Workers stranded abroad: David Clarinval reminds that they can access temporary unemployment due to force majeure The Minister of Employment, aware of the great difficulties that workers stranded abroad against their will may face, wishes to point out that in such situations it is possible to apply for temporary ... Employment Federal Press releases 5 Mar 2026
David Clarinval pursues ambitious reforms for the economy and employment in 2026 At the start of this week, the minister presented his general policy notes to Parliament to get our economy moving. Valuing work and boosting the competitiveness of our businesses are at the heart of ... Employment Federal In the media Taxation and economy 5 Mar 2026
Safety of CPAS staff: David Weytsman affirms zero tolerance towards violence In 2025, the CPAS of the City of Brussels recorded 26 incidents: 10 verbal assaults, 10 physical assaults and 6 inappropriate behaviours. David Weytsman, president of the CPAS: “A CPAS is a place of s... Brussels Local Press releases Security and justice Social security 5 Mar 2026
Innovation in Wallonia: a reform for greater efficiency and economic impact Wallonia invests heavily in research and development and has recognised strengths: top-level universities, high-performing research centres, an innovative industrial fabric. But this ecosystem has gra... Industry Press releases Self-employed and SMEs Wallonia 5 Mar 2026
Sanctions on animal welfare are being toughened The new Walloon Animal Welfare Code was approved by the Walloon Government this week. Clear objectives: strengthening animal protection and putting an end to situations of impunity. The Walloon Minist... Animal welfare Wallonia 5 Mar 2026
Petition against the return of censorship! The Foire du Livre excludes the Centre Jean Gol! NO to censorship NO to the exclusion of the Centre Jean Gol from the Foire du Livre NO to censorship through the rejection of opinions YES to freedom of expression, everywhere, always Let's fight agai... In the media Media Wallonia-Brussels Federation 4 Mar 2026
On Sophie Wilmès' initiative, Renew Europe takes a stance in favour of SMRs The liberal and centrist group in the European Parliament, Renew Europe, has adopted Sophie Wilmès's position paper on small modular reactors (SMRs, Small Modular Reactors ) at a group meeting. In doi... Energy Europe Europe and international affairs Press releases 4 Mar 2026
Georges-Louis Bouchez on VTM Nieuws: “Cut excise duties on oil and gas every time energy prices rise” “With rising energy prices due to the war in Iran, there can be no question of tax increases,” says MR President Georges-Louis Bouchez to VTM. He also calls for a reduction in excise duties on oil and... Energy Federal Taxation and economy 4 Mar 2026
A new online comparison tool to boost transparency in service voucher pricing in Wallonia! The Walloon Government is providing service voucher users with a new online tool that makes it simple to check any additional fees applied by approved companies. This comparison tool, accessible to ev... Administrative simplification Employment Press releases Wallonia 3 Mar 2026
Raising of pass thresholds for external certifying exams (CEB, CE1D, CESS) adopted in committee The Education Committee of the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation adopted, this Monday, the draft decree raising the pass thresholds for external certifying exams (CEB, CE1D and CESS). Spe... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 3 Mar 2026
Year 6 primary: measures to strengthen basic learning and better support every pupil The draft decree implementing the common core curriculum in Year 6 primary was adopted this Tuesday by the Education Committee of the Parliament of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. This step comes al... Education Press releases Wallonia-Brussels Federation 3 Mar 2026
Censorship by the Book Fair and stability in the Middle East, Georges-Louis Bouchez guest at 7:50am As a guest on Bel RTL's morning show at 7:50am, Georges-Louis Bouchez defended a clear line: support for the fall of the Iranian regime, protection of Belgians abroad, and a refusal of any censorship,... Brussels Europe and international affairs Federal Media 2 Mar 2026
