Changes in Belgium from 1 August 2026
As of 1 August 2026, several important changes to Belgian employment law will come into effect. Most notably, the notice period during the first six
Important change to the right to health insurance via the CAK
The CAK has announced that, as of 1 November, the group of people eligible for health insurance through the CAK will be reduced. The final
Changes to statutory amounts as of 1 July 2026
On 1 July 2026, several statutory amounts will be adjusted in both the Netherlands and Germany. Minimum wage in the Netherlands The statutory minimum hourly wage for employees aged 21 and over will increase to € 14.99. Child benefit in the Netherlands The amount of Dutch child benefit (kinderbijslag) will be adjusted. The following amounts will
Belgian pension reform passed: Here’s what’s changing
The Belgian pension reform has been passed. The federal government has finalised its pension reform, and the new Pensions Act was passed by Parliament at
Opgaaf wereldinkomen (Worldwide income return, NL) – QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The deadline for submitting details of your worldwide income return in the Netherlands is approaching. People living in Germany or Belgium who receive Dutch means-tested
German statutory pensions in the Netherlands: Tax ruling issued – implementation still pending
Ruling by the Hoge Raad On 19 June 2026, the Hoge Raad (the Dutch Supreme Court) handed down a ruling on the taxation of German