Belgium tightens artist status, pension cuts spark outcry

The Belgian federal government has recently restricted access to artist status and targeted artists' pensions, prompting criticism from artist Frédéric Young. The measures, part of broader fiscal consolidation, are contested as artists already face low incomes despite lower unemployment. The policy shift signals a reversal of prior support for the cultural sector.

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