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Foreign Minister Prévot urges Belgians to leave Iran and limit travel across the region
Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot has told Belgians in Iran to leave without delay and urged strict caution elsewhere in the Middle East after 28 February air-strikes. While no state-led evacuation is planned, embassies are on high alert and employers must review duty-of-care measures for staff and students posted in the region.
No immediate evacuation planned, but Foreign Ministry urges 240 Belgians in Iran to register and prepare
Belgium’s Foreign Ministry says a government-run evacuation from Iran is not on the table for now, but urges the 240 registered nationals in the country to keep exit options ready and stay in daily contact with diplomats. The guidance impacts employers, insurers and study-abroad programmes responsible for Belgians in the Islamic Republic.
Belgian Constitutional Court freezes tougher asylum and family-reunification rules
On 27 February 2026 Belgium’s Constitutional Court suspended key parts of last year’s migration overhaul, restoring immediate family-reunification rights for subsidiary-protection holders and forcing the government to resume accommodation for all new asylum seekers. The freeze will stay in place until the EU Court decides, averting an immediate compliance crisis and giving employers more predictability when relocating staff to Belgium.
Brussels Airport clocks 24.4 million passengers in 2025 despite strike disruptions
In its annual report released on 27 February 2026 Brussels Airport announced 24.4 million passengers (+3.3 %) and 8.5 % cargo growth for 2025, achievements made despite seven national strikes. New long-haul routes and the start of the €2 billion “Hub 3.0” upgrade reinforce the hub’s attraction for corporate travel and logistics, but employers should keep contingency plans for future labour action.
Cologne–Brussels Airport high-speed rail link announced, boosting rail-air connectivity
Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn will launch a codeshared ICE service connecting Cologne and Brussels Airport from September 2026, a deal made public on 27 February. The two-hour rail alternative to feeder flights supports corporate carbon-reduction goals and strengthens Belgium’s position as a multimodal hub.
Deadline day: EU ‘Skills Portability’ consultation closes, Belgium’s border regions urged to respond
27 February 2026 was the last chance to feed into the Commission’s Skills Portability Initiative consultation. Belgian employers and public agencies submitted detailed proposals aimed at speeding up cross-border recognition of qualifications, a change that would streamline commuter assignments and short-term projects along Belgium’s borders.
European Council summit accreditation: 27 February cut-off for journalists working in Belgium
Journalists and corporate media teams had until 14:00 CET on 27 February 2026 to secure accreditation for the 19–20 March European Council summit in Brussels. The process now leverages Belgium’s digital-ID system and includes a dedicated airport visa lane, but late applicants will be barred from the venue—an important mobility consideration for international news crews.