“I propose that undocumented migrants living in Belgium can obtain what is already provided for Ukrainian refugees“, emphasizes Jean-Marc Nollet. “I would like them to be able to apply, get some of these vacancies and, eventually, also be regularized, since they have often been in Belgium for many years. You should know that if we do not use this kind of solution, we will have difficulty financing our pensions in the long term.“
Asked regarding the feasibility of such a proposal, the co-president of Écolo, explains that the government agreement provides for an adaptation of the new regulations in terms of residence permits “unique” in order to meet the needs of the labor market. “Environmentalists will bring this solution and put it on the table, especially in the context of the discussion on the reform of the migration code“, he specifies.
You should know that if we do not use this kind of solution, we will have difficulty financing our pensions in the long term.
According to Jean-Marc Nollet, between 70,000 and 150,000 undocumented “live a long time” in Belgium and “half“might be affected by this proposal.