Flanders activates new chain-liability regime & stricter work-permit rules for contractors
EU LIBE committee reviews Entry/Exit System roll-out & unveils 2026 Visa-Policy Strategy in Brussels
Emirates pilot-recruitment roadshow touches down at Brussels Airport
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Belgium Tightens Naturalisation and Family-Reunification Rules, Hikes Application Fee to €1,000
Belgium has increased the naturalisation fee from €150 to €1,000 and introduced tougher income, housing and integration requirements for family-reunification visas. The changes raise relocation costs for multinationals and may delay or deter dependants’ moves. NGOs say the reforms risk creating a two-tier system; legal challenges are expected.
Nation-Wide Strike Threatens to Shut Down Brussels Airport Departures on 12 March
Brussels Airport has warned that a 24-hour general strike on 12 March could halt almost all departures. Airlines are offering fee-free re-bookings, and corporate mobility teams are urged to re-schedule trips or route travellers via other hubs. The looming shutdown underscores persistent labour-relations risks in Belgium’s transport sector.
Stranded Train Near Schiphol Delays Eurostar & Thalys Services, Hitting Brussels–Amsterdam Corridor
A stranded train just south of Schiphol Airport temporarily halted traffic on 22 February, delaying Eurostar and Thalys services on the Brussels–Amsterdam axis. The 28-minute outage illustrates the corridor’s vulnerability and prompts calls for infrastructure upgrades. Business travellers are advised to allow slack in same-day itineraries.