In the first nine months of 2026, Belgium recorded a record number of 8,597 business bankruptcies, threatening 20,522 jobs, with a notable increase in the Flemish region. (translated)

Real estate prices continue to rise in Belgium, particularly in Flanders, despite the increase in borrowing rates reaching 4%, which leads to a loss of purchasing power of 7 square meters for households since the beginning of the year. (translated)

The European Commission has decided to sue Belgium before the Court of Justice of the European Union for recognizing arbitration awards deemed illegal, compromising European regulations on state aid. (translated)

Wage inequalities in Belgium persist, with women earning on average 6.6% less than men, with a gap reaching up to 41.3% in some sectors, highlighting the need for political interventions to address this situation. (translated)
Wage inequalities in Belgium persist in 2024, with a gap of 6.6% between men and women, reaching 19.2% for women workers in the private sector, exacerbated by part-time work and sectoral segregation. (translated)
Starting October 1st, several administrative and social changes will come into effect in Belgium, including the obligation for dentists to verify the identity of their patients for electronic third-party payment, the reimbursement of the drug Alyftrek for patients with cystic fibrosis, an increase in social energy tariffs, the establishment of a new pricing system for electric car charging stations, and a reform to make the independent student status more accessible. (translated)
Despite growing awareness of crisis preparedness, the majority of Belgians remain reluctant to assemble emergency kits, as revealed by Stéphanie's experience, who feels isolated in her preparation efforts against potential threats. (translated)

Although Belgium shows good results regarding the gender pay gap, inequalities persist, particularly for female workers, who often remain stuck in precarious and non-progressive positions. (translated)
Belgium has still not transposed the European directive on pay transparency, which must be implemented before the summer of 2026, thus highlighting the persistent gender inequalities in the labor market. (translated)
"C'est à en pleurer"Ce rapport de 2004 sur le changement climatique refait surface en Belgique: "C'est à en pleurer", déplore Jean-Pascal van Ypersele #ChangementClimatique #Résilience #Adaptation
The Public Health Service published a report identifying measures to adapt to climate change in Belgium, in order to strengthen the country's resilience to extreme weather events, although the concrete implementation of the measures is taking time due to federal competencies. (translated)

The summer of 2026, marked by a heatwave, devastating fires, and a prolonged drought, revealed crucial lessons for various sectors in Belgium, highlighting the tragic impacts on both public health and the national economy. (translated)
The Evening analyzes the devastating impact of summer 2026 in Belgium, where nearly 3,000 people lost their lives due to extreme heat and the worst fire in history ravaged more than 3,300 hectares in the High Fens, while questioning the effectiveness of the plans implemented by various sectors in response to this crisis. (translated)
The Engaged are asking the Belgian federal government to join six European countries to capture part of the energy superprofits generated by the crisis, stating that this represents an opportunity for fair redistribution of the exceptional profits made by certain companies. (translated)
Je suis prêt à payer plus d'impôts mais l'État doit faire sa part de l'effort #SurprofitsÉnergétiques #LesEngagés #Belgique