Flemish Budget Cuts Trigger Union Action Threat Over Non-Profit Funding

The Flemish government has approved a budget that allocates extra funds for a new social agreement in the non-profit sector while simultaneously withdrawing about 300 million euros previously earmarked for the sector. ACV Puls union warns that the social agreement will be financed by cuts in already strained sectors, particularly culture and socio-cultural services, and is preparing actions. The move signals a potential labor dispute and political friction in Flanders over budget priorities.