Belgium’s federal government faces criticism for controversial social reform measures recently implemented. Federal Human Rights Institute highlights unemployment, pension, health reform risks to rights.
Hundreds of thousands potentially affected by changes threatening adequate work and healthcare access.
Social rights, guaranteed under the constitution, require careful consideration before limiting protections. Standstill principle allows restriction only with legitimate purpose and proportional effects explained.
Latest employment reports show nearly two hundred thousand losing benefits during twenty twenty-six. Institute urges thorough human rights evaluations before enacting reforms potentially reducing social protections.