Germany’s re-imposed internal border checks will include crossings into Belgium from 16 September
Night-shift air traffic controllers to stage 24-night strike at Charleroi Airport, threatening 832 flights
EU unveils ‘Skills Portability Act’ to streamline cross-border hiring – Belgium-based firms welcome move
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Germany Re-Introduces Border Checks with Belgium from 16 September
Germany will restore internal-border controls with Belgium from 16 September 2026 to 15 March 2027, citing irregular migration pressures. Mobile police checkpoints on key motorways could delay business travellers and freight, requiring Belgian firms to ensure staff carry full identification and to build extra transit time into supply-chain schedules.
Suspected sabotage in the Netherlands paralyses cross-border trains, stranding Belgian passengers
Deliberate track obstructions in the Netherlands halted domestic and international rail traffic on 15 September, forcing Belgian trains to turn back at the border and disrupting the Brussels–Amsterdam corridor. The sabotage underscores the vulnerability of cross-border mobility and has prompted Belgian authorities to review rail-security protocols.
24 Consecutive Night-Shifts of Air-Traffic Controller Strikes Announced at Charleroi Airport
Air-traffic controllers at skeyes will stage a night-time strike at Brussels South Charleroi Airport every night from 16 September to 10 October, demanding higher night-shift bonuses before the tower’s operations move to a remote-digital centre. The walk-out threatens late-night arrivals and early-morning departures, forcing airlines and business travellers to reroute via Brussels or French airports. Companies should prepare contingency travel and cargo plans as the dispute could shape Belgium’s wider remote-tower labour relations.
Eurostar warns of delays at Brussels-Midi amid operational restrictions on 15 September
Eurostar’s travel-updates page lists delays and equipment changes for 15 September services through Brussels-Midi, urging passengers to arrive early and monitor realtime alerts. The disruption, linked to unspecified operational constraints, could force Belgian companies to adjust same-day travel plans on a key business corridor.