Social Affairs
Most Benefit-Losing Unemployed Seek Living Allowance
New data reveals 53% of long-term unemployed Belgians who lost benefits applied for living allowance, far exceeding government estimates of one-third.
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Social Affairs
Belgium's August 1 Reforms: Notice, Telehealth, Taxes
New Belgian rules took effect August 1: one-week notice periods, video consultations for speech therapists, and doubled Brussels dumping taxes.
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Economy
China Unveils 19 Measures for Domestic Service Overhaul
China's nine government departments issue 19 policy measures to standardize pricing, improve training, and professionalize domestic services.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgium's 'Accordeon Week' Plan Divides Coalition and Unions
Belgium's government is split over the 'accordeon week' proposal for annualized hours. Unions warn of lost overtime pay as employers tout flexibility.
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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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EconomyPolitics
Walloon Service Voucher System Set for Major Reform
Wallonia prepares to reform its titres-services system as Minister Jeholet warns of financial strain, labor shortages, and risk of undeclared work.
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