Young people in Belgium face challenges fulfilling their desire to have children due to factors beyond their control. On 2025-05-26 22:30:00, Sammy Mahdi, chairman of CD&V, spoke to Het Laatste Nieuws about the need to address these obstacles. He proposes creating a taskforce dedicated to finding effective measures to support families and ease the path to parenthood.
- Jonge mensen ervaren controleverlies over kinderwens
- Sammy Mahdi wil taskforce oprichten
- Federale regeerakkoord breidt familiekrediet uit
- Voorstellen rond ouderschapsverlof komen binnenkort
- Mahdi benadrukt vrije keuze voor kinderen
- Overheid moet keuze voor kinderen faciliteren
Mahdi emphasizes that this is not a call to increase birth rates by pressure or tradition. Instead, he stresses that having children must remain a free choice, free from societal constraints or outdated roles. The government aims to roll out family credits, including parental leave and time credit, with new proposals expected soon.
How can Belgium create a society where everyone truly has the option to start or expand a family? This question underpins Mahdi’s approach and invites a broader discussion on family policy and social support.
Why do many young Belgians hesitate to have children despite wanting them? Mahdi points to external factors limiting their choices rather than personal reluctance. His proposal highlights several key considerations:
- Balancing work and family life through improved parental leave and time credit systems
- Ensuring government support creates real options, not pressure, for parenthood
- Rejecting outdated gender roles while fostering an inclusive environment for families
As Belgium moves forward, will policymakers listen to voices like Mahdi’s and craft solutions that empower young people? The coming months could see meaningful changes that make starting a family a genuine choice for all.
