What are the latest news in Belgium?
Key recent developments in Belgium include:
- Brussels Security Crackdown: Belgian authorities and the Brussels chief prosecutor have raised alarms over a surge in gang-related gun violence linked to drug trafficking turf wars. Over 550 security personnel have been deployed across targeted Brussels neighborhoods to curb the violence and dismantle trafficking networks. -The Straits Times+ 1——–
- New Cross-Border Worker Regulations: The Belgian government introduced new operational rules for cross-border commuters.- The framework eases registration requirements for EU nationals while replacing Annex 15 with Annex 64 for non-EU cross-border employees residing in neighboring countries like France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg. -Newland Chase+ 1——–
- Labor and Wage Law Adjustments: New employment measures took effect, including revisions to legal notice periods and adjustments to statutory minimum wage thresholds across several sectors.- GrenzInfoPunkte———
- Extreme Summer Temperatures: Meteorological records in Uccle logged record-breaking temperatures surpassing 35°C during intense heatwave spells, prompting safety warnings and localized fire-risk precautions, particularly around nature reserves in eastern Wallonia. -www.wam.ae——–
- Major FIH Hockey World Cup: Belgium (alongside the Netherlands) is co-hosting the 2026 Men’s and Women’s FIH Hockey World Cup, with matches drawing significant international crowds to Wavre.- Wikipedia———