Hendrik Van Der Berg

Bureau: Brussels

A Belgian frigate underway in close formation with another European warship, both painted in low-visibility grey, the Mediterranean horizon thin behind them and a refuelling helicopter hovering off the stern.

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The EU Has More Hormuz Ships Pledged Than Aspides Is Allowed to Deploy

Belgium committed a frigate, member states promised more ships, and Brussels still has not scheduled the vote that would let any of them sail under EU flag.

By Hendrik Van Der Berg, Brussels May 14 4 min read