Deployment of soldiers in Brussels stations and metro stations The capital's stations see huge numbers of national and international travellers pass through and concentrate multiple problems. Several dozen soldiers patrol alongside police officers to step up security there. Brussels Federal Security and justice 18 May 2026
Enhanced protection for the Jewish community In the face of a widespread rise in antisemitism, security measures around sites of importance to the Jewish community have been stepped up. Soldiers have been deployed as reinforcements in Brussels, Antwerp and Liège. Federal Security and justice 18 May 2026
Summer plan to reduce queues at Brussels Airport To reduce queues at Brussels Airport, a strengthened police presence is being ensured and new officers are currently being trained. We are working with all the stakeholders involved to guarantee infrastructure that matches the ambition of our national airport. Federal Security and justice 18 May 2026
Strengthening citizens' preparedness for crises The National Crisis Centre has launched a major national communication campaign entitled “Préparés ensemble - Samen voorbereid”. It encourages our citizens to prepare effectively for emergencies. It will run from 2026 to 2029. Federal Security and justice 18 May 2026
Possibility to sign administrative documents from your smartphone Belgians will now be able to sign documents digitally via the MyGov.be digital wallet. This signature will have the same legal value as a handwritten signature on paper. Administrative simplification Federal Wallonia 18 May 2026
More effective monitoring of people in residence procedures People who do not yet hold a residence permit in Belgium but have applied for residence or international protection with the Immigration Office will now be identified and monitored far more reliably across the country. Asylum and migration Federal 18 May 2026
Support for our firefighters across the country For 2026, the budget of emergency service zones outside Brussels will be increased by 7.5 million euros. The funding of all emergency service zones will be index-linked from 1 January 2027. Federal Security and justice 18 May 2026
Stronger federal funding for our Brussels firefighters Federal funding for Brussels firefighters will be tripled from 2026, rising from 5.7 to 15.4 million euros a year. These additional resources will strengthen their equipment and staffing, and help deliver ever more effective and faster interventions across every corner of the capital Brussels Federal Security and justice 18 May 2026
“Hard-hitting” actions against crime At Bernard Quintin's initiative, local and federal police are structurally joining forces to carry out “coup de poing” crackdowns in Belgium's major cities. Dozens of weapons have been seized, criminals arrested and businesses shut down. And these operations will continue to multiply. Federal Security and justice 18 May 2026
Launch of the Major Cities Plan The Canal Plan, limited to Brussels, has been replaced by the “Major Cities” plan, which now covers Belgium's seven largest cities and makes it possible to fight organised crime every day. The fight against radicalism remains central, Federal Security and justice 18 May 2026
More cameras to strengthen security Cameras are the eyes of our police forces and a real goldmine for investigations. They are crucial in the fight against petty and serious crime. The federal government has released €25 million to install hundreds of cameras across the country. Federal Security and justice 18 May 2026
Access to SNCB camera footage for police services Stations are gateways to our cities and places with heavy footfall. Strengthening security there is a priority. Local police forces will now be able to use footage from SNCB cameras. Images from almost 10,000 cameras will be available. Federal Security and justice 18 May 2026