Belgian Sick Leave: New Rules & Return-to-Work Changes (2025)

The Complex Path Back to Work for Individuals with Long-Term Disabilities The desire to remain connected to the workforce is strong among individuals facing long-term health challenges. Yet, translating that desire into a sustainable return to employment is a multifaceted issue, fraught with obstacles that extend beyond individual motivation. While initiatives aimed at facilitating a … Read more

Belgium Weather Forecast: Cloudy with Rain – Tonight & Tuesday

The forecast for Tuesday across much of Europe points to a continuation of unsettled weather patterns, with drier conditions expected in the west but lingering cloud cover and potential visibility issues in the Ardennes region. While a complete shift to clear skies isn’t anticipated, the easing of rainfall in some areas offers a slight respite … Read more

Wireless Epidural: Freedom of Movement During Labor

Brussels, Belgium – A latest approach to childbirth is gaining traction at the University Hospital of Brussels (H.U.B.), offering expectant mothers greater freedom and control during labor. The hospital has pioneered the implementation of ambulatory epidural anesthesia for vaginal delivery, a first for French-speaking Belgium. This innovation allows women to remain mobile throughout the birthing … Read more

Combien d’enfants ukrainiens sont actuellement scolarisés en FWB ?

Ukrainian Refugee Children in Belgian Schools: Enrollment Trends and Ongoing Integration The influx of Ukrainian children into the Belgian school system, especially within the French Community of Belgium (FWB), continues as a direct result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While ⁢a significant wave of students arrived in 2022, the initial ⁤year of the war, … Read more

Première baisse du nombre d’utilisateurs de titres-services en Flandre

Flanders Sees⁤ Decline in Service voucher Usage Amidst Cost Increases Brussels, Belgium – the number of households in Flanders utilizing service vouchers for domestic ⁣help has decreased significantly, falling from 780,000 in 2024⁤ to 757,000 in 2025.This decline, ⁣reported by opposition figures based on data obtained‍ from⁤ Regional Minister of Employment Zuhal Demir (N-VA), coincides … Read more

France’s Sweeping Social Welfare Reform Sparks Cohabitation Debate

“`html Belgium ⁢to Adjust Social Welfare Eligibility for Cohabiting ⁣Individuals Belgium is set to modify its social⁢ welfare regulations, impacting individuals living in cohabiting relationships. Effective March 1st, 2026, the ⁤Public ⁤Social Welfare Centres (CPAS) will be required to consider the total income of all individuals sharing a ‍household when assessing eligibility for social assistance. … Read more