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Belgian authorities have begun discussing new measures to limit the duration of unemployment benefits to two years, which has caused great concern among the French-speaking Centre for Social Security (CPAS). According to The Brussels Times, the initiative was voiced by a new coalition led by Le Engagement.
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CPAS President Luc Vandormael expressed concern about the impact of this limitation on the long-term unemployed. He noted that around 52,000 people could find themselves in a difficult situation and require assistance from the center. Vandormael also added that if the new rule does come into force, funding for CPAS should be increased to prevent negative consequences.
