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Family reunification for migrants in Belgium in question

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Belgium has decided to restrict the conditions of access to family reunification for migrants. This revision of the criteria is far from an isolated case in Europe, with Portugal and Germany adopting similar approaches.

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  • Belgium passed a bill restricting access to family reunification for migrants. 10s
  • Refugees now have six months to apply, and others must wait two years. 22s
  • The minimum income required for applicants has increased to €2,700 net per month. 32s
  • NGOs warn the new rules could hinder integration and push migrants toward unsafe routes. 1m 2s
  • Other European countries, including Portugal, Germany, and Austria, have also tightened family reunification policies. 1m 41s
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