Belgium tightens migration regulations. Police will be able to search the homes of foreigners

The Belgian government, led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever, is tightening immigration policies, allowing police to search private homes for undocumented migrants. This has sparked significant opposition from human rights organizations and lawyers, who argue it infringes on constitutional rights. Protests erupted across Belgium, with around 3,000 people forming a human chain around the Palace of Justice in Brussels. Amnesty International urged lawmakers to reject the bill, warning it could also affect those assisting migrants. The law permits searches only for individuals denied asylum and deemed a public safety threat, requiring judicial approval and limited to specific hours.