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Unattended bag temporarily halts Brussels Airport security checks
Security checks at Brussels Airport were suspended for about half an hour on 12 November 2026 after staff found an unattended bag. The area was cleared, a police dog inspected the luggage and operations soon resumed, but several morning flights left late. The incident highlights Belgium’s elevated threat level and the need for travellers to allow extra time at Zaventem during peak periods.
Belgium extends Pillar Two filing deadlines but toughens penalties for non-compliance
A Belgian law adopted on 25 October 2026 and reported on 12 November gives companies until 31 March 2027 to file their first Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax returns, aligning the deadline with the GloBE Information Return. The same legislation introduces fines of up to €125,000 for late or inaccurate Pillar Two filings. Mobility teams must therefore use the extra time to reconcile expatriate payroll data and firm up governance, or risk significant penalties.
New Schengen border checks in neighbouring states may slow Belgian road and rail travellers
An EU update dated 12 November 2026 confirms that Denmark, Sweden, Norway, France and Germany have all extended temporary internal Schengen border controls. While Belgium has not reinstated checks, Belgian residents travelling by road, rail or air through these neighbours should expect occasional ID inspections and minor delays until at least spring 2027.