Members of the Brussels parliament from this year are forbidden to sit simultaneously as a municipal councilor or mayor. Read more about Members of the Brussels parliament from this year are forbidden to sit simultaneously as a municipal councilor or mayor.
This year, Belgium raises the minimum pension to €1,400 euros per month, up from €1,266 euros in 2019. Read more about This year, Belgium raises the minimum pension to €1,400 euros per month, up from €1,266 euros in 2019.
Belgium’s military expenditure increases to US$3.4 billion this year, up from US$3.1 billion in 2020. Read more about Belgium’s military expenditure increases to US$3.4 billion this year, up from US$3.1 billion in 2020.
Belgium’s budget deficit to hit nearly €12 billion this year, up from €8.53 billion in 2019. Read more about Belgium’s budget deficit to hit nearly €12 billion this year, up from €8.53 billion in 2019.
Belgium and the Netherlands buy 16 warships together for roughly 4 billion euros, with the first ship being delivered this year. Read more about Belgium and the Netherlands buy 16 warships together for roughly 4 billion euros, with the first ship being delivered this year.
This year, Flanders stops using ponies or horses for carousels at fairgrounds, fairs, and related events. Read more about This year, Flanders stops using ponies or horses for carousels at fairgrounds, fairs, and related events.
Engie’s Belgian arm, Electrabel, closes its GW Tihange 2 reactor this year. Read more about Engie’s Belgian arm, Electrabel, closes its GW Tihange 2 reactor this year.
Belgium completes its purchase of 34 F-35 fighter aircraft, which is delivered this year. Read more about Belgium completes its purchase of 34 F-35 fighter aircraft, which is delivered this year.
A night train line between Malmö and Brussels starts operating this year. Read more about A night train line between Malmö and Brussels starts operating this year.
Belgium’s prepaid card market in load value terms increases to US$ 9.13 billion this year, up from US$ 5,57 billion in 2018, rising at a CAGR of 13.1 percent. Read more about Belgium’s prepaid card market in load value terms increases to US$ 9.13 billion this year, up from US$ 5,57 billion in 2018, rising at a CAGR of 13.1 percent.
