Budget agreement 2025

As part of the budget agreement, the Belgian government has decided to introduce a general obligation for time registration as from 2027. This measure is a direct consequence of European case law.

On 24 November 2025, the federal government reached a new budget agreement. This agreement contains a series of social, legal and tax measures that will affect both wage costs and HR policies within companies. In this article, we outline the key points relevant to employers.

After weeks of negotiations, the federal government has reached a budget agreement. As expected, the focus is not only on spending cuts, but also on tax reforms. What are the main outlines? Below is an overview of the key measures.