Eléonore SIMONET: “Within the working population, more than 1 in 5 people is self-employed” 2025 confirms the central role of the self-employed in the Belgian economy. This is shown by INASTI figures. On 31 December 2025, their number reached 1,327,994 (851,412 men and 476,582 women), a rise... Federal Self-employed and SMEs 19 May 2026
Grids under pressure: Wallonia speeds up to guarantee access to power capacity In Wallonia, access to power capacity has become a central issue for economic redevelopment. Industry, mobility, heating, digital technology: usage is rapidly electrifying and pressure on the grids is... Energy Industry Wallonia 18 May 2026
Bernard Quintin is the guest of La Dernière Heure this Saturday The Minister for Security and the Interior discusses the benefits of the future single police zone in Brussels and the Government’s determination to encourage mergers across the country, as well as th... Brussels Federal In the media Security and justice 16 May 2026
Conversion practices: "There is nothing to cure." Hadja Lahbib demands their ban across Europe The European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Hadja Lahbib, presented this week the European Commission's official response to the European Citizens' Initiative "Ban conv... Equal opportunities Europe Europe and international affairs 15 May 2026
Jacqueline Galant deeply moving in Paris Match: “If, through her experience, we can give a bit of hope to people going through difficult times, then nothing is lost” In a lengthy interview with Paris Match Belgique, the Minister for Sport, Civil Service, Administrative Simplification and Media, Jacqueline Galant, speaks candidly about her journey, the ordeals she ... In the media Media Wallonia 15 May 2026
Across Belgium, the government's measures are having a concrete impact on the ground The government, in office since 1 February 2025 and including the MR, is working to restore stability and purchasing power in households, and is taking concrete action for citizens. Today, the first r... Employment Federal Local Taxation and economy 15 May 2026
Elections of councillors for French citizens abroad: Two Franco-Belgian MR members on list No. 3 On the occasion of the consular elections for French citizens abroad, I want to welcome the presence on this list of two committed Franco-Belgian figures in Brussels: Adèle Guyot, adviser in the cabin... Brussels Institutional Press releases 15 May 2026
Reform of the first year of secondary school: strengthening basic learning and better supporting pupils The Government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation has approved the reform of the first year of secondary school in its third and final reading. The text will be submitted to the education committee o... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 15 May 2026
Home schooling: strengthening oversight in the interest of every pupil The government's roadmap plans to halve the number of children in home schooling by 2029. Indeed, this number has risen sharply. Among the causes: cases of school phobia, but also children with specia... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 15 May 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on QR: "14 months of action and a track record already stronger than other governments!" Georges-Louis Bouchez was a guest on the programme QR Le Débat on RTBF on Wednesday evening to defend the line of the Arizona government and the MR against the left's lies. He recalled that this gover... Federal In the media Pensions Taxation and economy 14 May 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on Bel RTL: “When you fill up your tank, around 50 to 60% of the price goes to taxes if we want petrol at €1 a litre tomorrow, that's possible” Speaking during the 7:40am political interview on Bel RTL this Tuesday, Georges-Louis Bouchez called for better targeting of social benefits and stricter management of public money. “Checks must be ca... Budget Federal Press releases Taxation and economy 13 May 2026
ERDF and Interreg: Wallonia calls for regional governance to be maintained The Minister-President of the Walloon Region, Adrien Dolimont, met in Brussels with the MEP and European Parliament rapporteur for the ERDF funds and the Interreg programme, Pascal Arimont, to discuss... Europe Europe and international affairs Institutional Press releases Wallonia 13 May 2026
