Featured “ Le ou les coupables devront subir toute la rigueur de la loi ” La famille de la police en deuil : le MR rend hommage au policier décédé à Jette Un policier de la Brigade Anti-Agression (BAA) de Bruxelles a tragiquement perdu la vie dans la nuit du lundi 12 au mardi 13 octobre, lors d’une intervention à Jette visant à intercepter un véhicule v... Brussels Featured Federal Security and justice 13 Oct 2026
“ If we do not protect our Jewish fellow citizens, we betray the very idea of freedom ” 7 October: in Antwerp, Georges-Louis Bouchez calls for the fight against antisemitism Three years after the pogrom of 7 October 2023, MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez spoke at the Diamond Center in Antwerp, at the invitation of the Hart voor Israël association and the Joods Informati... Equal opportunities Europe and international affairs Federal Security and justice 7 Oct 2026
Defending our country against threats from abroad The National Security Council met this Friday at the request of Minister Quintin and the MR. We have seen a rise in aggressions by external actors in neighbouring countries. All state services are rea... Defence Federal In the media Security and justice 2 Oct 2026
The government extends the deployment of soldiers in Brussels On a proposal by the Minister of Security and Home Affairs, Bernard Quintin, the government has decided to extend by six months the presence of soldiers brought in to support the police. Since early A... Brussels Defence Federal Security and justice 18 Sept 2026
Security in Brussels: the MR demands transparency on federal funds Denis Ducarme raised the issue of federal funding for Brussels security this Thursday in the Chamber's plenary session. “In 2023, Minister-President Vervoort refused to account for €2,280,000 in spend... Brussels Budget Federal Press releases Security and justice 17 Sept 2026
Bernard Quintin proposes nearly €700 a year more for frontline police officers from 2027 Bernard Quintin, Minister for Security and the Interior, today submitted a proposal to the trade unions that will allow operational officers to receive an extra 58 euros net in pay per month from 2027... Civil service Federal In the media Security and justice 11 Sept 2026
Drug trafficking and shootings in Brussels: the response also runs through Europol On Monday 7 September, Sophie Wilmès, Vice-President of the European Parliament, and Bernard Quintin, Federal Minister for Security and the Interior, visited the headquarters of Europol, the European ... Brussels Europe Europe and international affairs Federal Press releases Security and justice 9 Sept 2026
Military support for the police: Quintin calls for the scheme to be extended The Government has decided to examine how to strengthen the deployment of military personnel in the fight against violence linked to drug trafficking and organised crime, both in Brussels stations and... Brussels Defence Federal Security and justice 4 Sept 2026
Fires in the High Fens: an exceptional mobilisation The Minister for Security and Home Affairs, Bernard Quintin, visited the area affected by the devastating fire in the High Fens on several occasions. Both on the ground and… Federal In the media Security and justice Wallonia 21 Aug 2026
Wildfires in France: Belgium strengthens its support in equipment and personnel Belgium today announces that it is strengthening its offer of equipment to support France in the face of the terrible fires continuing in several regions. Specifically, the additional capacities are b... Defence Europe Federal Press releases 4 Aug 2026
Tougher penalties for offences in and around stadiums The Government has adopted, at first reading, the reform of the football law, aimed at strengthening security in and around stadiums. “Troublemakers who ruin matches and the image of our football have... Federal Security and justice Sport 24 Jul 2026
Banning the activities of organisations that threaten national security The federal government today approved, at second reading, the draft bill put forward by Bernard Quintin, Minister of Security and the Interior (MR), which will allow the activities of organisations or... Federal Security and justice 24 Jul 2026
