Raoul Hedebouw
Belgian Workers’ Party proposes ‘millionaire tax’ to help combat COVID-19
The Workers Party of Belgium (PTB/PVDA) has called for imposing a 5% one-time tax on the 2% super-rich people in the country. As of March 24, 4,269 people had contracted the Coronavirus in Belgium, with 122 people dead
Belgian healthcare workers continue agitation for more resources to the sector
The agitation by healthcare workers comes at a time when the left-wing Workers Party of Belgium has been pushing for a large influx of government funds into the sector
Belgium’s Workers Party pushes for a minimum pension law through Citizens’ Initiative
As per the proposal, the minimum pension in Belgium will be EUR 1,500. This may be the first law to be brought about through a citizens’ initiative which allows the formation of a citizens’ committee and collection of signatures in support of legislative proposals
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