Faced with Ecolo's management failures, Cécile Neven, our minister responsible for Housing in Wallonia, took responsibility to guarantee the long-term future of energy renovation grants. Under the previous legislature, these grants were distributed without budgetary control, jeopardising their continuation and risking leaving many citizens without the promised support.
Thanks to the MR's intervention, the grants are now stabilised and secured. Contrary to fears stirred up by some, they remain more advantageous in Wallonia than in Flanders and Brussels. Far from being scrapped or scaled back, this reform aims to guarantee a clear and sustainable framework for households wishing to invest in energy renovations.
It was essential to put an end to the irresponsible decisions of the past. Managing public money also means anticipating and guaranteeing support that lasts over time. The Walloon government acted responsibly to reconcile support for citizens with budgetary discipline. From now on, Walloons can rely on a pragmatic and effective housing policy.