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        <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>

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                <title><![CDATA[Adjusted rules for Brussels taxis and zero-emission vehicles]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/465</link>
                <description><![CDATA[New taxis must be zero-emission from 2027, but existing petrol and diesel taxis can remain in service for nine years instead of seven. Replacement vehicles may also be used longer, and an exception is introduced for wheelchair-accessible taxis. This proposal directly affects taxi drivers, taxi operators, and passengers with reduced mobility in the Brussels-Capital Region. You will gradually see more electric taxis on the streets, while the availability of adapted taxis for wheelchair users is preserved.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels centralises wastewater and storm basin management under Vivaqua]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/466</link>
                <description><![CDATA[From 1 January 2027, Vivaqua will take over sewers, collectors, storm basins, and the Flowbru monitoring network from water operator Hydria. The change directly involves the Brussels water operators Vivaqua and Hydria, as well as the Brussels-Capital Region. Nothing directly changes in your daily life, but the merger aims to reduce flood risks and improve efficiency in maintenance costs.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Better accessibility for public transport ticketing machines in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/467</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Rules for self-service public transport terminals in Brussels are updated to fully comply with European standards. This affects public transport operators in Brussels, such as STIB/MIVB, as well as passengers buying tickets or seeking travel information. You will be able to use these machines more easily thanks to improved features for people with visual, hearing, or physical impairments.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Adjustment of Brussels rules to the new Criminal Code]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/432</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Various existing Brussels rules are being updated to align with the new Criminal Code. Because the full text is missing, further details are not known. This mainly affects courts, public authorities, and individuals involved with criminal law. What this means specifically for your daily life is not mentioned in the title.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Proposal for centralized Brussels crisis response against gun and drug violence]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/468</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Lawmakers propose activating the provincial emergency phase to coordinate Brussels security policy centrally across the region rather than through 19 separate municipalities. The measures target Brussels police zones, local administrations, and specifically neighborhoods heavily impacted by drug trafficking and firearms violence. In practice, you could experience more frequent preventive police checks in designated risk zones, where suspicious businesses could also face faster mandatory closures.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Proposal for joint action against drug-related violence and organized crime]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/469</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The proposal asks governments to create a joint roadmap with more staff for justice and police, prison phone jammers, and stricter port checks. This mainly concerns the Brussels and federal authorities, police forces, youth protection institutions, and criminal networks. For you, this aims to create safer streets and reduce shootings in densely populated neighborhoods.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Earlier start of the parliamentary year in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/470</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The Brussels Parliament will resume its work earlier each year, starting on the first Wednesday of September instead of the third Monday. This directly affects Brussels lawmakers and the regional government, as committee work, debates, and scrutiny will restart faster after the summer. For you, this means your elected representatives can respond to current issues and monitor the government's actions sooner after the summer break.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Proposal for a Brussels fund to prevent housing evictions]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/488</link>
                <description><![CDATA[This proposal asks the Brussels government to explore creating a fund and three-way agreements between the public social welfare centre, tenant, and landlord to prevent evictions. The initiative focuses on Brussels tenants facing rent arrears, private landlords, and local social welfare services. If introduced, social welfare services could provide financial support and help set up a repayment plan, preventing you from losing your home.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Faster procedures and simplified rules for Brussels planning permits]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/471</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The process of applying for and assessing planning permits is made faster and simpler, with shorter deadlines and streamlined administrative steps. Anyone who builds or renovates in Brussels, including residents and property developers, will feel this directly, as will the local municipalities and the region processing applications. You will find out sooner if your application is complete and approved, and you will less often need a permit for minor works that have a low impact on the surroundings.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[New rules for shared bike services in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/472</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Brussels updates the rules for shared bikes and mopeds, setting five-year permits and removing shared e-scooters from the standard framework. The rules apply to shared mobility operators, local municipalities, and enforcement officers across the Brussels Region. You will see a better regulated shared bicycle service and less street clutter thanks to mandatory parking drop-zones.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Proposal for a Brussels economic heat plan and heat coordinator]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/473</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Parliament asks the government to draft an economic heat action plan and consider appointing a regional heat coordinator to protect Brussels' economy from extreme temperatures. The initiatives focus on local businesses, SMEs, and outdoor or heat-exposed sectors such as construction, hospitality, and logistics. For you, this could lead to cooler shopping areas with more shade and water points, alongside better working protections during heatwaves.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels strategy against masculinist violence and online misogyny]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/474</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Parliament calls on the Brussels government to track masculinist ideologies, train frontline workers, and strengthen victim support services. The measures focus primarily on young people in Brussels, jobseekers, police, healthcare and social workers, and victims of gender-based violence. You can expect better awareness campaigns against online hate, better-trained public services, and improved assistance if you face harassment or violence.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Proposal grants social housing priority to long-term Brussels residents]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/476</link>
                <description><![CDATA[People who have lived in the Brussels Region for a long time will receive priority when public social, modest, or middle-income housing is allocated. This applies to applicant tenants registering with Brussels public housing companies, while urgent social allocations remain fully protected. If you have long-standing ties to Brussels, you will move up the waiting list; without them, you are not excluded but will be ranked lower.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Smoother functioning for Brussels planning and heritage advisory bodies]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/478</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 16 October 2026. The proposal updates rules for the Regional Development Commission and the Heritage Commission, ensuring outgoing members stay until successors are named and extending advisory deadlines in the summer. The measures mainly affect the Brussels government, city planning authorities, and the experts serving on these advisory bodies for regional development and heritage. Major regional planning, housing, and environmental strategies in Brussels will face fewer delays caused by missing opinions or administrative bottlenecks.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Temporary simplified regularisation for past planning violations in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/477</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The proposal introduces a fast-track procedure between 2027 and 2029 to regularise certain past building works carried out without a permit. It affects Brussels property owners, buyers, and sellers dealing with historical unauthorised modifications. You will be able to apply for a streamlined permit upon paying a fee, easing future property sales or inheritances.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Proposal to tackle discrimination against Roma and Travellers in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/479</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The proposal calls for a regional plan against antigypsyism, the recognition of the Roma genocide, and the opening of at least five dedicated accommodation sites. These actions primarily target Roma communities and Travellers in Brussels, while also involving local police forces, public welfare centres, and municipalities. For you as an everyday citizen, nothing changes directly unless you belong to these groups, which would benefit from improved access to housing, social rights, and public services.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Proposal to include the Immigration Office in Brussels STIB ticket checks]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/480</link>
                <description><![CDATA[This proposal calls on the Brussels government to systematically involve the Immigration Office in coordinated ticket checks on the STIB network. It affects public transport passengers in Brussels, ticket inspectors, police officers, and individuals without legal residence status. During an inspection, STIB checks your ticket, while the police and the Immigration Office can immediately handle the residency status of offenders.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels phases out Activa employment scheme for a new system]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/481</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 3 July 2026. The Brussels-Capital Region is abolishing the Activa employment support scheme to make way for a simpler, more targeted system starting in 2027. This affects jobseekers in Brussels who receive a work allowance, as well as the employers who hire them. If you already receive an Activa allowance, a transitional rule ensures you keep it until 31 December 2026 at the latest.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Care homes can more easily accommodate people with psychiatric needs]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/433</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 July 2026. The rules are clarified so that other approved care facilities, such as nursing homes, can care for people with chronic psychiatric conditions without needing a specific licence as a psychiatric care home. This affects care institutions in Brussels and adults who have long-term, stabilized psychiatric care needs. If you or a family member live in a care home and need psychological support, you will not automatically have to move to a psychiatric facility, provided the current home can offer appropriate care.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels Parliament calls for withdrawal of federal home visit bill]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/482</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed. This resolution proposal asks the Brussels Government to urge the federal authorities to withdraw the bill permitting forced home entries to deport undocumented migrants. The initiative concerns undocumented migrants, people providing them with shelter, and civil society organizations. If the federal bill is dropped, the legal privacy of your home remains safeguarded from police entry outside of criminal investigations.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels establishes a central and public register for all subsidies]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/434</link>
                <description><![CDATA[A binding central online database will collect, track, and regularly update all subsidies granted by Brussels authorities. Brussels public bodies and subsidy recipients will see stricter and more standardized reporting obligations. You will be able to easily and freely see online where public funds go, while individual privacy remains protected.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels plans a central public register for all government subsidies]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/483</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The Brussels authorities want to systematically record all granted subsidies on openbudgets.brussels to increase transparency and prevent duplicate funding. Public administrations and organisations granting or receiving Brussels subsidies will have to comply with new reporting and registration rules. You will be able to check online for free where Brussels public funds go, while the personal privacy of individual citizens remains protected.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Sharing airport noise penalties with the nineteen Brussels municipalities]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/484</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The proposal asks the Brussels Government to transfer a share of the penalty payments received from the federal state for aircraft noise violations to the nineteen Brussels municipalities. It affects Brussels local councils that take legal action against flight noise, as well as residents living under the flight paths. In practice, your municipality would receive financial support to cover the legal costs incurred while fighting in court to protect your living environment.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels Parliament seeks to tackle masculinism and online misogyny]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/485</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The proposal calls on the Brussels government to recognize masculinism as hostile sexism and include misogynistic radicalization in regional security policies. This mainly affects Brussels youth, schools, police officers, youth workers, and victims of cyber-sexism. In practice, you will see more awareness campaigns against online hate, easier ways to report digital abuse, and better support if you face harassment.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Pharmacies as information points for endometriosis]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/435</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Parliament calls for an information and referral system on endometriosis via pharmacies, including brochures and better training for healthcare staff. This is aimed at people potentially suffering from endometriosis or adenomyosis and at pharmacists in the Brussels Region. You will be able to get reliable information, advice, and a referral to specialists more easily at your local pharmacy.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Protection sought for Brussels social service-voucher companies and cleaners]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/486</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Rejected on 5 June 2026. The proposal calls on the Brussels government to maintain social integration subsidies for non-profit service-voucher firms and clarify current regulations. This affects 13 social enterprises in Brussels, hundreds of domestic helpers, and thousands of households using their home services. It aims to prevent job losses among vulnerable workers and ensure local households can keep their trusted home-help services.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Stricter integrity rules for external contractors in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/487</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The Brussels government is asked to set clear rules to vet, suspend, or terminate contracts with external providers in cases of sexual harassment. This affects Brussels public administrations, ministerial offices, and the external contractors that work with them. You can trust that public funds do not support inappropriate conduct and that the government sets an ethical example.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Stricter bilingualism checks for Brussels public social welfare staff]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/436</link>
                <description><![CDATA[This proposal calls on the government to formally cancel staff appointments in Brussels social welfare centres (CPAS/OCMW) if legal language requirements are not met. It affects the Brussels social welfare centres, their employees, job applicants, and the Vice-Governor's supervisory services. As a Brussels resident, you should be guaranteed assistance at your local welfare office in either Dutch or French and receive your official documents in the correct language.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels plans administrative fines for family benefit fraud]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/437</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Brussels is introducing administrative sanctions and fines of up to 10,000 euros for intentional child benefit fraud, in addition to recovering improperly paid sums. The proposal targets families and recipients of family benefits in Brussels who deliberately provide false information or conceal changes in their circumstances. If you make an honest mistake, you will not be fined immediately; in cases of suspected fraud, you have the right to be heard and can appeal before the labour court.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[2026 expenditure budget for Brussels Common Community Commission]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/440</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 22 May 2026. This proposal sets the official budget expenditures for 2026 for bilingual public services in Brussels. It mainly affects Brussels healthcare and welfare institutions, including Iriscare, New Samusocial, and Bruss'Help. For you, it ensures ongoing funding for key public services like healthcare, family benefits, and homeless support.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels grants and support for energy-saving renovations legally established]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/490</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The Brussels government will be required to assist households with renovation grants and favourable loans for energy-saving works. This affects Brussels homeowners and households looking to make their properties more energy-efficient and sustainable. Starting in 2027, you can count on structured guidance, grants, and loans to help you meet the mandatory renovation standards.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Extension of rules for cross-regional healthcare funding in Belgium]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/438</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 17 July 2026. The transitional arrangement for funding specific healthcare services outside your own region is extended until the end of 2027, with a possible three-year renewal. This affects patients and institutions in elderly care, rehabilitation facilities, psychiatric care homes, and sheltered housing across Belgium. If you receive care in another Belgian region, reimbursement for that care remains guaranteed under the current rules.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[2026 budget presented for healthcare and social aid in Brussels]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/439</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 22 May 2026. The Brussels Common Community Commission sets out its revenue and spending for 2026, aiming to achieve a balanced budget by 2029. The measures mainly affect public administrations, ministerial cabinets, and social support bodies such as Iriscare, Samusocial, and the PCSWs. For you, vital public services like family allowances, elderly care, and homeless support remain funded, while the authorities cut back on their own operating and staffing growth.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[2026 revenue budget for the Brussels Common Community Commission]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/441</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 22 May 2026. The Common Community Commission sets its estimated revenue for 2026 at nearly 1.98 billion euros, primarily funded by the federal government and the Brussels Region. This proposal directly affects the Brussels administration and its government, granting them permission to collect these funds and make financial investments. For you, this does not directly alter personal taxes; it ensures that public funds are available for health and social welfare services in Brussels.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Opposition to receive observers in Brussels public agencies]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/493</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The governing boards of Brussels public bodies will include three opposition observers, who will have full access to information but no voting rights. This affects Brussels public bodies and regional political parties, excluding those convicted of racism or genocide denial. For you as a citizen, this ensures stronger democratic oversight and greater transparency over the spending of public funds.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Approval of the regional entity's general accounts for 2023]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/491</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 5 June 2026. This proposal approves the region's final financial accounts for the year 2023. As the full text is not available, further details are not mentioned. This mainly affects the regional parliament and government departments responsible for budget oversight. Nothing directly changes for you in daily life; this is a formal financial closure of past spending.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Final approval of the 2023 accounts for Brussels government services]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/492</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 5 June 2026. This draft ordinance officially approves the final accounts and budget settlement of the Brussels government services for 2023. It is an administrative procedure mainly relevant to the Brussels Parliament and public administration services. You will see no direct impact in your daily life; the document merely provides official accountability for past revenue and spending.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Final approval of Brussels Regional government accounts for 2024]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/499</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 5 June 2026. This proposal officially approves the final accounts and budget settlement for Brussels government services for the year 2024. It mainly affects the Brussels administration and parliament by formally closing off that financial year. Nothing changes directly in your everyday life; it is a standard administrative audit of how public money was spent in 2024.]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title><![CDATA[Proposal for faster and better access to Brussels government documents]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/494</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The proposal calls for Brussels government decisions and related documents to be published online the day after cabinet meetings, and for agencies to fully comply with rules by the end of 2026. This affects Brussels public bodies and administrations, as well as anyone who monitors government decisions. You will be able to access and read official decisions and underlying public documents much faster and more easily online.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Proposal to preserve and improve Brussels' Taxibus service]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/496</link>
                <description><![CDATA[This proposal urges the Brussels government to safeguard the STIB Taxibus service, renew its minibus fleet, and reverse recent cuts and trip restrictions. It affects people with disabilities or reduced mobility in Brussels, as well as the drivers and operational staff providing the service. If adopted, eligible users will be able to book rides more easily without strict quotas at the standard fare, using more accessible phone and online reservation services.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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                <title><![CDATA[Brussels measures proposed to fight pollen allergies and pollution]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/497</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The proposal calls for designing hypo-allergenic green spaces in Brussels, creating a warning plan for pollen peaks, and tackling the invasive ragweed plant. This mainly affects Brussels residents who suffer from hay fever or pollen allergies, alongside public green-space maintenance services. You will receive better warnings during high pollen peaks and will encounter fewer strongly allergenic plants in public parks.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
                            </item>
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                <title><![CDATA[Approval of the regional entity's general accounts for 2024]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/498</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 5 June 2026. This proposal officially approves the definitive revenues and expenditures of the region for 2024. As the full text is unavailable, further details are not specified. This mainly affects the regional government and parliament to formally close the financial year. Nothing directly changes for you in daily life; it is an official review of public spending.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Brussels updates definition of crypto ledger addresses following EU correction]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/500</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 24 April 2026. Brussels legislation updates the definition of a distributed ledger address for crypto-assets following an EU correction. This mainly affects tax authorities and platforms that exchange information regarding crypto-assets. Nothing directly changes in your daily life, except that Brussels tax legislation remains legally aligned with European rules.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Revenue budget of the Brussels Agglomeration for 2026]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/502</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 27 March 2026. This proposal sets the expected revenues of the Brussels Agglomeration for 2026 at just over 311 million euros. It mainly affects residents and vehicle owners in Brussels through the taxes collected by the government. Existing rules for taxes such as property tax and road tax will continue to apply in the same way in 2026.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Proposal for free and swift repatriation of Belgians from war zones]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/507</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The proposal asks the Brussels Government to urge the federal government to ensure the safe and free repatriation of Belgians in war zones. It affects Belgian citizens and travellers stranded abroad in hazardous conflict areas, such as the current situation in the Middle East. If adopted by the federal government, you will not have to cover expensive tickets or complex travel routes yourself when evacuated during a war.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Brussels proposal calls for condemnation of military strike on Iran]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/506</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The Brussels Parliament asks the federal government to condemn the military offensive by the US and Israel against Iran. The text addresses Belgian authorities, urging them to call for a ceasefire and a return to diplomatic talks. Nothing changes directly in your daily life; this is a political statement concerning international foreign policy.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Revenue budget of the Brussels-Capital Region for the year 2026]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/505</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 27 March 2026. This proposal officially sets out the revenues expected by the Brussels-Capital Region for 2026, including taxes, grants, and loans. It affects all residents and businesses in Brussels who pay regional taxes or use regional public services. Your taxes will be collected according to existing rules and will finance public services and regional projects in 2026.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Brussels 2026 budget: public savings and path to financial balance]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/503</link>
                <description><![CDATA[The Brussels government has presented its 2026 budget, introducing administrative spending cuts, a hiring freeze, and a multi-year plan to balance public accounts by 2029. The plan mainly affects regional public services, subsidized organizations, and transit operator STIB/MIVB, as well as local residents through tariff and grant changes. For you, this translates into adjusted public transport fares, a shift from Renolution renovation grants to interest-free loans, and extra funding for cleanliness and security.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Expenditure budget of the Brussels Agglomeration for 2026]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/501</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 27 March 2026. This proposal sets out the official expenditure budget for the Brussels Agglomeration for the year 2026. Brussels public administrations are affected, as the Brussels-Capital Region is tasked with spending funds on behalf of the agglomeration. Nothing changes directly in your daily life; this mainly organizes internal financial transfers between Brussels authorities.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
                            </item>
                    <item>
                <title><![CDATA[Brussels general expenditure budget for the year 2026]]></title>
                <link>https://be.opendemocratie.eu/en/proposals/504</link>
                <description><![CDATA[Passed on 27 March 2026. This proposal sets the maximum spending limits for the Brussels-Capital Region's public services and public bodies for 2026. The rules apply to regional public administrations, autonomous public agencies, and the Brussels municipalities. For you, this budget ensures that key public services such as public transit, street cleaning, security, and housing remain funded.]]></description>
                <author><![CDATA[OpenDemocratie]]></author>
                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
                                    <category>Brussels Parliament</category>
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