EconomyBelgium
Belgians' Pension Dates Pushed Back by Reform
Many Belgians over 60 are discovering their first possible pension date has moved back by months. Here's why, and who is most affected.
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EconomyBelgium
Nearly 20,000 More Belgians Get Pensions Abroad
The number of Belgians receiving their state pension abroad rose from 62,952 in 2019 to 81,565 in 2025, new Pension Service figures show.
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SocietyRegulations
Belgium's September 1 Overhaul: New Rules Reshape Daily Life
Helmet mandates, pension line changes, new criminal code, and more: Belgium's sweeping September 1 regulatory overhaul takes effect today.
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PoliticsJustice
Belgian Judge Blocks Higher Pensions for 32 Former MPs
A Brussels court ruled against 32 former Belgian MPs seeking €9,563 pensions, reducing them to €8,291 in a landmark fiscal responsibility decision.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgian Politicians Fight to Keep Double Pensions Under Cap
Louis Michel, Karel De Gucht and other top Belgian politicians risk losing double pensions as the government caps EU income.
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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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SocietyEconomy
Belgian Pension €572 Short of Care Home Costs, Report Finds
Belgian pension of €1,787 falls €572 short of monthly care home costs at €2,359, Okra's 2026 Barometer reveals, raising affordability concerns.
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