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Schengen shake-up: Ten European countries extend internal border checks through mid-2026

Schengen shake-up: Ten European countries extend internal border checks through mid-2026

Ten Schengen countries have confirmed they will keep internal border checks in place until at least June 2026, citing migration, terrorism and organised-crime risks. Belgian travellers and companies face renewed document checks, longer road delays and possible cost increases for cross-border operations.

Dec 22, 2025
EU threatens to suspend Georgia’s visa-free regime – Belgian employers urged to prepare

EU threatens to suspend Georgia’s visa-free regime – Belgian employers urged to prepare

The European Commission has warned that Georgia’s visa-free travel could be fully suspended, citing democratic back-sliding. Belgian firms that rely on Georgian short-term workers or host Georgian clients should anticipate a return to Schengen visa formalities and longer lead-times for travel.

Dec 22, 2025
Channel crossings exceed 41,000 in 2025 as Brussels pushes for tighter joint patrols

Channel crossings exceed 41,000 in 2025 as Brussels pushes for tighter joint patrols

Small-boat migrant arrivals across the Channel hit 41,455 in 2025, with Belgian beaches increasingly used as launch sites. The spike disrupts freight flows, prompts Brussels to pursue joint patrols with France and the UK, and could lead to stricter vehicle inspections affecting Belgian-based exporters and travellers.

Dec 22, 2025

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