SocietyPolitics
Brussels Jobless Reform: Half of Excluded Turn to CPAS
Actiris figures show 47.6% of Brussels residents excluded from unemployment benefits turned to a CPAS in Q1 2026, far above the government's forecast.
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PolicySocial Welfare
China Expands Medical Insurance Access for Flexible Workers
China announces new measures to expand employee medical insurance coverage for flexible workers, removing hukou barriers and easing contribution rules.
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Society
10,000 Young Belgians Get Living Allowance and Child Benefit
New data reveals 10,000+ young Belgians receive both living allowance and increased child benefit while studying at home. New rules aim to curb abuse.
—4 min read
Society
School Bonus Abolition Squeezes Single Mothers in Belgium
Single mother Evy (47) loses her 40.38 euro school bonus, highlighting financial strain on working families as the benefit is cut for 1.1 million children.
—5 min read
SocialPolitics
Record children hospitalized due to youth care shortage
167 children were hospitalized in Flanders in 2025 due to lack of youth care places, a record in six years. Babies and toddlers under 2 are most affected.
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SocietyEconomy
Belgium Unemployment Reform: 40.8% Turn to Social Welfare
New data shows 40.8% of Belgians excluded from unemployment benefits turn to CPAS welfare centers, exceeding government projections.
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Social AffairsPolitics
Belgium Reform: 40.8% of Excluded Turn to Social Welfare
RTBF map reveals 40.8% of Belgians excluded from unemployment benefits turned to CPAS welfare centers, exceeding government forecasts.
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PoliticsSocial Affairs
Belgium Allows CPAS to Hire Detectives to Fight Social Fraud
Belgian CPAS can now hire private detectives to investigate social fraud, targeting beneficiaries suspected of hiding foreign assets.
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SocialEconomy
Brussels CPAS Job Seeker Registrations Nearly Double
Brussels CPAS job seekers surged 83.5% to 34,137 as federal unemployment benefit time-limiting shifts costs to municipal welfare systems.
—5 min read
SocietyPolitics
China Social Assistance Law Takes Effect, Boosts Safety Net
China's Social Assistance Law took effect July 1, establishing a comprehensive legal framework for social welfare after a 31-year journey.
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Domestic AffairsSociety
Belgium Child Abuse Reports Hit Record as System Strains
Reports of physical child abuse in Belgium rose 10.7% in 2025 to a record 11,367 children. Minister Gennez announces €1.5M in emergency funding.
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SocietyWelfare
China Creates Elderly Care Worker Professional Qualification
China creates a three-tier professional qualification for elderly care service workers, addressing the aging crisis and workforce shortages.
—5 min read
SocietyChina
Shanghai Pioneers Full-Chain Elderly Care Model with Trusts
Shanghai launches innovative elderly care model combining guardianship, trusts, and care institutions to address China's aging crisis.
—4 min read
PolicyEconomy
China Overhauls Housing Provident Fund: Four Key Changes
China's Housing Provident Fund gets a major reform: expanded coverage for gig workers, new uses for renovation, faster loans, and cross-city portability.
—4 min read
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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PolicySocial Welfare
China Ends Hukou Link to Public Services in Landmark Reform
China's State Council mandates housing, healthcare, and education follow the people, ending hukou-based restrictions for 250 million urban migrants.
—5 min read
SocietyEconomy
Belgium Food Aid Crisis: 560,000 Rely on Parcels, Budget Cut
Food aid in Belgium hits historic highs with 560,000 beneficiaries, up 251% in 30 years. Budget cuts and unemployment reform deepen the crisis.
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