Belgium introduces stricter documentation checks for EU residence registrations
Brussels Airport urges travellers to arrive earlier as autumn rush begins
Storm Benjamin disrupts transport across Belgium, triggers contingency plans
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Belgium and Morocco sign security & migration accord alongside Western Sahara shift
Belgium’s formal backing of Morocco’s Western Sahara autonomy proposal came with a practical side-deal: a new bilateral pact on security, justice and migration. The agreement promises faster migrant readmission and potential visa facilitation for Moroccan professionals, reflecting Belgium’s strategy of tying mobility benefits to cooperation on returns.
Already registered in EES? What non-EU travellers should expect at Belgian borders
A 23 October explainer details how repeat crossings work under the new Entry/Exit System. Travellers previously registered in EES will undergo a faster biometric verification, but uneven equipment across Belgian entry points means clearance times may still vary. Mobility teams should update travel-time estimates accordingly.
All Saints’ Day: Brussels boosts bus links to major cemeteries on 1 November
Brussels’ public-transport operator will lay on additional buses to the city’s main cemeteries on 1 November, easing holiday congestion. HR and relocation teams should flag the altered timetables to expatriates and business visitors.
Avenue Louise roadworks force detours for Brussels bus lines 54 & 96
From 25 October, buses 54 and 96 will bypass two central stops on Avenue Louise due to infrastructure works, with diversions lasting until 4 November. The change affects many expatriate commuters and airport-bound travellers staying in Ixelles.
Eurostar Orders 50 Double-Decker Trains, Boosting Cross-Border Capacity by 40 %
Eurostar has ordered 50 double-deck Avelia Horizon trainsets worth €2 billion to expand capacity on its Brussels-centred network by 40 %. Deliveries start in 2031 and maintenance will be based partly in Brussels, creating 350 jobs. The investment underpins Eurostar’s goal of 30 million annual passengers and offers corporate travellers more seats and greener journeys.
Belgian Rail Unions Call 72-Hour Strike for 24–26 November, Threatening Peak-Season Travel
Belgium’s three rail unions confirmed on 22 October that they will stage a 72-hour strike from 24–26 November over budget cuts and pension reform. Past strikes cut services by more than 80 %, and November’s action overlaps with peak expatriate travel. Corporate mobility managers should develop contingency plans for commuters and international assignees.
EU-Egypt Summit in Brussels Earmarks €200 Million for Migration Control Projects
At an EU-Egypt summit in Brussels, leaders approved a €4 billion aid package that includes €200 million for migration-control initiatives and pilot legal-migration schemes. Belgium positions itself to run training programmes and seasonal-worker routes, signalling new compliance and talent-mobility considerations for employers.
Belgium’s Court of Cassation Frees Tunisian Ex-Footballer Held in Migration Detention
Belgium’s Court of Cassation ordered the release of Tunisian national Nizar Trabelsi from immigration detention, ruling his continued confinement unlawful. The landmark decision could influence Belgium’s future use of administrative detention and prompt legislative reviews with knock-on effects for corporate immigration compliance.
Belgian Dredging Giant DEM Wins Brazil’s First Port-Channel Concession
A DEME-led Belgian-Brazilian consortium won Brazil’s first private concession to dredge and maintain Paranaguá port’s access channel, signed on 22 October 2025. The €51 million deal enhances Belgian maritime exports and will require skilled expatriate deployments under Brazil’s 2025 visa rules.