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Boosting cleanliness around the North and South stations

State Secretary for Public Cleanliness Audrey Henry is continuing the clean-up strategy for Brussels-North and Brussels-South stations with this new large-scale operation. More than 5.5 tonnes of waste were collected. The Region, the municipalities, Bruxelles-Propreté, SNCB, STIB and the police are now coordinating their work more closely in order to lastingly improve cleanliness in these busy districts.

Brussels Environment and climate Local government Mobility

31 Aug 2026

More than €10 million to tackle early school leaving

The Government has approved a new series of calls for projects to strengthen school engagement and the success of young people in Brussels. This initiative will continue support for municipalities and grassroots organisations, while launching the Aide à la Réussite (AiR) scheme, designed to support struggling young people earlier and prevent early school leaving.

Brussels Early childhood and youth Education

31 Aug 2026

€1.5 million to boost free local sport

The Brussels Region is launching the PROXI 2026 call for projects, worth €1.5 million. Municipalities can receive support to create, renovate or improve local sports facilities that are free to use, with particular attention to inclusion, equality between women and men and the least well-equipped neighbourhoods.

Brussels Equal opportunities Local Local government Sport

31 Aug 2026

Canopy Plan: tackling heat islands and improving quality of life

The Canopy Plan aims to adapt the Region's major public spaces to climate challenges, while enhancing their urban quality, their appeal and their heritage and landscape value.

Brussels Environment and climate Housing and urban planning

31 Aug 2026

Making the Low Emission Zone more social and more pragmatic for Brussels motorists

The Brussels Government has approved a reform of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), which sets the rules for cars allowed to drive in Brussels. The environmental targets are maintained, but the accompanying measures are strengthened. The reform notably provides for an annual pass of €350 for certain vehicles that do not meet the LEZ criteria, reduced to €200 for Brussels residents with increased benefit (BIM) status. Exemptions are also planned for certain vulnerable groups, as well as derogations for certain professionals.

Brussels Environment and climate Equal opportunities Mobility

31 Aug 2026

Multi-year investment plan for the STIB

The Brussels Government has approved STIB's multi-year investment plan. It provides for continued modernisation of the metro, trams and buses, the development of tram 15 between Brussels-North station and Belgica, and new investment to speed up the electrification of the bus fleet.

Brussels Budget Mobility

31 Aug 2026

The BE HOME bonus is doubled to support Brussels homeowners

From the 2027 tax year, the BE HOME allowance is set to rise from €164 to €328 per year. This reduction in property tax benefits owners who live in their own home in Brussels and concerns around 200,000 Brussels residents. The aim is to directly support their purchasing power and make Brussels more attractive to households who choose to live and invest there.

Brussels Housing and urban planning Taxation and economy

28 Aug 2026

Cutting taxes for Brussels residents from 2028

The Brussels Region has decided to cut the regional share of personal income tax by one percentage point from the 2028 tax year. This reduction is intended to increase the disposable income of Brussels residents and make the Region more attractive to live in. In concrete terms, this reform will mean an annual saving of €147 for a single person with a net income of €2,700 a month, and €152 for a married couple with two children each earning €2,400 net a month.

Brussels Budget Taxation and economy

28 Aug 2026

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

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

Security in Brussels: the fight against drug trafficking becomes an absolute priority

The security architecture in Brussels is being overhauled to better coordinate action against drug trafficking. The aim is clear: calm neighbourhoods, reduce crime and concretely improve safety for residents, traders and everyone who lives or works in the capital.

Brussels Local government Security and justice

15 May 2026

North and South Stations: €10 million to secure our international gateways

Additional resources are being released to improve the North and South stations, Brussels' true international gateways. The aim is concrete: strengthen security, improve cleanliness and better manage social situations in these areas, so that travellers, local residents and traders enjoy a more pleasant and reassuring environment.

Brussels Local government Mobility Security and justice

15 May 2026

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