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Layoffs in Belgium
4 sourced layoff rounds at 4 companies in Belgium between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026: 6,899 people in the rounds where a number was given. Each one links to the article or filing it came from. The list covers what we have been able to source, not every cut in the country.
People affected
7K
Where a number was given
Companies
4
With a sourced round
Rounds
4
Oct 2024 → Jun 2026
Every round, newest first
- BNP Paribas Fortis−1,000
The Belgian bank's 2026 to 2028 plan aims to remove 1,000 jobs through AI and digitisation, mainly by not replacing leavers.
About the figure: Reduction planned mainly through unreplaced departures rather than layoffs.
Banking & Finance · Source: Il Sole 24 Ore
- Proximus−1,200
The Belgian telecom operator plans to shed 1,200 jobs by 2030, mostly by not replacing leavers, citing simplification and AI.
About the figure: Mostly through natural attrition.
Telecom · Source: VRT NWS
- Cora−1,779
The hypermarket chain announced it would close all its Belgian stores after mounting losses.
About the figure: Jobs at risk from a full closure.
Retail & Corporate · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
- Audi (Brussels)−2,920
Audi set February 2025 as the closure date for its Brussels plant in Vorst, ending 2,920 jobs.
About the figure: Restructuring intent was first announced in July 2024; the closure date and final figure followed in late October 2024.
Automotive · Source: Eurofound European Restructuring Monitor
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