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New law on home entry approved by the House: “A historic breakthrough”

7 October 2026

The bill allowing authorities to enter the homes of people staying in the country illegally who refuse to cooperate with their return and pose a threat to public order or national security has just been approved by Parliament at second reading. The text will now go before the plenary session for …

Van Overtveldt: “Europe must respond to Chinese practices with import tariffs”

6 October 2026

Ahead of next week’s European summit, delegation leader Johan Van Overtveldt used the debate in the European Parliament to call for decisive action against China’s structurally unfair competition. According to Van Overtveldt, Europe must seriously consider introducing a general tariff of at least …

N-VA slams Brussels budget deal: "Anders is cementing the PS’s grip on Brussels"

5 October 2026

The Brussels Government is promising a balanced budget by 2029, but according to N-VA group leader in the Brussels Parliament Gilles Verstraeten, that trajectory is based on uncertain savings, one billion euros kept off budget and barely any structural reforms. “This multi-year budget is built on …

Minister Van Bossuyt at JHA Council: “No European solidarity without responsibility”

1 October 2026

Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt is attending today’s meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Council in Luxembourg. Ministers will discuss, among other issues, the situation in the Schengen area, cooperation with third countries on returns, and the implementation of …

Four in five sanctions for Brussels jobseekers have no financial consequences

30 September 2026

In Brussels, jobseekers who are sanctioned by Actiris face no financial consequences in most cases. Last year, only 19.2% of all sanctions resulted in an actual measure, such as a reduction or suspension of benefits, or exclusion from benefits altogether. In more than eight out of ten cases, the …

Minister Van Bossuyt calls for stronger Frontex and more effective returns in Munich

26 September 2026

Minister for Asylum and Migration Anneleen Van Bossuyt is attending the Munich Migration Meeting this weekend, where she is meeting with a small group of European counterparts to discuss the next steps in European migration policy. For Van Bossuyt, the priorities are clear: stronger European …

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