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Belgian Ombudsman Presses Government to Modernise ‘Difficult and Dangerous’ Visa Application Process
A Federal Ombudsman report published 16 April calls Belgium’s in-person visa filing rule ‘problematic’ and urges digital alternatives, citing safety risks for applicants who must travel to embassies in unstable regions. Recommended reforms—remote submission, video interviews and mobile biometrics—would aid businesses that rely on timely Belgian visas for staff mobility.
Foreign-Born Talent Drives Record 77.3 % Employment Rate in Flanders
New Statistics Flanders figures confirm the region reached a record 77.3 % employment rate in 2025, with foreign-born workers—particularly non-EU nationals—playing a significant role. The data underscore both the importance of international talent to Flemish growth and the urgency for employers to adapt to stricter work-permit rules coming into force.