PoliticsEconomy
52 Belgian Government Buildings Sit Empty, Costing Millions
An investigation reveals 52 Belgian government buildings have been vacant for over a year, costing taxpayers millions in maintenance and lost revenue.
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PoliticsEconomy
Belgium Launches Subsidy Register, Targets €200M Savings
Belgium launches a public Federal Subsidy Register tracking €180 billion in allocations, targeting €200M in savings from ineffective subsidies by 2029.
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BelgiumSociety
Belgian Finance Orchestra Keeps Rehearsing on Work Time
Belgium's finance ministry harmony orchestra will continue rehearsing during work hours but with fewer sessions after MP criticism over costs.
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JusticeSociety
New Antwerp Prison Empty as Taxpayers Foot €2M Monthly Bill
Belgium's new Antwerp prison sits empty for months while the government pays €2M monthly in fees and the old jail remains dangerously overcrowded.
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PoliticsJustice
Belgium Pays €2M Monthly for Empty Antwerp Prison
Belgium's new €195.5M Antwerp prison with 440 cells sits empty while the government pays €2M monthly rent. Staffing shortages and technical delays blamed.
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JusticeEconomy
New Antwerp Prison Empty as Government Pays €2M Monthly Rent
A new 440-cell prison in Antwerp stands empty due to technical issues and staffing shortages, while Belgium pays nearly €2 million monthly in rent.
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EconomyPolitics
Walloons Want Tax Cuts and More Spending, Survey Reveals
The 2026 National Budget Survey reveals 40% of Walloons prioritize tax cuts while demanding more state spending, challenging Belgium's austerity plans.
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