If Wallonia got more than its fair share in Canada's newly signed trade deal with Europe, you could say the same thing about its natural and man-made attractions. The French-speaking region of Belgium ...

The Wallonian capital Namur, where the Canada trade deal was derailed Has Wallonia ever enjoyed such a high profile? Many who had previously ignored its existence are now frantically googling the ...

Protesters such as Michel Cermak gathered early outside the Wallonia parliament buildings on the bank of the river Sambre close to where it joins the Meuse. Nearby, a row of tractors stood along the ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Wallonia has a knack for both killing and curing people. Guns and drugs play a surprisingly prominent role in ...

The European Commission is responsible for negotiating EU trade deals – but member states also usually get a say (iStock) Wallonia has developed a bit of a reputation in international trade circles.

Has Wallonia ever enjoyed such a high profile? Many who had previously ignored its existence are now frantically googling the Belgian region of 3.6 million after it singlehandedly blocked an EU trade ...