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Government launches plan to strengthen Belgian industry

The federal government has on Friday launched the “Make 2025-2030” competitiveness plan, a strategic plan to strengthen the Belgian industry. The plan provides for close cooperation between the federal and regional levels.

1 week ago

Core cabinet approves programme law as polls show broad support for key reforms

The federal government’s core cabinet reached an agreement on Wednesday night on the second reading of the programme law, marking a key step toward implementing the De Wever government’s planned reforms. Among

2 weeks ago

Politics

OECD questions effectiveness of smartphone and social media bans for young people

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of banning smartphones or restricting access to social media as a way to protect children. In a report

3 weeks ago

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Flanders introduces distance rules for large wind turbines

Flemish environment minister Jo Brouns is introducing distance rules for large wind turbines higher than 200 metres, reported Het Laatste Nieuws. Flanders already had rules around noise and cast shadow, but

4 weeks ago

Earth & Climate

Meat sector warns Flemish restrictions on labour migration could undermine food supply

The Belgian meat industry has criticised a proposal by Employment minister Zuhal Demir (N-VA) to tighten labour migration rules, warning it could jeopardise food security. The plan would make it harder to

1 month ago

Business

200,000 people waiting for social housing in Flanders

Almost 200,000 people are on a waiting list for social housing in Flanders, the highest figure ever. Among the 199,085 candidates, more than half are single people. The Flemish government has earmarked

2 months ago

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Government launches plan to strengthen Belgian industry

Core cabinet approves programme law as polls show broad support for key reforms

OECD questions effectiveness of smartphone and social media bans for young people

Flanders introduces distance rules for large wind turbines

Meat sector warns Flemish restrictions on labour migration could undermine food supply

200,000 people waiting for social housing in Flanders

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Government launches plan to strengthen Belgian industry

Core cabinet approves programme law as polls show broad support for key reforms

OECD questions effectiveness of smartphone and social media bans for young people

Flanders introduces distance rules for large wind turbines

Meat sector warns Flemish restrictions on labour migration could undermine food supply

200,000 people waiting for social housing in Flanders

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