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Belgium’s cafe terraces are not to reopen to thirsty beer drinkers for another week, but the country’s renowned brewers are already all hands to the pump. Six months after the country went into a second COVID-19 lockdown, proud bar owners and beer makers alike are keen to get back to business. They are confident their countrymen and women have not lost their taste for Belgium’s world-famous brews, but the task of getting new barrels into cellars is huge. With interior service still banned and social distancing in place — time was running out for some in an industry that has already bee...

Belgium races to get beer to bars for great reopening

Following the first lockdown, Europe’s hospitality sector was the first to take immediate safety measures. However, it has also been the sector that has paid the full cost of the pandemic. In 18 out of 27 EU member states, pubs, restaurants and cafes remain closed. In the other nine countries, they operate partially with strict measures in place. EURACTIV’s network spoke with representatives from the sector and governments across Europe who came up with some ideas. Their practical implementation, though, will be a challenge, as government support will be crucial. Don’t miss… A virtual...