PoliticsSociety
Belgian Arts Workers Protest Pension Reform Before Vote
Belgian arts workers protest pension reforms capping pre-2014 career years at 20%, sparking discrimination accusations and threats of legal action.
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PoliticsSociety
Belgium's Coalition Under Strain: Pensions, Housing, Welfare
Arts workers protest pensions, a housing scandal erupts, and unemployment reform strains CPAS — five stories reveal pressure on Belgium's coalition.
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SocietyEconomy
Pension Reform Shock: MyPension Tool Shows Delayed Pensions
Belgians in their sixties are discovering their retirement dates pushed back by months or years as MyPension shows the real pension reform impact.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgium to Cap Combined Pensions for Former EU Officials
Belgian government plans to cap combined Belgian and EU pensions at €16,000 per month, targeting former politicians who exceed the legal maximum.
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EconomyPolitics
Pension Bonus and Malus Counters Go Live on mypension.be
Belgian workers can now track pension bonus and malus counters on mypension.be, offering real-time transparency on retirement benefits.
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SocietyPolitics
Belgian Bill Proposes Pension Split to Protect Caregivers
A new bill in Belgium proposes a pension split to protect caregivers, mostly women, from the financial consequences of career interruptions for caregiving.
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TransportLabor
North Sea Maritime Pilots Call Off Strike, Backlog Remains
Belgian maritime pilots end North Sea strike after blocking 40+ vessels at Antwerp-Bruges. The pension dispute remains unresolved, further action possible.
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TransportEconomy
Pilot Strike Strands Dozens of Ships at Port of Antwerp
A 24-hour strike by Belgian maritime pilots stranded dozens of ships at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges as a pension reform dispute continues.
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EconomyPolitics
Belgium Passes 2026 Law on Salaries, Pensions and Energy
Belgium's parliament approves the Arizona coalition's programme law with capped wage indexation, pension reform, energy tax changes and flight taxes.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgian Chamber Approves Pension Reform and Centenindex
Belgium's Chamber approves pension bonus-malus reform, centenindex wage cap, and energy support in an overnight legislative session.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgium Votes on Landmark Pension and Indexation Reforms
Belgian parliament votes on centenindex and pension reform after months of delay. The measures will impact wages, benefits, and retirement for millions.
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Politics
Belgium's Decisive Week on Pension Reform and Program Law
The Belgian Chamber of Representatives debates pension reform and the program law this week. The outcome will determine the government's fiscal future.
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