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Belgian passport hailed for ‘very high mobility’ in 2025 Global Passport Index
A global study ranks the Belgian passport 21st overall and 11th for travel mobility, citing visa-free access to 128 destinations and strong quality-of-life factors. The finding reinforces Belgium’s appeal for internationally mobile talent and eases outbound business travel.
Luxembourg slams German border checks while praising Belgium’s ‘flexible’ approach
Luxembourg accused Germany of undermining Schengen with continued border checks, holding up tens of thousands of commuters. The Grand Duchy praised Belgium’s less intrusive model, underlining the economic value of fluid frontiers for Belgian workers and businesses.