nation’s potential output. Boosting employment prospects is also critical, as the country will soon be ageing at a fast pace …. Despite long working hours, labour utilisation is only average due to structurally low employment rates, particularly at both … ends of the age spectrum, with some marked regional differences. The female employment rate is especially low, in part due …

Job creation has lowered unemployment, but the Belgian labour market still faces many challenges. Employment rates … combination of income support and incentives could be achieved through reforming both unemployment and in-work benefits. Reforming … remain low, reflecting barriers to finding a job such as low levels of skills and weak work incentives. In addition, the …