US Senate also agrees to Ukraine support package – Flemish students take central tests for the first time

This overview will help you quickly catch up on today’s most important events.

1. Small revolution in education starts with central tests

All students in the fourth year of primary education and the second year of secondary education will take the Flemish tests for the first time today. That is 145,000 students. In the coming years, the test will be expanded to sixth grade and sixth grade. read more

2. US Senate also approves Ukraine aid package

After the House of Representatives, the US Senate also approved the $61 billion aid package for Ukraine on Tuesday. The law still needs to be signed by President Joe Biden, but that is a formality. The US will “begin sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week,” the president says. read more

3. Russian Deputy Minister of Defense arrested on suspicion of “large-scale corruption”

Timur Ivanov, one of Russia’s deputy defense ministers, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of taking bribes. This was announced by the highest Russian investigative body. According to the press release, Ivanov “received kickbacks on a remarkably large scale.” read more

4. Major consumers receive millions in discounts on electricity bills, and ArcelorMittal should win over this

The House Energy Committee approved the ceiling on transport rates for all energy-intensive companies that invest in sustainability. This is mainly a signal to the steel company ArcelorMittal. read more

5. School personnel in Tennessee are now allowed to carry weapons

Teachers, principals and other staff members of schools in the American state of Tennessee are now allowed to carry a weapon at work. The local House of Representatives determined this on Tuesday. read more