AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBelgium Economy & Pensions: Belgium’s federal parliament has approved a controversial budget package, including the new “centenindex” rule that caps automatic wage and benefit indexation at €4,000 gross monthly salary (and €2,000 for pensions/benefits), with partial index increases for higher earners—starting June 2026 and again in 2028—sparking criticism that it weakens Belgium’s wage protection system. EU Politics: Hungary’s new PM Peter Magyar is in Brussels for talks with EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen to push for the release of billions of euros in frozen EU funds tied to concerns over democratic backsliding, graft and LGBTQ treatment. World Cup & Belgium Links: Iran’s football federation says FIFA is expected to arrange multiple-entry US visas for Team Melli ahead of the 2026 World Cup, where Iran will play Belgium in Los Angeles. Belgium in the News Cycle: A Belgian-linked story also highlights the country’s role in major defence and industry developments, while sports coverage continues to keep Belgium in the spotlight ahead of the tournament. Heat & Daily Life: Europe’s intensifying heatwaves are driving record temperatures and renewed debate over how homes are cooled and regulated across the continent.
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