the legal criteria of the new cultural promotion decree. This is communicated by Minister Isabelle Weykmans.
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- GE, 21.11.2014
Expansion of the Kaiserbaracke industrial zone - but not for large industrial enterprises?
The Amel Municipal Council decides to apply for the extension of the Kaiserbaracke industrial zone, but only as a mixed industrial zone, which precludes the establishment of large industrial estates. Efforts to expand have been underway since 2006.
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- GE, 24.11.2014
Eifel municipalities in waste prevention wallonieweit top
In the avoidance of non-recyclable household waste, the Eifel municipalities occupy top positions in a Wallonia-wide comparison. Amel (1st place), Burg-Reuland (3rd place) and Bütgenbach (8th place) even make it into the top 10 in this comparison. Experts from the AIVE special-purpose association caution that the figures should be viewed with caution because of the difficulty in making comparisons.
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- GE, 22.11.2014
Doctor shortage discussed in PDG
At the moment, there are still 55 family doctors practicing in the German-speaking Community; within eight years, their number could drop to just 35. Opposition and Health Minister Antoniadis discuss the problem situation, government interventions and progress on this important issue for the DG.
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- GE, 24.11.2014
New BRF transmitter mast in Amel
The BRF has commissioned a new transmitter mast in Amel. The Recht transmission tower is to be dismantled. The new mast is 120 meters higher and will provide better coverage of the Belgian Eifel region, according to Isabelle Weykmans, the minister responsible for the project, in the PDG.
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- GE, 25.11.2014
Islamophobic actions in eastern Belgium?
The association “Muslims Rights Belgium” has received reports of Islamophobia from the DG. Eupen resident Miloud Choudna, representative of the Muslim association ACESE, says signs of dislike from Muslims are mounting. In the DG, with 2,174 inhabitants, 2.9 percent of the population is Muslim. There are 1,002 Muslims living in Eupen, 599 in Kelmis (5.5 percent of the population), and 95 in Saint Vith (1 percent of the population). Flemish sociologist Jan Hertogen calculated the figures for Belgium as a whole. In this way, he wants to combat prejudices and misconceptions.
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- GE, 27.11.2014; 28.11.2014
December
Strikes in Belgium
The unions are mobilizing with a first warning strike, blocking access roads and streets – also in eastern Belgium. Reactions among motorists affected by the blockades vary between approval and anger.
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- GE, 02.12.2014
Results of the Forsa survey presented
The German opinion research institute Forsa presents on more than 70 pages the results of a telephone survey of about 1,000 East Belgians, which was conducted from September 24 to October 17. According to the survey, less than half (42%) of East Belgians take a strong interest in political events in general and in political events in the German-speaking Community (44%). The first Forsa survey dates back to 2011.
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- GE, 03.12.2014
Queen Fabiola deceased - no godmother to touch
Queen Fabiola dies in Brussels at the age of 86. She automatically became godmother to the seventh girl in an extended family. Three East Belgian godchildren describe her as “not a godmother to touch.”
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- GE, 06.12.2014; 08.12.2014; 12.12.2014
PDG adopts deficit budget
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community adopts a deficit budget with a minus of 32 million euros. While the opposition criticizes poor budget management, the majority criticizes the opposition for not making constructive counterproposals. Discussions center on the underfunding of the DG through the sixth state reform.
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- GE, 12.12.2014
Symposium on "War Experiences" and their Resonance until Today
At the invitation of the Rotary Club and in cooperation with the ZVS Historical Society and the State Archives, a symposium on “War Experiences” will be held in the Triangle, focusing primarily on how people deal with their own history up to the present day. Impusl presentations lead to multifaceted and engaged discussions with the numerous audience members.
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- GE, 15.12.2014
Much aggressiveness at the general strike of the trade unions
The general strike of the trade unions against the austerity measures of the new federal government reaches its climax on December 15. Pickets also go up in eastern Belgium. Aggression often occurs between the picketers and opponents of the strike. The main reason for this are street blockades. In Eupen, 500 teachers demonstrate.
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- GE, 16.12.2014
"Westfront Eupen" with right-wing ideas
As part of the “Westfront Aachen”, the “Westfront Eupen” exists as an offshoot with 15 to 20 members. These had a “common right-wing mindset,” explained prosecutor Andrea Tilgenkamp in a GrenzEcho article.
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- GE, 17.12.2014
Leo Tindemans deceased - important driving force for East Belgium
Former Prime Minister Leo Tindemans has died at his home near Antwerp at the age of 92. Tindemans is regarded as the founding father of federal Belgium and not only supported the autonomy of East Belgium sympathetically, but also actively. In communicative memory, Tindemans’ exhortations to German speakers to “Become what you are” and “Help yourself and God will help you” are still present.
Educational cadastre for DG via cooperations
The German-speaking Community, in collaboration with the French Community, the Brussels-Capital Region and the Walloon Region, is participating in the creation of an educational cadastre, which will trace the educational paths of young people and thus provide information on educational pathways.
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- GE, 31.12.2014
January
Fire Department Reform
On January 1, 2015, the fire department reform goes into effect. It divides Belgium into 34 assistance zones. These zones form the new organizational structure of the country’s 251 fire departments. Each zone has a certain number of guards whose management it ensures. The DG is granted its own zone due to its linguistic specificity.
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- GE, 31.12.2014
Assistance zone of the new DG municipalities established
The assistance zone 6 of the Province of Liège is officially established in the Eupen fire barracks. This new body brings together all the fire and rescue services of the nine DG municipalities. As expected, Eupen’s mayor Karl-Heinz Klinkenberg is elected chairman of the zone council – consisting of all nine mayors – and the zone college. As the on-duty zone commander, Claudy Marchal of the Eupen Fire Department takes his oath.
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- GE, 03.01.2015
East Belgian carol singers with EU Parliament President Martin Schulz
Carolers from seven European nations are received by EU Parliament President Martin Schulz.
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- GE, 09.01.2015
Representative of the Eupen Muslims condemns attack on "Charlie Hebdo
The representative of the Eupen Muslims, Miloud Choudna, strongly condemns the attacks in Paris. “The attack was also an attack on all peace-loving Muslims,” Choudna told Border Echo.
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- GE, 09.01.2015
Anti-terrorist action in Verviers with shooting
During an anti-terrorist operation in Verviers, there is a shootout in which two jihadists are killed. The East Belgian police have been put on alert.
Renovated swimming pool in St. Vith reopened
The swimming pool at SFP St. Vith, renovated at a cost of 2.9 million euros, has reopened after eight months of reconstruction.
Sources
- 19.01.2015
First woman in the Reuland fire department
This is the first time in the more than 100-year history of the Reuland Fire Department that a woman has completed the training.
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- GE, 21.01.2015
Only "V.o.G. Dabei" as a provider in the field of solidarity economy in St. Vith
The social enterprises SoBAU (service provider in the field of social and professional integration), the Caritas Group (specialized in the collection service for second-hand goods and the work in the various workshops) and Schnäppchen & Bonnes affaires Markt (S&BA, second-hand store) henceforth merge to form V.o.G. Dabei. According to the consolidated figures to date, the new V.o.G. aims to raise 50 percent of its funding through its own revenues. The European Social Fund supports with 15 percent, staff subsidies with another 15 percent and the DG through a convention with 12.5 percent. The remaining 7.5 percent will continue to be covered by donations.
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- GE, 22.01.2015
Yves Derwahl resigns as President of the Media Council
Yves Derwahl resigns as President of the Media Council. He cites dissatisfaction with the ministry’s personnel policies as the reason.
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- GE, 24.01.2015
Collaboration allows DG to "manage electronic surveillance".
With the beginning of the year, the German-speaking Community has become responsible not only for the houses of justice, but at the same time for the independent management of electronic surveillance. The Parliament of the German-speaking Community has agreed to a cooperation agreement with Flanders and the French Community, as this matter would have been too much of a burden for East Belgium.
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- GE, 28.01.2015
Pronsfeld dairy with new production area
The Arla dairy inaugurates a new production area in Pronsfeld (Prüm). A total of around 110 million euros was invested in three years in the construction of a new milk drying tower, a new butter plant, and an additional milk processing plant. Numerous East Belgian farmers deliver their milk to Pronsfeld.
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- GE, 27.01.2015
PDG resolution against German car toll
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community passes a resolution against the German car toll.
Neo-Nazis in East Belgium Remain Organized as "West Front Eupen
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- GE, 29.01.2015
Facts about ministerial salaries
The salaries of East Belgian ministers are a recurring topic of discussion in the Parliament of the German-speaking Community. In a press conference, Prime Minister Oliver Paasch presents concrete figures comparing the salaries of ministers in the German-speaking Community with those of the other constituent states, as well as the Chamber, the Senate and the European Parliament. In particular, MEP Pascal Arimont questions the figures of 16,325.37 euros requested from the European Parliament.
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- GE, 31.01.2015
February
First public committee meeting at the PDG
It lasted only 30 minutes, and teaching issues were discussed. In the Parliament of the German-speaking Community, committee meetings are now open to the public.
Sources
- GE, 06.02.2015
Bodem's appointment without tender an isolated case?
The DG government has awarded the post of DG representative in Berlin to Olaf Bodem without a public tender. With this approach, it is earning heavy criticism. Prime Minister Oliver Paasch notes in Committee I of the PDG that this is an “isolated case” in the “administrative web of the Community.
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- GE, 10.02.2015
Efforts to undermine mortgage office?
In 2004, the reform in the Ministry of Finance called “Coperfin” decided to create a mortgage office in Eupen. There shall be one mortgage office per judicial district. To date, however, this reform has not been implemented, partly because the francophone employees of the Malmedy mortgage office refuse to work for the office in Eupen. Several interventions by the DG government or various parliamentarians have not changed this.
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- GE, 09.02.2015
Lambertz Vice President in the Committee of the Regions
Parliament President Karl-Heinz Lambertz is proposed as Vice-President of the European Committee of the Regions by the political groups in the CoR. He is scheduled to become president in July 2017. The proposal is to be sealed by election at the first constituent meeting of the 2015-2020 term of office. The Committee of the Regions was created by the Maastricht Treaty in 1992 and is the voice of local and regional authorities in the European Union.
Service provider designated for Old Slaughterhouse
Chudosnik Sunergia is designated as the new service provider of the future cultural center Alter Schlachthof and will be presented to the public on March 24.
Sources
- GE 25.03.2015
Appointment of the head of the DG representation in Berlin a Walloon political issue
Several Walloon newspapers and magazines, including Le Vif/L’Express, report the appointment of CGSP trade unionist Olaf Bodem as head of the DG representation in Berlin. This French Community must agree to this appointment as the position is “shared”. The appointment without competitive bidding gave rise to criticism.
Sources
- 25.02.2015
Residents protest against new building of the state archives
Several residents from Eupen’s Kaperberg have joined together in a protest movement against plans for the new extension of the State Archives. They want to exhaust all avenues of appeal.
Sources
- GE, 20.02.2015
First hotel without reception in St. Vith
With the “Berliner Hof”, the first hotel without a reception desk opens in St. Vith. The customer finds the access card in a vending machine.
Sources
- GE, 21.02.2015
March
Start for hiking node system in East Belgium
By 2017, the whole of East Belgium should be able to be hiked again through a hiking node system and a signage register. In addition, the app “Go Eastbelgium” will support hikers.
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- GE, 04.03.2015
Vennbahnroute now quality route with four stars
At the International Tourism Exchange in Berlin (ITB), the Vennbahnrout from Aachen to Ulflingen was awarded four stars as a quality route by the German Bicycle Club (ADFC).
No new justice building in Eupen
During his visit to Eupen, the Minister of the Interior, Jan Jambon, rejects the imminent start of construction of a new judicial building in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 11.03.2015
Best ski winter for years
35 snow days were recorded by the ski center Herzebösch (Elsenborn) this year. This has been the best ski winter for three years.
Sources
- GE, 12.03.2015
Senate as a forum for discussions on the future of the DG
On the initiative of Senator Alexander Miesen, a high-level forum is held in the Senate on the future of the German-speaking Community in the federal Belgium of tomorrow. With the well-attended event, the DG presents itself to the other constituents of the country.
Sources
- GE, 13.03.2015
Renogen - under criticism since 2007
On March 28, 2007, the Renogen biomass cogeneration plant begins operation. Just one day later, the company is criticized. GrenzEcho publishes a chronicle of the of facts, opinions and reproaches to the operators.
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- GE, 14.03.2015
Climax in the dispute over Walloon welcome signs
The Walloon government has put up “Welcome to Wallonia” signs in four languages along the highways. Now the sign at the Lichtenbusch border crossing (on the E40) has also been painted over with black paint. Even before that, the same sign had been smeared on the E42 near Steinbrück. In September and October, numerous DG politicians had accused Wallonia of interfering in the DG’s powers: first ProDG, then the East Belgian regional deputy Edmund Stoffels (SP) (“provocation”).
Sources
- GE, 19.03.2020
Medical center opened in Malmedy
A medical center was opened in Malmedy, where seven of the eleven general practitioners will practice together in the future.
Sources
- GE, 21.03.2015
Pension minister in Eupen pelted with ketchup
Federal Minister of Pensions Daniel Bacquelaine (MR) attends a PFF event in Eupen as guest speaker. In front of the building, about 150 trade unionists are waiting for him, who want to protest against the pension reform of the federal government. The minister is pelted with eggs and ketchup.
Sources
GE, 31.03.2015
The end of milk quotas - also in East Belgium
The system of milk quotas, which were intended to regulate milk production since 1984, is coming to an end. Globalization and industrialization of agriculture are viewed critically on this occasion in the East Belgian press.
Sources
- GE, 31.03.2015
April
Mobile payment with the smartphone in stores
Department store chain Delhaize introduces smartphone payment option in 15 supermarkets. An East Belgian store is not yet included.
Sources
- GE, 08.04.2015
DG with highest childcare rate for young children in Belgium
With a rate of 35 percent, the DG has the highest childcare rate for young children in Belgium. However, the statute of childminders is insufficient, according to the Ecolo group.
Sources
- GE, 08.04.2015
André Henkes sworn in as First Advocate General
Saint Vitus jurist André Henkes is sworn in as First Advocate General at the Court of Cassation. He is thus at the head of the Belgian public prosecutor’s office. The Court of Cassation is the highest judicial authority in Belgium. He is the first East Belgian to occupy this high office.
Sources
- GE, 02.04.2015; 16.04.2015
Citizens' group informs: Renogen clearly exceeds maximum levels
Since the end of January, it has been known that the biomass cogeneration plant exceeds the emission limits for dioxins, hydrogen chloride and furans by a factor of seven to eight. These substances are considered carcinogenic. These limits apply to waste incineration plants. However, the plant is classified as a biomass cogeneration plant. The measurements were commissioned by Renogen, but were carried out by an independent institute under pressure from the citizens’ initiative.
Sources
- GE, 20.04.2015
General strike in the public sector - partly in East Belgium
Several unions have called for a general strike in the public sector, which is also partially followed in eastern Belgium. The strike is directed against the government’s austerity measures, which mainly affect the public sector.
Sources
- GE, 22.04.2015
Prime Minister presents DG demands to Senate
“We don’t want more, we want the same as everyone else.” With these words, Prime Minister Oliver Paasch took a stand on the Belgian federalism model, the development of the DG and the role of the Senate.
Sources
- GE, 25.04.2015
Provincial governor Michel Foret farewell in Eupen
Officially, Michel Foret retires as provincial governor on May 1. However, his successor has not yet been appointed. Minister President Oliver Paasch bids him farewell in Eupen.
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- GE, 30.04.2015
Results presented on excavations in Ouren
The archaeological service of the German-speaking Community presents results on the excavations at the castle of Ouren. The first large-scale soundings took place in 2013. Then, in 2014, the first digging took place. The inventory of finds reflects several periods of use of the castle from the 11th/12th century. Century to the 18th century reflected. The total area of the castle is much larger than previously thought. Funding for further excavations has not yet been secured.
Sources
- GE, 29.04.2015
May
Bike path Jünkerath-Weywertz officially inaugurated
The Jünkerath-Weywertz cycle path is officially opened and is now passable throughout. On the German side alone, 5.5 million euros were invested in the 19 km long project. Work on the Belgian side started later. The cycle path supplements the cycle path infrastructure in the German-Belgian border region and enables cyclists in the Belgian Eifel to connect to the cycle path infrastructure in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate.
Sources
- GE, 08.05.2015
BRF remains market leader in East Belgium
According to a Forsa survey, almost nine out of ten DG citizens listen to BRF1 or BRF2. BRF’s strongest competitors are 100`5-Das Hitradio, 1Live and WDR2. Among Internet users, BRF has been able to increase its response from 32 to 34 percent in the past year. Almost one in four East Belgians regularly watches the TV magazine “Blickpunkt”.
Sources
- GE, 13.05.2015
Nature Park High Fens Eifel surveyed residents
The nature park Hohes-Venn Eifel would like to ask the inhabitants about their future visions for the nature park. This will be done in three public meetings.
First memorial for colored soldiers in Europe inaugurated in Wereth
A memorial has been dedicated in Wereth (municipality of Amel) to U.S. soldiers of color killed here on Dec. 17, 1944, during the Battle of the Bulge. The memorial is the only one in all of Europe that commemorates the plight of soldiers of color.
DG demands presented in Walloon regional parliament
For the first time since 2011, the joint committees of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community and the Walloon Regional Parliament met again on Tuesday. The Walloon majority politicians of PS and CDH muffled the demands of the German speakers for more powers, as stipulated by the PDG in the policy statement of June 27, 2011. Today, the President of the Parliament, Karl-Heinz Lambertz (SP), presented the view of the German speakers in a speech to the Walloon Regional Parliament.
Polemic about farewell bonus for Senator Siquet
In East Belgium, a polemic breaks out over the farewell bonus for Senator Siquet.
Sources
- GE, 27.05.2015
St. Vith start and finish of the Tour of Belgium
St. Vith is the start and finish of the last stage of the Tour of Belgium for professional cyclists.
June
Cooperation agreement with KU Leuven
The government of the German-speaking Community and the Catholic University of Leuven sign a cooperation agreement to provide impetus in remedial education, Dutch language teaching and language courses for prospective students.
130 demonstrators against TTIP
Around 130 demonstrators take part in a protest against the transatlantic free trade agreement TTIP in Eupen. The demonstration was a private initiative.
Transatlantic free trade agreement hotly debated
Not only the Parliament of the German-speaking Community, but also the citizens are fiercely discussing the Transatlantic Free Trade Agreement TTIP. The DG’s Europe direct information booklet invited. In the packed Europasaal, the vast majority voted against the agreement before and after the event.
Dairy giants in dispute over Walhorn dairy
At the Eupen Commercial Court, majority owner Lactalis (51 percent, world leader in dairy products) and minority owner Arla Food (49 percent, seventh in the ranking of the largest dairy companies) are fighting over influence in the Walhorn dairy. The dispute flared up after Arla Food took over the shares of the Eupen cooperative dairy in 2014.
Referendum in Eupen on traffic routing unambiguous
The referendum in Eupen ends with a clear result. 77 percent of the participating citizens are in favor of a status quo in terms of traffic routing in Eupen’s city center. It is the first referendum that has been conducted in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 15.06.2015
Marienheim celebrates 150. Birthday
The people of Raeren celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Marienheim.
Sources
- GE, 21.06.2015
Last day of school at ZFP Elsenborn - move to inclusion school
At the Center for Special Education Elsenborn, this school day seals the end of the Elsenborn location. As of September 1, the students in Bütgenbach will be educated inclusively. The school site was founded in 1969 as the Elsenborn State Special School after a parents’ initiative failed.
July
Construction work on Baraque Michel completed
The road reconstruction works on Baraque Michel are completed. A new parking lot with a detour will be created.
Sources
- GE, 07.07.2015
Citizen survey on wind farm in Auel-Steffeshausen
The one-month citizens’ survey on the wind farm project in the municipality of Burg Reuland turns out clearly: 2,000 citizens vote against, around 700 for the project.
Sources
- GE, 08.07.2015
Government increases federal endowment for DG
The underfunding of the DG caused by the sixth state reform has been corrected. The federal government decides to increase the federal endowment for the DG by three million euros in the current fiscal year and by seven million euros annually starting in 2016. It justifies this with the demographic and structural specificity of the DG. The decision must still be approved by the Chamber in the fall.
Sources
- GE, 18.07.2015
August
Government creates more reception centers for refugees
The federal government decides in a special session to set up additional reception places and reception camps for the refugees who arrive in Europe in large numbers.
Sources
- GE, 13.08.2015
Addition to the Manderfeld asylum seekers' home
Due to the influx of refugees, 31 additional reception places are being set up at the Manderfeld Reception Center for Asylum Seekers. The intake capacity was thus increased from 185 to 216 places. The first new arrivals have already arrived.
Sources
- GE, 19.08.2015
The end of the Hergenrath flower parade
On August 15, 1955, the first flower parade took place in Hergenrath. Time and again, this event attracted many thousands of visitors. A debt mountain of over 100,000 euros has accumulated as a result of an overly expensive supporting program with too little popularity for the 30th anniversary. The organizer, a V.o.G., has now disbanded.
Sources
- GE, 27.08.2015
Ravel soon to Schönberg
The Sankt Vither City Council decides to connect Schönberg to Ravel Way. The costs amount to 320,000 euros.
Sources
- GE, 28.08.2015
Cinema "Le Globe" closes in Malmedy
In Malmedy, the cinema “Le Globe” closes.
Sources
- GE, 03.09.2015
September
First bilingual classes in Kelmis
The first bilingual classes in East Belgium start in Kelmis.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2015
Day nursery St. Vith opened
The first crèche in the Belgian Eifel opens in Saint Vith. It has 24 full-day places.
Inclusion starts in Bütgenbach elementary school
After five years of preparation and a not yet completed reconstruction of the premises of the former Athenaeum, a large inclusion project starts in East Belgium for the first time. In Bütgenbach, regular and special education students now learn together. For this purpose, the elementary school of the community of Bütgenbach and the elementary school of the Center for Special Education in Elsenborn have been merged.
Sources
- GE, 27.08.2015
First refugees in the asylum center Elsenborn
The first refugees arrive at the newly built asylum seekers’ home in Elsenborn. At the same time, numerous volunteer actions are underway to help the refugees. The handling of refugees is the subject of controversial public debate.
Sources
- GE, 04.09.2015
Opening of the cultural center Alter Schlachthof in Eupen
The cultural center Alter Schlachthof opens in Eupen with a wide-ranging supporting program.
Sources
- GE, 02.09.2015; 03.09.2015; 04.09.2015; 05.09.2015; 07.09.2015
New bus line Sankt Vith-Ulflingen
A new bus line to Ulflingen (train station), financed by the Luxembourg government, is put into operation in Saint Vith. This is primarily intended to get commuters off the road and onto the railways.
Further reception camps for refugees decided
The federal government decides to create another 8,000 places in reception centers for refugees.
Sources
- GE, 11.09.2015
No freeway through the Luxembourg Ösling
Shortly before the opening of the so-called northern road between Luxembourg-Kirchberg and Ettelbrück, Luxembourg’s Infrastructure Minister Francois Bausch declares that the government has no plans to build a freeway from Wemperhardt to Ettelbrück. This would be of interest to the many East Belgian commuters.
Tensions over refugees - also in eastern Belgium
While European countries are discussing possible border closures in the context of high refugee numbers, the issue is also the subject of controversy in eastern Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 12.09.2015
Renogen must filter pollutants
The Renogen biomass heating plant in the Kaiserbaracke industrial zone is ordered by ministerial decree to comply with the stricter environmental requirements of waste incineration plants in the future. The company has 22 months to implement the requirements in their entirety.
Sources
- GE, 12.09.2015
Oos Heem campsite as a refugee shelter
The first refugees arrive at the Os Heem campsite in Deidenberg. There they live in a tent city.
Border Experiences - Volume 1 presented
In Eupen, volume 1 of “Border Experiences. A History of the German-speaking Community”, dedicated to the history of present-day East Belgium in antiquity and the Middle Ages and written by 16 historians.
Sources
- GE, 18.09.2015
Kings Philippe in East Belgium
King Philippe visits Eupen and Amel. His focus is primarily on medium-sized training.
Sources
- GE, 22.09.2015
First stage of the renewed east loop under construction
Sources
- GE, 25.09.2015
Historical Society ZVS turns 50
The History and Museum Society commemorates its founding 50 years ago in a ceremony. The anniversary year will be celebrated in many ways with theater, special publications and other events.
Sources
- GE, 26.09.2015
East Belgian civil society in solidarity with refugees
About 140 representatives of various organizations of the East Belgian civil society visit the refugee reception center Elsenborn to learn about the needs of the refugees. The visit had been organized as a sign of solidarity.
Sources
- GE, 02.10.2015
October
For the first time "Talentum", a job fair for East Belgium
Around 800 people attend the first “Talentum” job fair in Eupen, where young people can find out about their opportunities in working life. The event was organized by Grenz-Echo, BRF and Media-Concept.
Sources
- GE, 02.10.2015; 03.10.2015
Regional road in the Our valley is renewed
The regional road N 626 (Sankt Vith-Schönberg), which has been due for renewal for more than three decades and is colloquially known as the Knüppeldamm, is to be rehabilitated in three phases at a cost of 5.5 million euros. The work has begun.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2015
Pottery Museum Raeren with its own museum app
The Pottery Museum Raeren provides its visitors with its own museum app “mGuide” to explore its exhibits. This should also attract tomorrow’s museum visitors and make the museum tour interactive. The Pottery Museum is a pioneer in the DG with this app.
Sources
- GE, 16.03.2004
Aquis Plaza opens in Aachen - competition with East Belgian retail trade
In Aachen, the Aquis Plaza shopping gallery opens, which is not only a weighty competitor for the stores in Aachen’s pedestrian zones, but also for the East Belgian retail trade.
Refugees leave "Oos Heem
After almost six weeks of stay, the last refugees leave Camping Oos Heem in Deidenberg and move into permanent accommodation.
Sources
- GE, 29.10.2015
Walhornerfeld wind farm project fails
Regional Minister Carlo di Antonio (CDH) has rejected the appeal of EDF-Luminus against a negative decision for a wind farm project on the Walhorner field. The project has thus failed.
New cinema complex MovieMills opens in Malmedy
The new MovieMills cinema complex opens in Malmedy. The cinema includes five theaters with a total of 750 seats. It was built on the site of the former Steinbach paper mill.
November
DG calls for better distribution of refugees
As of October 22, 2015, there were 913 refugees in the German-speaking Community. That is 1.2 percent of the population. The national average is 0.2 percent. Integration Minister Antonios Antoniadis (SP) calls on the federal government to introduce a national distribution quota for refugees, improve communication and grant special doses when refugee numbers increase.
Sources
- GE, 02.11.2015
DG budget for 2016 in the red
Prime Minister Oliver Paasch presents the 2016 budget at the PDG. This envisages a deficit of 44.4 million euros. This is mainly a consequence of the sixth state reform, which the DG now has to take into account in all respects for the first time, Paasch said. He announces a balanced budget for 2018.
Sources
- GE, 03.11.2015
No refugee accommodation in Kelmis
Since the Red Cross and the Country Club Kelmis could not come to an agreement, the plans to set up a refugee shelter in Kelmis for 120, or 200 refugees, are shelved.
VAT gift for the DG
Since the federal government has reduced the VAT rate on new school buildings from 21 to 6 percent, the German-speaking Community will save 745,000 euros. In the Parliament of the German-speaking Community, the parties discuss where they can use this money most sensibly. The opposition wants to invest in education, while the government wants to improve the budget result.
Sources
- GE, 12.11.2015
No wind farm in Auel
Mobilae PGmbH, based in Elsenborn, has put its wind farm project on the Steinkopf near Auel in the municipality of Burg-Reuland on hold for the time being.
Sources
- GE, 21.11.2015
Solidarity march against terror
During a solidarity march through Eupen’s streets, 300 citizens set a sign for peace and against terror.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2015
New Youth Decree for East Belgium
The five East Belgian parties ProDG, SP, PFF, Ecolo and CSP vote for an amendment to the Youth Decree.
Sources
- GE, 26.11.2015
Public health surveys in the DG
The results of a health study are presented and trigger reactions in the Parliament of the German-speaking Community. In part, public health in the German-speaking Community is worse than the national average.
Sources
- GE, 25.11.2015
Resolution of the PDG to the Walloon Region concerning road construction
The deputies of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community have adopted a resolution on road construction, addressed to the Walloon Region. The resolution deplores the condition of East Belgian roads and calls for the transfer of road-building authority.
Sources
- 26.11.2015
New management contract between DG and tourism agency
A new management contract between the German-speaking Community and the East Belgium Tourism Agency comes into force.
Sources
- GE, 27.11.2015
December
PDG meetings in livestream
Previously, PDG meetings were broadcast on the Open Channel, but from now on they will also be shown via livestream, increasing accessibility for East Belgians.
Global permit for Eifeler Metall- und Zinkwerke
The Büllingen municipal council has granted a global permit to Eifeler Metall und Zink (EMZ) Werke for the commissioning of a combined heat and power (CHP) plant and a production facility for wood briquettes in the Merlscheid industrial zone.
Sources
- GE, 05.12.2015
Bypass road N62
After years of discussion, the Walloon Region wants to invest in the N62 bypass (Grüfflingen-Wemperhardt). This was promised by Maxime Prévot, the Walloon minister responsible for transport, during a working visit to the Belgian Eifel region.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2015
Cooperation on higher education policies of DG and NRW
DG Minister of Education Harald Mollers and NRW State Secretary Dr. Thomas Grünewald agree on more intensive cooperation in higher education policy between the DG and NRW.
Sources
- GE, 11.12.2015
Presentation: Border Experiences Volume 2
The second volume of the series “Border Experiences. A History of the German-speaking Community of Belgium”, covering the period from 1500 to 1794, is presented.
Sources
- GE. 15.12.2015
Green light for DG refinancing
After the House (December 4, 2015), the Senate also gave the green light to the refinancing of the German-speaking Community, which had been negotiated in the course of the sixth state reform. This provides the DG with additional money to fulfill its tasks.
Sources
- GE, 12.12.2015
Discussion evening: farmers
Around 80 farmers gathered in Amel to discuss the future of agriculture in the German-speaking Community at the invitation of regional MP Jenny Baltus-Moeres .
Sources
- GE, 15.12.2015
Transfer: Employment authority
The Parliament of the DG (PDG) and the Walloon Parliament approve the transfer of competences in the field of employment, which had initially been placed with the Walloon Region as part of the sixth state reform. A political agreement on this transfer with an equivalent value of around 32 million euros had previously been negotiated at government level.
Sources
- GE, 16.12.2015
Hotel Bosten (Eupen) changes owner
After almost 120 years, the Eupen Ambassador Hotel Bosten changes hands.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2015
Pollution on emperor barracks
The citizens’ initiative Kaiserbaracke VoG accuses the biomass heating plant Renogen in the industrial zone Kaiserbaracke of massively violating environmental regulations.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2015
Brawl in refugee home
A brawl among 18 residents takes place in the refugee home in Elsenborn. It triggers a major media debate in East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2015
Hospitals of St. Vith and Eupen sign agreement with CHC
The hospitals of St.Vith and Eupen have signed a framework agreement with the Liege hospital group Centre Hospitalier Chrétien (CHC). The cooperation is intended to make hospital services in the DG more competitive. At the same time, this will expand the range of services.
January
Introduction of the black box
In the fight against undeclared work, from January 1, the cash register with built-in control system (black box) will be mandatory in the catering industry in Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2015
New powers for the DG
Parliament gave the green light on December 15, 2015. – As of January 1, 2016, the DG will receive new powers in the area of employment, which will be passed on to it by the Walloon Region. These include job cards, substance abuse screening, job search exemptions, inclusion company recognition, start-up and internship bonuses, paid educational leave, and target group discounts for tutors.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2015
New training paths in the fire departments - also for cadets
New training paths apply to firefighters from January 1, as set out in a Royal Decree. For the first time, cadet training is also included Belgium-wide. Until now, this was an initiative of the Province of Liège. This also applied to the firefighting schools in Kelmis and St. Vith.
Sources
- GE, 04.04.2016
Series of breakdowns in Belgian nuclear reactors worries the Greater Region
For months, there has been a series of breakdowns at the Belgian nuclear reactors of Tihange and Doel. This worries the people in the German-Dutch-Belgian-Luxembourg Greater Region. Different forms of protest occur.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.2016
Protest against expansion of EMZ works in Merlscheid
In Merlscheid, residents protest against the plans of EMZ-Werke to start up a natural wood-fired combined heat and power plant and a wood briquette plant in the industrial zone there.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2016, 07.01.2016
Joint wind farm of St. Vith and Malmedy?
The municipalities of Saint Vith and Malmedy make public their plans to build a wind farm with five wind turbines on the municipal border between the villages of Recht and Pont.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2016
Stuttering start for commuter bus St. Vith-Ulflingen
Since September 2015, Luxembourg Line 686 has been operating between St. Vith and Ulflingen (Troisvierges, Luxembourg). The costs are borne by the Luxembourg state, which wants to make an attractive offer to the numerous commuters. But according to an initial assessment, the use of the scheduled bus has been low so far.
Sources
- GE, 13.01.2016
Start-up difficulties with Kaleido-DG
On September 1, 2015, the new service Kaleido-DG was created, the service for healthy development of children and adolescents. Increasingly, disagreements are being brought out into the open. In a GrenzEcho interview, Kaleido-DG Director Marianne Kant-Schaps explains the start-up difficulties and outlines possible solutions.
Sources
- GE, 14.01.2016
First Kaleido node opened in St. Vith
The first node of the service for healthy development of children and adolescents, Kaleido-DG, is opened in St. Vith. It offers the services of the previous three Psycho-Medical-Social Centers (PMS), two Health Centers, Child and Family Services, and the Department’s Dental Care and AIDS Prevention Services under one roof. A single point of contact is intended to provide better support for children and young people. The opening of the other nodes is to follow in the medium term.
New director of the IKOB Eupen presented
The new director of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Eupen (IKOB), Frank-Thorsten Moll, is introduced. He succeeds Maïté Vissault, who had initially been temporarily replaced by founding director Francis Feidler.
Volunteers complain about the head of the refugee center Elsenborn
Numerous East Belgian volunteers openly complain against the head of the Elsenborn refugee center. He is accused of not sufficiently appreciating the numerous volunteers in their efforts. This was triggered by the announcement that the clothing exchange run by volunteers since September 2015 would be taken over by Fedasil’s logistics department.
Armed man keeps Kelmis in suspense
An apparently mentally deranged man barricades himself with a gun in a house in Kelmis. The police arrive with a large contingent and are able to resolve the critical situation. Nobody gets hurt.
Sources
- GE, 28.01.2016
Pope receives farmers - also from East Belgium
140 farmers of the European Milk Board (EMB) attend the general audience of Pope Francis in Rome. Five board members of the Milk Producers Interest Group (MIG) will then be able to speak personally with the Pope, including East Belgians.
Sources
- GE, 27.01.2016
Broad alliance files suit against Tihange
The Aachen city region announces that it will file a lawsuit against the Tihange nuclear power plant, which is considered unsafe due to numerous hairline cracks in the reactor vessel. The lawsuit is joined by the district of Düren and three Dutch municipalities.
Sources
- GE, 30.01.2016
February
Aachen introduces low emission zone
From February 1, every vehicle in Aachen that passes through the low emission zone must have a green environmental badge certifying low pollutant consumption. These badges can also be purchased in East Belgium, and demand is high.
Sources
- GE, 26.01.2016
DG does not join lawsuit against Tihange
Oliver Paasch informs that the German-speaking Community will not join the lawsuit of the Aachen city region against the nuclear power plant in Tihange. He calls, also as the current chairman of the Euregio Meuse-Rhine, for an investigation by independent experts.
Sources
- GE, 03.02.2016
Accident record at lowest level
In 2015, 85 accidents with injuries occurred on the roads of the Belgian Eifel. This is the lowest level since the introduction of accident statistics.
No Rose Monday procession in Kelmis
The Shrove Monday parade in Kelmis is cancelled at short notice due to a storm warning and rescheduled for March 14. In the other East Belgian carnival strongholds, however, the parades take place.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2016
Study on the territorial structures in the Belgian Eifel region
35 students from the University of Liège will study the landscape, services and infrastructure in the Belgian Eifel region as part of the 2014-2020 Leader program. The study will later serve as the basis for a rural development master plan.
Sources
- GE, 16.02.2016
St. Vith with the most dynamic center in Wallonia
According to a study by the University of Liège, Saint Vith has the most dynamic center of the 69 cities studied (with more than 100 stores) in the Walloon Region. Saint Vith achieves a “vitality score” (which is not based solely on occupancy) of 74 percent. Malmedy achieves 54 percent in the upper midfield, Eupen only 39 percent.
Sources
- GE, 17.02.2016
Tamara Konsek sworn in as a judicial councilor at the Court of Cassation
Tamara Konsek, a lawyer from St. Vith, is sworn in as a judicial councilor at the Court of Cassation in Brussels. She thus advances to a top position in the magistracy. The Court of Cassation is the highest judicial authority in Belgium responsible for final judicial decisions. Konsek follows Gustave Steffens, the king’s first procurator in the judicial district of Eupen, who then moved to the Court of Cassation in Brussels via the Court of Appeal in Liège. The position was advertised for a bilingual magistrate (German/French).
Sources
- GE, 26.02.2016
Rapid response force created for disasters
The Red Cross local section Büllingen-Bütgenbach has created a rapid response team for disaster situations. For this purpose, the federal Ministry of Health provides an emergency vehicle that can be used throughout the province.
Sources
- GE, 16.02.2016
Interim balance sheet on sexual abuse in the church
The Interdiocesan Commission for the Protection of Children and Adolescents, established by the Catholic Church in Belgium in the summer of 2012, reports in its 2012-2015 interim report that 1046 victims of sexual abuse in the Church have come forward to date. More than half of the cases date back more than 40 years. Also in East Belgium hab it sexual abuse by clergymen. Figures are not available.
Sources
- GE, 23.02.2016
Updated cooperation agreement Flanders-DG
Prime Minister Oliver Paasch and his Flemish counterpart Geert Bourgeois sign an updated cooperation agreement between Flanders and Wallonia. The first agreement was signed in 1985 and updated in 2001. Now comes the second update, as the powers of the Entities have continuously expanded and changed since then. The German-speaking Community has cooperation agreements with all Belgian constituent states.
Sources
- GE, 25.02.2016
Youth hostel Eupen opens after complete renovation
After four years of complete renovation, Eupen Youth Hostel reopens its doors. The work cost around 500,000 euros. The hostel can accommodate 104 guests in 28 double and other shared rooms.
Architect Yves Delhez dies in accident
Yves Dehez, a well-known architect from Eupen, dies in a traffic accident. He represented organic architecture and received several awards for his work. Numerous buildings in East Belgium bear witness to his creativity.
Sources
- GE, 29.02.2016
March
District Commissioner Stassen "involuntarily" retired
Since 2009, Albert Stassen succeeded Marcel Lejoly as district commissioner and was thus responsible for maintaining law and order in the German-speaking community as well. He describes his retirement as “involuntary.” In a GrenzEcho interview, he strongly criticizes the Walloon region’s policies.
Sources
- GE, 14.03.2016
Headquarters of the Free Health Insurance Fund in Büllingen before expansion
The head office of Freie Krankenkasse in Büllingen is expanded. The number of employees there has increased to 40 over the years. There is a shortage of space in the main building.
Sources
- GE 05.03.2016
Controversial women's views on the DG for International Women's Day.
GrenzEcho presents three, in part very controversial, women’s views on the role of women in the DG for International Women’s Day.
Sources
- GE, 08.03.2016
President Gauck ends visit to Belgium in Eupen
German President Joachim Gauck ends his visit to Belgium in the presence of King Philippe in Eupen. In the Klosters Heidberg he speaks to invited guests, then he meets around 500 citizens on the Werthplatz. The swim in the crowd had been canceled for safety reasons.
Sources
- GE, 11.03.2016
Mandate of the president of the court expired
According to a report in GrenzEcho, Rolf Lennertz’s five-year mandate as president of the Eupen judicial district expired in February. From then on, he acts only as a judge. The lawyer will retire on September 1.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2016; 11.03.2016
Postponed carnival parade in Kelmis
In Kelmis, the carnival procession runs through the streets, which had been canceled on February 7 due to hurricane warnings.
Sources
- GE, 14.03.2016
Dispute over nuclear resolution against Tihange 2 and Doel 3
Parliament passes a resolution to shut down Tihange 2 and Doel 3. Even though everyone agrees, the opposition demands a more uncompromising stance from the government.
Sources
- GE, 24.03.2016
Religious education remains untouched
Minister of Education Harald Mollers explains in GrenzEcho that religious education in the German-speaking Community remains untouched. He has already defended himself against such rumors in last week’s committee. The probable background: in the French Community, religious education is cut by one hour, and in the Grand Duchy it is abolished completely.
Sources
- GE, 21.03.2016
Terror in Brussels - Compassion in East Belgium
The terrorist attacks in Brussels at a metro station and at Zaventem Airport claim more than 30 lives and injure many. The share in East Belgium is large. Tighter controls are taking place at the borders.
Sources
- 23.03.2016
April
Panama Papers without East Belgian involvement
In the scandal about uncovered black money accounts on a large scale (“Panama Papers”), there are no accounts leading to eastern Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 06.04.2016
Exhibition "What was right in those days
The Center for Regional History in the German-speaking Community (ZRDG) presents the exhibition “Was damals Recht war” on Wehrmacht justice in Eupen and Sankt Vith. The traveling exhibition is provided by the Foundation “Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe” from Berlin.
Sources
- GE, 12.04.2016
Bütgenbach medical center officially inaugurated
The Bütgenbach medical center has been operating since November 2015, and this weekend it will be officially inaugurated.
Sources
- GE, 18.04.2016
Charles Heindrichs new president of the judicial district of Eupen
Charles Heindrichs is sworn in as the new president of the Eupen judicial district in Liège. He succeeds Rolf Lennertz.
Sources
- GE, 22.04.216
Subsidy cancellation for Oikos
Because of alleged quality deficiencies, the Minister of Social Affairs Antonios Antoniadis cancels the DG funds of the Eupen organization Oikos. A few days later, sympathizers of the social association present the SP minister with a petition calling for the preservation of Oikos.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2016
St. Vith day nursery fully occupied
The day nursery in St. Vith, which opened in September 2015, reports that it is fully occupied.
Sources
- GE, 25.04.2016
No more DG funds for Oikos
The German-speaking Community cuts funding for the social organization Oikos, Eupen. Minister Antoniadis speaks of an “orderly termination of cooperation.” The organization is accused of not being concept-oriented.
May
Truck toll system in Belgium - protests by truck drivers
In Belgium, as of today, a truck toll system applies to trucks with a gross vehicle weight of over 3.5 t. The introduction leads a.o. at the Lichtenbusch border crossing due to many breakdowns at the service stations for great chaos and fierce protest by the truck drivers.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2016; 02.04.2016
Change of baton at the ZVS Historical Society
The 1750 members strong historical association between Venn and Schneifel has a new president with Dr. Jens Giesdorf. He replaces Klaus-Dieter Klauser, who headed the association for 18 years.
Kaleido DG in leadership crisis
Following the resignation of Kaleido-DG’s first director, Marianne Kant-Schaps, the newly created child and adolescent healthy development service in the DG is facing a leadership crisis. According to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, at the moment they are solely occupied with managing the day-to-day business instead of eliminating the start-up difficulties. This situation is unsatisfactory, he said.
Sources
- GE, 04.05.2016
First charging station for electric vehicles inaugurated in the Belgian Eifel region
The first charging station for electric vehicles was inaugurated in St. Vith. It is the first of its kind in the Belgian Eifel.
Sources
- GE, 10.05.2016
Demolition of the Wetzlarbad
In the lower town of Eupen, the historic Wetzlarbad building, built in the 1930s and depicting contemporary architecture, will be demolished.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2016; 10.05.2016
First murder trial before a criminal court - and that in Eupen
A first in the Eupen judicial district: a fatal stabbing in Deidenberg will be tried for the first time nationwide in a criminal court rather than a jury.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2016
Kiss-in in the DG for the day against homo- and transophobia
Nearly 100 people gather in the courtyard of the government building in Eupen to make a statement for tolerance on the day against homophobia and transophobia.
Tender for purchase of surveillance cameras for police zone Eupen
The chairman of the Eupen Police Zone, Mayor Karl-Heinz Klinkenberg, informs that the Police Zone has invited tenders for the purchase of surveillance cameras. They are expected to be deployed in all four municipalities in the police zone in the foreseeable future.
Sources
- GE, 18.05.2016
Warning against "starvation" of the judicial system
In an interview with GrenzEcho, Didier Cremer, president of the Eupen Bar Association, warns against “starving the judiciary.” The third pillar of the state is chronically underfunded, so that it cannot fulfill its tasks as desirably. With this opinion, Cremer repeats accusations that are repeatedly directed at the federal government in eastern Belgium and Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 20.05.2016
Reenactment and exhibition on 200 years of Neutral Moresnet
This weekend marks the 200th anniversary of the Neutral Moresnet’s birthday commemorated in Kelmis. This is done, among other things, through a reenactment in which “Napoleon” and French troops in historically recreated uniforms in Kelmis, among other things, reenacted combat operations and played out everyday life as soldiers. In addition to other celebrations, an exhibition on everyday life in Neutral Moresnet will be opened in the Goehl Valley Museum.
Petition for social organization Oikos presented
1,760 East Belgians sign a petition calling for the German-speaking community to continue subsidizing the social organization Oikos. 25 sympathizers hand over the signature lists to Social Minister Antoniadis. Oikos is accused of not being concept-oriented. The minister immediately makes it clear to the sympathizers that the decision has already been made against Oikos.
Vote in Espeler on the "gasoline road
In Espeler, 205 eligible residents vote on the future of the so-called gasoline road. Their vote: the road should be reopened.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2016; 27.5.2016; 30.05.2016
June
Rapes in the DG - concrete figures
The Flemish magazine “Humo” drew attention in mid-May with the headline that 100 rapes were reported daily in Belgium. The Eupen prosecutor’s office does not keep statistics on this. When asked by GrenzEcho, the heads of the two German-speaking police zones said they had conducted 15 interventions in 2015 and 16 in 2014. How many led to a lawsuit was not recorded.
Social elections - also in the DG
The Christian trade union CSC continues to dominate the social elections. Although it loses just under one percentage point, it continues to dominate the East Belgian works councils with 86 percent. The socialist FGTB gained one percentage point to reach 13.2 percent. The liberal union is at 0.66 percent.
Refugee reception center to be closed
The government decides to cancel 10,000 reception places for refugees in Belgium. Therefore, the refugee reception center Elsenborn is to be closed in the next few months. There are currently 435 refugees housed there. The number of refugees coming to Belgium is declining.
Sources
- GE, 04.06.2016
Floods
Heavy rainfall causes flooded streets and basements in Herbesthal, Lontzen and Welkenraedt.
Fewer boardwalks in the High Fens
The Venn fire in 2011 destroyed not only 4,000 hectares of vennland, but also numerous boardwalks. Since the cost of a meter of wooden walkway is around 100 euros, only twelve of the 24 kilometers will be maintained in the future. According to René Dahmen from the Elsenborn forestry office, gravel fortifications should be an alternative.
Dissolution of the Kgl. Men's quartet
In the 90th year of its existence, the Kgl. Men’s quartet Eupen the choir operation. The reason: recruitment problems.
Senate passes resolution to promote German language
In Brussels, the Senate unanimously adopts a resolution by German-speaking Senator Alexander Miesen (PFF) aimed at promoting the German language in Belgium. For the first time in the history of this institution, a resolution was deposited, published and adopted in German.
Sources
- GE, 18.06.2016
New rules for home schooling adopted
Since home schooling is generally allowed in Belgium, the Parliament of the German-speaking Community (PDG) adopts new rules according to which this form of education will be possible in the future.
Sources
- GE, 20.06.2016; 21.06.2016
Parliament once again calls for provincial powers
Prime Minister Oliver Paasch reported in the PDG meeting that the residents of the DG pay 15 million euros in taxes to the province annually. However, the latter had only invested 688,000 euros directly in the DG via the last cooperation agreement. In addition, there would be general services for the population. “This has nothing to do with solidarity,” said the prime minister, who once again called for provincial powers with the approval of the parliament and recorded ways to transfer them.
Sources
- GE, 24.06.2016
PDG ends cooperation with social enterprise Oikos
With the votes of the majority parties, the Parliament of the German-speaking Community ends the cooperation with the social enterprise Oikos in Eupen. He is accused of not being concept-oriented.
Business succession priority for WFG
When presenting the annual report, the WFG refers to the fact that in East Belgium many self-employed persons are older than 55 years. For this reason, more advice is to be given to farms on questions of business succession in the future.
Sources
- GE, 29.06.2016
Foundation stone laid for extension to Bütgenbach retirement home
Three months after the start of construction, the official laying of the foundation stone for the extension to the Bütgenbach retirement home takes place. The 6.8 million euro extension is scheduled for completion by 2018.
Sources
- GE, 30.06.2016
Lommersweiler residential community expands
The residential community for persons with disabilities in Lommersweiler is building an extension for 684,000 euros, thus creating more space for its residents.
Sources
- GE, 30.06.2016
July
Halved counter opening hours at Eupen station
Since July 1, 2016, the counters at the Eupen train station have been open only from 7:00 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. The opening hours are thus halved. During the rest of the time, a vending machine is available for customers.
Inauguration Ravel Weismes-St. Vith
Minister Prévot (CDH) inaugurates the asphalted Ravel section between Weismes and Saint Vith with a maiden voyage.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.2016; 09.07.2016
Cooperation agreement between the DG and the province
The Government of the DG, the Province of Liège and a representative of the Conference of Mayors of German-speaking Municipalities sign the Cooperation Agreement between the German-speaking Community and the Province of Liège for the period 2016 to 2018. The province is increasing funding for German speakers from about 780,000 euros to 1.22 million euros and strengthening cooperation in several areas. The citizens of the DG pay provincial tax in the amount of about 15 million euros annually.
Street names in municipality Burg Reuland
The last municipality in the DG to introduce street names is Burg Reuland.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.2016
Expansion of the Domäne-Schwarzenbach industrial zone agreed
The commune of Bütgenbach concludes an agreement with SPI, the Intercommunal for the Economic Development of the Province of Liège, to expand the Domäne-Schwarzenbach industrial zone by 30 ha.
Shorter counter opening hours at the post office
The Belgian Post Office announces that it will shorten counter opening hours in the future. This is to apply to 179 post offices, including several in eastern Belgium (Bütgenbach, Amel, Raeren, Lontzen).
Dispute over municipal and provincial council elections in October 2018
The Walloon Region wants separate elections for the German-speaking Community for the municipal councils and the provincial council in October 2018. The DG insists on a uniform date. The Walloon Region is responsible for organizing the provincial council elections, the DG for the municipal council elections.
Sources
- GE, 22.07.2016
Elsenborn reception center facing closure.
The reception center for refugees in the Elsenborn camp will definitely close on November 30. This was revealed on July 22 at a meeting between the DG government and representatives of the Fedasil authority in Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.2016
No Syria fighters in eastern Belgium
According to the Eupen prosecutor’s office, there are no citizens living in eastern Belgium who fought on the side of the Islamic State (IS) in Syria and would have returned from there.
Sources
- GE, 23.07.2016
Discussions about new child benefit system
Minister Antoniadis has presented initial proposals on the new child benefit system. Now that the DG is responsible for paying child benefits under the sixth state reform, it is to pay child benefits itself from January 1 after a transitional period. At the same time, there is to be a reform of the payment of child benefits. The first proposals, which envisage additional costs of around 1.4 million euros (out of a total of 34.4 million euros) and aim to pay no family less than before, are triggering a broad discussion.
Sources
- GE, 28.07.2016
August
More cooperation for better service at Eupen station
In a discussion between Transport Minister François Bellot (MR), Minister President Oliver Paasch and Eupen Alderman Arthur Genten, increased cooperation between the city of Eupen and the railroad company SNCB was suggested so that the station would not degenerate into a service desert. Accompanying measures are intended to absorb the reduction in counter services.
Demand from Aachen area leads to construction boom in Eynatten
In Eynatten, 135 new residential units are to be built within a very short time. In the past year and a half, there has been a building boom in the town, whose population is expected to increase by more than ten percent in the medium term. There is still a high demand for building land in the northern communities of the DG, especially from the Aachen area.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2016
First Oxfam second hand store in Eupen
The first Oxfam second-hand store opens in Eupen in the DG.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.2016
September
German-speaking heads of state in Eupen
An informal summit of German-speaking heads of state took place in Eupen, which resulted in a large media response (with around 70 journalists). The heads of state from Belgium, Luxembourg, Lichtenstein, Germany and Switzerland were present. The position of the Austrian president is vacant at the moment. For the past three years, the King of Belgium has participated in these meetings. He has invited as a host to Eupen.
Sources
- GE, 08.09.2016; 09.09.2016
Rovert industrial zone before further development
The municipality of Raeren announces to develop the last 55,000 sqm of the Rovert industrial zone. The project is expected to cost 2.5 million euros. This will make room for another 25 to 30 new businesses, he said.
Sources
- GE, 10.09.2016
Reforms for Kaleido DG
Kaleido-DG’s interim director, Manfred Kohnen, has announced reforms for the fledgling agency after an in-depth internal analysis. These are to be discussed internally first and then implemented.
Conversion of the St. Joseph home in Eupen
Start of construction for the modernization of the St. Joseph retirement and nursing home.
Sources
- GE, 19.09.2016
DG becomes "East Belgium
Goodbye German-speaking Community, Welcome East Belgium: Prime Minister Oliver Paasch announces in parliament that the Community will call itself East Belgium in the future. Some opposition parties criticize above all that the government wants to impose an identity on the German speakers.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.2017; 20.09.2016; 23.09.2016
Start of construction for "Leoni" retirement home in Kelmis
In Kelmis, construction begins on the Leonie retirement home, which will provide 90 places for senior citizens in the center of the village.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.2016
East Belgium tops European league in foreign language learning
According to Eurostat, the European statistics authority, the proportion of elementary school students learning a foreign language in Belgium ranks second to last in Europe at 37 percent. In the German-speaking Community, on the other hand, the proportion is 98.5 percent, well above the European average of 84 percent.
Sources
- GE, 27.09.2016
October
Chinese visit the Episcopal School of Saint Vith
Nine students and three teachers from Cangzhou, China, visit the BS/TI Sankt Vith school community. The culture shock for the guests is highly noticeable.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.2016
Kehrweg stadium with new owner
The autonomous municipal government of the city of Eupen Tilia cedes the Kehrweg stadium to Aspire Football Dreams AG Eupen (AFD).
Sources
- GE, 02.01.2016
Foreseeable shortage of dentists, especially in the Belgian Eifel region
Nowhere in Belgium are there as few dentists as in the Belgian Eifel, according to the East Belgian Dental Association (OZV). Only eight of the 35 East Belgian dentists practice in the Belgian Eifel region. Several are also close to retirement.
Sources
- GE, 03.10.2016
DG takes over supervision of provincial elections
The German-speaking Community and the Walloon Region have settled their dispute over the holding of elections on October 14, 2018. The DG takes over the supervision of the provincial elections, but at the same time has to pay for the additional costs.
Sources
- GE, 07.10.2016
Delhaize Eupen closes
The Eupen Delhaize is closing. It had already become known in July that the company Schaus, Sankt Vith, was taking over the branch. After remodeling work, the store opens on November 10.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.2016
Grade conversion for numerus clausus subjects unfair to East Belgians?
The student secretariat of RWTH Aachen University informs on request that the East Belgian high school graduates would not be disadvantaged in the conversion of their Abitur grades. The maximum score would not be 100 percent (or 10 on 10), but 90 percent (or 9 on 10). There have been discussions about the conversion for years.
Sources
- GE, 24.10.2016
DG supports Walloon demands for improvements to CETA
The German-speaking Community, alongside the French Community and the Brussels-Capital Region, supports the Walloon demands for improvements to the free trade agreement between the European Union and Canada. Press reports to the contrary led to confusion.
Sources
- GE, 25.10.2016
German-Belgian electricity highway in the planning stage
Planning for a power highway between Visé and Oberzier is underway. This will connect the Belgian and German power grids by means of an underground direct current line. The project is to be realized under the name Alegro 2020.
Sources
- GE, 27.10.2016
PDG approves CETA agreement with Canada
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community approves the European Union’s free trade agreement with Canada (CETA). In Belgium, the constituent states must agree if their powers are affected by such agreements.
Sources
- GE, 29.10.2016
November
Closure refugee camp Elsenborn
14 months after its opening, the Fedasil reception center for refugees in Elsenborn/Lager closes its doors.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.2017
Renogen over citizen petition in Walloon environmental commission
The citizens’ initiative Kaiserbaracke has achieved via a citizens’ petition that the controversial biomass cogeneration plant Renogen was discussed in the environmental commission of the Walloon Parliament. In the presence of the Minister of Environment Carlo di Antonio (CDH), the representatives of the citizens’ initiative, the municipality of Amel, the operator, independent institutes and various authorities debated for five hours about the problems caused by the operation. It was only the second time that this new instrument of citizen participation was used in Namur.
Sources
- GE, 10.11.2016
Citizens' dialogue with Juncker in Sankt Vith
Around 500 guests take part in the Citizens’ Dialogue with EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in St. Vith. This does not coincidentally fall on the day of the DG.
Sources
- GE, 15.11.2016; 14.11.2016
Partial privatization of the Elsenborn military training area?
A strategy paper of the Belgian Army envisages a partial privatization of the Elsenborn military training area as well. This would have an impact on the number of soldiers stationed there in these areas, some of whom are from the region.
Sources
- GE, 18.11.2016
Second Michelin star in East Belgium
In addition to Eric Pankert (Hotel Zur Post), the restaurant critic Guide Michelin also awards a Michelin star to Ricarda Grommes (both Sankt Vith).
Sources
- GE, 03.01.2017
Expansion Ravel
Work has started on the extension of the Ravel line in Büllingen.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.2017
December
Frontier Experiences - Volume 3 presented
In Saint Vith, volume 3 of “Border Experiences. A History of the German-speaking Community of Belgium” is presented. It deals with the long 19th century.
Sources
- GE, 06.12.2016
East Belgium is above the OECD average in PISA
In the most recent PISA science, math, and reading surveys, East Belgium’s 15-year-old students scored above the OECD average. However, the proportion of very strong students is decreasing significantly.
Sources
- GE, 07.12.2016
Provisional extension of the IZOM agreement
The Belgian health insurance funds and the German AOK agree on a transitional phase for the IZOM agreement until June 30, 2017. It regulates cross-border health care for German speakers in their native language.
Sources
- GE, 17.12.2016
Publifin scandal - with repercussions for East Belgium
The horrendous fees paid to members of the Publifin Board of Directors are making headlines. Lontzen’s mayor, Alfred Lecerf, is also affected. The CSP politician has collected a total of 67,000 euros for attending five meetings over the past three and a half years.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.2017
No nursery?
The realization of the joint crèche for Raeren, Lontzen and Kelmis is proving difficult. Louis Goebbels, mayor of Kelmis, withdraws from the planning.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.2017
January
Green House Golf Club closes in St. Vith
The Green House Golf Club closes its doors in St. Vith. The 70 members were informed about this step.
Sources
GE, 07.12.2016
Central weekend service of family doctors
Eifel family doctors are setting up a central on-call service for weekends and holidays at the Sankt Vither Clinic from the beginning of the year.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.2017
GrenzEcho takes over Radio Contact
The public limited company GrenzEcho takes over 51 percent of “Radio Contact – der beste Mix”. This is intended to stimulate advertising revenues and create synergies.
Sources
- GE, 07.01.2017
Medical polyvant center starts in Kelmis
In Kelmis, the new medical polyvalent center starts its work at the Kirchplatz. Five doctors and a nurse initiated the center to centralize primary health care.
Sources
- GE, 31.12.2016
Suspicion of subsidy fraud
Minister Harald Mollers announces that the V.o.G. Die Raupe will have its funding cancelled due to irregularities and suspected subsidy fraud.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2017
Snow-free
The onset of winter paralyzes eastern Belgium. Several schools send their students home.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2017
Job cuts in Elsenborn
The staff at the Elsenborn warehouse is reduced. Of 150 employees, only one-fifth are to remain employed. Certain services are to be outsourced.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2017
New heads of police zones
The command posts of the two East Belgian police zones are reassigned. Daniel Keutgen takes over the management in the Weser-Göhl zone, René Trost that of the Eifel zone.
Sources
- GE, 2017.12.28 (Orginalperson: Daniel Kreuten; René Trost)
New code for tourism adopted in the PDG
The PDG adopts a new decree for the promotion of tourism in East Belgium, which allows for new promotion instruments and simplified procedures.
Sources
- GE, 23.01.2017
First mayor
Marion Dhur becomes the first female mayor of East Belgium in Burg-Reuland. She replaces Joseph Maraite.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2017
February
70,000 pairs of cross-country skis rented out
The 2016/2017 winter season is progressing positively. According to preliminary figures, over 70,000 pairs of cross-country skis have been rented in East Belgium so far.
Sources
- GE, 06.02.2017
Urbanization stopped?
A Kelmis construction company plans to build 30 residential houses and five apartments. The Völkersberg project in Hergenrath is stopped. Nevertheless, citizens from Aachen continue to move to the northern communities, whose future is increasingly determined by Aachen’s development.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2017
Out for Eupen Plaza
Eupen Plaza, which failed as a supra-regional business center, is to be rebuilt. 61 residential units are planned. The public inquiry will be launched.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2017
Paasch intervenes against planned German passenger car tolls
Prime Minister Oliver Paasch meets the German Minister of Transport Alexander Dobrindt (CSU). In the interview, he protests against the negative consequences of the planned toll for the German-Belgian border region.
Sources
- GE, 09.02.2017
New life for our villages
The villages of Elsenborn, Wallerode and Manderfeld are selected for the project of the Economic Development Corporation of East Belgium New life for our villages.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2017
Expansion of the east loop
The so-called east loop is being further expanded. After completion of the first section from Bütgenbach via Amel, Weismes and Malmedy, further targets will be set.
Sources
- GE, 28.12.2017
March
60 years of advertising newspaper in St. Vith
In Saint Vith, KurierJournal celebrates its anniversary. On March 1, 1957, the advertising newspaper “Werbe-Post” appeared in Saint Vith for the first time. The last issue appeared on November 27, 1980. From November/December 1980, Journal Aktuell and Werbe-Kurier were published, which merged to form KurierJournal in 1997.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2017
Location brand East Belgium presented for the first time
The new East Belgium location brand is presented in the Sankt Vither Triangel. According to the motto “not everyone can do East Belgium”, this is intended to bundle forces and give the German-speaking community an easily identifiable face both internally and externally.
Sources
- GE, 17.03.2017
Judge at the Court of Appeal
Eupen lawyer Marc Lazarus takes his oath at the Liège Court of Appeal
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2017
PSWC celebrate 40th birthday
The Public Social Welfare Centers celebrate their 40th anniversary with a ceremony that provides an occasion to look back and look forward for these social institutions.
Sources
- GE, 20.03.2017
German language skills in Malemedyer Wallonia decrease significantly
With regard to the brand name of East Belgium, the tourism councillor of the municipality of Weismes, Stany Noel, complains that the knowledge of German in Malmedy Wallonia is significantly decreasing, which makes contacts with German-speaking communities more difficult. He is critical of the brand name East Belgium.
Sources
- GE, 28.03.2017
April
Day nursery in Hergenrath
The municipalities of Raeren, Lontzen and Kelmis agree with DG Social Minister Antoniadis to build a joint crèche in Hergenrath.
Sources
- GE, 29.12.2017
DG budget focuses on investments
Prime Minister Oliver Paasch announces another significant increase in investment in infrastructure before the SEC 2010 standards come into force. In the future, these will no longer allow spending on infrastructure investments to be spread over several years.
Sources
- GE, 25.04.2017
New school buildings via investment pact?
In the concertation committee of all governments in the country, Minister President Oliver Paasch proposes that the second PPP school construction program for schools in St. Vith and Kelmis be taken into account in the “national investment pact”, which aims to invest around 30 billion euros in the economy by 2030.
Sources
- GE, 27.04.2017
Cigarette counterfeiter in court
In 2014, they blew the whistle. 39 defendants are on trial in Eupen for counterfeiting cigarettes in an Eupen warehouse.
Sources
- GE, 27.04.2017
May
Radio Contact-East Belgium Now
After a comprehensive relaunch, Radio Contact-East Belgium Now goes live
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2017
Old people's home merger in the north of the DG
Negotiations on a merger of the Asteneter Katharinenstift and the Leonie retirement home in Kelmis, which is still under construction, are nearing completion.
Sources
- GE, 15.05.2017
Surveillance cameras
In the municipalities of Kelmis, Raeren and Lontzen, surveillance cameras are installed at neuralgic points.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2017
Religious community announces withdrawal from Montenau
The members of the religious community announce that they will leave the monastery of Montenau in the foreseeable future.
Sources
- GE, 19.05.2017
June
New BRF Editor-in-Chief
Eifel journalist Stephan Pesch succeeds Rudi Schroeder as editor-in-chief at the Belgian Broadcasting Corporation (BRF).
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2017
Laying of the foundation stone Palace of Justice
The foundation stone for the new Palace of Justice is laid in Eupen. The new building is being constructed at the intersection of Rathausplatz and Vervierser Strasse and is expected to cost 21 million euros.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2017
Hergenrath construction project
The Völkersberg construction project in Hergenrath continues to heat up tempers. Minor corrections are made.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2017
Concrete road
In St. Vith, the third phase of work begins on the concrete road between St. Vith and Amel.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2017
Bomb discovery in St. Vith
A bomb discovery in the Bödemchen district keeps St. Vither on tenterhooks for a day.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2017
Protest against Tihange
50,000 people form a human chain between Aachen and Liège in protest against the nuclear power plants in Doel and Tihange, among them many East Belgians.
Sources
- GE, 30.12.2017
First city car for Sankt Vith
In St. Vith, the first city car “Movith” is put into operation. It’s an electric-powered Renault Zoe. The trolley is financed by the VoG Fahr with, the cooperative Courant d’Air and the city of Saint Vith.
Sources
- GE, 27.06.2017
July
Upgrading of Botrange targeted
The Signal de Botrange is to be upgraded for 1.5 million euros. The commune of Weismes submits applications to the regional government in Namur.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.2018
East Belgium scheme replaces IZOM agreement
After ten years, the so-called IZOM agreement, which regulated cross-border healthcare for German-speaking Belgians, is coming to an end. Since the old regulation led to disadvantages for Belgian health insurance companies and regional hospitals in several respects, the successor agreement, the so-called East Belgium Regulation, enters into force on this day. This restricts certain freedoms of cross-border health care, but is intended to continue to enable important health care services to be provided in German that cannot be provided in this way in eastern Belgium (such as child and adolescent psychiatry, etc.). In the parliament of the German-speaking Community and in the press there were sometimes heated discussions in the run-up.
Sources
- GE, 01.07.2017
Mobility aids only via Service for Self-Determined Living (DSL)
Mobility aids were previously provided by health insurance companies. The sixth state reform gave the DG new powers, including in the social and health sectors. The DG is the first entity to opt out of the so-called transitional protocol and now assumes this authority itself. The central point of contact is the Service for Self-Determined Living (DSL), which was established in January 2017.
Sources
- GE, 01.07.2017
Tour de France through Kelmis
A stage of the Tour de France (with destination Liège) also crosses East Belgium from Kelmis to the White House.
Walloon polemic about the self-image of German speakers
The magazine “Le Vif” publishes statements attributed to the CDH politician Maxim Prévot, according to which the German-speaking Belgians are Walloons. A controversy then erupted between the German-speaking regional deputies (Stoffels, Baltus-Möres) and Prévot, which was also reflected in the press. The occasion was the suggestion of regional deputy Jenny Baltur-Möres (PFF) to greet drivers at the German-Belgian border with a sign “Welcome to East Belgium”.
Sources
- GE, 7/17/2017; Le Vif, 07/07/2017 et al.
Roaming charges are eliminated
In the EU, roaming charges for making calls, sending text messages or surfing the Internet are completely waived. This has a very positive impact, especially in the border region.
Expansion of Rovert industrial zone
The regional government in Namur gives the green light for the expansion of the Rovert industrial zone between Eynatten and Raeren.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.2018
Closure Göhltal Museum
The Kelmiser Göhltalmuseum closes its doors at the location on Maxstraße. The renovation of the new museum in the old Vieille Montagne administration building is progressing.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.2018
New majority in Walloon region for new powers to DG
In their government program, the new majority in the Walloon region want to transfer new powers to the German-speaking Community: while the transfer of housing is already being negotiated, energy and spatial planning are now also to be decided by the PDG for the DG in the foreseeable future.
Sources
- GE, 26.07.2017
New Walloon Prime Minister sworn in
After the majorities in the Walloon Regional Parliament changed during the current legislative period, the new prime minister, Willy Borsus (MR), is sworn in by the king.
August
Shooting "Susewind
A fantasy world is being created along the Ravel path in Raeren. The shooting of the children’s film Liliane Susewind takes place there.
Sources
- GE, 02.01.2018
Dali exhibition at the St. Vither Art Palace
In the “Sankt Vither Kunstpalast”, the former Messerich furniture center, an extensive Dali exhibition by art collector Dr. Heinz Ess is opened as a permanent exhibition.
Sources
- GE, 22.08.2017
September
First childminder house in the DG
The first daycare home opens in Eupen, where four caregivers can care for up to twelve children. It is called “Post-Minis” and is located in the immediate vicinity of the post office.
Sources
- GE, 08.06.2017
New Walloon Prime Minister for more powers to DG
In an interview with GrenzEcho, the new Walloon Prime Minister, Willy Borsus (MR), advocates a transfer of additional powers to the German-speaking Community.
Sources
- GE, 15.09.2017
First Citizens' Dialogue in the DG
For the first time, 26 citizens from the German-speaking Community will meet to discuss solutions to improve out-of-school care for children over three days of exchanges with experts and the PDG parliamentarians. Almost simultaneously, the PDG shows the exhibition “Democracy Factory”.
Sources
- GE, 16.9.2017
New building retirement home?
Interkommunale Vivias announces that it plans to build a new retirement home on Malmedyer Strasse in Sankt Vith.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.2018
Action program of the Moselle River Treaty VoG adopted
The members of the River Treaty Moselle VoG adopt an action program 2017-2019. Within the framework of an Interreg program, the Our River Contract was established in 2008, which expired at the end of the funding period in 2011. On March 9, 2016, the Board of Directors of the river contract Mosel VoG was established, which has the “local antenna” Our. The headquarters of the NPI is the Kulturhaus in Burg Reuland, the work is coordinated in the Botrange Nature Park Center. The East Belgian municipalities of Büllingen, Amel, St. Vith and Burg Reuland are members of the VoG.
Sources
- GE, 27.09.2017
October
Discrimination against German speakers in entrance examination for medical studies
Prime Minister Oliver Paasch protests to his counterpart in the French Community, Rudy Demotte (PS), against the discrimination of German-speaking participants in the entrance examination for medical and dental studies. The expiration violates agreements already made between the two entities.
FGTB strike with moderate response in the DG
The socialist trade union FGTB has called on its members in the public sector to strike against the government’s austerity measures. There was a moderate response in the north of the DG alone.
Mining in Kelmis?
The Walzinc company would like to examine the resumption of mining in Kelmis. The plans meet with great opposition from the population. The majority in the municipal council finds it difficult to formulate a clear position.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.2018
DG buys Rehrmann house from city of Eupen
The German-speaking Community buys from the city of Eupen the so-called Rehrmann House at Kaperberg 2-4, which houses the State Archives as well as parts of the Father Damian School. The purchase price is 1.8 million euros, and the renovation costs are estimated at 800,000 euros.
Agora organizes theater days for the first time
The Agora Theater organizes for the first time Theater Days in St. Vith, which from now on will alternate with the Theater Festival. Workshops, discussions and theater performances were held as part of the events.
1900 signatures against mining plans
With regard to the test drilling around Kelmis and Bleyberg, which the company Walzinc wants to apply for, the municipality of Bleyberg has received more than 1900 signatures against the project as well as 80 written comments before the deadline.
Retreat kitchen mountain
After 30 years at the helm of the company, publisher Alfred Küchenberg leaves GrenzEcho. The Rossel publishing house takes over 75 percent of the shares, 25 percent are held by the Thommessen family from St. Vitus.
Sources
- GE, 03.01.2018
Balance sheet on Natura 2000 sites
In the nine German-speaking communes, as well as in the communes of Malmedy, Weismes and Bleyberg, which are all part of the catchment area of the Forestry Directorate of Malmedy, 31 Natura 2000 sites have been designated as of 2012 (240 in the whole of Wallonia). So far, 2000 appeals have been filed by affected farmers over the requirements. Consensus was reached in 83 percent of cases.
Sources
Director of the Eupen hospital announces
Eupen Hospital Director Danny Havenith quits, “due to incompatibilities with the majority of the Board of Directors.”
November
Kaleido node opened in Büllingen
After the reconstruction of the upper floor of the emergency service center, the Kaleido hub in Büllingen starts its work. This is the first time that the Belgian North Eifel hosts a public institution on its territory.
Herbesthaler Street free of construction
Clear road ahead on Herbesthaler Strasse in Eupen: with a delay of several months, work on Eupen’s busiest road is completed.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.2018
Yves Kreins new head of DG representation in Brussels
Yves Kreins, First President of the Council of State until August 31 and now retired, becomes the new head of the DG representation in Brussels.
DG and Walloon Region agree on transfer of competence
At a joint meeting of the government of the German-speaking Community with the Walloon Prime Minister, Willy Borsus (MR), the representatives of the constituent states agreed on a transfer in principle of new powers to the German-speaking Community. The responsibilities for housing, regional planning and energy are to be transferred from the Walloon Region to the German-speaking Community before the end of the legislative period.
Last number of the literary magazine Krautgarten
The literary magazine “Krautgarten”, published since 1982 and edited by Bruno Karthäuser, is discontinued with number 71. This will be presented on this day. Besides the magazine, 54 other publications were also presented under “Krautgarten”.
Round Table of Religions in OB
The government and the representatives of the various religious communities in East Belgium decide to set up a round table of religions and to meet regularly.
December
Anniversary for plasma center
The Blood and Plasma Center in Amel, the only one of its kind in East Belgium, celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.2018
Topping out ceremony in Raeren
Topping-out ceremony at the Marienheim in Raeren: The new wing is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2018.
Sources
- GE, 04.01.2018
Paving the way for mandatory integration course
The majority parties in the Parliament of the German-speaking Community (PDG) pass a decree that provides for a mandatory integration course as of January 1, 2018.
Social housing refurbishments in the Eifel region
Public Housing Eifel has completed the project of energy renovation of 35 social housing units in St. Vither Neustadt. There is no new construction project, although demand is high.
PDG adopts balanced budget for 2018
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community adopts a balanced budget for 2018.
January
LBA--Reform in force
At the beginning of the year, the Employment Office of the German-speaking Community took over the tasks of the four local employment agencies in the DG and the payment of the LBA checks.
Luxembourg tax reform for cross-border workers
In Luxembourg, a tax reform comes into force that will in particular tax married cross-border commuters differently in the future. Previously, the income of the spouse was not taken into account; in the future, the so-called world income will serve as the basis. Numerous East Belgian cross-border workers are affected.
Stormy low leaves traces
Storm Eleanor leaves behind traces of devastation in eastern Belgium, but especially in the Belgian Eifel.
First East Belgian athlete qualified for Winter Olympics
Thierry Langer from Elsenborn is the first East Belgian to qualify for the Winter Olympics, which have been held since 1924 and are organized this year in Pyeomgchang, South Korea.
New construction of a nursing home in Sankt Vith?
In a press briefing, Interkommunale Vivias informs that it plans to build a new nursing home Sankt Vith in Malmedyer Street. The new building is to be constructed by 2020 and will then employ 200 people.
Second rescue helicopter in Bra-sur-Lienne
The “Centre Médical Héliporté” (CMH) in Bra-sur-Lienne, which also guarantees air rescue in eastern Belgium, now has a second rescue helicopter.
Application for mining activities canceled
The Walloon Minister of Spatial Planning, Carlo di Antonio (CDH), cancels the application of the Walzinc company for mining activities in the Kelmis region due to procedural errors.
Storm damage in the Eupen region
Several houses are damaged by a storm in Eupen.
Concept and staff for Eupen Museum
In Eupen, the concept and the new manager of the Eupen Museum are presented. Catherine Weisshaupt starts her work on March 1. The reconstruction, which has been going on for seven years, is now also entering its final phase.
Demolition of the old building of the old people's and nursing home Sankt Joseph
In Eupen, demolition work begins on the building of the Saint Joseph old people’s and nursing home, which dates from the 1970s. 72 residents have already moved to a new wing in November 2017.
February
Expansion variations for St. Vith day nursery are being examined
The expansion of the Saint Vith day nursery by 12 or 24 places is under consideration. Based on the results, the political decision-makers then want to make a decision.
No Ravel Eupen-Raeren
DG Tourism Minister Weykmans announces that in the future there will be no Ravel route between Eupen and Raeren along the old railroad line (about 7 km). As long as the rails are not removed, the necessary width for the project is missing.
Brewery "Belgium Peak Beer" opened
Not far from Sourbrodt on the Vennstrasse, the “Belgium Peak Beer” brewery with brasserie is opened.
First cross-border power line under construction
Work has begun in Lichtenbusch on a major cross-border power line that will allow electricity to be exchanged across the border for the first time. The pipeline runs from Oberzier (Düren district) to Lixhe (near Visé). The route will be laid completely underground, is expected to cost around 500 million euros and will go into operation at the end of 2020.
Optimistic economic barometer of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce
Around 140 private-sector companies from East Belgium with around 5,600 employees took part in the IHK business survey. They are optimistic about the future. 84 percent of the companies describe the course of business in 2017 as good or satisfactory. This is the fifth-best score in the survey, which has been conducted for 24 years.
Reform of the legislation on the protection of monuments
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community adopts a reform of the legislation on the protection of monuments. This is intended to create prevention through better information, a simplification of procedures, and out-of-court punishment options.
March
New Editor-in-Chief for the Grenzecho
Oswald Schröder, a native of Manderfeld, takes up the post of editor-in-chief at the Grenzecho.
Hospital Eupen opens polyclinic in Kelmis
Eupen’s Saint Nicholas Hospital opens its first polyclinic in Kelmis. Nine specialists are available to patients on a rotating basis.
Radio Contact moves to the marketplace
Radio Contact, of which Grenzecho has been the majority owner since January 1, 2017, will broadcast from the Grenzecho building on the market square from now on.
Free distribution of iodine tablets receives little response
Iodine tablets are distributed free of charge in the country’s pharmacies. In the event of a nuclear accident, several radioactive variants of iodine can enter the body through food, breathing air, and, less commonly, through the skin, and accumulate in the thyroid gland. Taking potassium iodide tablets prevents the storage of radioactive iodine in the thyroid glands. However, the measure is only a very inadequate response. The response to the distribution was low in East Belgium.
Number of accident fatalities declining
The two East Belgian police zones report that the number of accidents and fatalities continue to decrease slightly. In 2017, there were 97 accidents with personal injuries in the Weser-Göhl police zone. 121 persons had to be treated, two fatalities were reported. In the police zone Eifel 327 accidents were registered, in 71 cases people were injured. Here, too, two accident victims died.
Start of construction of the day nursery in Hergenrath
In Hergenrath, construction work starts on the crèche, which will be open to residents of the municipalities of Kelmis, Raeren and Lontzen.
Test drilling for bridge construction
Since the beginning of the year, a French study office has been carrying out test drilling for the construction of a bridge between Oudler and Espeler. The bridge will be the centerpiece of the new N 62 between Saint Vith and the Luxembourg border.
Minister of Agriculture Collin in Andler
Minister of Agriculture René Collin (CDH) visits a farm in Andler. East Belgian farmers explain their hardships to the minister and ask, among other things, for more information in German.
Adult education organization "The Caterpillar" condemned
The managing director and the president of the board of directors of the adult education organization “The Caterpillar” are found guilty in the Court of First Instance on almost all charges. They are charged with improper use of subsidies. The DG acts as a joint plaintiff.
Long-term visions for DG called for
Community Senator Karl-Heinz Lambertz (SP) calls for long-term perspectives for the German-speaking Community. Community policy discussions would begin again after the May 2019 elections. The DG must be vigilant and set long-term goals, he said. Among other things, he advocates a complete takeover of all regional powers by 2024.
No complete network coverage in sight
Proximus manager Renaud Tilmans, on a visit to the government in Eupen, promises improvements in network expansion, but not 100 percent coverage. That would not be possible. There is considerable room for improvement in terms of both Internet reception and coverage, especially in the Belgian Eifel region.
Prizes awarded in Parliament
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community awards a prize for political science to Christoph Niessen, Min Reuchamps and Frédéric Bouhon for their work “The German-speaking Community after the Sixth State Reform: Stocktaking, Debates and Perspectives”.
The prize for spatial and landscape planning goes to Nathalie Bodarwé, Heinz Winters and Jeroen Verbeek for their study “Cultural Landscape Park Belgian Eifel – 100 Villages – 1 Future”.
Inaugural visit by NRW Minister President Laschet
The Prime Minister of the neighboring state of North Rhine-Westphalia comes to Eupen for his inaugural visit. Prime Minister Paasch initiates an amendment to the East Belgium Scheme regulating cross-border health care.
Food banks inform
Red Cross food banks in East Belgium launch a PR offensive and provide information about their work. They provide food free of charge to those in need. This is done according to clear rules, say the PSWC and the Raeren Red Cross. Food banks exist in eastern Belgium in the municipalities of Kelmis, Raeren, Eupen, Büllingen, Amel and Sankt Vith.
April
Bluestone museum law officially recognized
The German-speaking Community officially recognizes the Bluestone Museum “Rechter Schieferstollen” as a museum of the DG. As a recognized museum, the V.o.G. receives increased public funding.
New Scheibler Square in Eupen
The city council of Eupen decides, after a citizens’ survey, to name the square at the confluence of the Weser and the Hill “Scheibler Square”. In this way, the city commemorates the so-called Scheibler House, which was built in 1780 and completely demolished in 1970 despite being worthy of preservation.
Hecking sign for Klaus-Dieter Klauser
Klaus-Dieter Klauser receives the Hecking shield of the Kgl. Historical Society Between the Fens and the Schneifel. The laudator, Engelbert Cremer, praised the outstanding voluntary work of the award winner for regional historical work.
Youth Day of the diocese in Eupen
The Youth Day of the Diocese of Liège takes place in Eupen.
PDG decides to reform child benefits
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community decides to reform the payment of child benefits, which will be the authority of the German-speaking Community as of January 1, 2019.
Massive charges against nuclear operators
Anti-nuclear activists have called for large numbers of criminal complaints to be filed against the Belgian state, the nuclear regulator and Engie Electrabel, the operator of Belgium’s nuclear power plants. Eupen then receives complaints from 176 anti-nuclear activists. The majority of the activists are from the Netherlands and Germany.
New administration building for RZKB inaugurated
The new administrative headquarters of the Regional Center for Early Childhood Care (RZKB), the former kindergarten in Eupen’s Haas Street, is officially opened after renovation work. The redesign cost around 470,000 euros. The RZKB employs around 190 people in East Belgium, who look after around 3,000 children. The DG subsidizes the center with over three million euros annually.
DG only sub-state with black zero
The federal government and the constituent states have sent their report to the EU Commission, which Belgium must submit on its reform program. Of all the member states, only the German-speaking Community can boast a black zero.
New BTZ service center for children and young people from 0 to 21 years of age
A point of contact for all ages from 0 to 21 is provided by the Counseling and Therapy Center. From now on, it will ensure the services previously provided by the Early Intervention Center (children up to 6 years of age with special needs), the KITZ (Children’s Therapy Center, which offered specialized help in several areas for children with special needs), and the SPZ (Social Psychological Center). The merged service employs 40 people and has an annual budget of 1.9 million euros, of which 1.75 million euros are contributed by the German-speaking Community. Early help will be fully integrated legally in the coming months.
May
New black grouse for the High Fens
In the High Fens, black grouse are being relocated from Sweden to save the threatened population of this rare species on the high moor.
Warning of labor shortage
The director of the Labor Office of the German-speaking Community warns of a labor shortage. In the coming decade in particular, it will be difficult to absorb the retirement of qualified workers with young employees. He calls on companies to act with foresight.
Data Protection Officer for the DG
Within the framework of the European Data Protection Regulation, the Ministry of DG appoints a Data Protection Officer, who is also to provide competent information to citizens and associations. The European Data Protection Regulation comes into force on May 25.
Ministry uses old girls school around
The Ministry of DG informs that the old girls’ school in Eupen, which has been empty for several weeks and is owned by the community, will be converted for its own services. The youth welfare department is to be located there.
Automatic license plate recognition in police zone Weser-Göhl
The Police Council decides to purchase two surveillance systems that can automatically capture license plates.
June
Opening tennis hall Kelmis
After a 15-year lead time, the new Kelmis indoor tennis center is opened.
Heavy flooding in the Eifel region of Belgium
Heavy rain leads to heavy flooding along the courses of small and larger streams in the Belgian Eifel. Property damage is above average for this hilly region.
Open doors in the DG institutions
Numerous East Belgians took advantage of Sunday to take a look at the DG’s various institutions.
N62 project presented
In Grüfflingen, the plans for the new construction of the N62 between Sankt Vith and the Luxembourg border are presented. The information session kicks off the environmental impact study.
Financial monitor unlocked
Prime Minister Paasch unlocked the new “Financial Monitor”, which can be viewed online on the East Belgium Portal. Updated daily, it provides information on the cash balance, the debt level and the budgetary result of the community.
New brewery
With an open house weekend, the regional brewery Eifel Craft Beer starts in Berterath.
Village survey against planned wind farm
In a binding poll, 92 percent of the village right opposed the proposed wind farm.
East Belgium scheme extended
The so-called East Belgium Scheme, which allows cross-border healthcare, has been extended until the end of the year. Since July 1, 2017, the East Belgium Scheme has replaced the IZOM Agreement. However, it offers significantly fewer advantages.
Wolf detected in the High Fens
Through a photo trap, a wolf is detected in the High Fens for the first time again.
Handover of the Wetzlar Bath
During a ceremony, the new Eupen Wetzlarbad is handed over to the operating company Innopa.
Kindergarten assistant introduced
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community approves the introduction of kindergarten assistants and the lowering of the kindergarten age to 2.5 years.
Chamber president visits DG
For the first time, a President of the Belgian Chamber pays tribute to the German-speaking Community. Siegfried Bracke (N-VA) visits Saint Vith and then addresses the parliamentarians in Eupen.
Declining membership of trade unions
Belgium’s three major trade unions are increasingly losing members. While the Christian CSC had only 1,665,000 members in 2010, the number dropped to 1,571,000 members by 2016. The socialist FGTB initially increased from 2010 (1,518,000 members) to 1,549,000 members, then dropped to 1,535,000. Only the liberal union was able to increase its membership from 274,000 to almost 296,000 during this period. Figures for eastern Belgium are not available.
July
New competencies for the German-speaking Community
In Namur, the government of the Walloon Region and the German-speaking Community agree on the transfer of competences in housing construction, as well as parts of energy and spatial planning policy. The handover is also said to involve 5.3 million euros.
Death at the lake Bütgenbach
Another death occurs at Lake Bütgenbach. A 17-year-old man from Verviers drowns.
New cinema hall in Büllingen
The Scala cinema in Büllingen, the only privately run movie house in East Belgium, opens a second auditorium with 104 seats.
Expansion of the Luxembourg North Road
The Grand Duchy plans to invest 230 million euros in the expansion of the northern road from Wemperhardt to Ettelbrück. The road is used by numerous East Belgian commuters.
Benelux allows cross-border chases
The Benelux countries sign an agreement that deepens and expands the cooperation begun in 2004. From now on, chases across borders are basically allowed in the three countries. The cooperation will be further expanded.
East Belgium again film set
A crew of 30 shoots in the Belgian Eifel. Küchelscheid is the location for the film “Adoration” by Belgian director Fabrice du Welz.
Volunteerism strong but changed
According to a survey by the Ministry of the German-speaking Community, volunteering remains very strong in East Belgium. A decline, he said, could not be substantiated by figures. But it is changing significantly at the same time. Up to 32 percent of East Belgians are active volunteers, he said.
National pride studied
The news magazine “Le Vif/L’Express” investigates the national pride of the Belgians. The authors conclude that Belgians were very reluctant to express their national pride, despite soccer, the king and frites. Language, he said, is an important identity factor because it is also a barrier.
August
Opening of the new Wetzlarbad
The new Wetzlarbad is opened in Eupen. Six years after the closure of the old bath, the new building, which cost 10.5 million euros, is opened to the public.
Start of the "Business at School" project
Encouraging entrepreneurship and discovering the possibilities of self-employment is the goal of the “Economy and School” project, which is starting in East Belgium. Partners are the Economic Development Agency (WFG), the German-speaking Community, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Eupen-Malmedy-Sankt Vith and the working group “Economy and School”.
Red Cross East Belgium independent
On March 24, 2018, the Extraordinary General Assembly of the Belgian Red Cross decided to recognize the Red Cross of East Belgium as an independent part of the organization. The decision was approved by the Government of the German-speaking Community by decree on June 20, 2018 and published in the Belgian Official Gazette on August 24, 2018.
From now on, the Belgian Red Cross is structured in the same way as the Belgian federal state, namely in four constituent states. Now the German speakers have a seat on the Directorate Council, the National Council, the Board of Directors and the General Assembly of the Belgian Red Cross. The dependence on the Walloon Red Cross has thus been removed.
Farewell party for Montenau Monastery
The last three remaining Steyl religious celebrate farewell in Montenau-Iveldingen. The Order has been active in the Belgian Eifel for almost 90 years. With the closure of the monastery, the educational institution founded on March 12, 1987 as V.o.G. also ceases its operations. A new purpose for the building has not yet been found.
Bridge building at the Hochmosel crossing
The bridge of the Hochmosel crossing is closed. It connects the Eifel and Hunsrück regions and is the important continuation of the Liège-Saint Vith freeway (E42) via Wittlich (A60) to the Frankfurt area. The date of opening the Hunsrück section B 50 for traffic is still open.
Laying of the foundation stone for "Extension Z" at Eupen Hospital
The cornerstone to start. An “Extension Z” is being built at the Eupen hospital for eight million euros, replacing the old geriatric containers and creating new possibilities for the hospital.
Stoffels no longer a candidate for Namur
Regional deputy Edmund Stoffels announces that he will not run again for the Walloon regional parliament in May 2019. He represented East Belgium in Namur for more than 20 years.
September
Good tourism year for East Belgium
The Tourism Agency of East Belgium (TAO) reports that hotels and bed and breakfasts were 72 percent occupied. According to 83 percent of respondents, the result is “the same or better” than last year. The Ravel bike paths are developing into tourist attractions. The lakes of Robertville and Bütgenbach register up to 1,500 visitors per day. Mainly Flemings, followed by Dutch, Walloons and Germans visit East Belgium.
State Council rejects the objection to the expansion of the State Archives
In August 2015, residents filed an objection to an addition to the State Archives with the State Board. After more than three years, the highest opposition chamber now rejects this request.
Exhibition "Mass shootings" in the Triangle Saint Vith
The Center for East Belgian History presents in Saint Vith the exhibition “Mass shootings” of the Foundation Topography of Terror and Foundation for the Murdered Jews of Europe. It was expanded with display panels on Karl Pütz, who set up Hitler Youth groups in Eupen-Malmedy in the 1930s and was the main person responsible for the mass shooting shown as an example. The exhibition will be on display at the Old Slaughterhouse in Eupen from October 14 to 28 and will be accompanied by a wide-ranging supporting program. (From 07.09.2018 to 24.09.2018)
East Belgians satisfied with living situation according to Forsa
A survey of 1,000 residents of East Belgium shows that the citizens of the DG are particularly satisfied with their own housing situation, standard of living, their jobs and their own state of health. They are significantly less satisfied with the childcare services and the supply of places in old people’s homes and nursing homes.
Largest photovoltaic plant in the DG inaugurated
The foam processing and internationally active company NMC from Eynatten inaugurates the largest photovoltaic plant in East Belgium and one of the largest in Belgium. The solar park includes a total of 6,816 modules and can reach a peak output of 2.25 megawatts. With this plant, built on 1.4 hectares, the company can cover 18 percent of its own needs.
Large Ophey exhibition in Düsseldorf
After 1962 and 1991 the third major exhibition of the Eupen-born painter Walter Ophey opens in Düsseldorf. Under the title “Farbe bekennen” the importance of the painter for German Expressionism is to be underlined and an overall view is to be offered. The exhibition is scheduled to run until January 2019.
New competencies for the DG
The governments of the Walloon Region and the German-speaking Community agree at a joint meeting on the transfer of competences in the field of spatial planning, housing and energy (partially) from the Walloon Region to the German-speaking Community. The new authority also provides funding of 6.8 mill. euros and the supervision of 15 officials to the German-speaking Community.
Opening of the new museum "Vieille Montagne" in Kelmis
A ceremony marks the opening of the new “Vieille Montagne Museum”, located in the renovated former head office building of the group of the same name. The museum mainly interprets the zinc mining in and around Kelmis and the history of Neutral Moresnet (1816-1919), a 3.4 square kilometer neutral territory. The “Vieille Montagne” company originated in Kelmis, but was already a global player in the 19th century. The opening ceremony will be followed by an open house this weekend. (From 14.09.2018 to 16.09.2018)
Start of construction for Bpost logistics center in Sankt Vith
Construction of a 2,500 square meter logistics center for Bpost begins in Sankt Vith. From September 2019, 150 employees will be based here, sorting mail from the Eifel communities as well as the municipalities of Vielsalm, Gouvy, Lierneux, Stavelot, Stoumont, Malmedy and Weismes.
Holzheim awarded in the European Village Competition
Holzheim is honored at the award ceremony of the European Village Competition in Fliess (Tyrol) for its high level of civic commitment and its promising projects.
Crop losses remain within limits
The consequences of the “summer of the century” are a burden for the farmers in East Belgium, but they are far from reaching the extent of those in the Belgian interior or in other particularly affected European regions. Marc Schröder from the Farmers’ Union points out that grazing was hardly possible due to the severe drought, that keeping the animals indoors made it necessary to feed them hay, and that the hay stocks were only sufficient after the good spring. However, the corn yield was mostly good – with significant regional differences. Due to the long stabling, there is still the problem of manure spreading.
Students make phone calls to ISS
Pupils of the Episcopal School in Saint Vith talk on the phone with astronaut Alexander Gerst on the ISS space station. This is made possible by the Belgian branch of ARISS (Amateur Radio on the international Space Station), whose leaders had sought a German-speaking school for contact.
Opening of the dementia ward in the Bütgenbach retirement home
The dementia ward in the Bütgenbach retirement home is opened. An open house will follow.
Move to the new justice building in Eupen
30 years after the introduction of a separate judicial district for the German-speaking Belgians, 20 years after the first plans and 11 years after the definitive location was determined, the court is moving to the new judicial building on Rathausplatz.
October
Priest shortage becomes more and more noticeable
As of October 1, 2018, the Büllingen parish no longer has a full-time priest. The shortage of priests is becoming more and more noticeable.
End of the construction work on the Eupen Museum
In Eupen, the end of construction work on the museum is celebrated. The official opening of the renovation, new construction and redesign of the museum is announced for early 2019.
DG Communities Statistics
The Belfius study on municipal finances shows that a citizen of the Belgian Eifel pays on average 200 euros less in taxes than citizens of the four northern municipalities. While southern municipalities spend significantly more money on road construction, northern municipalities spend about 2.5 times as much on Public Welfare Centers. The indebtedness of East Belgian municipalities is remarkably low compared to the rest of the country.
Statistics portal in a new look
The statistics portal of the German-speaking Community undergoes a relaunch and is equipped with new functions. The data can be accessed at www.ostbelgienstatistik.be.
Fire at the Manderfeld asylum center
A fire at the Manderfeld asylum seekers’ home is not serious. A technical defect was the cause. 13 people were slightly injured.
Clubhouse in Herbesthal
The remodeled post parcel building in the old Herbesthal train station is opened as a clubhouse. – Herbesthal station was opened in 1843 as the first border station in Europe and was located on the Prussian-Belgian railroad line Cologne-Brussels. The first European parcel center was also put into operation at this station.
"Les nouveaux belges" at the Malmundarium
The Malmundarium presents the exhibition “Les nouveaux belges”, which focuses on the end of the First World War in the region and the annexation to Belgium. At the same time, the association “Malmedy-Folklore” publishes the book “La Grande Guerre 1914-1918. Les Wallons prussiens mort pour le Kaiser”, which focuses on the fate of the soldiers from the present-day large municipalities of Malmedy and Weismes during the First World War.
Almost two percent receive food aid
While about 2.6 percent of the population in Belgium is in need of food assistance, this figure is 1.97 percent in the nine German-speaking municipalities, according to information from the Red Cross of East Belgium in 2017. PDG deputies discuss (the often hidden) poverty in East Belgium, the government announces a strategic plan.
MRI for Eupen Hospital
The magnetic resonance tomograph is put into operation at Eupen Hospital. The hospital and the German-speaking Community invested about one million euros.
Camera surveillance in Eupen starts
In Eupen, the police put the camera surveillance of Werthplatz, Klötzerbahn and Untere Bergstraße into service. The high-resolution recordings around the clock are intended to promote safety.
AS Eupen victim in fraud scandal?
The fraud scandal in Belgian soccer shows that AS Eupen could have been a victim. AS saved itself with a late win on the final matchday of the 2017-18 championship. The victory of KV Mechelen should be forced by unfair means. The public prosecutor’s office is investigating.
Drinking water shortage in Bütgenbach
Due to a shortage of drinking water, Bütgenbach obtains drinking water from the Perbachtalsperre. In the first few days, transport will be provided by the Technical Relief Organization and the German Red Cross. Then the Belgian civil defense comes into action. The cross-border action receives international press coverage (including Der Spiegel).
Local and provincial council elections in Belgium
Local and provincial council elections are held in Belgium and eastern Belgium. 49,374 voters are registered in the electoral lists in East Belgium.
First German Language Day in Wallonia
For the first time, a “German Language Day” is held in Wallonia. In the village school Julémont (Herve) the German language is intensively promoted. DG Minister Isabelle Weykmans and Regional Minister Pierre-Yves Jeholet visited the teaching facility. In the future, this day will be held on the third Wednesday of October in Wallonia.
Municipalities with significantly lower revenues from timber sales
Timber prices have collapsed following the dry summer and exceptionally heavy infestation by bark beetles. The densely forested East Belgian communities achieve significantly lower yields.
Energy company disregards language legislation
The Group has announced that it will discontinue its German-language customer service. Prime Minister Oliver Paasch sharply attacks the energy company Essent for discrimination and disregard for language laws.
Closure of Chocolaterie Jacques announced
Belgian confectioner Baronie announces the closure of Chocolaterie Jacques in May 2019. 70 employees will lose their jobs. – In 1896, the chocolaterie had been founded in Verviers. The company has been producing in Eupen since 1924.
Emerson announces layoff of 70 employees
Emerson Climate Technologies, a Welkenraedt-based compressor manufacturer announces the layoff of 72 employees. Previously, the globally operating group employed 340 people at this site.
Chain ice energy independent?
To date, the village of Kettenis already produces 27 percent of its own electricity, largely through photovoltaic systems. The village group is aiming for energy self-sufficiency in the long term.
300 years old blood oak felled
A blood oak tree that is about 300 years old is cut down. It stands in the garden behind the official residence of the Prime Minister. The tree is severely damaged by a fungus.
Building permit for the conversion of Eupen Plaza
In April 2000, the ATC shopping center was opened on Werth Square in Eupen. The unsuccessful project ends with the granting of a building permit for a partial demolition and the construction of a residential and office complex. A parking garage will be built on the level of Werth Square, which will be rented by the city of Eupen.
New life for our villages
50 concrete ideas for villages in one place are presented in the exhibition “New life for our villages” in Wallerode. The project is presented by the Economic Development Agency of East Belgium and the architecture faculties of Aachen and Liège. Interested citizens can obtain expert advice on the conversion of old buildings on request.
Doubling of burglary figures in the Belgian Eifel region
In the first ten months of 2018, more than twice as many burglaries are committed in the Belgian Eifel region than in 2017. This is reported by the Eifel police.
November
Expansion of after-school care in Amel
In Amel, the expansion of after-school care begins just two years after the existing building was expanded. The reason is the extraordinarily strong demand for this service.
Sharper image in the Scala cinema in Büllingen
As the first Belgian cinema ever, the main auditorium of the Scala cinema in Büllingen has been equipped with Eclair Color HDR. The innovation enables better light, greater contrasts and greater depth of field.
Födekam classifies music clubs
More than 1,200 club musicians participate in the classification of the Födekam Association. At the competition all registered music clubs are confirmed in their category. The level has continued to rise, the out-of-town jury said.
No turnaround in apprenticeship training
After several years of decline, the number of apprenticeship contracts concluded in eastern Belgium is rising slightly again. 243 boys and girls have opted for an apprenticeship contract. 131 apprenticeship positions remain unfilled, which is another significant increase compared to 2017.
Neuville rally runner-up
Saint-Vietnam’s Thierry Neuville misses out on the long-awaited World Rally Championship title. At the last race in Australia, he again secured the title as runner-up.
Museum ZVS with expanded exhibition
The museum “Between the Fens and the Schneifel” in Saint Vith presents the sixth and last room of its permanent exhibition on regional history. The time periods of the Middle Ages and modern times now complete the look into the region’s past.
Warchetaler dissolve
The Warchetaler, a brass band specializing in folk music from the Belgian northern Eifel, founded in 1978, gives its last annual concert and disbands.
Volume 4 of the Border Experiences presented
The Center for East Belgian History presented at the seat of the Prime Minister Volume 4 of “Border Experiences. A History of the German-speaking Community of Belgium”. To date, 53 historians from eastern Belgium and neighboring European regions have collaborated on the five volumes published.
Report on the living environment of young people in East Belgium
The University of Leuven presents a report on the lifeworlds of young people in East Belgium, which it prepared on behalf of the government. The conclusions will be incorporated into the first East Belgian Youth Report, which will also make concrete proposals for action.
December
Solidarity march against job cuts in Eupen
Around 600 workers take part in a solidarity march. They want to support the employees of Chocolaterie Jacques in Eupen (closure in May 2019, loss of 70 jobs) and the companies Hexel and Emerson in Welkenraedt (reduction of 70 jobs each).
65,000 at climate march in Brussels
Many East Belgians participate in the climate march in Brussels, which is attended by about 65,000 people. Shortly before the start of the UN climate summit in Katowice, Poland, they are demonstrating for increased climate protection.
First trial in the new Eupen Palace of Justice
For the first time, the Eupen Criminal Court meets in the new judicial building on the Town Hall Square in Eupen.
Installation of the new municipal councils
In the nine German-speaking municipalities, the municipal councils elected on October 10 will be installed. The mandataries take their oath and begin their work.
Premiere at the swearing in of the new mayors
The nine mayors of the nine German-speaking municipalities take their oath in Eupen in the Heidberg monastery. For the first time, this swearing-in ceremony takes place before the government of the German-speaking Community, as provided for in the new municipal decree. Only Marion Dhur (Burg Reuland) and Friedhelm Wirtz (Büllingen) hold the office again, seven mayors start in their communities as newcomers.
House Trouet in Eynatten will be converted
The “Haus Trouet”, built in 1770 in its present form by the pension master and tax collector Johann Nikolaus Jakob Smets and vacant for decades, was purchased by the construction and real estate company Hönders. The listed building is to be converted into an office complex.
Skills shortage as a real threat
The shortage of skilled workers is a “real threat” for East Belgium. This is the conclusion of the Institute for Employment and Employability (IBE) from Ludwigshafen in a scientific study in East Belgium. However, the Community has instruments at its disposal to counteract this, the authors continue.
Opening of the remodeled Africa Museum
After eight years of renovation and investments of 65 mill. Euro opens in Tervuren the Kgl. Africa Museum opens its doors again. By transforming the previous colonial museum, the house now aims to take a critical look at Belgium’s colonial past, shedding new light not only on the exploitation of the Congo during the reign of terror of Belgium’s King Leopold II.
Reforms through new aid zone council
In the barracks at the Kehrweg, the new council of the assistance zone is established. The new Zone Council decides that in the future all nine mayors of the German-speaking municipalities should belong to it.
Federal minority government
The N-VA withdraws from the federal government. Prime Minister Michel would like to continue the legislative period with a minority government.
Budget debate in the PDG
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community will debate the 2019 budget over three days. The German-speaking Community has a 2019 budget of 403 mill. Euro. (From 10.12.2018 to 12.12.2018)
New OBF President
Eupen organ builder Guido Schumacher is elected as the new president of the East Belgium Festival.
Approval for Honsfeld-Hepscheid wind farm
The mayors of the municipalities of Amel and Büllingen announce in a press conference that the minister responsible for regional planning, Carlo di Antonio, has approved the wind farm Honsfeld-Hepscheid, thus overriding the rejection in the first instance.
New medical center Sankt Vith opened
The new Sankt Vith medical center in Klosterstraße goes into operation. Three family physicians provide primary care there, along with three residents.
Nationwide strike also followed in eastern Belgium
Numerous workers in numerous East Belgian factories join the nationwide strike. Workers are protesting pension reform and declining purchasing power.
Resignation of the Michel II government
As a result of a motion of no confidence by the left-wing opposition , Prime Minister Michel offers the king the resignation of his government. The head of state asks for time to think. – The government had broken up ten days earlier over the dispute over the UN migration pact.
Government resignation accepted
The King accepts the resignation of the minority government of Michel II. The government will remain in office on a caretaker basis until the upcoming elections in May 2019.
Small bakeries close
At the end of the month, the Elsenborn and Nidrum bakeries, each operated by a husband and wife team, close. They exemplify the fundamental transformation of the bakery trade.
January
DG exercises new responsibilities
As of January 1, 2019, the German-speaking Community exercises new powers conferred under the Sixth State Reform. This includes the payment of family allowances (child benefits, birth and adoption premiums), as well as responsibility for the recognition and funding of nursing homes and homes for the elderly.
Smoke bombs, fire and assaults by "gilets jaunes" in Lichtenbusch
“Gilets jaunes” protest peacefully at the Lichtenbusch border crossing. More protesters join them during the night. Now it comes to assaults against motorists.
Carolers parade through East Belgium
About 900 carol singers parade through East Belgium and collect for disabled children in Peru. Until the 1980s, there were sporadic caroling campaigns for charitable causes. In 1985, the “Pontifical Mission of the Children in Belgium” took over the supervision of the carol singers and let them become active for children on other continents in cooperation with the German sister organization and according to the German model practiced since the 1960s.
PDG Committee debates "majority voting" for EP in East Belgium
A committee of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community discusses in a plenary session the “de facto” majority voting right for the guaranteed representative of the DG in the European Parliament (EP). The impetus came from a paper by Mike Mettlen, a political scientist based in law, who presented models of thinking on the subject.
"Special mining commission in Kelmis" reinstated
In addition to seven other commissions, the Kelmis municipal council has also set up a “Special Commission on Mining in Kelmis”. It succeeds the commission established in January 2018, but which has met only once. The Commission would like to follow Walzinc’s plans and be prepared for a possible mining application. The community is clearly opposed to the project.
No expansion of the A60
Eifel-Energie AG postpones its controversial plans to build a biomass cogeneration plant on Morsheck until further notice.
One in three Belgians in a precarious position
According to a study by the Catholic University of Leuven (KUL), one in three Belgians lives in a precarious situation. In addition to the poor (16 percent), this group also includes the lower middle class (18 percent), which is either poor or has difficulty making a living. The researchers warn of the social consequences and call for structural poverty and redistribution policies. Figures for eastern Belgium are not available.
Carolers in PDG
Alexander Miesen receives three kings and one star bearer from each of the nine East Belgian communities in the Parliament of the German-speaking Community. The 36 carol singers are representative of the approximately 900 carol singers in East Belgium.
Triangle with high utilization
In 2018, the Triangel Cultural Center in Saint Vith was able to count around 57,000 visitors. The house is largely booked up for 2019.
House Ternell again with restaurant
A new operator is reopening the restaurant at Haus Ternell, which will operate under the name “Ternell’s.” The previous operator ceased operations in April 2018. Since then, the restaurant was closed.
New police council of the Eifel zone appointed
The new police council of the Eifel zone has been appointed in Saint Vith. This is a direct result of the last municipal elections. The mayor of Burg Reuland, Marion Dhur, has been elected chairwoman.
Sharing autonomy experiences in the PDG.
Representatives from South Tyrol, Alsace and the Åland Islands discussed 100 years after the beginning of the Paris Peace Conference in Eupen in the Parliament of the German-speaking Community in front of about 80 participants about different autonomy experiences. The focus was on similar fates, different perceptions of history and a variety of forms of autonomy in four European regions. Finally, an outlook on the development of regional autonomy(ies) in Europe followed.
King Philippe at the "100 years of East Belgium" kick-off at the PDG
King Philippe visited the Parliament of the German-speaking Community to kick off the “100 Years of East Belgium” anniversary. The occasion was the start of negotiations on the Treaty of Versailles 100 years ago.
Committee of nine municipalities meets on mine decree
On the initiative of the mayor of Plombières, Marie Stassen, a committee of nine municipalities (Plombières, Kelmis, Raeren, Lontzen, Eupen, Aubel, Welkenraedt, Limbourg and Baelen) is meeting to discuss the ongoing reform of the so-called Mine Decree. The legal text that previously governed mining rights in Wallonia was outdated and is therefore currently being revised. The new communities could be affected by a possible resumption of mining activities contemplated by the Walzinc company.
Transfer of provincial powers discussed in PDG committee
Committee I of the PDG discusses the possible transfer of provincial powers to the German-speaking Community. There are different legal opinions on the transfer of tax sovereignty in particular. A study commissioned by the PDG from the University of Liège is expected to provide clarity.
Announcement of a new list "Volt" for the elections
The pro-European movement “Volt” will run in May in the German-speaking Community with its own list in the European elections and possibly also in the Community elections. Donovan Niessen announced this in Eupen on behalf of the transnational and pan-European party founded in 2017.
East Belgian students demonstrate against climate change
Up to 35,000 young people demonstrate in Brussels for more efforts in climate protection. 15 students from BS, MG and BIB participated in these protests.
Farmer protest in Lichtenbusch
Around 120 farmers from seven countries protested at the Lichtenschusch border crossing against European free trade agreements such as CETA, etc. They signed a “Joint European Farmers’ Declaration for a Fair and Responsible Trade Policy” supported by 17 associations.
Opening of the "new" Eupen City Museum
The new Eupen City Museum was opened with a ceremony. The planning phase for the conversion began eleven years ago, and the foundation stone for the new building was laid on September 16, 2011. Construction and reconstruction took eight years. The museum is run by the autonomous municipal government Tilia. The Kgl. Eupen History and Museum Association is a sponsor of the institution.
Remembrance of Jewish child transports in Herbesthal 80 years ago
On “Auschwitz Memorial Day,” January 27, the Herbesthal train station will commemorate the Jewish Kindertransporte that were transported between the November 30, 1938 and the August 31, 1939, and some of them went via Herbesthal station to Belgium, the Netherlands, Great Britain and the USA. Around 15,500 Jewish children survived the Holocaust as a result of these transports. At the commemoration, a monument by the Swabian artist, Sebastian Schmidt, will be unveiled to commemorate these events, which are once again relevant today.
Inventory guarantee for Irmep Eupen and Elsenborn warehouse
At the Irmep’s New Year’s reception in Eupen, the commander of the Belgian armed forces, General Marc Compernol, gives a guarantee of continuity for the Irmep in Eupen and the military training area in Elsenborn. However, he points out that certain tasks in the warehouse will increasingly be outsourced to private service providers in the future.
Stolberg-Eupen rail line not a utopia?
Euregio Verkehrsschienennetz GmbH (EVS) announces the new construction of the Stollberg to Breinig line, which could be extended to Eupen in the long term. According to EVS, this would relieve road traffic and significantly promote tourism. However, a repair would be associated with quite high costs.
February
What role for the DG after further state reform?
In a Grenzecho article, constitutional law expert Christian Behrendt explains the challenges facing the German-speaking community in an “institutional push” being mooted by several of the country’s parties after the May 2019 elections. He points out the opportunities and risks of the different schools of thought. He also analyzes the role of the province and a possible transfer of provincial powers
Child benefit paid by DG for the first time
14,707 children from 8,397 families receive child benefits for the first time from the newly created DG child benefit fund. This replaces the four cash registers previously operating in East Belgium and is located at Kaperberg 6. The previous child benefit system included 760 possible combinations. A unified child benefit system is now in place in East Belgium. Detailed information is located at www.ostbelgienfamilie.be.
Expansion of the East Loop enters second phase
The public inquiry into the second phase of the expansion of the so-called East Loop is completed. In February 2017, the high-voltage overhead lines from Bütgenbach via Amel and Bévercé had already been reinforced from 70 kV to 110 kv. Now the second phase is to be implemented, with eleven new pylons being erected between Bévercé and Trois-Pont. The pipeline there dates back to 1967. The reinforcement is intended to create the conditions for further expansion of renewable energies.
Expansion of Eupen station announced
The Grenzecho publishes a statement of the Minister of Mobility Bellot that the Eupen station will be rebuilt in the foreseeable future and the frequency of trains will be increased.
Class action lawsuit against energy companies?
All political groups agreed in the PDG committee with the announcement of Prime Minister Oliver Paasch to file a class action lawsuit against the Belgian energy companies through the Consumer Protection Agency. The energy companies are accused of not complying with the language legislation.
Guarantee of continuance for Prüm hospital
During a panel discussion in Prüm, Rhineland-Palatinate’s Health Minister Sabine Bätzing-Lichtenhäler issued a guarantee of continued existence for the Prüm hospital. The number of beds is to be reduced from 147 to 138. The Prüm hospital works closely with the hospital in Sankt Vith.
General strike also affects eastern Belgium
Due to failed inter-professional wage negotiations for 2019-2020, the country’s unions have called for a general strike in Community Front. Parts of public life and especially the Eupen industrial zone were affected in eastern Belgium.
Intego: Cardijn workshop and Work & Job join forces
The two vocational and social integration projects operating in the north of the DG, Werkstatt Cardijn and Work & Job, merge and henceforth operate under the name Intego. The deepened cooperation should open up new opportunities in the future and further improve the work.
Communities with more or less inhabitants?
The number of residents in the Verviers district has increased by 1.16 percent over the past five years. While the northern municipalities of the DG grew by between 1.33 percent (Raeren) and 3.24 percent (Lontzen) and the municipality of Sankt Vith by 2.11 percent, the four rural Eifel municipalities lost between 0.21 and 0.8 percent of their population.
New courthouse inaugurated
In Eupen, Minister of Justice Koen Geens inaugurates the new court building for the judicial district created in 1988. Previously, the judicial authorities were housed in a temporary facility in several locations. In a second phase, the building at Rathausplatz 8-10 will be gutted and also remodeled.
Expansion plans for Saint Vith hospital and retirement home
Intercommunal Vivias and St. Josef Sankt Vith Hospital have submitted a project application for the construction of a new retirement home and an extension of the hospital. The project, which is scheduled for completion at the end of 2026, is expected to cost around 52 million euros.
Portal to the history of East Belgium
The Center for East Belgian History puts its portal on East Belgian history online.
Green light for permanent civil dialogue
In the Parliament of the German-speaking Community, all six parliamentary groups vote for the establishment of a permanent citizens’ dialogue, which should also promote understanding of the political decision-making processes. This is intended to further develop democracy in East Belgium. The decision is reported and commented on, in some cases extensively, in the national and international press the following day.
Industrial zone Kaiserbaracke is expanded
The Municipal Council of Amel unanimously approves the extension contract with the Economic Development Company of the Province of Liège (SPI), which provides for the extension of the Kaiserbaracke industrial zone by 48 ha. Five hectares are to be designated as a mixed commercial area, the expansion of which has priority.
March
Balance on the bark beetle plague
The Malmedy Forestry Directorate, to which the German-speaking forestry offices are also subordinate, that 30,000 solid cubic meters of spruce wood had been felled in their forests, which were infested by the bark beetle. The Verviers forestry office had to cut 10,000 solid cubic meters. The fight against the bark beetle will continue in 2019. He said that felling infested trees as quickly as possible and removing them as soon as possible has been the most important countermeasure so far.
Compulsory vaccination against measles?
Twelve cases of measles have already been registered in eastern Belgium in 2019. Those affected ranged in age from 1.5 to 30 years and all were unvaccinated. Health Minister Antoniadis announced that he would consider making vaccination compulsory in child care. For the time being, however, information is to increase awareness.
Franciscan Sisters of Eupen prepare dissolution
After 160 years of religious and social service in Eupen and other branches, the Franciscan Sisters of the Holy Family of Eupen are preparing their dissolution. Currently, the community still includes 34 sisters, whose average age is 83. There are still 19 sisters of the religious community working in the Congo, whose average age is under 40. On November 22, 2019, the community plans to close the so-called “Carmel” in Bütgenbach. The order had taken over the house in 1985 after the Carmelite nuns had moved away.
ATM machine blown up in Eupen
In the early hours of the morning, the post office ATM was blown up on Schulstraße in Eupen.
Carmel building is about to be sold
Following the announcement by the Order of the Franciscan Sisters of the Holy Family that it will close the Carmel branch in Bütgenbach on November 22, 2019, the future of the building is up in the air. The community of Bütgenbach has signaled an initial “interest in principle” in a purchase.
Campaign kick-off for May 26
The four East Belgian student associations and the RdJ opened the campaign for the Community, Regional, Federal and European elections on May 26, 2019, with a first cross-party discussion event on the European elections at the Heidberg Monastery.
Long-term visions for DG called for
Community Senator Karl-Heinz Lambertz (SP) calls for long-term perspectives for the German-speaking Community. Community policy discussions would begin again after the May 2019 elections. The DG must be vigilant and set long-term goals, he said. Among other things, he advocates a complete takeover of all regional powers by 2024.
Lawyers and magistrates protest in Eupen
With the campaign “I believe in the rule of law – 66 days to save justice”, about 50 lawyers and magistrates protest in Eupen against the abuses in the Belgian judiciary. They join the nationwide campaign, which is primarily directed against chronic underfunding. This is estimated by Justice Minister Koen Geens at 740 million euros per year.
Cooperation agreement on cross-border employment services signed
Within the framework of the EU program for employment and social innovation, EaSI, 21 labor market institutions from the Euregio Meuse-Rhine sign a new cooperation agreement. This is intended to increase professional mobility in the border regions of Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. The project is funded by the EU with almost one million euros per year.
PDG passes resolution on health care
After some heated discussions, the PDG unanimously passes a resolution to the federal government and to the government of the German-speaking Community. Parliament calls on both governments to improve health care for the population in German and access to cross-border health care.
PDG calls for guaranteed representation - in the 26th resolution on the subject.
The Parliament of the DG demands in a resolution a guaranteed representation in those parliaments where decisions are made about the concerns of the German-speaking Belgians (Federal Parliament, Parliament of the Walloon Region). The first resolution on this issue was drafted 40 years ago. The new resolution is the 26th to recall these demands.
DG budget closes with a surplus of 1.1 million euros
The Prime Minister of the German-speaking Community, Oliver Paasch, informs the PDG that the German-speaking Community closes the 2018 budget with a surplus of 1.1 million euros. It is the second balanced budget in a row. The DG already achieved a balanced budget between 2004 and 2008. In the presentation, the prime minister assessed the budgetary challenges of the coming years as “not rosy.”
April
Rental e-bikes for East Belgium?
The German-speaking Community and the four northern communities are meeting for an initial working session with Velocity, the Aachen-based provider of rental e-bikes. They advise on a possible extension of the offer of rental e-bikes beyond the boundaries of the city of Aachen area-wide for the north of the DG.
Renaturation of the daffodil meadows a success
Millions of daffodils are blooming again in the valleys of the Belgian and German Eifel. This was only made possible by the major deforestation and renaturalization efforts in these valleys in the 1990s. The so-called daffodil meadows have been a tourist magnet for years.
Mobility and infrastructure plan earmarks 11.5 million for eastern Belgium
The Mobility and Infrastructure Plan allocates 11.5 million euros for East Belgian roads for the period 2019-1924. A total of 1.5 billion euros will be invested in mobility and road safety in Wallonia.
Music academy in new home
The Academy of Music has moved to Villa Peters, Eupen Bellmerin, where it is now to find a permanent home 47 years after its foundation. The building was built in 1884 by an industrialist family and later used as a hotel and boarding school for girls. The DG bought the building and refurbished it for around 3 million euros. After completion of the works, the building will be transferred to the city of Eupen. The Academy of Music employs 70 teachers and teaches 1,200 students.
Creative industries of above-average importance in East Belgium
In 2010, the creative industries contributed 2.5 percent (Limburg 3.1 percent, Aachen region 2.7 percent) to total economic output. This was explained by Michael Söndermann from the Office for Cultural Industries Research in Cologne in an interview with GrenzEcho. As a largely rural region, this proportion puts eastern Belgium at a comparatively high level.
East Belgian new Procurator General at the Court of Cassation
East Belgian André Henkes has been introduced as Procurator General at the Court of Cassation. This is the first time that an East Belgian has held the highest office in the Belgian public prosecutor’s office. Henkes was sworn in by King Philip on April 3. Since April 2015, he has already held the post of First Advocate General at the Court of Cassation.
PDG votes to adopt new regional responsibilities
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community votes by a large majority in favor of transferring the regional powers of spatial planning, housing and parts of energy policy from the Walloon Region to the DG. While the transfer found a broad majority, the opposition questioned whether the planned and associated funds of around 7 million euros would be sufficient. Before the transfer becomes legally binding, the Parliament of the Walloon Region must still give its approval.
Paving the way for referendums in the Walloon Region
The Parliament of the Walloon Region has almost unanimously approved a decree that will allow, as of the next legislative period, the holding of a referendum on issues that are within the competence of the Walloon Region. The citizens’ consultation can be forced on the initiative of the Parliament of the Walloon Region (via a simple majority of deputies) or by the population on the basis of 60,000 signatures of citizens over 16 years of age (with a minimum of two percent of the population in the majority of Walloon constituencies).
May
East Belgium with lowest unemployment rate in Belgium
At the end of March, the unemployment rate in eastern Belgium was 6.0%, which is below the figure for Flanders (6.1%) for the first time since 2006. The share is 12.9% in the Walloon Region and 15.9% in Brussels. In Belgium, the unemployment rate is 9.3%.
Acceptance of the Hergenrath day nursery
The acceptance of the Hergenrath nursery has taken place. It is scheduled to open in September. The nursery was built and operated by the municipalities of Kelmis, Raeren and Lontzen with the support of the DG.
"Wat wählste?" - Online tool of the RdJ for the election
The Council of German-speaking Youth (RdJ) has put an “election position comparison tool” on the web called “Wat wählste?” to help young people and adults prepare for the upcoming elections to the Parliament of the German-speaking Community. The Wahl-O-Mat comprises 60 questions that ask about the parties’ basic positions.
Walloon Regional Parliament approves delegation of powers to DG
The Walloon Regional Parliament has approved the transfer of responsibilities for spatial planning, housing and the related parts of energy policy to the German-speaking Community. Ecolo and the PTB abstained from voting. In the debate, East Belgium Regional Representative Baltus-Moeres calls regional planning the “key element for successful regional development.”
Walloon welcome signs removal
In 2014, the Walloon Region had two welcome signs in four languages put up in Lichtenbusch and on Steinebrück. This action had been judged as a provocation by many East Belgian politicians, since tourism is the responsibility of the DG. The newspapers of the group “Sudpresse” report that the responsible minister, Carlo di Antonio, now wants to have the signs removed promptly because of the systematic graffiti.
PDG statement on the revision of the constitution
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community has issued an opinion on the constitutional articles to be released before the May 26 elections. While the House and Senate have passed a list, the federal government has not yet been able to agree on one. The PDG wants to be able to hold referendums on all powers in the future, a province-free DG, and guaranteed, statutory representation in the House, with the MP not belonging to any of the major language groups.
Integrated energy and climate plan presented
The nine East Belgian municipalities ratified an “integrated energy and climate plan”, which was presented to the press. The 145-page document was prepared by the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy and contains a comprehensive analysis and numerous proposals for action. The DG has taken on a coordinating role. Municipalities commit to meeting the EU’s target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2030.
GE Voter Survey on PDG
The Grenzecho publishes a voter poll on the May 26 PDG election, in which more than 1,200 East Belgians participated. Denmach, the current coalition would retain its majority. PFF and Vivant would be clear, Ecolo would gain slightly, and ProDG would maintain the status quo. The SP and CSP would lose significantly.
Improved access to medical studies via Luxembourg?
During his visit to Eupen, Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Bettel agrees with the DG government to commission a technical feasibility study to examine whether and how the possibility of a first year of study in Luxembourg could be opened up to East Belgian medical students, via which simplified access to Belgian universities in this field would then be created.
Dissolution of the Family Allowance Fund of East Belgium
The East Belgium Family Allowance Fund will be dissolved after the German-speaking Community takes over the administration and payment of family allowances in East Belgium on January 1, 2019. The Family Allowance Fund was established on November 16, 1931.
Four framework agreements for 4,000 employees
The social partners for the non-commercial sector, for the teaching sector, for employees in the ministry and in DG facilities, and for staff in public retirement and nursing homes have negotiated four framework agreements covering 4,000 employees. The liberal and Christian unions have all signed, the socialist union has refused to sign certain agreements. The measures cost a total of five million euros and thus come into force.
Chocolaterie Jacques closes
The Baronie Group closes its “Chocolaterie Jacques” plant in Eupen. 67 employees lose their jobs. In 1896, the company had been founded in Verviers, and since 1924 it had been producing in Eupen. In the mid-1970s, the plant employed 580 personnel. In 2011, the Baronie Group took over the plant, which was no longer operating profitably. The closure also affects the Eupen sheltered workshop. Orders from Chocolaterie Jacques accounted for almost one-fifth of BW Eupen’s sales.
Government announces list of constitutional articles that could be amended
The government has announced the list of constitutional articles that could be amended after the next elections. Whereas the House and Senate had released more than 40 articles, the government is releasing only 9 articles and one title. The demands of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community (four articles) were taken into account only in one point (guaranteed representation of a German-speaker in the Belgian Chamber).
Does long-term care insurance make sense in East Belgium?
The introduction of long-term care insurance in the German-speaking Community makes little sense. This is the conclusion of a study commissioned by the ministry and presented by the auditing firm BDO.
Last big election campaign event in East Belgium
Belgian radio concluded the election campaign with a public debate in the St. Vither Triangle. The six party representatives had strikingly different speaking times: Antonios Antoniadis (SP) 25 min, Michael Balter (Vivant) 11 min, Collin Kraft (CSP) 9 min, Oliver Paasch (ProDG) 9 min, Isabelle Weykmans (PFF) 7 min, Freddy Mockel (Ecolo) 7 min. BRF announced this the next day.
Polemic around the Mettlen study on the representation of East Belgium in the EU Parliament
After the East Belgian EU parliamentarian criticized that the investigation on the representation deficits of the EU DG mandate was not done in all independence, Prof. Marc Hooghe of the Catholic University of Leuven and the author, Mike Mettlen, defend themselves against this claim in a letter. The DG had not commissioned this study, but had merely paid 3,000 euros to the university as part of the ongoing research agreement between KUL and the DG. The study was conducted in complete scientific independence.
How much does democracy cost?
Flemish broadcaster VRT puts the cost to all parliaments, governments, parties and the royal family in Belgium at 670 million euros per year. The channel notes that a Belgian MP costs democracy an average of 850,000 euros (salary, buildings, employees, administration), a member of the German Bundestag 1.6 million euros, a French senator 1 million euros, a Dutch MP 890,000 euros. All the other countries have significantly more members in their national parliaments, but Belgium, with the exception of Germany, has significantly more parliaments.
Sources
- GE, 5/23/2019, P. 5
King Baudouin Foundation with East Belgian coordinator
The King Baudouin Foundation presents in the Parliament of the DG Freddy Genten as the new coordinator of the Foundation in East Belgium. He performs this function on a full-time basis during two days per week. East Belgian members of the Board of Directors were Yves Noël (2009-2017) and, since 2017, Karl-Heinz Lambertz (Vice Chairman).
BW Eupen invests 2.8 million euros in production and warehouse expansion
In mid-June, the Eupen Sheltered Workshop moves into a new building for production and storage, geared to packaging orders from the food sector. The investment amounts to 2.8 million euros.
Sources
- GE, 5/24/2019, P. 9
Super election Sunday in East Belgium - much remains
In the PDG elections, ProDG, Vivant and Ecolo are the winners, while the Socialists and the CSP suffer slight losses and the PFF greater losses. ProDG replaces the CSP as the strongest party for the first time since 1946. In the regional elections, Anne Kelleter (Ecolo) and Christine Mauel (PFF) enter the regional parliament. The SP, where Edmund Stoffels did not run again after 20 years, suffered heavy losses. In the chamber elections, the CSP, Ecolo and, by a slight margin, the PFF were the strongest parties in East Belgium. East Belgian Chamber deputy Kattrin Jadin (PFF) was able to defend her seat despite a significant loss of votes. The European elections were clearly won by the East Belgian MEP Pascal Arimont (CSP).
First climate march in East Belgium
In Saint Vith, students of the Episcopal School initiate the first climate march in East Belgium. About 150 young people and some adults respond to the call of three students of the 4th secondary school year, who organized the protest as part of a project.
Coalition agreement for DG signed
The parties of the previous coalition, ProDG, SP and PFF, sign a coalition agreement for the new legislative period. While the ministers continue in office with slightly different areas of responsibility, Karl-Heinz Lambertz (SP) becomes Speaker of Parliament. The senator is provided by the PFF.
June
Constituent meeting of the PDG
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community meets for its constituent session after the elections of May 26. Members of Parliament take their oath, elect the presidency and the government. Afterwards, the ministers also take their oath.
PDG constitutes itself
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community (PDG) meets for the first time after the elections. The 25 mandataries are sworn in and elect the President of the Parliament (Karl-Heinz Lambertz, SP), the Senator (Alexander Miesen, PFF) and the Government. Committee chairs are also assigned.
Prime Minister Paasch takes oath before the king
As the first prime minister of a community or region, Oliver Paasch, elected prime minister in the DG on Monday, takes the oath before the king.
German car toll overturned by ECJ
The European Court of Justice condemns the planned German autobahn toll as illegal and discriminatory. The introduction of the toll would have had a significant impact on eastern Belgium, as it would on all regions bordering Germany.
July
Saint Vith mail distribution center in operation
The letter carriers of the municipalities of Sankt Vith and Burg Reuland have moved into the mail center in Sankt Vith. The letter carriers of the remaining communities will follow by the beginning of 2020. The mail center will then become the workplace for 170 employees.
East Belgian private forests in danger?
In an interview, forestry official Stephan Theodor expresses concern that East Belgium’s private forests, which still account for a quarter of the forest stand, are underprepared for drought and bark beetles because of insufficient thinning. He fears an ecological collapse of private forests in the medium term.
Sources
- GE, 7/15/2019, P. 1, 5.
Violent storm in the Eupen region
Hail, lightning, wind and heavy rain led to numerous property damages in the Eupen region.
August
Working methods of the PDG put to the test
In a BorderEcho interview, the president of the PDG outlines possible reforms to the PDG to make it easier to work with increasing competencies.
Renewed "Cross of the Betrothed" inaugurated
During the annual pilgrimage to the Fischbach chapel in the High Fens, the renewed “Cross of the Betrothed” was inaugurated: it commemorates the tragic fate of a young bride and groom who froze to death in the High Fens in 1871.
September
Change of personnel Xhonneux leads to controversy
The former head of cabinet of Minister Antoniadis moves to the ministry to take care of the cooperative “Public Housing Eifel” on the one hand and to help prepare the transfer of the competence housing construction on the other hand. At the same time, this position was not advertised. The minister justified this on the grounds of urgency. A fierce political controversy ensues.
Liège Court of Appeal pronounces judgment on "The Caterpillar V.o.G.
The Liège Court of Appeal pronounces its verdict in the appeal proceedings against the V.o.G. “The Caterpillar”. The decision is more lenient than in the first instance proceedings in Eupen.
New government of the Walloon Region sworn in
The New Government of the Walloon Region (SP, MR and Ecolo) is sworn in.
Peasant protests in Ciney
About 40 farmers from the DG participated in the farmers’ protest against too low milk prices in Ciney. The event commemorated an action in which more than three million liters of milk were scattered in a field near Ciney on September 16, 2009. About 500 farmers participated with their tractors, and hundreds more farmers, ranchers and representatives of other agricultural sectors supported the protest.
Establishment of the Citizens' Council within the framework of the permanent Citizens' Dialogue.
The first Citizens’ Council is set up in the Parliament of the German-speaking Community as part of the permanent Citizens’ Dialogue. The PDG had drawn 1,000 citizens at random. Of these, 115 citizens had expressed interest in participating in the first Citizens’ Council. 24 people were determined and placed. The Citizens’ Council determines the topics of the Citizens’ Dialogue, which should have a direct relation to the powers of the DG.
Prime Minister announces comprehensive administrative reform
The Prime Minister of the DG, Oliver Paasch, announces a comprehensive administrative reform as part of his government statement at the start of the new session of the PDG. He said the government will commission an external audit to review the way the administrations operate, their work processes and organizational structure. The services are to become more efficient. The rule texts are also to be thinned out and simplified. This should enable the players in the DG to concentrate more on their core business.
East Belgium Doping Agency takes over chairmanship of the four Belgian doping agencies
The Doping Agency of the German-speaking Community takes over the chairmanship of the four Belgian doping agencies for two years.
N 62 bypass road postponed?
After the change of government in the Walloon Region with a PS-MR-Ecolo majority, doubts are growing as to whether the construction of the N 62 Grüfflingen-Wemperhardt bypass will be implemented in a timely manner. The new government puts the promotion of soft mobility in the foreground, a decision has not yet been made, the two East Belgian regional deputies commented in the GrenzEcho.
Faster Internet connections for East Belgian schools
Minister of Education Harald Mollers states in a press release that East Belgian schools have had faster Internet since September. Bandwidth had been increased by up to 250 percent wherever possible (at 60 of 81 schools). Further measures are to follow.
Inauguration of the new building of BW Eupen
The Eupen Sheltered Workshop inaugurates a new 2,500-square-foot addition designed to create new opportunities. After a major customer, Chocolaterie Jacques, closed the business, this addition is necessary for new demands from new customers.
Press subsidies are increased in eastern Belgium
Media Minister Isabelle Weykmans announced in an interpellation that the DG’s press subsidies to GrenzEcho will be increased. At the same time, a new media decree is also intended to take better account of the changing framework conditions.
October
Peace court of Saint Vith merged
As of October 1, 2019 the current seat of the Peace Court of the Canton of St. Vith at Klosterstraße 32A is closed. However, continues to exist two Courts of Peace for the judicial district of Eupen, i.e. the Court of Peace of the Canton of Eupen will from now on bear the name “Court of Peace of the First Canton of Eupen-St. Vith” with Justice of Peace Elvire Fatzinger and the Court of Peace of the Canton of St. Vith will bear the name “Court of Peace of the Second Canton of Eupen-St. Vith” with Justice of Peace Claudia Kohnen. In application of Art. 66 § 2 CC, a municipality may obtain an exemption (“audiences sous l’arbre”) by the Minister of Justice after taking certain opinions, if the municipality has made such a request and it provides a venue for the judiciary. This scheme “sous arbre” was requested and approved before the end of September. Meetings will thus continue to be held in St. Vith, but the offices, files, etc. will be located in Eupen as of October 1, 2019.
Sources
- Information Peace Court Saint Vith, Mail from 24.9.2019
Transmission tower for high frequency trading on Botrange
A transmission tower has been erected on Botrange, which is intended for high-frequency trading between the London and Frankfurt stock exchanges. The mast is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year.
Child benefit causes high additional costs
In response to a question in committee, Minister of Social Affairs Antoniadis explained that the real payment of child benefits (€39.1 million for 2019) is higher than the funds that the DG receives from the federal government (€37.2 million for 2019). The DG had budgeted for around €1.4 million in additional costs as a result of the reform, and now a funding gap of €600,000 had to be closed. The cost estimate in the preparation of the transfer would have been based solely on a simulation of the child support fund Famifed, which, however, had managed only one third of the files concerning the DG. The DG had not had any access to the relevant data. In addition, apprentices and students, for example, would have received new entitlements during the transfer.
"Arduenna" as a new tourist attraction in East Belgium
In the early summer of 2020, a 178 km circuit through the Belgian Eifel for ambitious mountain bikers will open under the name “Arduenna”. It is part of the “Stoneman” concept, a licensed mountain bike challenge that has developed routes in several countries.
Prosecution in the "Sky" affair
After the Eupen prosecutor’s office opened investigations into the illegal use of the pay channel “Sky” in June, the lead prosecutor, Andrea Tilgenkamp, explained in a GrenzEcho interview that the number of accused distributors had increased from five to “a good dozen” and that more than 3,000 subscribers had been identified so far.
Investment capability of DG decreases significantly
During the presentation of the budget of the German-speaking Community in Parliament on Monday, Prime Minister Paasch made it clear that the black zero can be maintained, but that the surpluses are decreasing significantly, so that the investment capacity of the DG is in danger. He calls on all parties and the social partners to engage in a constructive debate on what leverage techniques can be used to raise the investment level.
Nosbau division delayed
Even if the German-speaking Community takes over the competence of housing from the Walloon Region on January 1, 2020, the division of the social housing company Nosbau will not be able to take place on time. The assets have not yet been fully recorded, the company said.
November
Merger of the offices of the Justice of the Peace Courts of Eupen and Saint Vith
After the current seat of the Saint Vith Justice of the Peace was closed on October 1, 2019, the offices of the two Justice of the Peace Courts merged on November 1, which means that there is now only one joint accounting department, file management, etc.
Multimedia stage play on the occasion of "100 years of East Belgium
The Center for East Belgian History presented the multimedia stage play “Long Live the Fatherland!” at the Triangle to an almost sold-out audience. What a theater”. 28 actors and five musicians, under the direction of Carlo Lejeune, let “100 years of East Belgium” pass in review in 100 minutes.
East Belgium ranks top for English proficiency
According to the 2019 English Proficiency Index of Education First (EF), East Belgium ranks fifth out of 100 countries for English proficiency among non-native English speakers. East Belgium is on the same level as Flanders. In Brussels (12th place) and Wallonia (25th place), the results were significantly worse.
Shortage of apprentices in eastern Belgium
According to the Institute for Training and Further Education, 139 apprenticeship positions in dual training remained unfilled in East Belgium in 2019. There is no improvement in sight in the medium term.
Stoffels rejects special order
After leaving the Walloon parliament, Edmund Stoffels, a long-time regional deputy, wanted to help shape the takeover of spatial planning competence on an unpaid basis as a special representative. The politician rejects the contract presented to him by Minister Antoniadis. At the same time, he resigned from the SP. He would like to make his experience available to all parties in the PDG.
Malmedy hospital opts for public network
The Board of Directors of the Malmedy Hospital decides to join the “public” local-regional network around the Liège University Hospital CHU. The medical director, Dr. Bleus, then resigns from his position. The hospitals of St. Vith and Eupen opted for the local regional network around CHC’s new Mont Légia parent hospital in Liège.
High Moselle crossing given free
The bridge at the so-called Hochmosel crossing near Zeltingen-Rachtig is opened. Construction work on the 175 million euro bridge has been underway since 2011. It is part of a 25 km long new route (B 50) between Wittlich and Longkamp (total cost 483 million euros). It is to connect the A 60 and A1 near Wittlich with the A 61 near Rheinböllen more directly and in a motorway-like manner. This should make the E 42 European highway (including Dunkirk, Liège, Verviers, Saint Vith, Wittlich, Mainz, Frankfurt) much more efficient. The structure is of great importance for the Belgian Eifel.
Closure of the Carmel in Bütgenbach
The last four sisters leave the former Carmel in Bütgenbach. The building is to be converted.
December
Government sells former PDG building
After all legal obstacles were cleared, the government sold the former PDG building on the Kaperberg to the Belgian state. This will enable the conversion and expansion of the building for the State Archives in Eupen, which, according to current plans, will move into the new premises in 2023.
DG performs weakly in PISA test
East Belgian students’ performance in reading and science was significantly worse in the last PISA test than in 2015 and 2009. In mathematics, East Belgium is only just above the OECD average, in mathematics and science it is below.
Expansion of the East Loop - Part 2
After the first part of the so-called East Loop (Weismes, Bütgenbach, Amel, Malmedy) was inaugurated in 2017, the high-voltage grid operator Elia is now starting the second phase of the East Loop expansion. This runs from Bévercé via Bronrome to Trois-Ponts and includes 111 line pylons over a distance of 24.1 km. The new 2 x 110kV lines should enable increased production of alternative energy in the east of the province of Liège in the future.
PDG adopts 2020 budget
The PDG adopts the 2020 budget with the votes of the majority after a three-day budget debate amounting to 346 million euros.
75th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge
In the Belgian Eifel, in the neighboring Wallonia, in Luxembourg and in the German Eifel, numerous commemorative events are taking place to mark the 75th anniversary of the so-called Ardennes Offensive, in the course of which countless casualties were suffered and numerous villages were destroyed.
East Belgium scheme extended until end of 2020
The Insurance Committee of the National Institute for Sickness and Disability Insurance (Likiv/Inami) has decided to extend the so-called East Belgium Scheme for cross-border health care until the end of 2020.
Torchlight procession commemorates the complete destruction
About 500 participants counted the torchlight procession, which moves in the evening as a star march through St. Vith and commemorated the complete destruction of the city 75 years ago. It was part of numerous commemorative events in the five Eifel communities that had begun around December 16.
East Belgian church in crisis
In an interview by GrenzEcho, Bishop Delegate Fina Keifens explains the crisis in the East Belgian Church. The starting point is the December 2019 annual report of the Catholic Church in Belgium.
Carnival parades canceled due to stormy weather
Due to a stormy low pressure the carnival procession in Raeren started earlier and the processions in Sankt Vith, Deidenberg and Kelmis were cancelled. The Jecken celebrated in the halls.
Corona causes budget deficit for DG
At the plenary session, Prime Minister Paasch announces that the DG expects a budget deficit of 30 million euros in 2020. The anticipated recession alone would reduce DG revenues by 28 million for 2020 and 2021. At the same time, he said, the community is investing significant amounts in the fight against the virus. Just five months ago, the Parliament of the German-speaking Community had adopted a balanced budget. The head of government has ruled out austerity measures in core areas for the time being. The 2020 Crisis Decree Proposal (II), which provides for corresponding budget adjustments, is unanimously approved.
Expansion of the Eupen station decided
The Belgian railroad company SNCB and Infrabel plan to invest around 4.6 million euros in the expansion of Eupen station from spring 2021. In addition to a second track and new platforms, an underground connection to the public parking lot on Aachener Straße is also to be built.
Sources
- GE, 11.08.2020
"Steika" cancels carnival in the Eifel region of Belgium
The Stammtisch Eifeler Karnevalisten (Steika) completely cancels the carnival season 2020/2021 due to the Corona crisis.
PDG argues over budget and investment package
The Parliament of the German-speaking Community is arguing about the 2021 budget and the announced investment program of 600 million euros to be spent by 2030. Prime Minister Oliver Paasch defended the measure as “bearable”.
Sources
- GE, 10/13/2020
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Timeline
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