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Fraud in social housing puts Brussels housing policy under pressure

26 March 2026

New revelations about a social rental agency in Saint-Josse and the operations of Foyer Anderlechtois are putting Brussels’ housing policy under serious strain. According to Brussels MP Mathias Vanden Borre, the facts show long-standing structural mismanagement, insufficient oversight, and a major …

Lower living allowance for temporarily protected individuals who fail to integrate

23 March 2026

“Integration is not only in the interest of our society, but also of the newcomer themselves.” Federal Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt will now also link the (equivalent of the) living allowance to integration efforts for beneficiaries of subsidiary protection and people …

Bert Wollants: “Beware of blind government intervention in energy prices”

22 March 2026

Fuel prices at the pump are soaring, and uncertainty on the energy market is weighing heavily on both households and businesses. Yet MP Bert Wollants warned on the programme Wakker op zondag against rushed and poorly targeted government support. “Every euro the government hands out indiscriminately …

Brussels budget: government tries to sidestep parliamentary scrutiny, N-VA calls for postponement

16 March 2026

“Dirk De Smedt (Anders) is taking liberties with the democratic rules: parliamentary deadlines are not being respected, and it is impossible for both Parliament and the Court of Audit to do our job properly.” Brussels N-VA group leader Gilles Verstraeten is calling for the debate on the Brussels …

Jan Jambon: “Keeping pensions affordable for our children”

15 March 2026

In an in-depth interview with VTM Nieuws, Pension Minister Jan Jambon responded to the controversy surrounding the recent pension reform. He firmly rejected claims that the measures specifically target women and stressed the urgent need to safeguard our pension system for the future. Not a fight …

Theo Francken at defence fair BEDEX: “Those who want security must invest in technology, production and innovation”

12 March 2026

Brussels is hosting the very first edition of the Brussels European Defence Exhibition & Conference (BEDEX) this week. Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken officially opened the international defence exhibition yesterday at Brussels Expo, together with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Prime …

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