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Federal Chamber
56K1675 Social policy
Under consideration
Bill to fully merge public welfare centres into Flemish municipalities
Official title: Wetsvoorstel tot wijziging van de organieke wet van 8 juli 1976 betreffende de openbare centra voor maatschappelijk welzijn houdende de juridische integratie van de openbare centra voor maatschappelijk welzijn in de gemeenten in het Nederlandse taalgebied.
Status: Parliament is still discussing this proposal, for example in a committee or while waiting for advice. (parliament: ‘Pending in the Chamber’)
In plain language
- In the Dutch-speaking region, separate public welfare centres (CPAS/OCMW) will be legally integrated into municipal governments.
- This measure applies only to Flanders; welfare centres in Brussels, Wallonia, and the German-speaking area will remain separate entities.
- If you live in Flanders, you will apply for social assistance directly through your local town hall rather than a separate welfare body.
Automatically summarised (gemini-3.8-flash). AI can make mistakes: if in doubt, read the official text.
How parliament voted
Parliament has not voted on this proposal yet.