Out with the old, in with the new
Without doubt, many of us will happily wave goodbye to the year 2016.
It’s fair to say that the last 12 months have brought more than their fair share of shocks. We’ve seen so many deaths of famous musicians, actors, sports people, comedians and more, plus a looming ‘Brexit’ and victory in the US election for Donald Trump.
Meanwhile, the troubles in places such as Syria seem to be the gifts that just keep on giving. In Brussels, of course, we were bombed - in the metro and at the airport - but at least we’re ending the year with a traditional Christmas tree in Grand’Place and, gosh!, a gazillion-euro ‘space egg’ in Schuman.
Next year will certainly bring about its own challenges - for a start, Brexit hasn’t even really begun and Mr Trump doesn’t actually move into the White House until late January.
But it will also bring with it plenty of fun as life rolls on. Brussels in View will be here to add to that, and we wish you a happy end to this year and a great 2017!