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Belgium Revokes Nationality for Convicted Homicide, Assault Offenders

2/1/2026

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Belgium's federal Chamber of Representatives approved a law revoking nationality for those who acquired it in the last 15 years and are convicted of homicide and sexual assault.
The change broadens the focus beyond terrorism.
Under the law, only prisoners with a prison sentence of at least five years may face revocation, and each case is assessed case by case.
Federal justice minister Annelies Verlinden introduced it.

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Story summary

Belgium's federal Chamber of Representatives approved a law revoking nationality for those who acquired it in the last 15 years and are convicted of homicide and sexual assault.
The change broadens the focus beyond terrorism.
Under the law, only prisoners with a prison sentence of at least five years may face revocation, and each case is assessed case by case.
Federal justice minister Annelies Verlinden introduced it.