Press release: Flemish government weakens controls on the arms trade

May 18, 2026

The Flemish Government has finalized a new draft of its Arms Trade Decree. IPIS and Amnesty International are raising serious concerns, as the proposal significantly weakens controls on the international arms trade and fails to meet Flanders’ international obligations. Both organizations are calling on members of parliament to thoroughly revise the draft.


Press release: Universal basic income project expands to more regions in the Democratic Republic of Congo

May 12, 2022

Eight’s basic income project, in collaboration with IPIS, the Belgian Development Cooperation, Fairphone, announces the expansion of its basic income pilot project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).