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David Clarinval
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European labor market and employment reforms
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Latest: Belgium implements labor reforms including new probationary periods
In mid-2026, Belgium and France introduced various employment-related measures. In Belgium, a new single programme called ‘Job Plus’ was launched on 1 July 2026 to replace multiple hiring subsidies. This programme, admin
Belgium weekly store closure reform
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Latest: Belgium to allow retailers to open seven days a week from August 13
In mid‑July 2026, Belgium’s federal parliament approved a reform eliminating the compulsory weekly shutdown for retail outlets, allowing shops to operate seven days a week and extend evening hours to 21:00. This change w
Belgium unemployment benefit cuts
2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated
Latest: Belgium sees over half of long‑term unemployed turn to social assistance
In early August 2026 Belgium’s Brussels employment agency reported a sharp 40 % drop in the number of people receiving unemployment benefits, while the overall unemployment rate rose to 15.7 %. The reduction in benefit d