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Melissa Depraetere from Vooruit suggests a policy where non-integrating newcomers risk losing money, highlighting the balance of rights and responsibilities. Vooruit seeks fiscal reform to incentivize work over non-work, proposing a 500 euro target gap. Depraetere stresses the need for a proactive VDAB and a foundational job for jobless individuals after two years, with penalties for non-acceptance.
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How does balancing rights and responsibilities affect societal attitudes towards immigration?
How might the proposed policy impact the integration rates of newcomers?
What challenges could arise in implementing financial penalties for non-integrating individuals?
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