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Asylum arrivals in Belgium decline: Minister for Asylum and Migration Van Bossuyt announces end to hotel accommodation

19 October 2025

Thanks to government policy, the number of asylum seekers arriving in Belgium has dropped significantly. The results are especially striking in the months that usually see a peak: a decrease of 21% in September and, based on current projections, even 38% in October. “There’s still a lot of work …

Twenty EU countries back Belgian call: joint action needed on return of illegal and criminal Afghan nationals

18 October 2025

Belgium’s call for a coordinated European approach to the return of illegal and criminal Afghan nationals is gaining serious traction. Twenty EU member states have now thrown their support behind the initiative launched by Minister for Asylum and Migration, Anneleen Van Bossuyt. “We’re all hitting …

Francken: “Europe has woken up. We must be able to defend ourselves”

17 October 2025

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken says Europe is no longer naïve about the threats posed by Russia and China. In an interview with VTM News, he stressed that the war in Ukraine has served as a wake-up call for the continent — and that European nations must prepare to be ready for war within …

Sophie De Wit: “Alarming rise in cases of radicalisation and terrorism”

16 October 2025

The number of incidents linked to radicalisation and terrorism is rising at an alarming rate, according to figures obtained by MP Sophie De Wit from the competent minister. This trend, De Wit argues, once again highlights the urgent need for a firm and decisive approach to both security and …

Eva Demesmaeker: “Unions are fueling fear with false information”

14 October 2025

As thousands take to the streets of Brussels today to protest what the unions describe as “the Arizona government’s social demolition,” MP Eva Demesmaeker is calling for calm and reason. Speaking on De Ochtend on Radio 1, she said she understands why people are worried, but warned against …

New border control system boosts security in the Schengen area

13 October 2025

Today marks the launch of the Entry/Exit System (EES) at the external borders of the Schengen Area. This new system automatically records who enters and leaves Schengen territory, making border checks safer, faster, and more reliable. “This automated entry and exit system will drastically enhance …

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