The Public Employment Service (RVA) paid unemployment benefits to 159,105 people in July. This represents a 42.8 per cent decrease compared to July last year, according to the government agency's monthly bulletin. The significant decline results from the De Wever government's decision to limit the right to unemployment benefits to a maximum of 24 months.

The Public Employment Service (RVA) paid unemployment benefits to 159,105 people in July. This represents a 42.8 per cent decrease compared to July last year, according to the government agency’s monthly bulletin. The significant decline results from the De Wever government’s decision to limit the right to unemployment benefits to a maximum of 24 months.