Brussels Airport to move bus station on 7 May ahead of new intermodal mobility hub
Brussels Airport warns of major flight cancellations on 12 May as national strike approaches
European Court again condemns Belgium over asylum reception; NGOs demand urgent overhaul
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EU reaches provisional deal to extend export of unemployment benefits for mobile workers
EU governments and the Parliament have agreed to double the period during which jobseekers can ‘export’ unemployment benefits when looking for work in another member state. A new exemption means most business trips of up to three days in a 30-day period will not trigger prior-notification requirements, easing red tape for Belgian multinationals that send staff on short assignments.
Iberia introduces free rebooking window for Brussels passengers ahead of 12 May strike
Iberia will let passengers booked on Brussels flights for 12 May rebook free of charge for travel between 10 and 16 May or switch to nearby airports, anticipating large-scale strike disruption. The measure gives corporates a chance to adjust travel plans early and reduces the risk of missed long-haul connections.
Benelux ‘Étoile’ police operation checks 5,000 vehicles and 4,800 people on Belgian borders
A week-long Benelux police blitz along Belgium’s borders resulted in 45 arrests, dozens of vehicle seizures and thousands of identity checks, the Benelux Union reported on 29 April. The joint operation illustrates how ad-hoc security sweeps can slow cross-border traffic and highlights the importance of carrying proper documentation when travelling for work within the region.
EU moves to mobilise €2 million for 803 Belgian workers displaced by Soliver bankruptcy
The European Commission has asked budget authorities to release €2 million from the EGF to retrain more than 800 Belgian workers dismissed after Soliver’s bankruptcy. The aid package, likely to clear legislative hurdles, will fund reskilling and job-search support, potentially boosting Belgium’s local talent pool and influencing intra-EU labour mobility decisions.