Belgium’s Labour Law Overhaul Takes Effect Today, Capping Notice Periods and Liberalising Night Work
Asylum Applications in Belgium Fall 30 % in First Four Months of 2026 After Tougher Rules
Belgian Railways Shift to Contractual Hiring Only, Opening Door for International Talent
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Nationwide Belgian Strike Disrupts Flights, Trains and Border Services on 31 May
A 24-hour general strike on 31 May shut down large parts of Belgium’s transport network, grounding flights, reducing rail services and slowing passport control. The walk-out, triggered by pension and wage-indexation reforms, created immediate challenges for business travellers and expatriate moves. Companies are activating contingency plans and warning of possible follow-up strikes in June.
EU Migration & Asylum Pact Enters Countdown Phase—Belgium Rushes to Align Procedures Before 12 June Launch
The EU’s Migration and Asylum Pact takes effect on 12 June 2026. Belgium is fast-tracking legislation to bring its screening, Eurodac biometric capture and fast-track asylum rules into line. Business travellers and new assignees will see additional identity-check steps at Brussels Airport, and EU Blue-Card applicants face new biometric requirements. Companies should build extra lead time into assignment moves to avoid border-processing delays.