Moroccans Remain Belgium’s Largest Non-EU Community, Myria 2026 Report Shows
Airlines Urge Brussels to ‘Switch-Off’ New EU Border System as Queues Grow at Brussels Airport
EU’s ETIAS launch faces 2027 delay after aviation industry warns of EES ‘chaos’
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Three-day nationwide strike over austerity begins, hitting Belgian airports and public transport
A three-day general strike that started on 8 July is disrupting flights, trains and public services across Belgium as unions fight proposed wage and pension cuts. Airports reported early cancellations and baggage backlogs, while rail and metro services are running limited schedules, forcing companies to activate business-continuity and remote-work plans.
ETIAS Launch Pushed to 2027 as EU Focuses on Fixing EES—Delay Confirmed by Brussels Sources
Brussels officials have informally acknowledged that ETIAS—Europe’s ESTA-style pre-travel permit—will slip to 2027 because IT teams are tied up fixing the troubled EES border system. The delay gives Belgian firms more time to prepare but extends regulatory uncertainty for business travel.
Heatwave Forces Eurostar to Cancel and Delay Services Through Brussels—Cross-Channel Travellers Advised to Re-Plan
Eurostar has cancelled several London–Brussels departures and imposed network-wide delays after a record heatwave forced speed restrictions on Belgian tracks. Travellers to and from Brussels should expect disruption until at least 9 July and re-book or re-route where possible.