Belgium Cabinet Approves Draft Bill on Temporary Support Measures Due to Coronavirus

The Belgian Council of Ministers Dec. 24 approved a draft bill on temporary support measures due to the coronavirus pandemic. The draft bill includes measures to: 1) amend the law on exceptional measures regarding pensions, supplementary pensions, and supplementary social security benefits; 2) amend provisions on a temporary bonus to beneficiaries of specific social assistance allowances; 3) allow payment extensions for Q1 2022 social security contributions; 4) introduce a bonus for qualified employers in the entertainment industry; 5) extend the period in which workers may take the coronavirus premium; 6) extend the tax shelter for audio-visual and performing arts; 7) ...