“Limiting unemployment benefits in time is a measure of social justice,” says Georges-Louis Bouchez, MR President.
Belgium remains one of the European countries with the lowest employment rate: 76% in Flanders, 67% in Wallonia, 64% in Brussels. Meanwhile, 171,000 jobs remain vacant.
The MR is acting. Capping unemployment benefits at 2 years is a common-sense reform, but it doesn't stand alone. In Wallonia, a thorough employment reform is under way, built around 6 priorities:
- Rapid and targeted activation
- Individual follow-up throughout the process
- Digitalisation of Forem's services
- Accountability for training providers
- Ongoing evaluation of results
- Support tailored to all profiles
And contrary to the misinformation being spread: CPAS centres will be fully compensated. There will be no increase in local taxes.
Working means contributing. It means strengthening solidarity. We will not let inaction undermine our social security.