What changes in Belgium from 1 January? Pensions, salaries, energy and telecom prices, service vouchers, healthcare …
The new year traditionally heralds a raft of changes in Belgium. Here’s the measures that will affect the nation’s citizens from 1 January 2025, report RTBF and Belga.
Chinese delegation considering Audi site takeover is turned away
A delegation of Chinese officials from Beijing who wanted to visit the Audi Brussels site in Forest on Monday was turned away by management, according to the CNE trade union.
Audi protests lead to clash, police intervention
Relations between workers and management following the closure of Audi’s Brussels factory are further deteriorating, as a recent meeting with union representatives ended in police intervention.
Audi Brussels factory set to close in 2025
The Audi factory in Brussels will close at the end of February next year, according to an announcement following an extraordinary works council meeting this week.
Work gradually resumes at Brussels Audi factory
Work is due to gradually resume on a voluntary basis this Tuesday at Audi Brussels after a row between management and unions following notice of the plant’s intent to close.
Proposed low-emissions delay could cost Brussels millions of euros
Postponing stricter low-emission zone (LEZ) standards could cost Brussels tens of millions of euros, according to a memo from the Brussels regional administration.
Conflict between Brussels Audi management and unions escalates
The conflict between management at Brussels’ Audi factory and unions has escalated after workers confiscated 200 car keys as a means of applying pressure, with management then closing the plant indefinitely in response.
Brussels must step up measures to combat air pollution, experts warn
Brussels needs stronger measures to combat air pollution from car traffic, an open letter from 140 health and environmental experts has warned.
Tightening of Brussels low-emissions zone would take 850,000 vehicles off the road
A planned tightening of the authorised emission standard – or low-emission zone – in the Belgian capital from January 2025 would exclude 850,000 vehicles from Brussels.
Audi seeks solution for Brussels base, says management
Audi workers in Forest should not be in danger of losing their jobs, even though the new version of Audi’s electric Q8 e-tron model, currently manufactured in Brussels, will not be made there, the firm has confirmed.
