Maggie De Block is willing to act against false declarations of parenthood
Secretary of State Maggie De Block (Open VLD) pays attention to misuse of the right to family reunification, more particularly false declarations of parenthood.
The Immigration Office drew prosecutors'attention on a Belgian of Congolese origin who, in return for payment, recognized 17 minors of age. Children can this way acquire the Belgian nationality and settle with their mother in Belgium.
The case is currently being investigated.
For more information on misuse of the right to family reunification, please consult the EMN study on marriages of convenience and false declarations of parenthood in Belgium.