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Geert Noels wrote that Belgium could learn from Denmark, where social democrats had realized that social security, responsibility, and competitive strength could go hand in hand. He argued that Belgium should follow that course, otherwise it risked further taking the current French path and going bankrupt. https://t.co/EOt2JfyBOC https://t.co/UGFcZoQjQa #België #Denemarken #SocialeZekerheid (translated)

Wouter Duyck wrote that long-term sick individuals could work unburdened and officially, in his view. He stated that the budget for the sick had quintupled in 20 years and that the number of sick people had risen by 55 percent since VDB. He also criticized that there was increasingly a call for solidarity from those who, according to him, were paying for the system. He described social security as a system where money "sloshes against the skirting boards." #socialezekerheid #gezondheidszorg #solidariteit (translated)

Jurgen Vluijmans stated that employees who earned more than 82,600 euros gross per year were disadvantaged, according to him, because they continued to pay social contributions above that income threshold without receiving extra rights in return. He said that this money disappeared into a "bottomless pit" and called for addressing this issue instead of targeting managing directors who organized themselves through a private limited company. #werknemers #socialezekerheid #rechtvaardigheid (translated)

In the latest episode of the podcast De Stemming, political journalists Joost Vullings and Marleen de Rooy discuss the recent political developments surrounding social security, the budget of the Jetten cabinet, and the disagreements within the coalition regarding box 3. #politiek #socialezekerheid #coalitie (translated)

"I just said during the conversation that we do not have a budget cut task by engaging in these discussions. And the cabinet has acknowledged that as well." During the first meeting about a new social agreement, FNV chairman Hans Spekman emphasized it clearly once again. #SociaalAkkoord #SocialeZekerheid #Arbeidsmarkt (translated)

During the first meeting about a new social agreement, FNV chairman Hans Spekman emphasized that there is no pressure from savings, which was also confirmed by Prime Minister Jetten, and that the discussions are focused on the reform of social security and the labor market. #SociaalAkkoord #SocialeZekerheid #Arbeidsmarkt (translated)

JA21 wrote that the Cabinet admitted to the left and rolled back reforms in social security according to the party. The party stated that the costs should be covered by reducing government spending, not by raising taxes. JA21 also reported that a motion by Michiel Hoogeveen had been adopted. #socialezekerheid #overheid #JA21 (translated)

After a 'pleasant and constructive' conversation between the cabinet and the trade unions, both parties have agreed to negotiate this autumn about reforms in social security, although they are not entirely on the same page regarding urgency. #socialezekerheid #vakbonden #onderhandelingen (translated)

LVSV Gent wrote that Flemish people made up 60% of the population, paid 70% of the taxes, and accounted for 80% of the exports. According to the organization, 86% of all social benefits went to Francophones or non-Belgians. It stated that Flanders bore the burden but did not enjoy the benefits, and advocated for shielding the social security system. https://t.co/88dUPgOHXO #Vlaanderen #België #SocialeZekerheid #BE (translated)

LVSV Gent wrote that experts believed that Flanders could finance its social security and pensions itself. Due to the low employment rate in Wallonia and Brussels, the organization claimed that the Flemish would have to bear the costs for that. LVSV Gent advocated for keeping Flemish money in Flemish hands. https://t.co/FSXOgSL4VH #Vlaanderen #SocialeZekerheid #Pensioenen #BE (translated)

"If you manage to solve those implementation issues, it will have a significant impact. But especially for the unions, it will be: no pain, no gain. To really achieve results, less popular measures must also be taken." The king just means: there are no easy solutions, there first needs to be a willingness to make fundamental changes. #SociaalAkkoord #Bezuinigingen #SocialeZekerheid (translated)