New Flemish Alliance

Belgium exempts Holocaust survivors it fined for alleged tax evasion

Heavy penalties had been imposed last year on Dutch recipients of special pensions from the Netherlands that authorities said should have been reported.

August 29, 2017 11:07 am

Ritual slaughter ban would be unconstitutional, Belgian state body says

The legal notice came amid recent debates and planned legislation to ban the practice.

June 29, 2016 5:26 pm

Belgian cabinet minister: Time for total ban on ritual slaughter

Despite the call by the Flemish animal welfare minister, a Jewish community source said the ruling party is too divided on the issue to forbid the custom.

May 13, 2016 11:21 am