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Flemish Parliament
2025-2026 – nr. 890 Integration and Civic Integration
Passed
Stricter work and Dutch language rules for Flemish social tenants
Official title: Ontwerp van decreet tot wijziging van diverse decreten met betrekking tot wonen
Status: Parliament has approved this proposal. (parliament: ‘adopted in committee’)
In plain language
- Non-working social tenants and applicants must register with the public employment service (VDAB), be available for work, and achieve a higher level of spoken Dutch.
- This applies to people who rent or apply for a social home in Flanders, excluding those unable to work due to health issues, disability, or retirement age.
- If you refuse to cooperate with job search efforts, your rent may be increased, and failing to achieve the language level can result in a fine.
Automatically summarised (gemini-3.8-flash). AI can make mistakes: if in doubt, read the official text.
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