Germany and The Netherlands confirm joint investment in Cross-Border Information Points at Borderland Conference

Sittard-Geleen, 11 December 2025. During the Dutch-German Borderland Conference 2025, the Netherlands and Germany reaffirmed their joint support for the Cross-Border Information Points (GIPs). The meeting of representatives from politics, government and border regions focused on ensuring the long-term provision of cross-border information. The Cross-Border Information Points are important information hubs for people and businesses […]

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 […]