Society
'We're Afraid to Hold Hands': LGBTQIA+ Alert in Belgium
Belgian LGBTQIA+ groups warn that rising hatred is making people afraid to hold hands in public, citing new data and the Berlin Pride attack.
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SocietyLocal News
Belgian Pool Bans Non-Residents After Toddler Near-Drowning
De Warande pool in Wetteren restricts access to East Flanders residents after a 5-year-old's near-drowning, sparking debate on discrimination and safety.
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TechnologyLaw
Meta Sued for Using AI to Target Workers on Leave in Layoffs
26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI systems disproportionately targeted workers on medical and parental leave for layoffs in the company's May 2026 cuts.
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SocietyHuman Rights
Unia Reports Record Surge in Discrimination Cases in 2025
Belgium's Unia reports a 13% surge in discrimination cases in 2025, hails landmark rulings on intersectional bias and hate crimes.
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Social & LaborPolitics
Flemish Government Mandates Anti-Bias Tests in All Sectors
The Flemish government will require practical anti-discrimination tests across all labor sectors starting December 2026, bypassing employer opposition.
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Society
Foreign Name Bias Worse in Jobs Than Housing, Study Finds
A Belgian meta-analysis of 463 studies finds job applicants with foreign-sounding names face 29% fewer positive responses than local peers.
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SocietyBelgium
LGBTQIA+ Youth Homelessness Soars as Brussels Pride Nears
As Brussels Pride marks 30 years, Le Refuge warns family rejection and violence are pushing young LGBTQIA+ people into homelessness.
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