Belgian wage costs rising more slowly than in neighbouring countries, says CRB

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Wage costs in Belgium are currently rising less rapidly than those in Germany, France, and the Netherlands. This is according to an interim report from the Central Economic Council (CRB) for the period 2025-2026. For the ABVV (General Federation of Belgian Workers' Associations), this proves that wage moderation has gone too far. It's time to make room for higher wages, according to the ABVV and ACV. The employers' organization VBO (Federation o…

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The hourly wage cost (HSC) in Belgium has changed less rapidly than that of neighbouring countries such as Germany, France and the Netherlands over the last 20 years, according to the latest interim technical report of the Central Economic Council (CEC) published on Wednesday. According to the latest available data and forecasts, the handicap of wage costs in the private sector would amount to -1.0 or -1.1% by 2026. It is the estimate of the han…

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4:00 PM In 2026, the wage costs of Belgian companies will rise less rapidly than in neighboring countries, according to estimates by the Central Economic Council. If this trend continues, wage negotiations will...