Belgium labor council flags weak job growth, urges action on youth integration

Belgium's Superior Council of Employment reports 2025 domestic employment growth of 0.4%, below long-term average, with services and non-market activities driving gains while industry and construction shed jobs. The employment rate for 20-64 year olds stands at 72.8%, well short of the 80% target for 2030, prompting calls to prioritize youth integration. This is a routine policy advisory, not a market-moving event.