Belgium multiplies citizenship fee nearly seven-fold and tightens family-reunification rules
Nation-wide 12 March strike set to paralyse Brussels Airport and rail links
Belgium Hikes Citizenship Fee to €1,000 and Tightens Family-Reunification Rules
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Investigation Claims Belgium ‘Deliberately Undermines’ Dublin Regulation Amid Shelter Crisis
An investigative report accuses Belgium of knowingly breaching the Dublin Regulation by refusing shelter to asylum seekers, ignoring court rulings and unpaid penalties. The practice has already prompted Dutch courts to halt Dublin transfers and could trigger EU infringement proceedings, increasing legal and financial exposure for Belgium.
Belgium Shelves Plan to Double VAT on Concert Tickets, Easing Cost Concerns for Business Events
Plans to double VAT on live-music tickets have been shelved, easing immediate cost pressures for corporate events and incentive travel, though hotel VAT will still rise on 1 March 2026. Mobility and travel managers should update budgets accordingly and watch for a potential policy rethink later in the year.