Consolidating a high level of social protection is a
major objective for the Belgian authorities, which also want to make sure
that unemployment traps are avoided. Apart from its role in providing
citizens’ well-being, solidarity and in the fight against poverty, this
system adds to the dynamism of economic activity. Growth is effectively
stimulated, while household income is kept at an adequate level. In order to
meet all these targets, various social benefits are increased and access
conditions widened.
A sustainable financial balance for the social
security system is guaranteed by setting up a structural financing method
and by keeping health care expenditure under control.
