Flexi-jobs opened up to almost all sectors This 1 July marks the extension of flexi-jobs to all sectors, to the delight of the Minister for Employment, David Clarinval, who described the system as a "win-win" and a "success story" on La Premiè... Employment Federal 3 Jul 2026
Foyer anderlechtois: Marcela Gori testifies for 8 hours, Lotfi Mostefa opts for silence After a long monologue, the chairman of the Foyer anderlechtois refuses to answer the MPs' questions. The MR deplores a missed opportunity and demands recommendations commensurate with the revelations... Brussels Institutional Press releases 3 Jul 2026
Before 300 activists, David Weytsman launches the new momentum of MR Brussels and Periphery Brussels: More than 300 activists, elected representatives and officials took part on Wednesday evening in the first General Assembly of MR Brussels and Periphery since the regional elections. An even... Brussels Institutional 3 Jul 2026
Metro 3: learning the lessons to better protect your money After 23 meetings of the special Metro 3 committee, the findings of Amélie Pans and Clémentine Barzin, MR MPs, are damning: biased studies, fragmented governance, works launched too early and a budget... Brussels Budget Institutional Press releases 3 Jul 2026
Strengthening teachers' digital skills: for a school equal to today's challenges The Government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation has adopted, on second reading, two draft decrees aimed at strengthening teacher training, both in terms of digital skills and the implementation of ... Digital and technology Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 3 Jul 2026
Near you: open days, conferences and MR events all year round We opened the doors of the Presidency, and you walked through them. That simple gesture, coming, asking questions, sharing ideas, is not trivial: it says something profound about the way we want to do... Local Local government 3 Jul 2026
“ Merging Belfius and Ethias is essential for the Belgian economy ” Georges-Louis Bouchez calls for a major public bancassurer Georges-Louis Bouchez wants to give Belgium a major public bank-insurer capable of carrying weight, investing, and protecting our economic interests. For too long, our country has lacked strategic amb... Federal Industry 1 Jul 2026
“ Within Belgium, it is better to organise ourselves according to a French-speaking logic ” Georges-Louis Bouchez calls for a French-speaking federation Georges-Louis Bouchez is reopening a debate that is structurally important for the country's future by proposing to strengthen ties between Wallonia, Brussels and the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. An ... Brussels In the media Institutional Wallonia Wallonia-Brussels Federation 1 Jul 2026
Maternity leave for self-employed women now aligned with that of employees: the end of unequal treatment Since 1 st July, maternity leave for self-employed women has increased from 12 to 15 weeks for those who wish it. If they want, they can now benefit from the same leave duration as employees. Previous... Equal opportunities Federal Self-employed and SMEs 1 Jul 2026
Workplace accidents: Belgium proposes a European Day of Remembrance Belgium, together with Italy and Hungary, has proposed the creation of a European Day in memory of the victims of workplace accidents at the Council of the European Union for Employment (EPSCO). It is... Employment Europe Europe and international affairs Federal Press releases 30 Jun 2026
Local substitute-teacher pools extended to strengthen continuity in schools The Government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation has approved, at first reading, the extension of the experimental system of local substitute-teacher pools for the 2026-2027 school year, on a propos... Education In the media Wallonia-Brussels Federation 26 Jun 2026
Priority temporary teachers protected from the start of the school year The MR-Les Engagés majority keeps its promises: priority temporary teachers keep a job at the start of the 2026-2027 school year. From the start of the school year, a transitional measure is being put... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 26 Jun 2026
