AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUnemployment & Social Welfare: Brussels unemployment benefit changes are pushing thousands toward CPAS: Actiris says 47.6% of people who lost entitlement in early 2026’s first two waves became CPAS beneficiaries within three months, with employment outcomes much lower. Budget Tensions in Brussels-Wallonia: Federation Wallonia-Brussels budget cuts are sparking fresh backlash as Minister-President Elisabeth Degryse admits anger but defends nearly €500m in net savings by 2029. Food Insecurity Protest: A “Line of Empty Plates” demonstration in central Brussels drew about 200 people, warning that food aid demand is rising while federal funding for essentials fell from €27m (2025) to €15m (2026). Grand Place Rules: Brussels is preparing tighter limits around UNESCO Grand Place—cutting souvenir shops from ~40 to ~20 over time and capping cafés/restaurants at one-third of premises in many nearby streets. Travel Disruption: Mount Etna ash stranded around 140 Brussels Airlines passengers in Catania, with airport restrictions delaying returns until Sunday or Monday. Sports (Belgium-linked): Jan Boskamp calls Mika Godts’ Nations League form “world-class” and says it’s a “disgrace” he missed the World Cup.
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