The Government decides to end the APE scheme The Walloon Government has adopted, at first reading, the preliminary draft framework decree organising the integration of employment support schemes into sectoral policies. The APE scheme will be abo... Employment Press releases Wallonia Wallonia-Brussels Federation 25 Mar 2026
Calice Committee: the report concludes a “demanding and methodical” piece of work After two years of investigation, the Calice Committee has delivered a solid report, despite the PTB's belated objection. The “Calice” Committee of Inquiry presented its conclusions and recommendation... Federal Press releases Security and justice 25 Mar 2026
With the “worker index”, the MR wants to reward work without penalising businesses! A guest this week on La Première's morning show, Georges-Louis Bouchez drew a clear line: stop applying quick fixes and tackle the real problems! The MR firmly rejects the index jump, a measure that d... Energy Federal In the media Taxation and economy 24 Mar 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on VTM Nieuws: “Net wage indexation for workers without companies having to pay social contributions” “Working people must always be rewarded. An index jump, as proposed by the employers' organisation Voka, is therefore a bad idea,” says MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez. “I want a ‘workers' index’, ... Budget Federal In the media Taxation and economy 24 Mar 2026
Our elected representative of the week: Pascal Collin This week we head to Hélécine, the municipality of Pascal Collin. From its carnival, deeply rooted in local tradition, to the new festivals emerging in its territory, this municipality rich in activit... Elected representative of the week Local Local government Wallonia 20 Mar 2026
Reviving European livestock farming: Benoît Cassart calls for immediate and ambitious mobilisation. As part of the Vision for Agriculture and Food, the European Commission announced its ambition to present a European strategy dedicated to livestock farming. Ahead of this initiative, the European Par... Agriculture Europe Press releases 20 Mar 2026
Air passenger rights: strengthening protection for European travellers As MEP Benoît Cassart said in an interview with Sudinfo on 9 March 2026, the protection of European travellers must remain a priority. Today, the rules that citizens rely on must form a solid foundati... Europe Mobility Press releases 20 Mar 2026
New resources and more childcare assistants in schools to support pupil supervision Two circulars published this Monday, 16 March, clarify the procedure allowing schools to apply for additional support for the 2026-2028 period. This support enables institutions to hire extra staff to... Administrative simplification Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 20 Mar 2026
David Clarinval and Anne-Catherine Dalcq meet farmers in Walloon Picardy Our two agriculture ministers spoke with producers from Leuze-en-Hainaut and Beloeil to discuss the realities on the ground without detours. These meetings, organised with the support of mayors Hervé ... Agriculture Local Wallonia 20 Mar 2026
12/20 and above 10/20 to pass: what if true political courage meant demanding more? For the CEB in the 6th year of primary school, pupils will now need to achieve at least 50% in each subject and an overall average of 60%. For the CE1D in the 2nd year of secondary school and the CESS... Education Wallonia-Brussels Federation 20 Mar 2026
Marcela Gori denounces "serious abuses" within Foyer anderlechtois: "You don't run a social housing company like a festival committee" Marcela Gori, vice-president of Foyer Anderlechtois, denounces serious abuses in the management of the social housing company, amid an already strained financial situation. She criticises spending she... Brussels Housing and urban planning Local Security and justice 20 Mar 2026
Election of the Chair of the MR Brussels & Periphery Branch: the Electoral Board launches the call for candidates The Electoral Board of the MR Brussels & Periphery Branch, chaired by Viviane TEITELBAUM, announces the official opening of candidacies for the election of the Chair of the MR Brussels & Periphery Bra... Brussels Institutional 20 Mar 2026
