EconomyEmployment
Teens Face Tough Summer Job Search as Jobless Rate at 14.7%
Teen unemployment hit 14.7% in May 2026 as inflation and competition from older workers create one of the toughest summer job markets in decades.
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EmploymentEconomy
Belgian Temp Agency Encore Plus Opens Doors for Seniors
Encore Plus, a new temp agency in Tournai, Belgium, exclusively serves workers aged 55+ and retirees seeking purpose and income.
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EmploymentPolitics
VDAB Imposed Over 10,000 Sanctions on Job Seekers Last Year
Flemish employment agency VDAB imposed 10,008 sanctions on job seekers in 2025, sparking political debate over enforcement versus guidance.
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EconomyEmployment
Brussels Job Seeker Benefits Drop 28% — But Not Good News
Brussels job seeker benefits dropped 28%, but total registrations rose 4.2% and CPAS welfare cases surged 72.2% amid reform-driven shifts.
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