Domestic AffairsSociety
Belgium Child Abuse Reports Hit Record as System Strains
Reports of physical child abuse in Belgium rose 10.7% in 2025 to a record 11,367 children. Minister Gennez announces €1.5M in emergency funding.
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Domestic AffairsPolitics
Flemish Citizens Paid €12M in Unlawful Traffic Fine Costs
HLN investigation reveals Flemish municipalities charged €12M in illegal fees on traffic fines. A citizen launches Fix mijn Boete to help reclaim funds.
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Domestic AffairsEconomy
Belgium's July 1: Parcel Tax, Higher Fines, Flexi-Jobs
New regulations hit Belgium July 1: parcel tax on non-EU goods, higher traffic fines, expanded flexi-jobs, pricier service vouchers, and more.
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Domestic AffairsEconomy
Belgian Tax Conciliation Surges 30%, Avoids Court in 6 of 10
Belgian tax conciliation jumped 28% in 2025, over 60% resolved without court. Government plans to transform the service into a binding arbitration body.
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Domestic AffairsPolitics
Flemish Childcare Costs Surge as BOA Decree Takes Effect
Childcare prices are doubling in Flemish cities as the BOA decree shifts responsibility to municipalities, sparking criticism from PVDA.
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Domestic AffairsPolitics
Bill White Hosts Grand 250th America Celebration in Brussels
US Ambassador Bill White threw a $5M party in Brussels' Jubelpark for America's 250th anniversary, with Trump video, top Belgian officials, and protests.
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