According to the Grand Barometer, participants think that Belgium is excessively supporting asylum seekers.

A recent Ipsos-Le Soir-RTL-VTM-Het Laatste Nieuws Grand Barometer revealed that 56% of respondents believe that Belgium is doing “too much” for asylum seekers, except in Brussels. The lack of reception places for asylum seekers has resulted in between 2,000 and 3,000 people being left homeless by Fedasil. Despite this, these results are not expected to cause any changes to the current situation. This article is reserved for subscribers only.

A majority of respondents (except in Brussels) consider that we must stop creating reception places for those who want to find refuge with us.


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VThese are results that will probably not push Vivaldi to shake up to solve the reception crisis. Respondents to our Ipsos-Le Soir-RTL-VTM-Het Laatste Nieuws Grand Barometer are clear: 56% believe that our country is doing “too much” for asylum seekers.

The subject has repeatedly appeared in the media and on the government table in recent months. In question, an ocean of convictions by Belgian and European courts for non-respect of the rights of asylum seekers by Belgium. It is estimated that between 2,000 and 3,000 people are left homeless by Fedasil, the body in charge of reception, for lack of sufficient space.




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In summary, the results of the Ipsos-Le Soir-RTL-VTM-Het Laatste Nieuws Grand Barometer show a majority of respondents in Belgium believe that the country is doing “too much” for asylum seekers. The issue of reception places for those seeking refuge has been a topic of concern for the government and the media in recent months. While these results may not necessarily prompt immediate action, they highlight the need for continued discussion and effective solutions to address the ongoing reception crisis. Thank you for reading.

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