Belgian Constitutional Court freezes key parts of government’s ‘strictest migration policy’
Schengen’s ETIAS travel authorisation pushed back to 2027, giving Belgium extra time to equip airports
UK Makes Electronic Travel Authorisation Mandatory—Belgian Travellers Now Need Digital Permission Before Boarding
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National Strike Notice Prompts Belgian Airports to Prepare for Major Flight Disruptions in March
Belgium’s main unions have called a 24-hour general strike for 12 March. Airports in Brussels and Charleroi warn of large-scale cancellations and are urging airlines to pre-emptively cut schedules. Companies should prepare alternative travel plans because EU261 compensation is unlikely to apply. The dispute highlights ongoing labour-cost tensions that can quickly disrupt Belgian business travel.
Ombudsman Finds More Than 6,000 Aviation & Noise-Rule Breaches at Brussels Airport in 2025
A federal report released on 25 February details 6,075 rule breaches at Brussels Airport in 2025, including 1,317 violations of aviation regulations and 4,758 breaches of noise standards. Illegal night flights remain rampant despite a 2025 court order, increasing the likelihood of stricter slot caps that would hit cargo and late-evening passenger operations. Companies dependent on Brussels Airport should prepare contingency plans and budget for possible surcharges.
Schengen Border Overhaul: EES Biometric Checks to Replace Passport Stamps by 10 April—What It Means for Belgian Firms
An in-depth guide dated 25 February outlines how the EU Entry/Exit System will replace passport stamps with fingerprints and facial scans from 10 April. Belgian companies should expect longer queues for arriving visitors and returning staff, and begin contingency planning for the summer peak. The piece also connects EES to the forthcoming ETIAS permit and the EU’s broader visa-digitisation strategy.
Council Circulates Brussels Agenda for 3 March Visa Working Party—Georgia’s Waiver Under Review
A Council document dated 25 February lists agenda items for the 3 March Visa Working Party in Brussels, including a review of the EU’s new Visa Strategy and potential suspension of Georgia’s visa-free regime. Belgian employers relying on Georgian seasonal workers could face longer lead times if the waiver is withdrawn. The notice also underscores the EU’s push for fully digital visa processes by 2028.