Reform of Belgian unemployment legislation
Belgian unemployment legislation is being reformed. The reform includes transitional measures, a limit on the duration of benefits, more flexible access to benefits and an increase in the amount of the initial benefits. The transitional measures apply from 1 July 2025. However, the other reforms will not come into force until a later date, namely […]
Belgium – Change of registration procedure for EU citizens at Belgian municipalities
If an EU citizen wishes to settle in Belgium, they must register with the relevant Belgian municipality. Since 1st September of this year, they have to submit all the necessary documents immediately. Previously, the persons had time to submit their documents for a maximum period of 3 months. Source: vreemdelingenrecht.be, News, 21 August 2025 Available […]
Web seminar: Cross-border inheritance – What do you have to consider?
GrenzInfoPunkte are organising free web seminars on 16 and 17 August The topic of inheritance law can quickly become very complicated – especially in a cross-border context. What happens, for example, if you live in Germany as a Dutch citizen and receive an inheritance from the Netherlands? In which country is inheritance tax then […]
Minimum wage
Minimum wage in Germany Since 1 October 2022, the minimum wage is €12.00/hour. Minimum wage in the Netherlands In the Netherlands there is the statutory minimum wage (wettelijk minimumloon) for workers aged 21 and over and the statutory minimum youth wage (wettelijke minimum jeugdloon) for workers under 21. From 1 July 2023, the following amounts […]