the kingdom of simplification of administrative life?

They are the European champions of administrative simplification. In Belgium, it is possible to redo your identity papers in record time, as well as obtain medication without a vital card. In Belgium, the identity card can be used as a medical record thanks to an integrated chip. X-rays, consultation reports, blood tests… the doctor can read the entire history of the patient’s file. Paper prescriptions have disappeared. The pharmacist can easily see if the patient is out of medication or prescription.

In Belgium, there is also no longer a need for proof of address to open a bank account or to take out a telephone subscription. On the other hand, the neighborhood inspector checks the residence address during an impromptu visit. Once the address is confirmed, it is updated on the e-ID card. “I find that in Belgium, it’s a thousand times simpler! It’s made the procedures for everything else so much easier…”, rejoices Leïla Roubertou, French resident in Belgium. The country has even just launched a digital wallet. Registration document, family record book… everything is on the phone.