The Belgian government has announced a significant reform impacting police zones, with a 55 million euro investment set to launch the new zone. This funding will be spread over five years, aiming to strengthen local police forces and address long-standing financial concerns. The update, shared on 2025-07-18 15:17:00, marks a pivotal step for policing in Brussels and beyond.
- 55 miljoen euro investering voor politiezones
- Financiële stimuli voor zones tot 2029
- Overname van 30 miljoen euro schulden
- Hervorming van verouderde KUL-norm
- Financiering op basis van werkelijke noden
- Rechtzetten van historische onderfinancieringen
Will this reform finally resolve the funding gaps that have left police zones under-resourced? The plan also includes incentives for Flemish and Walloon police zones to follow Brussels’ example by December 2029. This raises the question: how will these changes affect policing efficiency and community safety across Belgium?
With the reform comes a parallel revision of the KUL norm, the outdated federal funding formula that no longer matches Brussels’ growing population. This adjustment aims to ensure police zones receive funding based on actual needs rather than historical allocations.
How will this financial boost translate into better policing on the ground? The reform tackles key challenges:
- Debt takeover of six police zones, totaling around 30 million euros, easing financial pressure
- Updated KUL norm to align federal funding with current population needs
- Targeted incentives encouraging Flemish and Walloon zones to modernize policing structures
- Focus on rectifying historic underfunding and improving staff levels
Looking ahead, Belgian authorities must ensure the reform’s promises lead to tangible improvements in policing. Will other regions embrace the Brussels model, and how swiftly can these changes enhance public safety? Citizens and local officials alike should stay engaged as this reform unfolds.
